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Pyramids Day Tour: Giza & Saqqara

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This pyramids day tour is built for travelers who want the full arc of Egypt's pyramid history in a single trip, not just the Giza plateau. The day starts at Giza, continues to Saqqara to see the world's first pyramid, and closes at Memphis, the pharaohs' original capital. A private, air-conditioned vehicle and an Italian-speaking Egyptologist guide handle the day from hotel pickup to drop-off.

Highlights

  • The Pyramid of Cheops, Khafre, Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx at Giza
  • The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, generally considered the first pyramid ever built
  • Noble tombs and ancient structures surrounding the Saqqara complex
  • The colossal statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx at Memphis
  • Lunch at a local restaurant between sites

Tour Details

This is a single guided day trip with no overnight stay involved. Transfers run in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, and the same Egyptologist guide accompanies the group at all three sites: Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis.

Included

 

  • Transfers to/from your hotel in Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Italian-speaking Egyptologist guide for the entire tour
  • Entrance tickets to Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • A bottle of water per person
  • Taxes and service charges

 

Excluded

 

  • Optional entrances (e.g., inside the Great Pyramid)
  • Drinks during lunch
  • Tips, personal expenses, and extras
  • Activities not mentioned in the program

 

Itinerary

Giza Plateau

The day opens at Giza with the Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, followed by a stop at the Great Sphinx.
Visits: Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx

Saqqara

From Giza, the tour continues to Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser, surrounded by noble tombs and other ancient structures from Egypt's early dynasties.
Visits: Saqqara Step Pyramid

Lunch and Memphis

After lunch at a local restaurant, the tour finishes at Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, known for the colossal statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx.
Meals: Lunch
Visits: Memphis (colossal statue of Ramses II, alabaster Sphinx)

 

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The best time is between October and April. The weather is cool and pleasant for visiting temples in Luxor and Aswan. Summer (June to August) can be very hot, with temperatures exceeding 40°C.

The drive takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours each way via the Desert Road, covering about 220 km (136 miles).

We usually stop at a local restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. You can enjoy fresh seafood, but please check your booking 'Inclusions' to see if lunch is prepaid or optional.

Yes, we visit the outer plaza and can arrange for an internal tour during opening hours (closed on Fridays and Saturdays in some sections). Your guide will provide all the historical context.

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