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Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur: The 15 Best Tours

37 tours  ·  from $5 a head

The step pyramid and the two attempts that came before Giza, an hour south of the city and far emptier. These 15 compare the half-days, the combined plateau runs and the private cars, with prices and how many sites each really reaches.

VIP All inclusive Best of the best Giza Pyramids,Sakkara,Memphis - The Sphinx, Valley Temple, and the limits of the ticket wording
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VIP All inclusive Best of the best Giza Pyramids,Sakkara,Memphis

1.VIP All inclusive Best of the best Giza Pyramids,Sakkara,Memphis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,164 reviews · from $144Our pick

Spend about 10 hours with a private Egyptologist guide exploring the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis. The day includes a 30-minute camel ride, bottled water, Egyptian lunch at a restaurant overlooking the pyramids, entrance fees listed by the operator, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Ask about guides such as Sam, Eman, or Gamal when booking.

“Ali is the best guide we have ever had!!! He is knowledgeable about Egyptian history, has hands on experience, passion and is also funny. Although I was very tired for n so much travelling and heat, Ali provided us with a really wonderful guided tour. Could not give a higher recommendation!!”

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From Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis Tour - Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser
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From Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis Tour

2.Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,110 reviews · 8 hours · from $90

Spend eight hours with an Egyptologist guide exploring Saqqara’s Step Pyramid, Memphis, the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Small groups of up to 13 travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo or Giza. Guides such as Tony, Samaa, Ayat, Ramy, and Saber are praised for clear explanations, photos, and smooth timing, though interior pyramid entry and long-range pickup cost extra.

“Shaima was a very good tour guide. She was knowledgeable and very passionate about Egyptian history.”

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Cairo: Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Tour with Lunch - The Sphinx and Valley Temple
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Cairo: Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Tour with Lunch

3.Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,493 reviews · 8 hours · from $60

Spend eight hours exploring Giza, Saqqara, and ancient Memphis with a guide such as Khalaf, Fatma, Hazem, or Mahmoud. Expect air-conditioned transport, entry fees, bottled water, lunch, and helpful photos taken on your phone. The packed route is excellent for a first Cairo visit, though shop stops and a late lunch can affect the pace.

“The tourguide Hassem was funny, likeable, intresting, know a lot the history and the driver rides safely”

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Private Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara - Starting from your Cairo or Giza hotel
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Private Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara

4.Private Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 904 reviews · from $65

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and air-conditioned car visiting Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara, and ancient Memphis. Guides such as Usam, Tonsi, Mona, and Hazem are praised for clear history, flexible timing, and helpful photos. Basic admission and hotel pickup are included, while pyramid interiors, lunch, camel rides, and shopping are extra.

“Tonsi was an amazing guide. Friendly and helpful, he kept the day interesting, informative, and fun. It was nice to have someone to help navigate high traffic areas. Seeing the tombs at Saqqara and riding camels in Giza were huge highlights.”

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Private tour: GIza Pyramids, Memphis City & Sakkara Pyramid - Menkaure, Khafre, and the Sphinx
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Private tour: GIza Pyramids, Memphis City & Sakkara Pyramid

5.Private tour: GIza Pyramids, Memphis City & Sakkara Pyramid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 637 reviews · from $8Best value

Spend about eight and a half hours visiting the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, and major Old Kingdom tombs. You can book transport alone or add a private guide, entrance tickets, and lunch. Guides such as Hazem, Ahmed Brakat, and Mohammed have earned praise for clear explanations and helpful photos, but guide quality can vary.

“Nice except the car Ac not working Guide so Good & informative overall experience Good maybe the car was Good 🙂”

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Giza: Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur (Pyramid & Felucca Options) - The day begins in an air-conditioned vehicle
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Giza: Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur (Pyramid & Felucca Options)

6.Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur (Pyramid & Felucca Options)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 626 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $55

Build your day around Egypt’s earliest capitals and pyramid fields. Choose a short Giza visit, a Sakkara, Memphis, and Dahshur circuit, or the VIP option with all four sites and a Nile felucca ride. Private tours offer several languages, lunch, and optional add-ons. Guides such as Shereen, Alaa, and Mohamed are noted for clear history talks and excellent photos.

