Enjoy a private Cairo Pyramids Day Tour and discover three of Egypt’s most important ancient sites in one full-day journey. Travel from your hotel in Cairo or Giza with a professional Egyptologist guide and comfortable private transportation.
Explore the Giza Pyramids Complex, stand beside the Great Sphinx, and visit the Valley Temple before continuing to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. Your day also includes Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt and one of the country’s most significant archaeological sites.
With hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, lunch, bottled water, and a private air-conditioned vehicle included, this Day Trip to the Pyramids from Cairo offers a convenient way to experience Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis in a single day.
Explore Giza, Saqqara and Memphis in One Day
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The Itinerary of Day trip to Pyramids From Cairo:
Your private Cairo Pyramids Day Tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle with your professional Egyptologist tour guide to explore the ancient sites of Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis.
Giza Pyramids Complex:
Begin at the Giza Pyramids Complex, one of the world’s most remarkable archaeological sites. Admire the three main pyramids built for Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and learn how this vast royal necropolis reflected the beliefs and architectural achievements of ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
Great Pyramid of Khufu:
Stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest pyramid at Giza and the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Built from millions of limestone blocks, this monumental tomb demonstrates the extraordinary planning and engineering skills of ancient Egyptian builders.
Your guide will explain the pyramid’s construction, internal chambers, and its role within the surrounding funerary complex. Entry inside the Great Pyramid requires a separate ticket when available.
Great Sphinx:
Continue to the Great Sphinx, the monumental limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, commonly associated with King Khafre. Between its paws stands the Dream Stele of Thutmose IV, which records an ancient story connected to his rise to kingship.
Valley Temple of Khafre:
Visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, located near the Great Sphinx. Built from massive stone blocks, the temple formed part of Khafre’s pyramid complex and was associated with the funerary rituals performed for the deceased pharaoh.
After exploring Giza, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your journey to Saqqara and Memphis.
Saqqara Step Pyramid:
Explore Saqqara, one of ancient Egypt’s most important burial grounds, and admire the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. Designed by the architect Imhotep during the Third Dynasty, it is considered Egypt’s earliest large-scale stone monument and an important stage in the development of pyramid construction.
Memphis City:
Conclude your sightseeing in Memphis, Egypt’s ancient capital and an important political and religious center for centuries. Discover surviving monuments and statues that reflect the historical importance of this once-great city.
At the end of your Day Trip to the Pyramids from Cairo, relax during your private air-conditioned transfer back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Meals: Lunch
Day Trip to the Pyramids from Cairo
Tour Inclusions:
- Pickup and drop-off service from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
- Private transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional private Egyptologist tour guide throughout the day.
- Standard entrance fees to the sightseeing sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- Visit to the Giza Pyramids Complex.
- Visit to the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple of Khafre.
- Visit to the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara.
- Visit to the ancient city of Memphis.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- All service charges and taxes.
Tour Exclusions:
- Entrance inside the Great Pyramid or other separately ticketed areas.
- Optional tours or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks and meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Gratuities and tipping.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis in one private full-day tour.
- Admire the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure on the Giza Plateau.
- Stand beside the Great Sphinx and explore the Valley Temple of Khafre.
- Discover the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, Egypt’s earliest monumental stone pyramid.
- Visit Memphis, the ancient capital and an important center of Egyptian history.
- Learn about the Old Kingdom with a professional private Egyptologist guide.
- Enjoy private hotel transfers, entrance fees, lunch, and bottled water included.
What To Bring With You?
- Comfortable walking shoes for archaeological sites and uneven ground.
- Light cotton clothes during warm months.
- A light jacket or warm clothes during winter.
- A hat, sunglasses, and sunblock.
- A camera or smartphone for photos where photography is permitted.
- Personal medication if needed.
- Some cash for drinks, souvenirs, optional tickets, or tipping.
Yes, this is a private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off, a private air-conditioned vehicle, and a professional Egyptologist guide throughout the day.
The tour includes the Giza Pyramids Complex, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple of Khafre, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara, and the ancient city of Memphis.
Yes, standard entrance fees to the sightseeing sites mentioned in the itinerary are included.
No, the standard Giza Plateau ticket is included, but entry inside the Great Pyramid and other separately ticketed areas requires an additional ticket.
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant and bottled water during the tour are included.
Yes, pickup and drop-off are available from hotels in Cairo or Giza.
No, this tour focuses on the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis. The Grand Egyptian Museum is available on a different Cairo day tour designed around the pyramids and museums.
This is a full-day private tour, including hotel transfers, guided sightseeing at Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis, lunch, and return to your hotel.
Travel Tip
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection, as the tour includes outdoor archaeological sites with uneven ground and limited shade.
Keep some cash with you if you would like to purchase souvenirs, drinks, optional entrance tickets, or other personal items during the day.
Accommodation & Activities
| Per Person | May to September | October to April |
|---|---|---|
| 5-8 Persons | $65 | $70 |
| 2-4 Persons | $80 | $90 |
| Single | $120 | $130 |
Note: Prices may vary during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. Please contact us for the exact rate based on your travel date
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