Giza Pyramids Memphis and Saqqara Day Trip

Schedule: Daily

Duration: Approximately 6–7 Hours

Pickup Time: 8:00 AM (Adjustable to match your personal schedule and preferences)

Tour Highlights

Journey through the monumental evolution of pharaonic tomb architecture on an exclusive private day tour covering Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis. Your dedicated Ramasside Tours tour coordinator and licensed Egyptologist guide will meet you directly at your hotel lobby holding a personalized sign for an immediate, comfortable departure.

Explore the iconic Giza Plateau to behold the monumental pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, alongside the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. Continue south to Saqqara to stand before the revolutionary Step Pyramid of King Djoser—the world's earliest stone monument. Conclude your day at Memphis, the earliest unified capital of ancient Egypt, to view the colossal limestone statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II and the monumental Alabaster Sphinx.

Detailed Itinerary

Morning Hotel Pickup & Scenic Drive to Giza

Your Ramasside Tours Egyptologist guide and private chauffeur will welcome you at your hotel lobby in Cairo or Giza holding a personalized name sign. Step aboard a modern, climate-controlled vehicle as your guide introduces the Old Kingdom's historical landscape and architectural milestones en route to the Giza Plateau.

The Giza Plateau: Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley Temple

Begin your exploration at the sole surviving Wonder of the Ancient World:

• The Great Pyramids of Giza: Walk beside the monumental Fourth Dynasty pyramids of Pharaohs Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure (Mykerinos). Discover pharaonic burial cosmology, massive limestone block quarrying, and architectural alignment.
• Panoramic Desert Viewpoint: Pause at scenic desert vantage points designed for sweeping panoramic photographs framing all three major pyramids together.
• Valley Temple of Khafre: Tour the preserved red-granite mortuary temple where ancient priests performed ceremonial mummification and purification rites for Pharaoh Khafre.
• The Great Sphinx: Inspect the legendary limestone colossus featuring the recumbent body of a lion and the regal head of Pharaoh Khafre, guarding the necropolis for millennia.

Saqqara Necropolis & The Step Pyramid of Djoser

Travel south to the vast desert necropolis of Saqqara:

• The Step Pyramid of King Djoser: Marvel at the world’s oldest monumental stone structure, designed by the legendary royal architect Imhotep during the Third Dynasty (c. 2670 BC).
• Funerary Complex: Walk through the limestone colonnade entrance, the Great South Court, and surrounding courtyards that marked a turning point in ancient Egyptian architecture.

Memphis: The First Capital of Ancient Egypt

Conclude your tour at the open-air museum of Memphis (Mit Rahina), founded around 3100 BC by King Menes as the first capital of unified Egypt:

• Colossus of Ramesses II: Admire the enormous, finely detailed limestone statue of Pharaoh Ramesses the Great, displayed in a dedicated pavilion.
• The Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis: View the monumental 80-ton sphinx carved from a single block of translucent calcite, standing amid ancient palms.

Return Hotel Transfer

Following your guided exploration, relax in your private, air-conditioned vehicle as your driver transfers you comfortably back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Round-trip private transfers in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
• Licensed professional English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
• Entrance tickets to all mentioned archaeological sites (Giza Plateau area, Valley Temple, Saqqara Step Pyramid complex, and Memphis Open-Air Museum)
• Chilled bottled mineral water provided throughout transfers
• All local taxes and service charges

Exclusions

• Entry tickets inside the burial chambers of the Great Pyramids or Step Pyramid (optional on-site tickets)
• Egypt entry visa (fast-track assistance available on arrival upon request)
• Meals and personal beverages
• Gratuities / Tipping

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Minivan Upgrade

Upgrade your city transfers to a spacious luxury minivan featuring extra legroom, dual-zone climate control, chilled bottled beverages, and premium touring comfort.

Pyramid View Dining Upgrade

Pair your tour with lunch at the 9 Pyramids Lounge on the Giza Plateau, dining with sweeping panoramic views of the pyramids (advance reservation required).

Professional Vacation Photographer

Hire a dedicated vacation photographer to accompany your tour across the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Saqqara monuments for $50 per day.

Airport Transfers

Private meet-and-assist airport transfers between Cairo International Airport and your hotel are available for $30 per transfer. (Transfers starting from remote locations such as Heliopolis or 6th of October City are subject to an additional surcharge).

Fast-Track Visa-on-Arrival

Save time upon landing with pre-arranged entry visa assistance for eligible passport holders for $35 per person. Simply send a passport copy prior to travel.

Travel Insurance (AIG Travel Guard)

Comprehensive travel coverage through AIG Travel Guard is available for $15 per day or $25 per week per person.

Attire & Footwear

• Comfortable, flat, closed-toe walking shoes are strongly recommended for desert sands, uneven ramps, and stone pathways.
• Bring a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for the open-air plateau exploration.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
• 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For bookings, custom departure times, and private VIP inquiries, contact us at: [email protected]