“The tour was very well organized. The driver and Shereen, the tour guide, were on time and picked us up directly at the hotel. Sheeren was great on explaining everything and on undestanding our needs. I would suggest this tour for sure”

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Private Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Memphis, and Saqqara - Giza Pyramids: the essential first stop
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Private Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Memphis, and Saqqara

7.Private Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Memphis, and Saqqara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · from $30

This 8.5-hour private Cairo tour combines Egypt’s essential ancient sights with a 30-minute camel ride and quad-bike outing. Your Egyptologist guide leads you through Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis, while private hotel pickup, transport, and lunch keep the day simple. Guides vary, with Hazem, Noura, Mustafa, and others named in guest feedback.

“The different pyramid was totally Awesome. Riding the camels were totally Awesome. We had the best tour guide, she was very very knowledgeable I would recommend her 10 times over, very nice and professional”

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All-inclusive Private Trip Giza Pyramids Sphinx Saqqara, Dahshur - Saqqara: the step pyramid and early royal design
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All-inclusive Private Trip Giza Pyramids Sphinx Saqqara, Dahshur

8.All-inclusive Private Trip Giza Pyramids Sphinx Saqqara, Dahshur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · from $79

Spend about eight hours with a private Egyptologist visiting Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara, and Dahshur. Your day includes hotel pickup, Wi-Fi in the vehicle, entrance fees, a 30-minute camel ride, bottled water, and lunch with pyramid views. Guides such as Eman, Gamal, Sam, and Sayed Mohammed have earned especially warm praise.

“Very professional tour guide and driver. Traffic in Cairo was very crazy but the driver did a good job. Tour guide and driver were very nice and helped to stay away from scammers at Giza and general in Cairo city.”

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Half Day Tour To Memphis Sakkara And Dahshur Pyramids - Saqqara and the first great step pyramid
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Half Day Tour To Memphis Sakkara And Dahshur Pyramids

9.Half Day Tour To Memphis Sakkara And Dahshur Pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 509 reviews · from $50

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur with a private guide and driver. See Djoser’s Step Pyramid, the Bent and Red Pyramids, Ramses II’s colossal statue, and Old Kingdom tombs. Guides such as Menna, Heba, and Mahmoud Anwar have earned strong praise, though pickup and guide quality can vary.

“A great day with lots to see. This was our first full day in Egypt and a great way to learn about the earliest pyramids before we see Giza, Luxor and other treasures. Our guide was very helpful.”

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Private Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Pyramids - The Sphinx and Valley Temple need real time
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Private Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Pyramids

10.Private Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · from $39

Travel by private car from your Cairo or Giza hotel to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara. An Egyptologist guide explains the sites, with time for panoramic photos, a camel ride, and Egyptian lunch. Guide quality can vary, so confirm your inclusions, meal plan, and optional pyramid entry before booking.

“Our family of five was picked up by a very kind and friendly driver, and Nevin Morris the Egyptologist. Nevin was amazing! She taught us so many interesting facts about the Pharaoh's tombs and Egyptian history. We were all fascinated as she read us hieroglyphics and explained the details at each stop on our tour. She also got authentic Egyptian food for our lunch and it was delicious! She went out of her way to take us to an authentic papyrus store that I requested and it was an incredible demonstration of how papyrus was made in ancient Egypt. We can’t say enough about Nevin and her personality and kindness…”

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8 hours Cairo day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis City, Sakkara and Dahshur - Giza begins with the big three
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8 hours Cairo day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis City, Sakkara and Dahshur

11.8 hours Cairo day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis City, Sakkara and Dahshur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 406 reviews · from $70

This private eight-hour Cairo tour links Giza’s pyramids and Sphinx with Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Your guide and driver collect you from a Cairo or Giza hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Amr Fouad, Khaled, Sue, and Tigo have earned strong praise for clear explanations and helpful photos, though the packed schedule requires a brisk pace.

