Pyramids Memphis and Sakkara

Pyramids Memphis and Sakkara

Egypt , Cairo

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Explore the Best of Ancient Egypt Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara in One Day

Duration

1 Day Trip

Tour Type

Private

Transportation

Bus

Description

Explore the Best of Ancient Egypt Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara in One Day Embark on an unforgettable journey to witness the wonders of ancient Egypt with our Pyramids, Memphis tour. Begin your adventure at the iconic Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids and the majestic Sphinx. Then, travel back in time to Sakkara, where the Step Pyramid—the oldest stone structure in history—awaits. Finally, explore Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt, filled with fascinating relics of a glorious past.

Why You’ll Love This Tour

This one-day excursion is perfect for history lovers and adventure seekers. The Pyramids, Memphis tour offers a unique blend of awe-inspiring landmarks, rich history, and expert-guided insights. Walking among these ancient wonders gives you a deeper appreciation for Egypt’s incredible civilization.

What’s Included in Your Pyramids Memphis and Sakkara

All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Pick up services from your hotel & return.
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant.
Bottled water during your trip.
Shopping tours in Cairo.
All taxes & service charge.

What’s Not Included Pyramids Memphis and Sakkara

Any extras
Tipping

Pricing Information

Pyramids Memphis and Sakkara Prices are listed in US Dollars per person (except during Christmas, New Year, and Easter). Our child policy ensures affordability for families:

0 – 1.99 years: Free
2 – 5.99 years: 25% of the tour price
6 – 11.99 years: 50% of the tour price
12+ years: Full adult price

Note: Child discounts apply only when sharing a room with parents (max 2 children per room).

Unmissable Highlights

From the grandeur of the Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara, every stop on this tour tells a story of Egypt’s golden age. Marvel at the engineering genius of the pyramids, stroll through the ruins of Memphis, and stand before Sakkara’s groundbreaking Step Pyramid.

Book now for an unforgettable glimpse into the world of the pharaohs!

Tour Plan

Itinerary

Your Giza Pyramids day tour starts at 8:00 am with Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by your tour guide. Your tour begins with your first stop to Giza Pyramids. You'll see the great pyramids of Giza - Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos. Then you'll visit the Valley Temple - the place where the priests mummified the dead body of King Chephren, owner of the second pyramid at Giza Platue. Also, you'll be able to take a close up look at the Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of King Chephren. The first half of the tour will last about 2 1/2 hours.

You'll enjoy lunch which is included at a local based restaurant. Each person will receive a full meal, however, beverages are not included. Lunch will last about 1 hour.

After lunch, continue your day tour to Sakkara which is located only about 16 1/2 miles (27 KM) southwest away from Cairo. Here, you'll visit the Step Pyramid that was build for King Zoser. It is considered an important part in the process of the pyramid evolution which was made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form. This portion of the tour will last about 2 hours.

Then you'll continue your day tour to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Great Alabaster Sphinx are. This city dates back to 3100 B.C. You'll spend about 1 hour here.

Your visit to the ancient capital of Egypt ends your tour and you will be taken back to your hotel.