Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur
by Emo Tours Egypt
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This full-day private tour covers major ancient Egyptian sites around Cairo, focusing on the historical development of pyramid construction and early capitals. The day begins with hotel pickup at 8:00 am in Cairo or Giza. The first stop is the Giza Plateau, where the guide leads a visit to the three main pyramids: Khufu (Great Pyramid), Khafre, and Menkaure. Visitors also see the Valley Temple, where priests prepared the body of King Khafre, and get a close view of the Great Sphinx, the limestone statue with a lion’s body and human head. Next, the tour moves to the Dahshur area, about 40 kilometers south of Cairo. Here, the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, among the oldest and best-preserved pyramids dating back to 2613 - 2589 BCE, are explored. After Dahshur, the group heads to Memphis, once Egypt’s ancient capital, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx are on display. Memphis dates back to around 3100 BCE. The final visit is to the Sakkara necropolis, which predates the Giza pyramids and includes several important structures. Highlights include the Pyramid of Teti, built as Pharaoh Teti's tomb; the Pyramid of Unas; and the Mastaba of Ti, known for its detailed wall reliefs discovered by Auguste Mariette. The private air-conditioned vehicle is used for all transfers, and the tour includes entry fees, a local guide, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off. The entire tour lasts about eight hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Giza Pyramids and Valley Temple
The tour begins at 8:00 am with pickup from the hotel in Cairo or Giza. Spend 2.30 hours visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Then visit the Valley Temple, where priests mummified King Khafre, and see the Great Sphinx, located beside the funerary complex.
60 min
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Khufu’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple currently buried beneath Nazlet el-Samman village. Archaeologists have found diabase paving and limestone walls, but the site remains largely unexcavated.
60 min
Menkaure's Pyramid Complex
This complex includes a valley temple, causeway, mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once housed several statues of Menkaure, and a smaller ante-temple was added during the 5th Dynasty.
30 min
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
Khafre’s complex features a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, causeway, mortuary temple, and pyramid. In 1860, several statues of Khafre were found in a well in the valley temple by Mariette.
30 min
Great Sphinx
Visitors get a close view of the Sphinx, a limestone statue with a lion’s body and the head of King Khafre, guarding the Giza funerary complex.
30 min
Pyramids of Dahshour
The tour continues to Dahshur, about 40 kilometers south of Cairo. Here visitors spend one hour at the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, some of Egypt’s oldest pyramids constructed between 2613 and 2589 BCE.
60 min
Memphis and Sakkara
After Dahshur, the tour visits Memphis, the ancient Egyptian capital dating back to 3100 BCE, featuring the colossal Ramses II statue and the Alabaster Sphinx. The tour ends with a transfer back to the original hotel.
60 min
Pyramid of Teti
Located in Sakkara, the Pyramid of Teti serves as Pharaoh Teti’s tomb and showcases Old Kingdom architectural techniques. Visitors can explore the chambers and corridors.
30 min
Pyramid of Unas
The Pyramid of Unas is noted for its detailed design and historical significance as part of the Sakkara necropolis.
30 min
Mastaba of Ti
The Mastaba of Ti in Sakkara contains two serdabs and features wall scenes depicting daily life. It was discovered by Auguste Mariette.
30 min
Meeting point
Giza
End point
Giza
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur
by Emo Tours Egypt
Choose from 1 available option
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.$180Overview
This full-day private tour covers major ancient Egyptian sites around Cairo, focusing on the historical development of pyramid construction and early capitals. The day begins with hotel pickup at 8:00 am in Cairo or Giza. The first stop is the Giza Plateau, where the guide leads a visit to the three main pyramids: Khufu (Great Pyramid), Khafre, and Menkaure. Visitors also see the Valley Temple, where priests prepared the body of King Khafre, and get a close view of the Great Sphinx, the limestone statue with a lion’s body and human head. Next, the tour moves to the Dahshur area, about 40 kilometers south of Cairo. Here, the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, among the oldest and best-preserved pyramids dating back to 2613 - 2589 BCE, are explored. After Dahshur, the group heads to Memphis, once Egypt’s ancient capital, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx are on display. Memphis dates back to around 3100 BCE. The final visit is to the Sakkara necropolis, which predates the Giza pyramids and includes several important structures. Highlights include the Pyramid of Teti, built as Pharaoh Teti's tomb; the Pyramid of Unas; and the Mastaba of Ti, known for its detailed wall reliefs discovered by Auguste Mariette. The private air-conditioned vehicle is used for all transfers, and the tour includes entry fees, a local guide, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off. The entire tour lasts about eight hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Giza Pyramids and Valley Temple
The tour begins at 8:00 am with pickup from the hotel in Cairo or Giza. Spend 2.30 hours visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Then visit the Valley Temple, where priests mummified King Khafre, and see the Great Sphinx, located beside the funerary complex.
60 min
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Khufu’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple currently buried beneath Nazlet el-Samman village. Archaeologists have found diabase paving and limestone walls, but the site remains largely unexcavated.
60 min
Menkaure's Pyramid Complex
This complex includes a valley temple, causeway, mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once housed several statues of Menkaure, and a smaller ante-temple was added during the 5th Dynasty.
30 min
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
Khafre’s complex features a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, causeway, mortuary temple, and pyramid. In 1860, several statues of Khafre were found in a well in the valley temple by Mariette.
30 min
Great Sphinx
Visitors get a close view of the Sphinx, a limestone statue with a lion’s body and the head of King Khafre, guarding the Giza funerary complex.
30 min
Pyramids of Dahshour
The tour continues to Dahshur, about 40 kilometers south of Cairo. Here visitors spend one hour at the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, some of Egypt’s oldest pyramids constructed between 2613 and 2589 BCE.
60 min
Memphis and Sakkara
After Dahshur, the tour visits Memphis, the ancient Egyptian capital dating back to 3100 BCE, featuring the colossal Ramses II statue and the Alabaster Sphinx. The tour ends with a transfer back to the original hotel.
60 min
Pyramid of Teti
Located in Sakkara, the Pyramid of Teti serves as Pharaoh Teti’s tomb and showcases Old Kingdom architectural techniques. Visitors can explore the chambers and corridors.
30 min
Pyramid of Unas
The Pyramid of Unas is noted for its detailed design and historical significance as part of the Sakkara necropolis.
30 min
Mastaba of Ti
The Mastaba of Ti in Sakkara contains two serdabs and features wall scenes depicting daily life. It was discovered by Auguste Mariette.
30 min
Meeting point
Giza
End point
Giza
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.