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Explore Egypt's pyramid evolution with Cairo Day Tours! Visit Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara Step Pyramid in one seamless day tour.
See how pyramid building evolved with Cairo Day Tours’s complete historical tour! Start at Saqqara with the Step Pyramid – the world’s oldest stone building that started it all. Then visit Memphis, ancient Egypt’s first capital, where you’ll see the massive statue of Ramses II and learn about this once-great city.
Finish at the famous Giza Pyramids and Sphinx to see how pyramid construction reached its peak. We provide private, air-conditioned transport throughout the day with an expert driver who knows all the best spots. Perfect for history enthusiasts who want to understand the full story of ancient Egypt’s greatest monuments.
Itineraries
7:30 AM
Hotel Pickup
Your private air-conditioned vehicle arrives at your Cairo hotel or residence. Complimentary bottled water is provided for the entire day, and your driver will give you a brief overview of the day’s plan and route.
8:30 AM
Saqqara Step Pyramid
Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest stone pyramid built over 4,700 years ago. Visit the surrounding mastaba tombs and ancient temples while learning about early pyramid construction techniques. This site offers excellent photo opportunities and insights into ancient Egyptian burial practices.
10:30 AM
Memphis Open-Air Museum
See the colossal statue of Ramses II, one of Egypt’s largest sculptures, and explore the remains of Egypt’s ancient capital city. Visit the small on-site museum featuring artifacts from the area and learn about Memphis’s importance in Egyptian history.
12:00 PM
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Enjoy traditional Egyptian cuisine at a carefully selected local restaurant. Vegetarian options are available, and the meal provides a perfect break before visiting the Great Pyramids.
1:30 PM
Giza Plateau
Visit the three main pyramids: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Explore these ancient wonders at your own pace with multiple panoramic photo stops. Learn about the construction methods and historical significance of each pyramid.
3:30 PM
Great Sphinx
Complete your pyramid experience with a visit to the Great Sphinx. Take photos with this iconic monument and learn about its mysterious history and connection to the pyramids.
4:00 PM
Return Drive to Cairo
Relax during the drive back to Cairo as you reflect on the day’s discoveries. Your driver will take you directly to your hotel or residence.
5:00 PM
Hotel Drop-off
Arrive back at your Cairo accommodation, completing your full-day pyramid exploration.
- Pick up and transportation services from/to your hotel
- All transfers are by a private A/C vehicle
- Private English-speaking Tour guide
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo
- Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
- Shopping tours in Cairo
- All taxes & service charges
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Tipping
Up to 5 years: FREE
Ages 6 to below 12 years: 50% of the adult price
Ages 12 and above: Full adult price
Yes you can receive a refund if you cancelled within 30 days before the tour start date but 10% will be deducted from the deposit you paid. However, if you cancelled within 2 days or less you will not receive a refund.
Yes, you can change the tour start date if there are at least 10 days remaining for the tour start date.
You can ask your embassy because there are countries that can take the visa upon arrival and there are other countries that need to apply first before traveling.
You can book any of our tours by clicking the book now button, filling an enquiry or sending us a message on our WhatsApp number.
We offer our tours in a various selection of languages like: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Chinese and Japanese. If you want a specific language that we don’t offer we will do our best to make it available.
We accept US Dollars, EUR, and GBP.
You can let us know if you want a specific time schedule.
You can pay online with an online payment link but the price will increase by 5% due to bank tax/commission or you can pay with your card with the machine the tour manager has on the tour.
Our tours are completely private. You (and your group) will be alone with our tour guide and the driver and there will be no other passengers with you.
