Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara
by Emo Tours Egypt
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This full-day bus tour covers key sites of ancient Egypt’s early civilization over about eight hours. It begins with a visit to the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. At the Valley Temple, the place where priests mummified King Chephren, visitors can also view the Great Sphinx up close, a limestone statue with a lion’s body and a human head. The tour continues with stops at the separate pyramid complexes of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, each featuring valley temples, mortuary temples, and causeways. The Khafre complex includes the Sphinx temple, where several statues were discovered. The Sphinx itself dates from Khafre’s reign and was later connected to a temple dedicated to Hauron-Haremakhet. Next, the group travels to Memphis, the ancient capital dating from around 3100 B.C. Here, visitors see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the alabaster sphinx. Then the tour moves on to Sakkara, located 27 km southwest of Cairo, to explore the Step Pyramid built for King Zoser. This pyramid marks an important stage in the evolution from mastaba tombs to the familiar pyramid shape. Additional stops at Sakkara include the Pyramid of Unas, notable for its Pyramid Texts carved inside, the Pyramid of Teti, and the Mastaba of Ti, which features tomb wall scenes of daily life. Lunch at a local restaurant with Egyptian food is included, along with hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned transport, entry fees, a guide on site, and bottled water. The tour departs from set group meeting points in Cairo and Giza, with timing subject to traffic conditions.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Giza Pyramids
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza—Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Explore the Valley Temple where priests mummified King Chephren, the owner of the second pyramid on the Giza Plateau. This site also offers a close view of the Great Sphinx, a limestone statue with a lion’s body and King Chephren’s head, guarding the funerary complex.
180 min
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Khufu's pyramid complex includes a valley temple now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman. Archaeologists have found diabase paving and limestone walls, but the valley temple site remains unexcavated.
30 min
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
Khafre’s complex contains a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. Several statues of Khafre were discovered in the valley temple, including some found in a well in 1860 by Mariette.
30 min
Pyramid of Menkaure
Menkaure’s pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once held statues of Menkaure, and during the 5th Dynasty a smaller ante-temple was added. Several statues were also found in the mortuary temple.
30 min
Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx dates back to King Khafre’s reign. In the New Kingdom, Amenhotep II dedicated a temple to Hauron-Haremakhet at the site, which was expanded by later rulers.
30 min
Memphis and Sakkara
Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt dating to about 3100 B.C. See the colossal statue of Ramses II and the large alabaster sphinx located in the city.
60 min
Saqqara Pyramid
At Sakkara, 27 km southwest of Cairo, visit the Step Pyramid built for King Zoser. This pyramid represents an important development in pyramid construction, evolving from simple mastaba tombs to stepped pyramids.
60 min
Pyramid of Unas
The smooth-sided Pyramid of Unas was built in the 24th century BC for Pharaoh Unas, the last ruler of the Fifth Dynasty. It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid but notable for the Pyramid Texts carved inside its underground chambers. These funerary spells influenced later Egyptian burial texts.
30 min
Pyramid of Teti
The Pyramid of Teti in Sakkara served as the burial place for Pharaoh Teti. The structure reflects Old Kingdom architectural techniques and includes chambers and corridors open for exploration.
15 min
Mastaba of Ti
The Mastaba of Ti, discovered by Auguste Mariette, is a significant archaeological site in Sakkara. The tomb has two serdabs and walls decorated with scenes depicting everyday life.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara
by Emo Tours Egypt
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$120Overview
This full-day bus tour covers key sites of ancient Egypt’s early civilization over about eight hours. It begins with a visit to the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. At the Valley Temple, the place where priests mummified King Chephren, visitors can also view the Great Sphinx up close, a limestone statue with a lion’s body and a human head. The tour continues with stops at the separate pyramid complexes of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, each featuring valley temples, mortuary temples, and causeways. The Khafre complex includes the Sphinx temple, where several statues were discovered. The Sphinx itself dates from Khafre’s reign and was later connected to a temple dedicated to Hauron-Haremakhet. Next, the group travels to Memphis, the ancient capital dating from around 3100 B.C. Here, visitors see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the alabaster sphinx. Then the tour moves on to Sakkara, located 27 km southwest of Cairo, to explore the Step Pyramid built for King Zoser. This pyramid marks an important stage in the evolution from mastaba tombs to the familiar pyramid shape. Additional stops at Sakkara include the Pyramid of Unas, notable for its Pyramid Texts carved inside, the Pyramid of Teti, and the Mastaba of Ti, which features tomb wall scenes of daily life. Lunch at a local restaurant with Egyptian food is included, along with hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned transport, entry fees, a guide on site, and bottled water. The tour departs from set group meeting points in Cairo and Giza, with timing subject to traffic conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Giza Pyramids
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza—Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Explore the Valley Temple where priests mummified King Chephren, the owner of the second pyramid on the Giza Plateau. This site also offers a close view of the Great Sphinx, a limestone statue with a lion’s body and King Chephren’s head, guarding the funerary complex.
180 min
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Khufu's pyramid complex includes a valley temple now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman. Archaeologists have found diabase paving and limestone walls, but the valley temple site remains unexcavated.
30 min
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
Khafre’s complex contains a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. Several statues of Khafre were discovered in the valley temple, including some found in a well in 1860 by Mariette.
30 min
Pyramid of Menkaure
Menkaure’s pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once held statues of Menkaure, and during the 5th Dynasty a smaller ante-temple was added. Several statues were also found in the mortuary temple.
30 min
Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx dates back to King Khafre’s reign. In the New Kingdom, Amenhotep II dedicated a temple to Hauron-Haremakhet at the site, which was expanded by later rulers.
30 min
Memphis and Sakkara
Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt dating to about 3100 B.C. See the colossal statue of Ramses II and the large alabaster sphinx located in the city.
60 min
Saqqara Pyramid
At Sakkara, 27 km southwest of Cairo, visit the Step Pyramid built for King Zoser. This pyramid represents an important development in pyramid construction, evolving from simple mastaba tombs to stepped pyramids.
60 min
Pyramid of Unas
The smooth-sided Pyramid of Unas was built in the 24th century BC for Pharaoh Unas, the last ruler of the Fifth Dynasty. It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid but notable for the Pyramid Texts carved inside its underground chambers. These funerary spells influenced later Egyptian burial texts.
30 min
Pyramid of Teti
The Pyramid of Teti in Sakkara served as the burial place for Pharaoh Teti. The structure reflects Old Kingdom architectural techniques and includes chambers and corridors open for exploration.
15 min
Mastaba of Ti
The Mastaba of Ti, discovered by Auguste Mariette, is a significant archaeological site in Sakkara. The tomb has two serdabs and walls decorated with scenes depicting everyday life.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.