Full-Day Saqqara, Memphis & Giza Pyramids Tour

Discover 4,500 years of ancient Egyptian history in a single day on this full-day private tour from Cairo, taking in three of the country's greatest archaeological treasures: Saqqara, Memphis and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Your journey begins at Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world's first monumental stone structure. With your expert Egyptologist guide, you will discover the architectural breakthroughs that paved the way for the pyramids that followed. Next, explore Memphis, the first capital of a unified Egypt, an open-air museum where the Colossal Statue of Ramses II and the rare Alabaster Sphinx still stand. After a traditional Egyptian lunch, continue to the Giza Plateau to marvel at the legendary Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, and stand face to face with the Great Sphinx, the timeless guardian of Giza. With private transfers, an expert Egyptologist guide and lunch included, it is a seamless and unforgettable journey into the world of the Pharaohs.

• - Visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser in Saqqara, the world’s first stone pyramid.
• - Explore ancient Memphis and the Colossal Statue of Ramses II.
• - See the Great Pyramids of Giza: Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chefren) and Menkaure (Mykerinus).
• - Discover the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.

1. Full-Day Saqqara, Memphis & the Great Pyramids of Giza

   Private Pickup from Cairo: Your day begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel by a professional Desert Cruise Travel representative in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Morning at Saqqara: Begin at Saqqara, where the Step Pyramid of King Djoser (2630 BC), the world's first monumental stone structure, rises above the ancient funerary complex. Explore it with your expert Egyptologist guide. Ancient Memphis: Continue to the open-air museum of Memphis, Egypt's first unified capital, to marvel at the 10-metre fallen Colossus of Ramses II and the historic Alabaster Sphinx. Lunch & the Great Pyramids: Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, then head to the Giza Plateau to explore the three Great Pyramids and enjoy panoramic views perfect for photography. The Sphinx & Valley Temple: End at the feet of the Great Sphinx, the mythical guardian with a lion's body and a pharaoh's head, and explore the Valley Temple, where ancient mummification rituals once took place. Return to Cairo: After an unforgettable day, your private driver transfers you comfortably back to your hotel.