Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 52 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour worth booking?
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour is a 8-hour experience in Giza, Egypt, from $10 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 52 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 82 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (52)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $10 per person
Escape Giza’s persistent hawkers and enjoy two other ancient sites as well on this private full-day tour from your Cairo or Giza hotel. Learn about ancient Egypt from your private guide as you admire the three pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, and cruise the desert on camel-back. Then go deeper on visits to ancient Memphis and the Saqqara burial ground. Enjoy your Egyptian lunch in a traditional restaurant. Explore the Giza Pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a guide Ride a camel across the desert and enjoy an Egyptian lunch Visit Memphis, an ancient Egyptian capital, and the Saqqara city of the dead . Take it easy with door-to-door private round-trip transfers check option rates
What you get
About this experience
Escape Giza’s persistent hawkers and enjoy two other ancient sites as well on this private full-day tour from your Cairo or Giza hotel. Learn about ancient Egypt from your private guide as you admire the three pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, and cruise the desert on camel-back. Then go deeper on visits to ancient Memphis and the Saqqara burial ground. Enjoy your Egyptian lunch in a traditional restaurant. Explore the Giza Pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a guide Ride a camel across the desert and enjoy an Egyptian lunch Visit Memphis, an ancient Egyptian capital, and the Saqqara city of the dead . Take it easy with door-to-door private round-trip transfers check option rates
What's included
Included
- Entrance fees (based on the tour options...
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Qualified Egyptologist tour guide (based on the tour options you’ve booked)
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- check option rate
What you'll see and do
The Pyramids Of Giza
our tour guide will pick up from your hotel to enjoy your pyramids day Of all of Egypt's major tourist attractions, only one is at the top of any list - the Pyramids of Giza. They're Egypt's three main pyramids, built in the 4th Dynasty (circa 2550 B.C). The pyramids of Ancient Egypt were built as tombs for kings (and queens), and it was an exclusive honor to have such a tomb. However, this tradition only applied in the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Today there are more than 93 pyramids in Egypt; the most famous ones are those at Giza. Now let's go for a little tour around the site of the pyramids and try to explore the magnificence of the area:
60 minutes here · Admission not included
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
The famous Great Pyramid of Khufu is by far the biggest, tallest, and most intact pyramid in Egypt. After its construction, it became one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”, and today, it is the only one of them remaining. For a period of 4300 years, the pyramid was also the tallest building on earth, until the French built the Eiffel Tower in 1889. Khufu’s Pyramid is built entirely of limestone and is considered an architectural masterpiece. It contains around 1,300,000 blocks ranging in weight from 2.5 tons to 15 tons. Its square base covers 13 acres, and its sides measure about 230m (755ft). Its four sides face the four cardinal points precisely and it has an angle of 52 degrees
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Khafre's Pyramid, or the 2nd Pyramid, is easily recognizable by the layers of its original casing stones that still remain near its summit and this, along with the fact that it actually stands on a higher part of the plateau, gives the impression that it is taller than the Great Pyramid. An optical illusion, as it is only 136m (446 ft) tall, with sides of 214.5m (704ft), a surface area of 11 acres and an angle of 53 degrees. It also has lost some of its original height through the years, once being 143.5m (471ft) tall.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Khafre's son, Menkaure, built the smallest of the 3 main pyramids on the Giza Plateau. This one was only a mere 65.5m (215ft) tall, nowadays 62m (203ft), with sides of 105m (344ft) and an angle of 51.3 degrees. It is thought that this pyramid was altered during its construction, and made a lot bigger than originally planned. The original, smaller pyramid had a simple descending corridor and burial chamber, but when it was enlarged, a new corridor was built with 3 portcullises and a small paneled chamber. Later still, another burial chamber, along with a storeroom were added at a lower level. This pyramid, like its 2 neighbors, has a north facing the entrance.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Great Sphinx
he Great Sphinx, or as the ancients knew it, “Shesep Ankh” or “the living image”, has to be one of the most recognizable constructions in history. Think of the Sphinx and you automatically think of Egypt and the Giza Plateau. Sculpted from soft sandstone, many believe that it would have disappeared long ago had it not been buried in the sand for so many long periods in its lifetime. The body is 60m (200ft) long and 20m (65ft) tall. Its face is 4m (13ft) wide with eyes measuring 2m (6ft) high. It faces the rising sun and was revered so much by the ancients, that they built a temple in front of it.
