Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis Day Tour Start from 65$

Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through five millennia of history with Marasem Tours. Explore the iconic Giza Plateau, the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara—the world's oldest monumental stone building—and the ancient ruins of Memphis, Egypt’s first dynastic capital founded by King Menes.

What's included

• Private hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Licensed Egyptologist tour guide
• All entrance fees to Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis
• Lunch at a clean, quality local restaurant
• Bottled water throughout the tour
• All service charges and taxes

Itinerary

Stop 1: Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx

Your private Egyptologist guide meets you at your hotel to begin your exploration at the Giza Plateau. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure (Mycerinus). Enjoy breathtaking panoramic desert photo stops and admire the enigmatic Great Sphinx with its lion body and pharaoh's head, guarding the Valley Temple.

Stop 2: Saqqara Necropolis & Step Pyramid of Djoser

Head south to the vast necropolis of Saqqara, the burial ground of ancient Memphis. Stand before the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, designed by genius architect Imhotep in the 27th century BC. Explore surrounding nobles' mastaba tombs decorated with vivid wall carvings of everyday life in the Old Kingdom.

Stop 3: Ancient Capital of Memphis & Lunch

After an authentic local lunch, visit Memphis (Mit Rahina), founded around 3100 BC. Tour the open-air museum housing the colossal fallen limestone statue of Ramses II and the exquisite 80-ton Alabaster Sphinx. Conclude your historical day with a relaxing transfer back to your hotel.