• Giza Plateau - The Giza pyramid complex, also known as the Giza Necropolis, is located on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt. This site includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza. These structures were constructed during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. Situated at the edge of the Western Desert, the site is approximately 9 km (5 mi) west of the Nile River in Giza and about 13 km (8 mi) southwest of Cairo’s city center. The Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre are the largest pyramids built in ancient Egypt and have long been symbols of ancient Egypt in Western culture. They gained popularity during Hellenistic times when the Great Pyramid was listed by Antipater of Sidon as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is the oldest of the ancient Wonders and the only one still in existence.
• Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) - Khufu’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman. Diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been discovered, but the site remains unexcavated. The valley temple was linked to a causeway, which was largely destroyed during the village’s construction.
• Khafre’s Pyramid - Khafre’s pyramid complex features a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple revealed several statues of Khafre, with some found in a well in the temple’s floor by Mariette in 1860. Additional statues were uncovered during later excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, and Reisner.
• Menkaure Pyramid - Menkaure’s pyramid complex comprises a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once housed several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also produced several statues of Menkaure.
• Great Sphinx - The Great Sphinx of Giza, often called the Sphinx of Giza or simply the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with a lion’s body and a human head. Facing directly from west to east, it is located on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The Sphinx’s face is generally thought to represent Pharaoh Khafre. Carved from the bedrock, the original shape of the Sphinx has been restored with layers of blocks. It measures 73 m (240 ft) long from paw to tail, 20 m (66 ft) high from the base to the top of the head, and 19 m (62 ft) wide at its rear haunches. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and is widely believed to have been constructed by ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom during Pharaoh Khafre’s reign (c. 2558–2532 BC).
• Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Continue the day tour to Sakkara, located just 27 km southwest of Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (built for King Zoser), which is considered a significant part of the pyramid’s evolution from a simple mastaba to its well-known form. (2 hrs)
• Memphis and Sakkara - Proceed with the day tour to Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are located. This city dates back to 3100 B.C. (1 hr) At the end of the tour, guests will be transferred back to their hotel.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• tour guide
• 30 minutes camel ride
• Transport by private a/c vehicle
• bottled water

• Entry or admission fee
• Lunch
• Tipping

Explore the marvels of the Western Sahara on this tour of the most famous sites of Ancient Egyptian civilization. Capture numerous photo opportunities with visits to the pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the necropolis. View the valley temple at Khafre before traveling to Menkaure. Witness the progression of pyramid architecture at Sakkara before heading to Memphis City, which dates back to 3100 BC.

Benefit from convenient pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Discover hidden sights with a professional archaeological guide.

Avoid the crowds, with admission included so there’s no need to wait in line.

Travel comfortably in air-conditioned private vehicles between sites.

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