Giza Pyramids Tour: Explore Ancient Egypt's Wonders

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Uncover the wonders of ancient Egypt on a captivating day tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur. Immerse yourself in the rich history and explore iconic landmarks that will leave you in awe.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Giza Plateau - Begins at 8:00 am with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by our tour guide. Start your full-day tour of Giza by visiting the Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramids of Giza - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, visit the Valley Temple, where priests mummified the body of King Chephren, the owner of the second pyramid…

Giza Plateau - Begins at 8:00 am with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by our tour guide. Start your full-day tour of Giza by visiting the Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramids of Giza - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, visit the Valley Temple, where priests mummified the body of King Chephren, the owner of the second pyramid at Giza. This is also where you can get a close-up view of the Sphinx, the legendary guardian with a lion’s body and the head of King Chephren. (2.30 hours spent)
Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) - Khufu’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman. Diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found, but the site has not been excavated.
Pyramid of Menkaure - Menkaure’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once housed several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added to the valley temple.
Khafre’s Pyramid - Khafre’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre, some of which were found in a well in the temple floor by Mariette in 1860.
Great Sphinx - Here, you will also get a close-up view of the Sphinx, the legendary guardian with a lion’s body and the head of King Chephren.
Pyramids of Dahshour - Visit the Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids). The Dahshur area is a royal necropolis in the desert on the west bank of the Nile, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Cairo. It is known for several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest, and best-preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BCE. (1 hour spent)
Memphis and Sakkara - Continue your tour to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you will see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. This city dates back to 3100 B.C. (1 hour spent)

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Pyramid of Teti - The Pyramid of Teti in Saqqara, Egypt, is an ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. It stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom and attracts visitors worldwide with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore its chambers and corridors to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in its rich history.
Pyramid of Unas - Enhance your home decor with a replica of the Pyramid of Unas. This piece features intricate detailing and a striking design, adding a touch of ancient Egyptian elegance to any room. Crafted with quality materials, it is perfect for any collector or history enthusiast. Bring a piece of ancient history into your home with the Pyramid of Unas.
Mastaba of Ti - The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites in Saqqara, discovered by Auguste Mariette. It contains two serdabs, and its walls depict various scenes of everyday life.

What's Included

Private AC vehicle transfers
Bottled water included
Exclusive private tour
All parking and fuel charges covered

What's Not Included

Tipping

Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting and mysterious journey through ancient Egypt with a comprehensive Day Tour to the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur. Begin at the monumental Giza Pyramids, the iconic emblem of ancient Egypt, and continue to the ancient remnants of Memphis, the historic capital. This guided tour will take you through Egypt’s…

Location

Sheikh Rihan St

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Denise_d

Jul 13, 2025

Desert Wonders - Our guide was very diligent and hard working. This was not a trip for the faint hearted in the July heat! A lot to fit in one day but so worth it to see these amazing pyramids. Such a privilege to have a private tour and very thorough explanation of ancient sites. Lunch was very nice if a little late.. there’s a lot to fit in so pack a piece of fruit. The pit stops at the papyrus museum with a demonstration was very interesting as was the perfumery; and a welcome break. We enjoyed these experiences but it can make the day very long so make sure you communicate your wishes to the guide and driver. They are very flexible and accommodating. It’s a good idea to be clear about how you want your day to flo. He could not have tried harder. So glad we did it!

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Giulisommer85

Apr 26, 2025

Perfect (long) day at Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphi - My wife and I decided to book this private tour with Emo Tours (just the two of us plus the guide and driver) after seeing their high rating. We will never regret. The booking process and communication (on whatsapp, tour manager Zizo) were easy and occasional doubts were clarified swiftly. Payment was smooth as well. No hidden costs. The tour to Giza Pyramids & Sphinx, Saqqara, Dahshur and Memph was not only exactly as we hoped it would be, but our guide, Sharaf Suleimani, made it all unforgettable by proving to be a truly gifted teacher and a lovely person. Perfect for curious people like us! Be ready for some wild driving (but that‘s standard in Egypt anyway). We got to enter a minor pyramid in Saqqara as well as the Red Pyramid in Dahshur. The long descending climb is very tiring on the legs, but absolutely worth it (unless you are claustrophobic!) and probably the better choice over the Great Pyramid (Khufu/Cheops) at Giza which is excessively crowded. Also, Sharaf negotiated a very good price to hop on a camel for a picture at Giza (2 USD for two people, one by one). The last site was Memphi with the colossal statue of Ramses II. We resisted hunger until 4pm to make sure we managed to see everything as archaeological sites close at 4pm (bring some snacks like nuts and raisins, and plenty of water – it‘s hot in the desert!), and were rewarded with a great meal (drinks not included but very affordable for Westerners) in a buffet restaurant with delicious Egyptian food.

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911mikaelag

Mar 24, 2025

Can't missed it! - One of the most remarkable experiences ever! If you want to know Egypt you can't miss these locations. Again, Emo Tours provided us an amazing experience, from picking us at the hotel, provinding an incridible guide, Khalaf who were super kind and dedicated! He was able to teach us everything about these places and was essential for our experience. Besides that, water was provided and a car with air conditing took us location to location. Defenitely, recommed Emo Tours to help anyone to get to know the Pyramides!

