# Giza, Memphis & Saqqara Combo Tour

- Destination: Cairo & Giza
- Duration: 1 Day
- Price: from USD 83.75 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Cairo or Giza.
- Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/giza-memphis-saqqara-combo-tour
- Last updated: 2026-10-13

The complete Old Kingdom story, told in the right order: Saqqara's Step Pyramid, Memphis's ruins, then Giza's Pyramids and Sphinx.

This tour starts where it all began. First stop is Saqqara, where you'll stand before the Step Pyramid of Djoser — the first great stone pyramid the ancient Egyptians ever built, and the practice run that made everything after it possible. From there you head to Memphis, Egypt's original capital, walking among the scattered remains of a city that once ran the ancient world, including a close-up look at the colossal statue of Ramses II.

Having seen the beginning, you arrive at Giza just in time for the finale: the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, plus the Sphinx standing watch over them all. Seeing the sites in this order isn't an accident — it lets the whole story of Old Kingdom Egypt unfold the way it actually happened, rather than the way most single-day tours rush through it backwards.

The pace is relaxed, with an experienced guide connecting the dots between all three sites, and the day wraps up with drop-off back at your Cairo or Giza hotel. This is the trip for travelers who want to actually understand ancient Egypt, not just photograph it.

## Highlights

- Great Pyramids and Sphinx
- Memphis open-air museum
- Step Pyramid of Saqqara

## What's included

- Private transportation with A/C
- Licensed Egyptologist guide
- All entrance fees

## What's not included

- Lunch and gratuities
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)

## Itinerary

1. **~07:30–08:30** — Hotel pickup: Pickup from your hotel lobby in Cairo or Giza in private air-conditioned transportation.
2. **~09:30** — Step Pyramid at Saqqara: Start at the Step Pyramid of Djoser with your licensed Egyptologist guide.
3. **~11:30** — Memphis open-air museum: Walk among the remains of Egypt's original capital, with a close look at the colossal statue of Ramses II.
4. **~13:00** — Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx: Finish with the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Sphinx.
5. **~16:00** — Start the drive back: Drive back to your hotel.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**Why visit Saqqara and Memphis before Giza?**
Seeing the sites in this order lets the story of Old Kingdom Egypt unfold the way it actually happened.

**What is included?**
Private air-conditioned transportation, a licensed Egyptologist guide and all entrance fees.

**Is lunch included?**
No. Lunch and gratuities are not included.

**Where does it start?**
With pickup from your hotel lobby in Cairo or Giza. The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.

**How do I pay?**
There is no online payment: you pay the guide directly on the day, in cash or by card.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.