20 minutes here
Saqqara Pyramid
Sakkara (sometimes called Saqqara) is one of the most extensive archaeological sites in all of Egypt! It was the primary cemetery of the former capital of Egypt, Memphis, yet it is still one of the most unexplored archaeological sites, despite the amazing finds that have already been discovered? What else may be hidden among the site?
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Mit Rahina Museum
The Open Air Museum at Memphis is one of the truly "must see" sites in Egypt! The trip from Cairo is only 45 minutes, the museum is only 20 Km to the south, and the entrance fee is an affordable then back to hotel
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
all include 1 best seller
car+driver +touir guide +main entry fees Pickup included
all include 2 best seller
car+driver +touir guide + 15 min camel+ entry fees main area and lunch in good restaurant veg or no . both available Pickup included
car+driver only
car+driver only exculde camel exculde lunch koshry exculde entry fees Pickup included
car+driver+guide
car+driver +touir guide exculde entry fees Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Hesham Egypt tour guide
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 52 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
52 verified traveler reviews for Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Felucca ride
Raafat was a great guide and organised everything great
Response from the operator: Dear our respected client , , We would like to thank you for your time to write for us your feedback and review ...we are happy to show you Egypt by our local eyes our goal to make sure you have unforgettable experience We hope to see you again in Egypt for longer vacation Please Keep in touch. Egypt is safe always Hesham Egypt tour guide +201283078720
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Wonderful and knowledgeable trip
Nice places to visit and each place importance well explained by Mr Ahmed. Mr George has been a patient driver. Definitely worth seeing to know how they were constructed many years back
Response from the operator: Dear our respected client , , We would like to thank you for your time to write for us your feedback and review ...we are happy to show you Egypt by our local eyes our goal to make sure you have unforgettable experience We hope to see you again in Egypt for longer vacation Please Keep in touch. Egypt is safe always Hesham Egypt tour guide +201283078720
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Fantastic Giza Experience
Our trip to Giza, Saqqara and Memphis with Ehab was amazing. His knowledge of the history and culture of these areas is truly impressive. He was very attentive to our needs while also giving us ample time to explore on our own. His extensive experience was demonstrated by his vast network of contacts at all the sites. Our driver, Shadi, is a highly skilled individual who transports us in a safe and efficient manner. They are an outstanding team and a joy to spend time with. At the end of the day you will have 2 new life long friends.
Response from the operator: Dear our respected client , , We would like to thank you for your time to write for us your feedback and review ...we are happy to show you Egypt by our local eyes our goal to make sure you have unforgettable experience We hope to see you again in Egypt for longer vacation Please Keep in touch. Egypt is safe always Hesham Egypt tour guide +201283078720
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Great Experience
This experience was everything I wanted and more! Visiting the Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Ancient city was simply amazing and life changing! Our tour guide Besho made the experience even more delightful. He was accommodating & very knowledgeable. He even added in some additional stops to the tour. Great experience 10/10
Response from the operator: Dear our respected client , , We would like to thank you for your time to write for us your feedback and review ...we are happy to show you Egypt by our local eyes our goal to make sure you have unforgettable experience We hope to see you again in Egypt for longer vacation Please Keep in touch. Egypt is safe always Hesham Egypt tour guide +201283078720
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first time travel to egypt. first de
the views its so amazing we took a lot of pictures. our driver rafat he so patiently waiting for us. he came before our time booking. and help us to guide in our tour.
Response from the operator: Dear our respected client , , We would like to thank you for your time to write for us your feedback and review ...we are happy to show you Egypt by our local eyes our goal to make sure you have unforgettable experience We hope to see you again in Egypt for longer vacation Please Keep in touch. Egypt is safe always Hesham Egypt tour guide +201283078720
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $10 to $140
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 18
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Hesham Egypt tour guide, who run 29 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 67.8 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Giza.
How much does Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour cost?
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Prices start at $10 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Giza usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Giza is not rushed.
Is Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 52 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Giza, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour?
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Around 18 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Giza can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Giza and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Giza within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Giza?
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On Outty we rank every Giza experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel, ATV Bike, Shopping & Dinner Cruise, ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid, Giza Pyramids VIP Private Tour ATV Camel Inside Pyramid & Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Giza?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Giza?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour?
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Included: Entrance fees (based on the tour options..; Hotel pickup and drop-off; Private tour; Bottled water; and All taxes, fees and handling charges. Not included: check option rate. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1450 listed pickup locations in and around Giza. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Giza. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour?
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Across 52 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis Full-Day Cairo Tour?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including all include 1 best seller, all include 2 best seller, car+driver only, car+driver+guide. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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