Solo Female Traveler Tour to Giza Memphis and Saqqara
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Solo Female Traveler Tour to Giza Memphis and Saqqara worth booking?
Solo Female Traveler Tour to Giza Memphis and Saqqara is a 8-hour experience in Giza, Egypt, from $157 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $157 per person
Suppose you're a solo female traveler looking for a truly unique and empowering experience. In that case, this women-only tour is the perfect choice for you. Led by a female professional tour guide, you'll explore the st
What you get
About this experience
Suppose you're a solo female traveler looking for a truly unique and empowering experience. In that case, this women-only tour is the perfect choice for you. Led by a female professional tour guide, you'll explore the stunning plateau of Giza and the fascinating Saqqara. There's something truly special about traveling solo. Still, this tour takes that experience to the next level by creating a supportive and empowering environment for women to connect, share, and explore. With so many incredible sights and experiences, from Saqqara's majestic pyramids and tombs to the bustling markets and local cuisine of Giza, you're guaranteed an adventure you'll never forget. So why wait? Grab your bags and join us on this amazing journey today!
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Qualified Egyptologist guide (female)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Gratuities
- Extra entrance fees (going inside Giza Pyramids, Solar Boat museum)
- Drinks
What you'll see and do
The Pyramids Of Giza
Great Pyramid of Cheops Pyramid of Chephren Pyramid of Mycerinus Great Sphinx
120 minutes here · Admission included
Mit Rahina Museum
Museum of Memphis: Colossal statue of Ramessses II Huge alabaster sphinx
60 minutes here · Admission included
Saqqara Pyramid
Step Pyramid Complex of Zoser Interior of Teti pyramid Nobleman's tomb
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 3 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tree of Life Day Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Solo Female Traveler Tour to Giza Memphis and Saqqara. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour!
The trip to the pyramids and other ancient sights was amazing. Rania is a wonderful guide with great knowledge and Adel is a safe and calm driver. I've had a couple of choices during the day, what shows the adaptability and flexibility of Rania. I recommend everyone to visit Sakkara where you can see the world's oldest pyramid. I am grateful this tour for solo traveling women is offered and hope more of these kind will follow so more women dare to explore more on their own. Thank you so much Rania for this unforgettable day!
Response from the operator: Dear traveler, "I hope more of these kind will follow so more women dare to explore more on their own." That sentence near the end of your review is the brand-level endorsement we rarely get from a single-day tour reviewer. Solo female travel in Egypt has its own operational dimensions that most generic tours don't address: the vendor interactions that shift in tone when there's no male presence, the pacing that allows independent rest moments without pressure, the safety layer the guide and driver create together so the traveler can absorb the day rather than manage it. Rania runs that calibration with more practice than most of our guides because solo female travelers specifically request her — and her name keeps appearing in those review threads for exactly the reason yours does. The flexibility you described — "I've had a couple of choices during the day, what shows the adaptability and flexibility of Rania" — is the operational signature you got. Solo travelers, more than any other category, deserve a day shaped to their preferences rather than the standard sequence; the "couple of choices" weren't polite optionality, they were the day adapting in real time to what you wanted. Most guides default to the standard route because it's safer. Rania reads the traveler in front of her and adjusts. The Adel call-out deserves its own note. On a solo female day, the driver isn't background — "safe and calm" is the foundation the rest of the day stands on. Cairo traffic is volatile; a driver who reads it well and keeps the inside of the car peaceful is doing the protection work that lets the guide focus on the experience side. We're glad you named him. The Saqqara recommendation in your review is the kind of public note we appreciate seeing — the world's oldest pyramid still gets overshadowed in most Cairo itineraries by Giza, even though the engineering story at Saqqara is older and arguably more interesting. If Egypt ever brings you back as a solo traveler again, the natural next step from this Cairo intensive is the Upper Egypt arc — Luxor, Aswan, Abydos — where Rania and the same solo-traveler operational discipline can extend across multiple days. Thank you for the review, and for the explicit endorsement of women traveling more on their own. We'll pass your words to Rania and Adel directly. Thank you for the review. — The Tree of Life Tours team
via Viator
Solo female Cairo tour
Zenab, a female guide for a personalized tour of the Giza Pyramids and Saqqara, where I discovered the pyramids, saw the Sphinx, and climbed into ancient tombs. Ideal for solo female travelers in Cairo, this women-only tour ensures comfort and offers a rare chance to explore with a female Egyptologist in Egypt’s male-dominated travel industry.
Response from the operator: Dear traveler, The line in your review that does the work most listing descriptions can't is the honest one: "Egypt's male-dominated travel industry." That's a structural reality. The Egyptian tourism industry skews heavily male in its guide population, and the asymmetry shapes the solo female travel experience in ways most operators don't acknowledge — from the choice of where to stop for the bathroom, to the dynamic at the camel concession, to who gets approached by hawkers and how, to whether the question "do you mind if we extend this stop" lands as a request or a maneuver. We built the solo-female-only format specifically because the gap is real and most travelers we'd want to host had run out of good options. Pairing a female Egyptologist with a female traveler isn't the same product as the standard private tour with a male guide. It's a fundamentally different shape of the day. Zenab is one of the female Egyptologists who makes this format work. Egypt has been producing female Egyptologists for over a century — the field has never been as male-dominated as the international marketing optics suggest, even if the gap between the academic reality and the tour-guide labor market remains real. Zenab works the Giza plateau and the Saqqara circuit with both the academic depth and the personal-energy register that makes a long day on the desert feel like a conversation rather than a transaction. The Saqqara tomb interiors in particular are the kind of space where a male guide and a female solo traveler can register as awkward — narrow stone passages, low light, ancient walls — and the same space with Zenab reads as exactly what it is, which is a privileged moment with a five-thousand-year-old room. Your words will reach Zenab directly. If Egypt ever calls you back, the natural next step from Giza is the Upper Egypt arc — Luxor, Aswan, Abydos — and our female-Egyptologist roster extends there too, with Rania covering the Greek and Roman layer, the Coptic track, and the long Upper Egypt itineraries that benefit from the same matched-gender pairing. The solo female traveler segment isn't a niche for us; it's a core part of how the operation is structured. Thank you for the review, and for naming the structural issue plainly enough that other women browsing this page can find what they're looking for. — The Tree of Life Tours team
via Tripadvisor
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
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Solo Female Traveler Tour to Giza Memphis and Saqqara: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Giza.
How much does Solo Female Traveler Tour to Giza Memphis and Saqqara cost?
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Prices start at $157 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 Solo Female Traveler Tour to Giza Memphis and Saqqara 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 Solo Female Traveler Tour to Giza Memphis and Saqqara worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 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 Solo Female Traveler Tour to Giza Memphis and Saqqara?
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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 Solo Female Traveler Tour to Giza Memphis and Saqqara 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 Solo Female Traveler Tour to Giza Memphis and Saqqara?
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Around 1 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 Solo Female Traveler Tour to Giza Memphis and Saqqara 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 ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel, ATV Bike, Shopping & Dinner Cruise, 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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