Begin your tour with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and travel to the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, the earliest monumental stone building in Egypt, constructed for King Djoser around 2630 BC.
Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of unified Egypt established around 3100 BC, where you can view the remarkable Colossal Statue of Ramesses II.
Enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding to the Giza Plateau to explore the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
Next, admire the Great Sphinx, the iconic limestone monument with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, and visit the Valley Temple, part of the funerary complex of King Chephren.
You’ll also have time to explore the Pyramid of Chephren and take photos around the site.
End the day with optional shopping time to browse local goods and negotiate with vendors, before returning comfortably to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Highlights
- Explore the oldest pyramids of Saqqara
- Discover ancient Egypt with your expert tour guide
- See these architectural wonders at the Giza Pyramids complex
- Photograph the Great Pyramid and Sphinx
- Discover the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis, an open-air museum