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Cairo Guided Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis City, Sakkara and Dahshur

Cairo, EgyptOperated by Egypt Super Tours
  • Duration8 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesArabic, English, Spanish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Cover all of the most iconic attractions on this guided-day tour from Cairo to visit the Giza Pyramids and other important old archaeological sites. Discover the secrets and history of each site from an Egyptologist guide. Start with Giza, home to the famous Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, followed by a trip to Dahshur to see the Bent and Red Pyramids. You'll also visit Saqqara, home to the step Pyramid of Djoser as well as Memphis, the capital of the Old Kingdom. Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip private transfers and lunch included

What to expect

8 hours5 stopsPrivate tour

  1. The Pyramids Of Giza

    Al Haram Str, Giza, 3512201, Egypt

    1 hour 30 minAdmission not included

    Egyptology guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza on time. Once you enter the Giza plateau area, you will be able to go very close to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and staring at that massive structure, you will realize that your dream of visiting the only surviving wonder of the ancient world came true. Your guide will provide you with historical insights into those 4600 years old tombs, how they were built and how long it took the ancient Egyptians to complete them. He will also give you enough time to take as many photos as you wish. You may like to enter the burial chamber of one of the pyramids (Extra Ticket). Passing through the pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure, you will stop to click some photos of all the pyramids together. In that part of the Sahara Desert area, you will also have the chance to ride a camel, take nice clicks and have a lot of desert fun (optional).

  2. Great Sphinx

    Al-Haram, Giza, 3512201, Egypt

    30 minutesAdmission not included

    After these pyramids, we visit the Valley Temple - The place where the priests mummified the dead body of king Chephren, owner of the second pyramid at Giza Plateau. It is also the place where you can 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. This mysterious monument was carved to symbolize the pharaoh’s power and wisdom. You may also visit the Solar Boat Museum (optional), home to the well preserved funerary boat of Cheops. After this great tour, you will have the chance to go to a papyrus institute to see how the Egyptians produced this genuine artwork thousands of years ago. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant.

  3. Memphis and Sakkara

    Saqqara, 12919, Egypt

    1 hourAdmission not included

    Then, visiting the ancient capital city of Memphis located about 24 kilometers south of Cairo. Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3,000 years and was the first capital of Egypt. Though little remains of this pharaonic city, the open air museum here is worth a visit. See the huge fallen image of Ramesses II, which is 16 meters high and the great Alabaster Sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut at the museum.

  4. Saqqara Pyramid

    Al Giza Desert, Saqqara, 3352001, Egypt

    2 hoursAdmission not included

    Proceed to Saqqara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for King Zoser), the world's oldest major stone structure, in Saqqara, it is considered an important part of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form. This pyramid was built during the reign of the Third Dynasty of Ancient Egypt 4,800 years ago. Also visit the Tombs of the Nobles in Saqqara and learn more about the daily life of ancient Egyptian noblemen.

  5. Pyramids of Dahshour

    Giza, 3300001, Egypt

    1 hour 30 minAdmission not included

    You will continue to explore and then transfer to the south and visit the Red Pyramid and Bent pyramid at Dahshur. This is a famous royal necropolis in Egypt located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for many famous pyramids two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC; the red and bent Pyramids of King Snefru. At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations1,733

