Egyptian Pyramids: Explore Ancient Wonders

Travel back in time to ancient Egypt on a Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Tour. Explore the iconic pyramids, visit the Sphinx, enjoy a camel ride, and discover the vibrant Khan Khalili market.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - The Sakkara Step Pyramid, recognized as Egypt’s oldest and first pyramid, was constructed for King Djoser and designed by the architect Imhotep.
  • Step Pyramid of Djoser - This is the oldest stone structure in Egypt, dating back to 2700 B.C., and is dedicated to King Djoser, the founder of the 3rd dynasty of the Old…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Shopping tours
  • Bottled water
  • Camel ride for 30 minutes
  • Live Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off
What's Not Included
  • Main Entrance fees and Tipping
Additional Information

Prepare to journey back approximately 5,000 years to explore the site of the first capital of Upper and Lower Egypt, “Memphis.” Continue on to visit Egypt’s first stone structure, “The Step Pyramid of Sakkara,” which inspired the concept of the pyramid. Additionally, explore the site of the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycrenos, renowned as…

Location
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Al Giza Desert,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Safari20066272807
Feb 27, 2026
All Inclusive: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, and Memphis - We booked the All Inclusive: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, and Memphis tour (09:00–17:00) through Viator, and it turned out to be one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Egypt. From the moment our guide Mustafa and driver Bilal met us at the hotel, the entire day was flawless. Mustafa is an exceptional Egyptologist—polite, professional, incredibly friendly, and genuinely passionate about sharing his country’s history. He explained every aspect of the sites with such clarity, depth, and enthusiasm that even complex topics (like the construction techniques of the pyramids, the symbolism of the Sphinx, the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, and the ancient ruins of Memphis) felt accessible and fascinating. He tailored the explanations perfectly to our questions and interests, never rushing us, and always making sure we fully understood before moving on. What truly set this tour apart was Mustafa’s genuine care and concern for us. He constantly checked if we were comfortable in the heat, offered water and shade breaks when needed, reminded us to wear hats/sunscreen, and made sure we had enough time at each site without feeling hurried. Bilal, our driver, was equally professional—safe, punctual, and always ready with a smile. The air-conditioned vehicle was spotless and comfortable, which made the transfers between sites (especially the longer drive to Memphis and Sakkara) enjoyable rather than tiring. The itinerary was perfectly paced: we started at the Giza Plateau (with plenty of time for photos, camel rides if desired, and exploring inside one of the pyramids), visited the Sphinx up close, then moved to the stunning Step Pyramid complex at Sakkara, and finished at the open-air museum in Memphis with its colossal statues and alabaster sphinx. Everything was included as promised—no hidden fees, no pressure to buy souvenirs, and excellent lunch at a clean, authentic local restaurant with great food. This was truly a private, personalized experience that felt luxurious yet relaxed. Mustafa and Bilal went far beyond what we expected—they didn’t just guide us; they looked after us like friends who wanted our day to be perfect. If you’re visiting Cairo and want an unforgettable, stress-free introduction to Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites, book this tour without hesitation. Mustafa and Bilal made it magical. Thank you both so much—we will never forget this day! Date of tour: February 2026 Rating: 5/5 stars Would book again in a heartbeat – and we’ll be telling everyone to ask for Mustafa and Bilal! Highly, highly recommended
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Violam624
Oct 24, 2025
Fantastic day - Fascinating day visiting the ancient pyramids with my guide Bebo and our driver Mahmoud. I went alone but felt safe and protected at all the places. Bebo showed me all the important sites, knowledgeable and kind, caring all the time that I feel comfortable and good. I had also free time to walk alone and enjoy the monuments, finally seeing in real what I have learned and read about for many years. We visited also the carpet factory and papyrus shop where I met kind and knowledgeable guides as well. Mahmoud drove us safely through the tough traffic, I really enjoyed the ride from one to the other places we visited. I can only say many thanks to them both and this will stay a nice and chairing memory for ever. Warmly recommended!
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Z2415essarag
May 7, 2025
10/10 - Mustafa is Great!!!!!!! a 10 guide, I explain everything super well and was very friendly in everything, we were very pleased and we did not lack anything
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Pasqualemi6804ox
May 7, 2025
Everythings perfect - Mustafa was an outstanding guide Interesting fun and adventurous! I wouldn't go around again on camels because you can see that they are whipped to be trained (they also have all the signs) Also some have a hook in their nose to keep up.. For the rest excellent!
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Alejandrobj9398kr
May 5, 2025
Best of Egypt - Excellent, it is a private service. Ahmed and Mustafa were excellent with us, gave us great tips for the city and explained everything super well. Mustafa is an excellent photographer. Super recommended, we will take the rest of tures with them.
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Ste_blq
May 5, 2025
Pyramids and camels - Nice experience. Thanks to Mustafa for the nice welcome and the visit to the pyramids. A special mention for the photos
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Luca
May 5, 2025
Giza with friends - Nice trip in Giza and the guide was our best photographer, everything perfectly organised. I suggest it to anyone who wants the best experience
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Markishaw2025
May 4, 2025
Peace on Earth - The views were amazing, my fiance and I had an amazing time with Mustafa and Salah . I would definitely recommend this tour to others who are looking for an affordable option. The pyramids were nice as well as the camel ride. The desert was very peaceful and fun to explore on the quads.
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Johnyr330
May 4, 2025
Great experience - Mustafa was great and speaks good English too, funny guy and very polite, the tour was very educational and fun at the same time. Salah(the driver) was also very polite,opened the door for my wife and I and was always out and waiting for us to take us to the next destination My wife and I really enjoyed the tour and would totally recommend them anyday!!
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Sot407
Apr 23, 2025
Epic day on the Giza plateau - Very friendly, very knowledgeable, epic experience. Checked off all the bucket list items: pyramids, Sphinx, camel ride, quads. Epic experience. Would def recommend.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).