See the classic sites of ancient Egypt on this private day tour from Cairo to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the ancient capital of Memphis, and the step pyramids of Sakkara with the luxury of your own qualified Egyptologist tour guide.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Starting times 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Czech
- Pickup included
- Your Cairo hotel
Experience
Highlights
- Marvel at the famous Great Pyramids of Egypt at the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide
- Explore the Valley Temple and the Ancient Sphinx, and wonder at the ancient rites of mummification
- See the ancient Step Pyramid of Djoser in the Sakkara archeological site as you learn about the evolution of pyramid design
- Visit Egypt's former capital of Memphis, once the cultural center of the ancient world
Full description
Start your day trip to the Great Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara, with an 08:00 pick-up at your hotel. Your guide will take you to the Giza Plateau where you will see the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus.
Next, see the Great Sphinx statue and visit the Valley Temple, which is a part of the same ancient complex. Marvel at the ancient structure as you learn about the burial rites of the Pharaoh kings.
The next stop on your day tour is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, at the fascinating Sakkara archeological site. Built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 B.C.E.), this special pyramid is the world's oldest major stone structure.
From the Step Pyramids transfer to Memphis, the former capital city of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Having once reigned as a cultural center for over 3,000 years, Memphis offers stunning ancient sites and intrigue.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical sites
- Egyptologist guide
- Mineral water
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Know before you go
- Available languages (Tour guide):
- English, German, Russian, Spanish
- What to bring:
- Passport valid for 6 months
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun block
- Sunglasses
- Trip details:
- Tour available: Daily
- Hotel pick-up: 08:00
- Hotel return: 18:00
