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.
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
08:00 AM: Direct pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel reception in a private air-conditioned vehicle. (Stop 1)
Your guide balances monument history, museum context and local Cairo atmosphere so the visit feels complete without becoming rushed.
08:30 AM: Guided exploration of the Giza Plateau, visiting the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. (Stop 2)
Your guide balances monument history, museum context and local Cairo atmosphere so the visit feels complete without becoming rushed.
10:30 AM: Walk to the Panoramic Viewpoint for photos, followed by a visit to the Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx. (Stop 3)
Your guide balances monument history, museum context and local Cairo atmosphere so the visit feels complete without becoming rushed.
11:45 AM: Transfer south along the rural desert corridor toward Saqqara (approx. 45 minutes). (Stop 4)
Your guide balances monument history, museum context and local Cairo atmosphere so the visit feels complete without becoming rushed.
12:30 PM: Guided tour of the Saqqara Necropolis, including Djoser’s Step Pyramid complex and the Tomb of Mereruka or Kagemni. (Stop 5)
Your guide balances monument history, museum context and local Cairo atmosphere so the visit feels complete without becoming rushed.
02:30 PM: Visit the open-air museum of Memphis to examine the colossal statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. (Stop 6)
Your guide balances monument history, museum context and local Cairo atmosphere so the visit feels complete without becoming rushed.
03:30 PM: Lunch break at a local countryside restaurant featuring freshly cooked Egyptian grilled cuisine. (Stop 7)
Your guide balances monument history, museum context and local Cairo atmosphere so the visit feels complete without becoming rushed.
04:30 PM: Return drive to Cairo or Giza and drop-off at your hotel. (Stop 8)
Your guide balances monument history, museum context and local Cairo atmosphere so the visit feels complete without becoming rushed.
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 | $95 per travelerTotal for 1 traveler: $95 |
| 2 Travelers | $75 per travelerTotal for 2 travelers: $150 |
| 3 Travelers | $65 per travelerTotal for 3 travelers: $195 |
| 4 or More Travelers | $65 per travelerFrom $260 total for 4 travelers |
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Pricing Information
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