Private Day Tour of Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara
by Emo Tours Egypt
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This private day tour in Cairo covers the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara over about eight hours. Beginning with hotel pickup, a qualified Egyptologist guide leads the tour in a private air-conditioned vehicle, providing detailed explanations of each site. The visit starts at the Giza pyramid complex, which includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. These structures date back to Egypt's Fourth Dynasty and are located about 9 kilometers west of the Nile and 13 kilometers from central Cairo. The guide covers the historical importance of these pyramids and their role as symbols of ancient Egypt. The tour includes a closer look at Khufu's pyramid complex, including the valley temple site, and Khafre's pyramid complex, which features a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, and mortuary structures. The Pyramid of Menkaure and its associated temples and causeways are also explored. The Great Sphinx, carved from limestone and measuring 73 meters long and 20 meters high, is examined with attention to its construction and association with Pharaoh Khafre. Next, the tour continues to Saqqara, 27 kilometers southwest of Cairo, where the Step Pyramid of King Zoser is the highlight. The visit includes the Pyramid of Unas, known for the Pyramid Texts inscribed inside, and the Pyramid of Teti. The Mastaba of Ti, with its tomb paintings depicting everyday life, is also part of the itinerary. Finally, the tour visits the ancient city of Memphis, the first capital of Egypt dating back to 3100 BC. Visitors see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. Throughout the tour, bottled water is provided. After the final stop, the guide returns guests to their hotel. Entry fees cover access to the main areas of each site.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cairo
The guide collects guests from their hotel in Cairo or Giza to begin the tour. After completing all visits, guests are returned to their hotel.
60 min
Giza Pyramid Complex
The tour proceeds to the Giza Plateau, located on the western edge of the Western Desert about 9 kilometers west of the Nile and 13 kilometers southwest of central Cairo. Visitors see the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, all built during Egypt's Fourth Dynasty. These pyramids represent the largest and most well-known Egyptian pyramids and were recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
120 min
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
This stop focuses on Khufu's pyramid complex, which includes a valley temple now buried under the village of Nazlet el-Samman. Archaeological finds such as diabase paving and limestone walls have been uncovered, although the site remains mostly unexcavated. The valley temple was originally connected to the pyramid by a causeway, which has been mostly destroyed.
30 min
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
Khafre's pyramid complex includes a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the main pyramid. Excavations have uncovered several statues of Khafre in the valley temple, including finds from a well in the temple floor discovered by Mariette in 1860 and later excavations by other archaeologists.
30 min
Pyramid of Menkaure
This complex contains the pyramid of Menkaure, its valley temple, causeway, and mortuary temple. The valley temple once housed several statues of Menkaure. During the Fifth Dynasty, an ante-temple was added to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also produced several statues during excavations.
30 min
Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx with a lion's body and a human head, facing from West to East on the Giza Plateau. It measures 73 m (240 ft) long from paw to tail, 20 m (66 ft) high from base to top of the head, and 19 m (62 ft) wide at the rear haunches. It is believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre and is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt, built during the Old Kingdom around 2558–2532 BC.
30 min
Saqqara Pyramid
The tour continues to Saqqara, located 27 km southwest of Cairo. Visitors see the Step Pyramid built for King Zoser, which represents an important stage in the evolution of pyramids from simple mastabas to stepped stone pyramids. The visit lasts 2 hrs.
60 min
Pyramid of Unas
Unas's pyramid, built in the 24th century BC, is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid but important due to the Pyramid Texts inscribed inside. These funerary spells are the earliest known and influenced later Egyptian religious texts.
30 min
Pyramid of Teti
The Pyramid of Teti in Saqqara served as the burial place for Pharaoh Teti. Its size and design reflect Old Kingdom architectural practices, and visitors can explore its chambers and corridors.
15 min
Mastaba of Ti
This tomb in Saqqara was discovered by Auguste Mariette. It contains two serdabs and features wall paintings depicting scenes from daily life in ancient Egypt.
