Embark on a full-day tour to the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur with a private guide. Explore ancient ruins, underground tombs, and iconic pyramids for an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s rich history.
Embark on a full-day tour to the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur with a private guide. Explore ancient ruins, underground tombs, and iconic pyramids for an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s rich history.
- Pyramids of Giza - begins at 8:00 am with a pickup from your Cairo/Giza hotel by a tour guide. Start your full-day tour visiting the Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos. Then, visit the Valley Temple where King Chephren’s body was mummified. Here, you will also get a close-up view of The Sphinx, the legendary…
- Pyramids of Giza - begins at 8:00 am with a pickup from your Cairo/Giza hotel by a tour guide. Start your full-day tour visiting the Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos. Then, visit the Valley Temple where King Chephren’s body was mummified. Here, you will also get a close-up view of The Sphinx, the legendary guardian with a lion’s body and the head of King Chephren. (2:30 hrs spent)
Lunch is optional at a local restaurant between visits (1 hr spent).
Next, visit Sakkara, located 27 km southwest of Cairo. (2 hrs spent)
Then, visit the Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids) built between 2613–2589 BCE. (1 hr spent)
Afterward, visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, dating back to 3100 B.C. (1 hr spent)
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
- 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 found, but the site has not been excavated. The valley temple was connected to a causeway, largely destroyed when the village was built. The causeway led to the Mortuary Temple of Khufu, of which only the basalt pavement remains. The mortuary temple was connected to the king’s pyramid, completed in 2560 BC.
- Khafre’s Pyramid - Khafre’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre, some found in a well in the temple floor by Mariette in 1860.
- Menkaure Pyramid - Menkaure’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added to the valley temple.
- Great Sphinx - The Sphinx dates back to the reign of King Khafre. During the New Kingdom, Amenhotep II dedicated a new temple to Hauron-Haremakhet, which was later expanded by subsequent rulers.
- Gizeh Plateau - The Giza Plateau is a limestone plateau in Giza, Egypt, home to the Fourth Dynasty Giza pyramid complex, including the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers’ village, and an industrial complex. It forms the northernmost part of the 16,000 ha Pyramid Fields in the Western Desert edge of the Nile Valley, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Memphis and its Necropolis. The plateau is approximately 60 meters above sea level.
- Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Saqqara (Arabic: سقارة, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [sɑʔˈʔɑːɾɑ]), also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English /səˈkɑːrə/, is an Egyptian village in Giza Governorate known for its vast, ancient burial ground of Egyptian pharaohs and royals, serving as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara contains numerous pyramids, including the world-famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb, and several mastaba tombs. Located 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km.
- Pyramid of Teti - The Pyramid of Teti, located in Saqqara, Egypt, is a captivating ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. It stands as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, attracting visitors from around the world with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors of this pyramid to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.
- Pyramid of Unas - Enhance your home decor with a magnificent replica of the Pyramid of Unas. This stunning piece features intricate detailing and a striking design that adds a touch of ancient Egyptian elegance to any room. Crafted with quality materials, this pyramid is perfect for any collector’s display or history enthusiast’s collection. Bring a piece of ancient history into your home with the Pyramid of Unas.
- Mastaba of Ti - The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites in Saqqara. Discovered by Auguste Mariette, the mastaba contains two serdabs. The tomb walls depict various scenes of everyday life.
- Memphis and Sakkara - Memphis, or Menefer, was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt, known as mḥw (“north”). Its ruins are near the modern town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Transport by private A/C vehicle
- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Transport by private A/C vehicle
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Inside any of the pyramids
- Lunch (Optional)
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Inside any of the pyramids
- Lunch (Optional)
Offering an enchanting journey through time, our private guided full-day tour to the world-famous Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur guarantees an unforgettable experience. Experience firsthand the monumental Giza Pyramids, the last of the seven wonders of the ancient world that continue to hold a place of prominence. Traverse through the…
Offering an enchanting journey through time, our private guided full-day tour to the world-famous Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur guarantees an unforgettable experience. Experience firsthand the monumental Giza Pyramids, the last of the seven wonders of the ancient world that continue to hold a place of prominence. Traverse through the ancient ruins of Memphis, Egypt’s ancient capital, explore the labyrinthine underground tombs in Sakkara and marvel at the Bent and Red Pyramids of Dahshur, each telling its unique tale. Experience Egypt’s ancient history at its best with our expert private guide.
- Entry fees includes basic area only
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.