# Cairo Highlights: Giza, Saqqara, Memphis & Khan el-Khalili (Day Trip)

- Destination: Sharm El Sheikh
- Duration: 1 Day
- Price: from USD 310 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel pickup around 4:00 AM.
- 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/sharm-cairo-giza-saqqara-memphis-khan-el-khalili-day-trip
- Last updated: 2026-10-09

A private full day through the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara's Step Pyramid, ancient Memphis ruins, and a relaxed stroll through Khan el-Khalili bazaar.

This private day trip starts at the Giza Plateau, where you'll stand before the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and get up close to the Great Sphinx, with your private guide on hand to explain the history and give you time to take it all in at your own pace.

From Giza, you're driven south to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser — the world's oldest large stone monument and the true starting point of pyramid building in Egypt. Next comes a stop at the scattered ruins of Memphis, Egypt's first capital, where a colossal statue of Ramses II and an alabaster sphinx still mark the site of what was once a thriving ancient city.

The day winds down in Khan el-Khalili, Cairo's historic bazaar, for a relaxed wander through narrow lanes lined with jewelry stalls, spice shops and workshops before your driver takes you back to your hotel.

Everything is private and flexible from start to finish — your own air-conditioned vehicle and Egyptologist guide for the entire day — making this one of the easiest ways to cover Cairo's essential ancient sites without rushing.

## Highlights

- Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza
- Saqqara's Step Pyramid and Khan el-Khalili bazaar

## What's included

- Domestic flights or private transfer
- Private Egyptologist guide and entrance fees

## What's not included

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

## What to bring

- Passport
- Cash
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light clothing
- Sunglasses
- Camera or phone for photos

## Itinerary

1. **~03:45–04:45** — Early pickup: Hotel pickup around 4:00 AM for your domestic flight or private transfer to Cairo.
2. Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx: Stand before the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx with your private Egyptologist.
3. Saqqara: See the Step Pyramid of Djoser, where pyramid building began.
4. Memphis: The ruins of Egypt's first capital, with a colossal statue of Ramses II and an alabaster sphinx.
5. Khan el-Khalili bazaar: A relaxed wander through the old bazaar's lanes of jewelry stalls, spice shops and workshops.
6. Return to Sharm: Transfer back to your hotel.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**What is included?**
Domestic flights or a private transfer, a private Egyptologist guide and entrance fees.

**Is lunch included?**
No. Lunch is not included.

**Is it private?**
Yes. You have your own air-conditioned vehicle and Egyptologist guide for the whole day.

**What time is pickup?**
Around 4:00 AM from your hotel.

**What should I bring?**
Your passport, cash, comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, sunglasses and a camera or phone.

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