Giza Pyramids and Sakkara Tour

From$169
8 hours
Cairo, Egypt

About this activity

Experience Egypt's ancient wonders with a guided tour of the Giza Pyramids and Sakkara, including hotel transfers and expert insights.

Highlights

  • Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza
  • Marvel at the Sphinx's ancient grandeur
  • Discover the Step Pyramid at Sakkara
  • Learn about ancient Egyptian history
  • Enjoy a comfortable hotel pickup and drop-off

Full description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of Egypt on this comprehensive tour. Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup in Cairo, then journey to the iconic Giza Pyramids complex. Stand in awe before the Great Pyramid, the largest of the three, and uncover the mysteries of the Sphinx, the enigmatic limestone statue that has stood for millennia. Next, visit the Sakkara archaeological site, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest stone structure. Throughout the day, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights into ancient Egyptian history and architecture, enriching your experience. With comfortable transportation and expert guidance, this tour offers an unforgettable glimpse into Egypt's rich past.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from Cairo hotels
  • Guided tour of the Giza Pyramids complex
  • Visit to the Sphinx and the Valley Temple
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Itinerary

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Enjoy a marvelous visit to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus which considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The pyramids built by king Khafre and his family are considered as the greatest in Egypt’s history and human history, during the ‘golden age’ of the Old Kingdom.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES
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The statue of the Great Sphinx is also one of the most famous structures of the ancient Egyptian history. It was built for the purpose of protecting the burial site of the kings in Giza also considered as a living image mainly represent the king which the combination between the mental power and the Physical power.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
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Saqqara is one of several other notable necropolis sites near Cairo that offer impressive sights and hold great archaeological significance. The most famous structure there is Djoser’s Step Pyramid. The world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. It is the first pyramid built in Egypt and it is also the first large-scale cut-stone structure in the world

Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: YES

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour involves walking on uneven terrain; comfortable footwear is recommended.
  • Photography is allowed at most sites; however, some areas may have restrictions.
  • Lunch is not included; consider bringing snacks or purchasing food during the tour.

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 bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

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

  • Infant Seats Available

Traveler reviews

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Top Notch Tour

We had a great time visiting Egypt with Memphis Tours! Monica, our tour coordinator, was fabulous and would bend over backwards to make sure we were taken care of. Tarek, our guide, was so knowledgeable and provided detailed history at every stop. This was our first time visiting Egypt and we couldn't have been in better hands.

leahwB9359EEJun 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR

So far, everything has been excellent.

I have not yet made the visit, but so far my customer service experience has been excellent. My advisor is Samah Rashady, and she has taken great care of me. I have already made a deposit, and I would like to know if there is a customer portal where I can check the status of my reservation and the payments made?

J3248TZcristinadJun 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great experience that got worse as the trip went on

We were in Egypt for 8 days and did 1-2 tours a day with Memphis every day. The guides were excellent for the most part. very knowledgeable. It just got annoying when they basically started demanding X amount of tips, again this was only 1-2 guides but the the tour company itself. We were tipping very generously in USD to begin with especially compared to everyone else who was on the tours with us. The highlight of our trip was a photo shoot at the pyramids. This was for my wife's birthday and our wedding anniversary. the photographer did a great job. this was on day 1 and we were promised our photos (digital) and an album within 2-3 days. after day 4 we asked about it and were told the album was being made and it would be just another day. we still had a few days so we weren't too worried. the next day we were told it was finished and would be delivered. every day after that it was harder to reach the person who was in charge of our trip, it got to a point where we thought we were just going to be ghosted because we wouldn't hear back from them for the entire day when before this they would respond within minutes. They assured us that they just had to deliver it to us but always had an excuse for why it was not delivered. our last day of the trip we were told it would be at the hotel when we arrived, it was not. the following day the driver showed up and told us they were on the way to the hotel with our album. we waited out by the street for about 10 minutes and they never showed up. we were told by the driver and guide that we had to leave for the airport otherwise we would risk missing our flight. At this point the company was not answering our calls for the driver/guide. when we arrived to the airport they once again told us that the person would meet us there. this also never happened and we had to board our flight with a promise that they would ship it to us. at this point we demanded that they send us a digital copy before we leave. they sent a link to the guide that dropped us off and he forwarded it to us. this guide was extremely helpful in this situation, which had absolutely nothing to do with him in the first place. fast forward a few weeks, they tell us its been shipped but provide no shipping info. i keep demanding tracking info and they finally provide it. when the album arrived it was heavily damaged as it was only packaged in a plastic bag that the post office provides, no cardboard NO type of protection whatsoever. i send pics to Memphis and was told i would have to take it up with Egypt Post. after day 5 and especially the final day i could tell it was just lie after lie about our pictures/album. Just before we checked into our flight they told us that the driver was involved in an accident. After days of lies I had no reason to believe this was the truth. The majority of the trip was amazing as were most of the guides but this was a horrible way to end our trip.

shelvins2026Jun 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Egypt tour

Monica and Tarek were amazing and very knowledgeable and super helpful. I would recommend Memphis tours to anyone. Thanks again for the great trip.

jasonbF9949AVJun 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fantastic Egypt Tour!

The cruise on the Nile was excellent. The boat was very nice and very comfortable. The hotel in Cairo was wonderful. The tour guides made every temple, ruin, pyramid, museum a wonderful experience. The information given, explanations of what we were seeing were very thorough and helpful. The tour guides were fantastic! The entire experience was much more than I ever expected it would or could be. I would highly recommend the Egypt Tour to everyone.

keithd697Jun 9, 2026TRIPADVISOR