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4.6(12 reviews)

Giza Pyramids and Ancient Egypt Tour

FromEGP 15
8 hours
Cairo, Egypt

About this activity

Experience Egypt's ancient wonders on a full-day tour from Cairo, visiting the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur, with a traditional lunch included.

Highlights

  • Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza
  • Visit the ancient city of Memphis
  • Discover the Step Pyramid at Sakkara
  • See the Bent Pyramid at Dahshur
  • Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch

Full description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in Egypt's rich history with this comprehensive full-day tour from Cairo. Begin your adventure at the iconic Giza Pyramids, marveling at the Great Pyramid and the enigmatic Sphinx. Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital, to see the colossal statue of Ramses II. At Sakkara, explore the Step Pyramid, the world's oldest stone structure. Conclude your journey at Dahshur, home to the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. Along the way, enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch, providing a taste of local flavors. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and cuisine, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from Cairo
  • Guided tours of Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur
  • Bottled water and lunch
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

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starts At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo/Giza By guide to Start your full day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of King Chephren Also there you will have 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 pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are among the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and indeed already were even in Roman times. Each of these spectacular structures served as the final resting place of a king of the 4th Dynasty (c.2613–2494 BC). The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for king Khufu (c.2589–2566 BC), and the other two for Khafre and Menkaure, his son and grandson. Khufu’s pyramid is both the oldest and largest of the three, and the first building to exceed it in height would not be built for another 3,800 years!

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The only completely preserved portrait of the king is a three-inch high ivory figurine found in a temple ruin of a later period at Abydos in 1903. All other reliefs and statues were found in fragments, and many buildings of Khufu are lost. Everything known about Khufu comes from inscriptions in his necropolis at Giza and later documents. For example, Khufu is the main character noted in the Westcar Papyrus from the 13th dynasty.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
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Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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then The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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Then Visit Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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The Pyramid of Teti, located in Saqqara, Egypt, is a captivating ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. Standing as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, this pyramid attracts visitors from around the world with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors of this pyramid to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
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Enhance your home decor with the magnificent Pyramid of Unas replica. This stunning piece features intricate detailing and a striking design that will add a touch of ancient Egyptian elegance to any room. Crafted with quality materials, this pyramid is a perfect addition to any collector's display or history enthusiast's collection. Bring a piece of ancient history into your home with the Pyramid of Unas.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette. The mastaba contains two serdabs. The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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Then Visit Memphis City, 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 .(1 hr time Spent)

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO
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Then Visit Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids) Dahshur area is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several Pyramids, two of which are Among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BCE

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO
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At the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance to secure your spot.
  • Be prepared for a full day of walking and exploration.
  • Ensure you have a valid passport for identification purposes.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing suitable for warm weather.
  • Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
  • Carry a camera to capture the stunning ancient sites.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infant Seats Available

Good to know

  • Entry fees includes basic area only
  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
  • Enjoy tour with 20-minute stops at each location: explore natural oils and soft Egyptian cotton at Paradise Perfumes & Flower Cotton, watch papyrus making and view traditional artwork at Key of Life Papyrus, and see skilled artisans hand-weaving rugs at local school Handmade Carpets. enjoy government stops where to find high quality souvenirs granteed by Egyptian government

Traveler reviews

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Full day of pyramids

We spent a good day visiting all the pyramids with Hache's company who were very attentive and explained everything very clearly.

721iraidadApr 26, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Amazing tour in Saqqara with Toba

I had an incredible day with Toba on the Sakkara tour! He takes the time to explain every detail, ensuring that you fully understand the context and history of Egypt. He is attentive, a great listener, and incredibly thoughtful throughout the entire experience. I would highly recommend him to anyone—100% satisfied!

Vacationer777600Oct 2, 2024TRIPADVISOR

Almost perfect

Great guide and cool driver with a nice car. They are very flexible and kind. I went to Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis. As far as I checked, I couldn't find any other tour which go all these places in one day at this price. Only one small request from me is that a guide should be able to take nice photos in this era! So please study the techniques to take impressive photos or find great places. but she tried to take a lot of photos so I really appreciate it!

Jet33118132614May 1, 2023TRIPADVISOR

Tonsi is a great guide!

Tonsi Tonsi was a fantastic guide! The car was nice and he told me the history and helped me navigate Cairo. Communicated well on WhatsApp, great English, and added/skipped portions as I liked. Lunch was great, and the papyrus shop was really cool, too! Highly recumbent to message them and book online!

677brettwMar 24, 2021TRIPADVISOR

Ideal round trip of the big archeological sites near the city

Lots of information and a very relaxed pace from Tonsi our guide, who takes trouble to understand what clients want from the trip. Excellent driving and a very comfortable, large van. All round, exactly what you need for a day out with the Pharaohs.

SharefulFeb 18, 2020TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Entry fees includes basic area only Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen Enjoy tour with 20-minute stops at each location: explore natural oils and soft Egyptian cotton at Paradise Perfumes & Flower Cotton, watch papyrus making and view traditional artwork at Key of Life Papyrus, and see skilled artisans hand-weaving rugs at local school Handmade Carpets. enjoy government stops where to find high quality souvenirs granteed by Egyptian government
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