Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis tour with guide

Three pyramid fields and two ancient capitals in one day

A private day tour from Cairo or Giza to Giza, Saqqara and Memphis with an Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, entry fees, lunch and bottled water. You visit the Great Pyramid, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Menkaure and the Great Sphinx at Giza; the Step Pyramid, Pyramid of Unas, Pyramid of Teti and Mastaba of Ti at Saqqara; and the colossal statue of Ramses II and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Great Pyramid of Giza30m · entry included
2. Pyramid of Khafre30m · entry included
3. Pyramid of Menkaure30m · entry included
4. Great Sphinx of Giza30m · entry included
5. Saqqara1h · entry included
6. Memphis1h · entry included

Explore Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis

• Pickup from hotel in Cairo or Giza
• Visit Giza pyramid complex and Great Sphinx
• Explore Great Pyramid of Giza
• Explore Pyramid of Khafre
• Explore Pyramid of Menkaure
• Visit Great Sphinx of Giza
• Travel to Saqqara
• Visit Step Pyramid of King Zoser
• Visit Pyramid of Unas
• Visit Pyramid of Teti
• Visit Mastaba of Ti
• Travel to Memphis City
• Explore Memphis ancient capital and statues
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and heads straight to the Giza Plateau, where the Great Pyramid, Pyramid of Khafre and Pyramid of Menkaure stand on the western edge of the Nile valley, roughly 13 km southwest of central Cairo. Your Egyptologist guide walks you through each complex, explaining the Fourth Dynasty construction and the role of the valley temples, causeways and mortuary temples that accompany each pyramid. The Great Sphinx (a limestone statue 73 meters long with the body of a lion and the head of a human) faces east from the same plateau, believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre.

From Giza, the tour continues 27 km southwest to Saqqara, where you spend roughly two hours exploring the Step Pyramid built for King Zoser, a pivotal structure in pyramid evolution from simple mastaba to the form that defined the Old Kingdom. You also visit the Pyramid of Unas, smallest of the Old Kingdom pyramids but the first to contain Pyramid Texts: funerary spells carved into subterranean chambers that set the tradition for all later royal burials. The Pyramid of Teti and the Mastaba of Ti, with its scenes of daily life, round out the Saqqara stops.

The final leg takes you to Memphis, the ancient capital dating to 3100 BC, where you see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. Your guide then returns you to your hotel. The tour includes a private air-conditioned vehicle throughout, lunch, bottled water and all entry fees. The full day runs 6 to 8 hours depending on pace and your guide's depth at each site.

What’s included

• Egyptologist guide in your choice of language.
• private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• lunch.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• entry fees to the Giza complex, Saqqara sites and Memphis.

Options for this experience

2 options

Giza day tour featuring a camel rideGuide in 5 languages · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Giza day tour with a camel ride. Includes pickup and drop-off by private car with a tour guide and a 10-minute camel ride. Excludes entry tickets and lunch. Pickup is included.

Exclusive full-day trip covering the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara and MemphisGuide in 5 languages · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Private VIP all-inclusive Giza tour: private car, tour guide, a 10-minute camel ride, lunch and entrance fees to all the sites in our program. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

AgesAdult (21 to 60 years) · Youth (13 to 20 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Kemet Grand Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the three main pyramid fields and Memphis's colossal statues in a single day with a guide who can explain the architectural evolution and historical context. The private vehicle and fixed itinerary fit a full day of sightseeing without the logistics of navigating between sites on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 20 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

What is the Great Sphinx of Giza and when was it built?

The Great Sphinx is a limestone statue carved from bedrock with the body of a lion and a human head, measuring 73 meters long and 20 meters high. It is believed to have been built during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BC) and is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt.

What will I see at Saqqara during this tour?

At Saqqara you visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the Pyramid of Unas (the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid but the first to contain Pyramid Texts), the Pyramid of Teti, and the Mastaba of Ti, which displays scenes of everyday life from ancient Egypt.

Does the tour include lunch and water?

Yes, lunch and complimentary bottled water are included throughout the day to keep you hydrated during the tour.

How far is Saqqara from Giza, and how long do we spend there?

Saqqara is located 27 km southwest of Cairo. The tour allocates roughly two hours at Saqqara to explore the Step Pyramid and the other major sites.