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Private Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis Tour from Cairo

Explore the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Saqqara Step Pyramid and ancient Memphis on a private pyramids day trip from Cairo. Travel with a personal English-speaking Egyptologist guide and private air-conditioned transport. Your excursion includes standard entrance fees, a traditional Egyptian lunch, hotel pickup and return transfers. Discover how pyramid construction developed from the Step Pyramid of Djoser to the monumental pyramids of Giza.

  • from Cairo
Price:
from 90€
Duration:
7-8 hours
Pick up:
8 AM
✓ Free cancellation up to 24h
✓ Pay on location
✓ Hotel pickup included
✓ English-speaking guide
✓ No tourist traps or shopping stops
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Day trip to Pyramids from Cairo Highlights:

  • See the Great Pyramid of Khufu from outside
  • Explore the Giza Pyramids Complex
  • See the Great Sphinx
  • Visit the Valley Temple
  • Discover the Saqqara Step Pyramid
  • Explore ancient Memphis, the first capital of unified Egypt

Day trip to Pyramids from Cairo - Full Itinerary:

Discover the extraordinary history of ancient Egypt on a private Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis tour from Cairo.

Travel with your own Egyptologist guide and private driver to explore three important archaeological destinations in one excursion.

From the monumental pyramids of Giza to the pioneering Step Pyramid of Djoser and the ancient capital of Memphis, this journey reveals how Egyptian civilisation developed over thousands of years.

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis Tour Itinerary

08:00 – Hotel Pickup in Cairo

Meet your private driver and English-speaking Egyptologist guide at your hotel.

Giza Pyramids Complex

Explore the Giza Plateau and admire the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the surrounding archaeological landscape.

Great Sphinx & Valley Temple

Visit the Great Sphinx and discover the nearby Valley Temple.

Traditional Egyptian Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Saqqara Step Pyramid

Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser and learn about the origins of monumental pyramid construction.

Ancient Memphis

Explore the remains of the ancient capital and discover its importance in Egyptian history.

Return to Cairo

Travel back to your hotel in your private air-conditioned vehicle.

The order of visits and total duration depend on traffic, site conditions and the final confirmed itinerary.

Giza & Saqqara Necropolis Highlights

What You Will Visit During Your Giza Pyramids Tour from Cairo

The Great Pyramid is the most famous pyramid in Egypt and the only remaining wonder of the ancient world.

Built for Pharaoh Khufu more than 4,500 years ago, the pyramid still dominates the Giza Plateau today.

The standard tour includes a visit to the Giza Plateau and views of the Great Pyramid from outside. Entry to the internal chambers and narrow ascending corridors requires a separate ticket, which you can add as an optional extra.

Honestly, the first moment standing directly beneath the pyramid is something most travellers never forget.

The Great Sphinx is one of Egypt’s most mysterious monuments.

With the body of a lion and the face traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre, the Sphinx symbolises power, protection and wisdom.

For many visitors, this becomes one of the most emotional photo moments of the entire Cairo pyramids tour.

The Valley Temple was part of the royal funerary complex and played an important role in ancient mummification rituals.

This area also gives visitors a closer understanding of how the pyramids functioned as part of a much larger ceremonial system.

Many tourists do not realise that the story of pyramid construction actually began before Giza.

The Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara Necropolis is considered the first large-scale stone pyramid ever built and became the foundation for later pyramid development in Egypt.

For history lovers, Saqqara Necropolis often becomes one of the biggest surprises of the day.

Memphis was once the capital of ancient Egypt and one of the most important cities in the ancient world.

Today, visitors can explore statues, ruins and archaeological remains connected with Egypt’s early dynasties.

Day trip to Pyramids from Cairo Prices:

Prices for Children:

What’s Included in the Day trip to Pyramids from Cairo:

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle + driver
  • Guide (English-speaking)
  • Entrance Fees
  • Local assistance
  • Traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant
  • Soft drinks in the car
  • Insurance
  • Taxes and Fees

What’s Not Included:

  • Personal Expenses
  • Drinks during Lunch

Optional extra visits:

Some sites are not included in the main program but, can be visited optionally for an additional cost.

  • Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) from inside
  • Advance booking — 30€ p.P
  • On the day of the tour — 40€ p.P
  • Pyramid of Menkaure from inside
  • Advance booking — 6€ p.P
  • On the day of the tour — 10€ p.P
  • Tomb of Queen Meresankh III
  • Advance booking — 4€ p.P
  • On the day of the tour — 6€ p.P
  • Workers' Village of the Giza Pyramid Builders (Minimum 5 Tickets)
  • Advance booking — 14€ p.P
  • On the day of the tour — 18€ p.P

Children under 11 years enjoy a 50% discount.

Upgrade Your Pyramids Tour:

Make your Pyramids experience even more memorable with these optional upgrades. Add them to your tour when booking.

Add an exciting 1-hour quad bike experience in the Giza desert with panoramic views of the Pyramids.






Group Size
Price
1 person45 € p.p.
2 people40 € p.p.
3–4 people38 € p.p.
5–6 people35 € p.p.
7–8 people30 € p.p.
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Includes: 1-hour quad bike ride, short riding instructions and local ATV escort.

 

Upgrade your included lunch to a restaurant with a spectacular view of the Giza Pyramids.

Khufu’s | Award-Winning Elevated Egyptian Dining At The Giza Pyramid Complex

+50 € per person

Enjoy your meal with one of Egypt’s most iconic views in the background.

Additional Transfer Fees:

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo are included. Transfers from New Cairo require an additional charge.

25€ total (1–7 people) or 35€ private minibus – round trip

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Tour Comparison

Private Pyramids Tour vs Large Group Tour

Private Tour
Group Tour
Flexible pacing
Fixed schedule
Private Egyptologist guide
Shared guide
Comfortable private vehicle
Large bus
Better photo stops
Less flexibility
More personal experience
More rushed
Local Egypt Travel Insight

What Most Tourists Don’t Know About Visiting the Pyramids

Many tourists imagine the pyramids as a quick “photo stop.”

In reality, the Giza Plateau is a huge archaeological area with layers of history, symbolism and hidden details.

The experience changes completely when you visit with a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide.

Without explanations, many tourists simply walk around giant stones without understanding what they are actually seeing.

Traffic and aggressive tourist scams around the pyramids can also overwhelm first-time visitors. This is one reason many travellers now prefer private pyramids tours instead of organising everything independently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis Tour from Cairo: FAQ

The tour covers three archaeological areas: the Giza Plateau (the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple), the Saqqara Necropolis with the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and the remains of ancient Memphis, the former capital of Egypt.

Yes. You will see the Great Pyramid of Khufu from outside during your visit to the Giza Plateau, together with the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Entry to the interior is not part of the standard programme.

Yes, but only with a separate interior ticket. Entering the Great Pyramid of Khufu is an optional extra costing 30 € per person when booked in advance or 40 € per person on the day of the tour, subject to availability.

Yes. The itinerary includes a visit to the Great Sphinx and the nearby Valley Temple, which formed part of the royal funerary complex of Pharaoh Khafre.

At the Saqqara Necropolis you visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser and learn how monumental pyramid construction began, centuries before the pyramids of Giza were built.

Yes. The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara is included in the itinerary. It is considered the first large-scale stone pyramid ever built.

In Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, you explore statues, ruins and archaeological remains connected with the country’s early dynasties, and learn about the city’s importance in Egyptian history.

Yes. Standard entrance fees for the sites in the itinerary are included. Optional extras, such as entering the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Menkaure or the Tomb of Queen Meresankh III, require separate tickets at an additional cost.

Yes. This is a private tour with your own English-speaking Egyptologist guide, a private driver and an air-conditioned vehicle. Prices start from 90 € per person for groups of 7–8 travellers and 390 € for a solo traveller.

The excursion lasts approximately 7–8 hours, with hotel pickup at 08:00. The order of visits and the total duration depend on traffic, site conditions and the final confirmed itinerary.

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo are included. Pickup from New Cairo is available for an additional charge of 25 € in total for 1–7 people, or 35 € for a private minibus, round trip.

You can enhance the tour with optional extras, such as entry inside the Great Pyramid, a quad bike ride at the Giza Pyramids or lunch with a Pyramids view. For any other changes, contact egyVibes before booking so the team can confirm what is possible.