“We met an amazing tour guide TIGO- fun, humorous, and great at taking photos for us! Definitely a 5-star review!”

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Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara - Giza Plateau: the great pyramids in one sweep
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Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara

12.Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 391 reviews · from $45

This eight-hour private Cairo tour pairs Giza’s great pyramids and Sphinx with Memphis, Saqqara’s Step Pyramid, and the tombs of Unas, Teti, and Ti. An Egyptologist guide such as Ehab, Marwa, or Rawan can shape the pace around your group. Lunch, bottled water, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included, but shopping stops may be added.

“The tour was properly paced, starting with Memphis then Saqqara then Giza. Marwa (our guide) was excellent. She provided good context and history on all our stops. I appreciated her ability to manage vendors, locals and other tourists. She is also very witty and funny. She made sure we understood the terms of our original tour, and gave complete information in case we wanted to add to our itinerary.”

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Cairo: Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur Pyramids Trip - Dahshur and the Bent Pyramid’s tight passage
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Cairo: Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur Pyramids Trip

13.Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur Pyramids Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 6 hours · from $83

You’ll visit Sakkara’s Step Pyramid, Dahshur’s Bent and Red Pyramids, and ancient Memphis in six hours with a private guide and air-conditioned car. Guides such as Mahmoud, Hazem, Fatma, and Hosam have been praised for clear explanations and excellent photos. Hotel pickup, entry fees, bottled water, and drop-off are included.

“Totally recommend it. My guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. She also gave me some time to explore on my own on each stop.”

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Giza: Pyramid, Memphis, Sakkara W/Opt Dahshur & Felucca Tour - Giza Plateau: the essential two-hour visit
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Giza: Pyramid, Memphis, Sakkara W/Opt Dahshur & Felucca Tour

14.Pyramid, Memphis, Sakkara W/Opt Dahshur & Felucca Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 361 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $41

Build your Egypt day around the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Memphis, and optional Dahshur. Choose a budget shared tour or a private guide such as Mohamed Saleh, Shereen, Mariam, or Sayed, then add lunch, shopping, camel rides, or a VIP felucca sail.

“We are a group of six and we had many bad adventures in Cairo, but one great luck: to find our guide Mohamed Saleh. He was not only a very knowledgeable guide, but also the kind of friend you are lucky to meet while traveling abroad. Our experience became fantastic thanks to him. The day started very badly because of a dirty hotel we had mistakenly booked, but Mohamed immediately helped us by suggesting a beautiful and clean new one, completely changing our stay. We had also booked the wrong tour, and Mohamed was extremely helpful in contacting the agency and reorganizing everything, adding Saqqara, Memphis, and the Pyramids of…”

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Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sakkara & Dahshur All-Inclusive Tour - Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser
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Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sakkara & Dahshur All-Inclusive Tour

15.Giza Pyramids, Sakkara & Dahshur All-Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 358 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

This seven-hour private tour links Saqqara’s Step Pyramid, Dahshur’s Bent and Red Pyramids, and Giza’s Great Pyramid, Sphinx, and three-pyramid viewpoint. Your English-speaking guide and driver collect you from your Cairo hotel, explain the sites, help with photos, and serve lunch at a local restaurant. Guides such as Hazem, Nada, Hadeer, and Tamer have been especially well praised.

“Our tour of the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and Saqqara was absolutely unforgettable, and much of that is thanks to our incredible guide, Hadeer. From the moment we met her, she was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her passion for Egyptian history truly brought each site to life, providing context, stories, and historical detail that enriched the experience. She was not only informative but also extremely helpful throughout the day, always making sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. We learned so much and felt like we were traveling through time thanks to her vivid explanations and insights. If you’re planning a visit to Cairo’s most iconic ancient…”

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