The three great sites of the Memphis necropolis in one private day. Start on the Giza plateau with the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx, then drive south to Saqqara, home of Djoser’s Step Pyramid — the oldest large stone building in Egypt — and finish at Memphis, the first capital of a united Egypt, with its fallen colossus of Ramses II. Your own car, your own Egyptologist and lunch on the way.

Duration
About 8 hours
Start
Your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Guide
Private Egyptologist
Transport
Luxury private car
The three pyramids of Giza in the desert
The Great Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khafre, Giza

Tour Highlights

  • The Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Sphinx
  • The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the prototype of every pyramid that followed
  • The open-air museum of Memphis and the colossal statue of Ramses II
  • A private tour at your own pace — no group, no waiting for others

The Tour Step by Step

1

Hotel pickup

Your guide and driver meet you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned car.

2

The Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx

Time on the Giza plateau with the three pyramids, the panoramic viewpoint, and the Great Sphinx beside the Valley Temple of Khafre.

  • Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • The Great Sphinx
3

Lunch

Lunch at a local restaurant on the way south.

4

Saqqara

The vast necropolis of ancient Memphis and the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built for King Djoser by the architect Imhotep around 4,700 years ago.

5

Memphis & return

The open-air museum at Memphis with its fallen colossus of Ramses II and the alabaster sphinx, then the drive back to your hotel.

What is Included

Included in the price

  • Pickup and drop-off at your Cairo or Giza hotel
  • Luxury private air-conditioned car
  • Private professional Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance tickets: Giza plateau, Saqqara and Memphis
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Entry inside the pyramids (optional, paid on site)
  • Tips for the guide and driver
  • Personal expenses and drinks
  • Anything not listed as included
Price from — per person
$190
Per person for a private tour. Message us with your date and group size for an exact quote.

Ahmose Travel is an Egyptian tour operator based in Alexandria, Egypt that arranges these trips directly. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 127 530 7375 or visit ahmosetravel.com.

Planning more of your trip? Every tour is private or small-group and can be combined into one itinerary.

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