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Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis Day Tour

8 HoursCairo & GizaPrivate tour
Pick-up & Drop-offYour hotel
Duration8 Hours
AvailabilityEvery day

Tour Overview

Most visitors see the Great Pyramid first and never learn how the Egyptians got there. We do it the other way round: the fallen colossus of Ramses II at Memphis, then the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara – the first ever built in stone – and finally Giza, where it all reached perfection. Saqqara is also where you can walk into painted tombs that most people never see.

Tour Highlights

Memphis Open-Air Museum

The first capital of united Egypt, today a peaceful garden of statues. The highlight is a colossal limestone figure of Ramses II lying in its own pavilion.

Saqqara & the Step Pyramid

Djoser’s Step Pyramid is the first monumental stone building in history. Around it lie painted noble tombs whose wall scenes show farming, fishing and feasting 4,500 years ago.

Giza Pyramids Complex

The last standing wonder of the ancient world sits on a desert plateau a few minutes from our hotel. Your Egyptologist explains how three generations of kings turned limestone into eternity, and where to stand for the classic panorama.

The Great Sphinx

Carved straight out of the bedrock, the lion-bodied guardian of Giza faces the rising sun. We time the visit to avoid the coach crowds so you get clear photos from the viewing terrace.

What’s Included & Excluded

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance tickets to Memphis, Saqqara and the Giza pyramids plateau
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Ticket to go inside the Great Pyramid (optional)
  • Camel or horse ride at the pyramids (optional)
  • Drinks with meals
  • Tipping (at your discretion)

Tour Plan

01Early morningPick-up from your hotel

Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and a 40-minute drive south along the Nile valley to Memphis.

02MorningMemphis

The first capital of Egypt, now a garden of palms around the fallen colossus of Ramses II and an alabaster sphinx.

Visit

  • Memphis open-air museum
03MorningSaqqara

The Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in the world, and the painted tombs of the nobles, where daily life 4,500 years ago is carved on the walls.

Visit

  • Step Pyramid of Djoser
  • Tombs of the nobles at Saqqara
04MiddayLunch

Lunch at a local restaurant on the way back north – included.

05AfternoonGiza pyramids and Sphinx

The story ends where pyramid building reached perfection: the Great Pyramid, the panoramic viewpoint and the Sphinx. Drop-off at your hotel afterwards.

Visit

  • Great Pyramid of Khufu
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Great Sphinx

Tour Prices

Group sizePrivate tour
1 person$104
2–3 persons$80
4–6 persons$76
7 or more persons$72

Prices in US dollars per person. Child prices are confirmed with your quote.

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Private Egyptologist guide who adapts to your pace
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle and driver
  • Run by our own team in Giza
  • Flexible itinerary – add, swap or extend days

What Our Guests Say

Hasan BüyükdagGermany · Oct 2026
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★★★★★

We were very satisfied with the whole experience! We booked a full-day tour including the safari and quad biking, and everything was great.

From the manager to our driver Omar, as well as Kareem, Ibrahim, and Islam — everyone was very friendly, respectful, and welcoming.

We can highly recommend this team and Desert Fox Safari!

Best wishes from Ilhan and Hasan from Calw, Germany!

Logan WareSep 2026
G
★★★★★

Incredible experience! The entire team was very accommodating and friendly. They made sure my friend and I had the best experience possible and provided fantastic service. From the pickup and drop off service from our hotel, lunch, the camel ride and ATV tour everything was perfect. Thank you guys, we will be back!

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How Booking Works

  1. 1

    Send a request

    Choose your date and travellers in the booking box.

  2. 2

    Get your quote

    We confirm availability and the final price.

  3. 3

    Confirm

    Approve the plan – only then do we ask for payment.

Good to Know

Entry visa

Most visitors buy a US$25 visa on arrival or an e-visa online. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Tickets inside the pyramids & special tombs

Entry inside the Great Pyramid, Tutankhamun’s tomb and some special tombs is optional and paid on the spot.

Children

Children are very welcome. Child discounts depend on age and room sharing and are confirmed with your quote.

Dress code

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and churches; a light scarf is useful.

What to Pack

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Light layers for cool evenings
  • Passport & some cash for tips
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera & power bank
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Most nationalities can buy a 30-day visa on arrival at Cairo airport for US$25, or apply online for an e-visa before travelling. Our representative meets you before passport control and helps with the process.

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable season for sightseeing, with sunny days around 20–28°C. Summer is hot in Luxor and Aswan but perfect for the Red Sea, and we adjust touring hours to early mornings.

Are your tours private?

Yes. Unless a tour is marked as a small-group departure, you travel only with your own party, with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I change an itinerary?

Every itinerary is a starting point. Add days, swap hotels, include a balloon ride or a beach stay – tell us what you would like and we will send an updated plan and price.

How do I book and pay?

Send a booking request from any tour page. We confirm availability and the final price by email or WhatsApp. Nothing is charged until you have approved the plan.

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