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Pedrorw4830eh

Feb 19, 2025

Las Maravillas del Mundo Antiguo - One of our dream trips visit the Pyramids of Giza. We had a great experience thanks to our guide Esraa.

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Bertfrancois

Jan 20, 2025

The ideal day trip when staying in Cairo - Fantastic trip along the 4 most interesting sites in the Cairo area. With a private driver and guide from Emo Tours we were expertly shown around. The guide was very competent, highly trained and helpful. We not only got an explanation of all the sights, but also a lot of useful tips. Highly recommended!

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Areias8

Dec 13, 2024

I highly recommend this tour and would definitely do it again! - This tour was absolutely amazing! Both our driver and guide were incredibly nice and showcased true Egyptian hospitality. They treated us to a delicious Egyptian lunch and even taught us how to make authentic falafel at the Dahshur pyramids - such a unique and memorable experience! At the end of the tour, they were kind enough to drop us off at a different location, which was super convenient. Everything was well-organized, and we felt truly cared for throughout the day. However, one thing to keep in mind is that everything in the Giza Plateau is highly inflated in price. If this is your first experience in Egypt (as it was for us), you might feel overcharged for what you paid after visiting the bazaars in Cairo city center, where prices are much more cheaper. I highly recommend this tour and would definitely do it again!

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Laszlo_h

Oct 29, 2024

Private daytour to Memphis-Dashur-Sakkara-Giza is a great tour - Private Daytour to Memphis-Dashur-Sakkara-Giza is a great tour. You get into ancient Egypt and get everything you can here in Cairo area. We bought our own tickets and that worked nicely. We were 5 and our guide Wafe was very good. She recalled the pást, knew all details of today's Egyptian life (school, etc.) and answered our lots of questions. I highly recommend the tour!

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650aliceg

May 8, 2024

Go for the best guides with Sayed Mahmoud and Mohamed! Highly recommend them, they’re the kindest and funniest :) - Amazing tour with the super fun and very knowledgeable Sayed Mahmoud and our lovely driver Mohamed! I highly recommend it, he goes the extra mile for the tour, gives amazing information and his kindness is beyond limits. Go for it without a doubt and ask for them directly, they’re the kindest guides I’ve had in ages!

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Serenaw624

May 8, 2025

Guide did not follow the itinerary, rushed in every place, did not had enough time to explore - I bought “Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur” for two adults, so I expected to visit all these mentioned places within this 8 hours tour. However, when we got on the car, our tour guide welcomed us and started explaining our itinerary, Giza Memphis Sakkara then perfumed and carpet factory. I told our guide the trip I bought does not include the visiting factories, but she insists that’s it is included, and I told her no it’s not and I don’t want to visit the factories. Then she said it’s okay we’ll see how things go later. So we started from Sakkara, and our guide made me pay for all car parking fees as well (I only realised parking fees are included after), she did make some introductions about each place we visit, but didn’t give me much time to walk around, I asked for more time to explore the place myself, but she always said that we need to visit other places too so there’s no enough time, I also ask what about Dahshur, that’s the most spot I look forward to, then she said it’s under construction, and many tourist has no interest in visiting too many pyramids, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing! …… and I only had like 20-30mins to walk around in every major places and I only had like 5-10 mins at Giza pyramids to take photos from far away, only at the last pyramids, she asked if I needed more time they can wait, so that was the only pyramid I actually walked around and enjoyed every angles. And lastly, to the Great Sphinx of Giza, she only gave me 2 mins standing from far away to take photos, cz the car cannot park on the side of road…. But I am seeing everyone else gets to walk to the Sphinx! Then we drove out she ask if I want to visit factory, I said no but asked if she can take us to the market instead, she said she had to ask the company and it’s best to visit market at night time, and it takes one hour to drive to the market….. so I decided we’ll just call it a day, and since my hotel is right next to the pyramid, the entire trip finished like before 2pm! Why the rush the whole day?! And she could have just leave us n let us visit the Sphinx before driving out! I feel like I’ve visited the pyramids, but not really visited! Driver was nice, guide talked nice too, but did not follow what the itinerary mentions, I dunno if they had a different one or not, but overall I am not happy!

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Kristen_a

Jul 28, 2024

Scammy Tour Guides - I took two tours with Emo Tours Cairo. One was to the Giza Pyramids and the other was a day trip to Alexandria. Both times I was scammed by the guide. Giza Pyramids Tour: The car smelled like cigarettes and the guide told me that the government set the price of camel rides at 750 LE plus tip. However, it was really 350 LE. Alexandria: I opted out of pre-paying for lunch. The guide told me that I had two options for lunch, a $15 or $20, and that she would handle paying the restaurant and I would reimburse her. I opted for the more expensive one, because of the view. I got a small piece of fish, rice and some small sides and had to pay extra for the drink. Knowing what I know now, that lunch wasn't worth more than $5. She also told me that a boat ride at the Citadel was $10, when later I paid 10 LE ($0.21) for a boat ride across the Nile. I did these tours within the first few days of my trip to Egypt, so I was very green. I should have done more research on pricing, but I assumed that a personal guide would negotiate good prices for their clients, not price gauge and hustle them like the rest of the touts. Buyer beware.

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