See the whole story of the pyramids in one day. You start at Giza with the three great pyramids and the Sphinx, then drive south to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest of them all, and end in Memphis, the first capital of united Egypt.
Your guide and driver pick you up in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned car, and lunch at a local restaurant is included.
Your guide and driver meet you in the morning at your hotel or address in Cairo or Giza.
Walk around the Great Pyramid, stop at the panoramic viewpoint and see the Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Lunch at a local restaurant (drinks not included).
See the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built by the architect Imhotep around 2650 BC, and the courtyards around it.
See the giant fallen statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx in the ancient capital, then drive back to Cairo.
Sakkara and Memphis are about 30 km south of the Giza pyramids.
These three sites tell the story of the pyramids from the first to the greatest. Here is what you will see at each stop and how to enjoy a long day in the desert.
Memphis was the capital of Egypt for much of the Old Kingdom, and Sakkara and Giza were its royal cemeteries. At Sakkara you see the first pyramid, built in steps around 2650 BC. About a century later the builders at Giza had learned to make smooth, true pyramids on a huge scale. Seeing both in one day makes the jump in skill easy to understand.
The Giza Plateau holds the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx. Your guide takes you around the Great Pyramid, the last standing wonder of the ancient world, to the panoramic viewpoint for the classic photo, and down to the Sphinx through the granite Valley Temple of Khafre.
At Sakkara the architect Imhotep built the Step Pyramid for King Djoser: six stone steps stacked one on top of the other, the oldest large stone building in the world. Around it you walk through the entrance colonnade, the great courtyard and the wall of carved cobras. The wider site also has painted Old Kingdom tombs that sometimes open to visitors.
Little is left of the ancient capital above ground, so Memphis is now an open-air museum among palm trees. The highlight is a colossal limestone statue of Ramesses II, lying on its back inside a covered hall so you can see the carving up close. Outside stands the Alabaster Sphinx, the largest calcite statue found in Egypt.
Entry tickets are not included in the price of this tour. Each site has its own ticket office, and going inside the Great Pyramid or some special tombs costs extra. Your guide helps you choose and buy the tickets you want at each stop.
The tour runs every day. October to April is the most pleasant season. In summer the plateau and Sakkara get very hot by midday, so the tour starts in the morning and the shady hall at Memphis comes in the afternoon.
Price per person in US dollars. Car and driver is the vehicle only; each option adds more. For 7 or more people, ask us on WhatsApp for a group price.
| 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 6 people | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car and driver | $60 | $30 | $20 | $15 |
| Car and guide | $115 | $60 | $40 | $25 |
| Car, guide and tickets | $155 | $100 | $80 | $65 |
| All inclusive: guide, tickets, lunch and Wi-Fi | $175 | $115 | $95 | $80 |
Prices start from $30 per person for 2 people with a car and driver. With a guide, entry tickets, lunch and Wi-Fi it is $115 per person. See the full price table on this page.
No. Your guide helps you buy the tickets at Giza, Sakkara and Memphis.
About 30 km, around 40 minutes by car.
From your hotel or any address in Cairo or Giza.
Yes. You travel in a private car with your own guide.
Local guides and hotel pickup on every tour.
