Overview
The Giza Plateau and the surrounding Memphite Necropolis represent over a thousand years of Old Kingdom architectural evolution. Operating with private air-conditioned transport and dedicated Egyptologist guidance, this 7-to-8-hour tour links the principal archaeological sectors southwest of Cairo into an efficient full-day route. The journey begins early at the Giza Plateau to examine the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, followed by a visit to the Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx. Continuing south along the desert edge, the tour explores Saqqara—site of the Step Pyramid of Djoser (mankind's earliest colossal stone structure)—and concludes at Memphis, the ancient capital founded by King Menes, home to the colossal limestone statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. Trip information Duration: Full Day Schedule: Daily Tour location: Cairo and Giza Pickup location: Your hotel in Cairo or Giza Tour type: Private
Why You Will Love This Trip
- Inspect the architectural scale of the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure on the Giza Plateau.
- Stand before the Great Sphinx and examine the megalithic limestone blocks of the adjacent Valley Temple.
- Visit Saqqara to explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser and nearby Mastaba tombs with preserved wall reliefs.
- Discover the ancient Old Kingdom capital of Memphis and view the 10-meter-long colossal statue of Ramesses II.
- Gain historical context on Old Kingdom quarrying, engineering methods, and royal mummification rituals.
- Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle with flexible pacing and door-to-door hotel transfers.
Detailed Itinerary
Stop 1: Pickup in Cairo or Giza (08:00)
Your licensed Egyptologist and driver collect you from your hotel. Starting at eight matters here: the plateau opens early and the difference in both heat and crowds by eleven is substantial.
Stop 2: The Great Pyramid of Khufu (08:45)
The only surviving wonder of the ancient world, 2.3 million blocks and still the tallest structure built by hand for nearly four thousand years. Entering the interior passage requires a separate ticket bought at the gate; it is a steep, low, unventilated climb and not for the claustrophobic.
Stop 3: Khafre, Menkaure and the panoramic viewpoint (09:45)
The second and third pyramids, then a short drive into the desert to the viewpoint where all three line up in a single frame. This is where camel and quad photographs are taken if you want them.
Stop 4: The Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple (11:00)
Approach through the granite Valley Temple of Khafre, the best-preserved Old Kingdom building on the plateau, which brings you out facing the Sphinx from the front rather than from above.
Stop 5: Lunch (13:00)
A break of about an hour at a local restaurant near the plateau.
Stop 6: Khan El-Khalili (14:15)
Dive into Khan El-Khalili's inner alleys for alabaster, spices, silver, and handmade lamps.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Licensed professional Egyptologist guide fluent in your selected language.
- Standard entry tickets to the Giza Plateau (pyramids area & Sphinx), Saqqara complex, and Memphis Open-Air Museum.
- Freshly prepared lunch at a local restaurant (beverages excluded).
- Bottled drinking water provided in the vehicle throughout the day.
- All mandatory government taxes, parking fees, and service charges.
Excluded
- Entry passes to go inside the burial chambers of the Pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, or Menkaure require separate tickets).
- Optional camel or horse rides on the Giza Plateau (negotiable directly on-site).
- Beverages during lunch.
- Gratuities for the guide, driver, and site attendants (baksheesh).
Prices by Group Size
Every amount is the USD price for one traveler, not the total booking price. Choose the row that matches your group size.
| Travelers | Price per traveler |
|---|---|
| 1 Traveler | $236 per travelerTotal for 1 traveler: $236 |
| 2 Travelers | $162 per travelerTotal for 2 travelers: $324 |
| 3 Travelers | $153 per travelerTotal for 3 travelers: $459 |
| 4 Travelers | $145 per travelerTotal for 4 travelers: $580 |
| 5 Travelers | $145 per travelerTotal for 5 travelers: $725 |
| 6 or More Travelers | $145 per travelerFrom $870 total for 6 travelers |
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