15 min
Memphis and Sakkara
The tour proceeds to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt dating back to 3100 BC. The site includes the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. This stop lasts 1 hr. Afterward, guests are transferred back to their hotel.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Private Day Tour of Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara
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.$140Overview
This private day tour in Cairo covers the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara over about eight hours. Beginning with hotel pickup, a qualified Egyptologist guide leads the tour in a private air-conditioned vehicle, providing detailed explanations of each site. The visit starts at the Giza pyramid complex, which includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. These structures date back to Egypt's Fourth Dynasty and are located about 9 kilometers west of the Nile and 13 kilometers from central Cairo. The guide covers the historical importance of these pyramids and their role as symbols of ancient Egypt. The tour includes a closer look at Khufu's pyramid complex, including the valley temple site, and Khafre's pyramid complex, which features a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, and mortuary structures. The Pyramid of Menkaure and its associated temples and causeways are also explored. The Great Sphinx, carved from limestone and measuring 73 meters long and 20 meters high, is examined with attention to its construction and association with Pharaoh Khafre. Next, the tour continues to Saqqara, 27 kilometers southwest of Cairo, where the Step Pyramid of King Zoser is the highlight. The visit includes the Pyramid of Unas, known for the Pyramid Texts inscribed inside, and the Pyramid of Teti. The Mastaba of Ti, with its tomb paintings depicting everyday life, is also part of the itinerary. Finally, the tour visits the ancient city of Memphis, the first capital of Egypt dating back to 3100 BC. Visitors see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. Throughout the tour, bottled water is provided. After the final stop, the guide returns guests to their hotel. Entry fees cover access to the main areas of each site.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cairo
The guide collects guests from their hotel in Cairo or Giza to begin the tour. After completing all visits, guests are returned to their hotel.
60 min
Giza Pyramid Complex
The tour proceeds to the Giza Plateau, located on the western edge of the Western Desert about 9 kilometers west of the Nile and 13 kilometers southwest of central Cairo. Visitors see the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, all built during Egypt's Fourth Dynasty. These pyramids represent the largest and most well-known Egyptian pyramids and were recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
120 min
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
This stop focuses on Khufu's pyramid complex, which includes a valley temple now buried under the village of Nazlet el-Samman. Archaeological finds such as diabase paving and limestone walls have been uncovered, although the site remains mostly unexcavated. The valley temple was originally connected to the pyramid by a causeway, which has been mostly destroyed.
30 min
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
Khafre's pyramid complex includes a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the main pyramid. Excavations have uncovered several statues of Khafre in the valley temple, including finds from a well in the temple floor discovered by Mariette in 1860 and later excavations by other archaeologists.
30 min
Pyramid of Menkaure
This complex contains the pyramid of Menkaure, its valley temple, causeway, and mortuary temple. The valley temple once housed several statues of Menkaure. During the Fifth Dynasty, an ante-temple was added to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also produced several statues during excavations.
30 min
Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx with a lion's body and a human head, facing from West to East on the Giza Plateau. It measures 73 m (240 ft) long from paw to tail, 20 m (66 ft) high from base to top of the head, and 19 m (62 ft) wide at the rear haunches. It is believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre and is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt, built during the Old Kingdom around 2558–2532 BC.
30 min
Saqqara Pyramid
The tour continues to Saqqara, located 27 km southwest of Cairo. Visitors see the Step Pyramid built for King Zoser, which represents an important stage in the evolution of pyramids from simple mastabas to stepped stone pyramids. The visit lasts 2 hrs.
60 min
Pyramid of Unas
Unas's pyramid, built in the 24th century BC, is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid but important due to the Pyramid Texts inscribed inside. These funerary spells are the earliest known and influenced later Egyptian religious texts.
30 min
Pyramid of Teti
The Pyramid of Teti in Saqqara served as the burial place for Pharaoh Teti. Its size and design reflect Old Kingdom architectural practices, and visitors can explore its chambers and corridors.
15 min
Mastaba of Ti
This tomb in Saqqara was discovered by Auguste Mariette. It contains two serdabs and features wall paintings depicting scenes from daily life in ancient Egypt.
15 min
Memphis and Sakkara
The tour proceeds to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt dating back to 3100 BC. The site includes the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. This stop lasts 1 hr. Afterward, guests are transferred back to their hotel.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.