Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Sakkara Tour

Pyramids of Giza - Giza Pyramids, Sphinx
The tour guide will collect guests from their hotel at 8:00 AM for a full-day excursion to explore the Pyramids of Cheops, Chechen, and Mykerinus, with insights from an Egyptologist guide. Guests can enjoy a panoramic view, capturing all the pyramids in one photo, and have the opportunity for a camel ride. The tour then proceeds to the Sphinx.

Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) - Guests can stroll around the Great Pyramids, touch them, and take memorable photos. There is also time to explore the interior if desired.

Great Sphinx - The tour continues to the Great Sphinx, featuring a pharaoh’s head and a lion’s body, dating back to Khephren’s era. This Sphinx was built to guard King Chefren’s pyramid. The next stop is the Valley Temple, associated with Chefren’s Pyramid, where mummification processes took place before burial. The tour then heads to Memphis.

Memphis and Sakkara - Visit Memphis, established by King Menes, which served as Egypt’s capital during the Old Kingdom and was a cultural hub for over 3000 years. Guests will see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis before moving on to the Sakkara Pyramids.

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - The final stop is the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure, built for King Djoser in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC), before returning to the hotel.

Day Tour: Visit the Egyptian Museum, Citadel & the Bazaar

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - A private tour guide will pick up guests from their Cairo hotel. The Egyptologist guide will lead a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to the treasures of Tutankhamun and statues of Akhenaton. Guests can choose to visit the optional Mummy room. The museum houses approximately 250,000 artifacts. The tour then proceeds to the Salah El Din Citadel.

Cairo Citadel - Explore the magnificent “Citadel of Saladin Al Ayouby,” constructed in the 12th century to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. It served as the royal seat and government center for many dynasties, including the Ayyubids, Mamluks, and some Ottomans. The tour includes the Great Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha, a landmark with its vast space, beautiful wall decorations, and impressive domes and minarets. The tour guide and driver will then transfer guests to the Bazaar.

Khan Al-Khalili - Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Cairo’s Khan el Khalili bazaar. Discover how this renowned market may have inspired Christopher Columbus to explore America. Browse stalls offering handmade crafts, paper products, and local goods while practicing bargaining skills. As this is a private tour, guests can decide how much time to spend at each location, ensuring a personalized experience. Travelers may also visit the Papyrus Institute to learn about this famous art form. The tour concludes with a transfer back to the hotel.

• Private tour
• Bottled water
• All taxes, fees and handling charges included
• Skip the long lines
• Transport by private vehicle
• Qualified Egyptologist guide

• Any Entrance fees
• Gratuities
• Any meals

Enjoy a two-day tour of Cairo and Giza that encompasses major highlights. Explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis - the ancient capital, and Sakkara which is home to the Step Pyramids. Visit the Egyptian Museum, Saladin’s Citadel, Christian Cairo otherwise known as Coptic Cairo, and finally, the Bazaar. This private tour is complemented by convenient pick-up and drop-off services in a private air-conditioned vehicle, the accompaniment of a knowledgeable guide, and provision of water.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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