Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis: Private tour with guide

Three pyramids, one step pyramid, one colossal statue: a day across three ancient sites

A private tour of Giza, Saqqara and Memphis with a live guide in your choice of language, driver pickup from your hotel, and air-conditioned transport between the three sites. The guide handles the route and the pacing. You walk the pyramids of Giza, see Djoser's step pyramid at Saqqara, and visit the open-air museum of Ramses II at Memphis. Bottled water is included. Lunch and camel rides are available as add-ons at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Giza Pyramids4h
2. Saqqara3h
3. Colossus of Ramses II at Memphis1h

Visit Giza, Saqqara and Memphis

• Pickup from your location
• Meet private guide at Giza
• See the three great pyramids of Giza
• Drive to Saqqara
• Visit the Djoser step pyramid
• Drive to Memphis
• Visit open air museum of Ramses II
• Return to your location

The experience

How do you see three separate pyramid sites in one day without renting a car or navigating between them yourself? A private guide meets you at your hotel, and a driver takes you straight to Giza first: the three great pyramids stand on the plateau, and the guide walks you through what you're standing in front of. From there, the same driver takes you south to Saqqara, where Djoser's step pyramid rises as the first full pyramid ever built. The third stop is Memphis, the ancient capital, where the open-air museum holds the Colossus of Ramses II and other statuary from the site's royal period.

The tour runs eight hours door-to-door. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of five other languages. You choose at booking. The driver stays with the vehicle between sites, so the guide's job is pacing the walk and answering questions as you move through each place. Bottled water comes with the tour. If you want lunch or a camel ride, you add those at checkout and pay on the day. The operator has built this tour around a specific promise: no pressure to buy from the shops at any of the three sites, which is the friction most travelers report at Egyptian monuments.

Pickup is from your hotel or any address you choose in the area. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the route is fixed. You're not stopping at carpet shops or perfume stalls on the way. If you have young children, infant seats are available. If you use a wheelchair, the tour is accessible at all three sites.

What’s included

• Your private guide in your choice of language.
• air-conditioned vehicle with driver pickup from your hotel or any address you choose.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• access to all three sites (Giza, Saqqara and Memphis).

Options for this experience

6 options

Only carGuide in 9 languages · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Lasts 8 hours, with water, in a modern air-conditioned car, pickup is included

Tour guide and carGuide in English · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Lasts 8 hours, with water, in a modern air-conditioned car, pickup is included

Tour guide and carGuide in 5 languages · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Lasts 8 hours, with water, in a modern vehicle, pickup is included

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Tour guide, car and lunchGuide in 6 languages · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Lasts 8 hours, with lunch and water, in a modern vehicle, pickup is included

Tour guide, car and lunchGuide in English · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Lasts 8 hours, with local food, in a modern air-conditioned car, pickup is included

Guide, car, lunch, camel and ticketsGuide in 9 languages · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Camel or horse ride, lasts 8 hours, with lunch and water, in a modern air-conditioned car, entry fees included, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you check availability.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 32

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Egy Hub

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see three separate pyramid sites without renting a car or organizing transport between them: the driver and guide handle the route, the timing and the stops, so the day stays on track. Choose the lunch add-on if you'd rather not break to find a restaurant on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the three great pyramids of Giza that I'll see on this tour?

The three great pyramids of Giza are the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Your guide will walk you through each one and explain what you're looking at as you move across the plateau.

What is the step pyramid at Saqqara, and why is it different from the pyramids at Giza?

Djoser's step pyramid at Saqqara is the first full pyramid ever built, constructed over 4,600 years ago. It has a stepped, staircase-like shape rather than the smooth sides of the later pyramids at Giza, and it marks the moment Egyptian builders moved from mastaba tombs to true pyramid construction.

What will I see at the Memphis open-air museum?

The Memphis open-air museum holds statuary and monuments from the ancient capital, including the Colossus of Ramses II: a massive limestone statue of the pharaoh that once stood upright and now lies on its back in a covered pavilion. You'll also see sphinxes, stelae and other royal sculptures from the site.

Does the tour include lunch, or do I need to arrange my own?

Lunch is not included in the base tour, but you can add it at checkout as an optional extra. Bottled water is included with every tour.

Can I book a camel ride as part of this tour?

Yes, camel rides are available as an add-on. You choose whether to include them when you book, and you pay on the day of the tour.

How long does the tour take, and what time does it start?

The tour runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off. Your guide meets you at your hotel or chosen location. The exact start time is arranged when you book.