The operator lists 1,733 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Pyramids Island2 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi, Giza, 3512201, Egypt
  • Richard Pyramids Inn HotelNazlet El-Semman, Giza Governorate 3514554, Al Haram, 12557, Egypt
  • Kemet Pyramids InnMahmud 'abu Ghunaym, Giza, 12557, Egypt
  • City Inn Alshwarbi HotelsEl - Fadl, Cairo, 11111, Egypt
  • Solis Pyramids Hotel4 Sultan Mosque Street, Giza, 12561, Egypt
  • Joanna CampDahab - Sharm El Sheikh Rd, Dahab, 8761403, Egypt
  • Hor Moheb HotelAl Haram, Al Qanatir al Khayriyah, 99999, Egypt
  • Hotel LifeCairo, 02022, Egypt
  • King Tout Hotel Pyramed ViewAlmansurih, Kafr Nassar, 00002, Egypt
  • Jana Pyramids View in 3Abw Fayid, Kafrat al Jabal, 12557, Egypt
  • Alaaeldein Golden Pyramids20 Gamal Abd El-nasir, Cairo, 3514502, Egypt
  • Farida Pyramids inn& Jacuzzi19 Al Haramain Street 9, Giza, 12111, Egypt
  • U Residence By TravelholicCommercial Center, Obour City, 11828, Egypt
  • Hur Pyramids InnAbou El Houl El Seyahi, Nazlet El-semman, Al Haram, 57, Cairo, 12567, Egypt
  • Prime Boutique Hotel Heliopolis Terrace21 Al Ahram, Cairo, 4460245, Egypt
  • Secrets Of The Pyramids Hotel15 El-Malek Fouad 7, Al Haram, 12561, Egypt
  • Giza Hotel & free pick up14 Al Amira Fadia, Cairo, 12557, Egypt
  • Vida Pyramids Lnn HotelAhmed Haridy St.Off Zaghloul Street - Nazlet El-Semman, Alharam Building 10, Giza, 12511, Egypt
  • Gardenia Pyramids View Inn11 Nameis Al Gaza, El Haram Street, Nazlet El-Semman, 12512, Egypt
  • Sun City HotelAbd El-Khalik Tharwat, Cairo, 11311, Egypt
  • Pyramids DistrictSharie Raqm 1, Sadat City, 6012120, Egypt
  • DeJoya Hotel31 Champollion Road, Cairo, 11513, Egypt
  • Pyramids Show InnNazlat Alsaman Alwustanii.harat abu nwwes, Giza, 12557, Egypt
  • YOU Stationary Nile Cruise Hotel - Heart Of Cairo114 Nile Street, Beside Egyptian Rowing Club, Cairo, 3750432, Egypt
  • Cairo City Center Dreamers Hotel & Suits32 Gameat Al Dewal Al Arabeya, Giza, 3751070, Egypt
  • Royal Nine Pyramids View HotelAl Mansoureya Road 4, Al Haram, 12557, Egypt
  • Aura Pyramids Boutique Hotel5a Pyramids Gardens, Cairo, 3514801, Egypt
  • Saray Pyramids & Museum View Hotel59 59 Mostafa Ismael Extend El Mansorya, Cairo, 12011, Egypt
  • Amoon Ra Pyramids ViewSphinx Tourist, Al Haram, 12755, Egypt
  • Settle Inn Mirage Boutique HotelFarid al-atrash Street, New Cairo City, 4732750, Egypt
  • Horizon Pyramid View INN1 Sphinx Towers, Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi St, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, 3520501, Egypt
  • Central Cairo Hotel36 Sherif, St, Downtown 7th Floor, Cairo, 33714, Egypt
  • Pyramids Wonders Hotel4 Elmansorya Road, Giza, 12918, Egypt
  • Queen pyramids viewNazlet El Samman El Wastani, Giza, 12755, Egypt
  • Jewel Plaza Banha hotelAbd El-Haleem Eissa, Banha, 6460221, Egypt
  • BrassJimmy Pyramids ViewKaab Ibn Malek, Giza, 3520204, Egypt
  • Families Inn Pyramids - Rooftop47 Al Haram, 12556, Egypt
  • Wow Pyramids InnAnwar Alsaadat, Giza, 12561, Egypt
  • Prime Residence Golf Kattameya148 Saad Zaghloul Axis, Al Kattameya, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
  • Golden Cairo Centre13 Talaat Harb, Cairo, 11613, Egypt
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

All hotels in Cairo or Giza. Hotels at New Cairo, Cairo airport or 6th.Oct with extra charge

What's included

Included

  • Pickup service from your Hotel by a private A/C. vehicle and return.
  • Lunch at a good quality restaurant.
  • Qualified English speaking Egyptology tour guide

Not included

  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
  • Tipping to the guide and driver.
  • Water or Beverages during the lunchtime at the restaurant.
  • Available to pick Travelers at Cairo airport, 6th.Oct or New Cairo hotels with extra 10$ USD per. p
  • Available to drop Travelers at Cairo airport, 6th.Oct or New Cairo hotels with extra 10$ USD p.p.

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–4), Child (5–11), Adult (12–120)

Additional information

  • It is available to pickup Travelers at Cairo airport, 6th.Oct city, 5th.Residence or New Cairo hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
  • It is available to drop off Travelers at Cairo airport, 6th.Oct city or New Cairo hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
  • Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
  • You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card.

Languages

Guide
Arabic, English, Spanish

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Africa/Cairo
Product code
181970P55

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • Date of birth
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Passport expiry date
  • Nationality
  • Passport number
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

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