Step back in time on a private day tour to Saqqara and Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt. From your Cairo or Giza hotel, travel with a professional Egyptologist guide in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to explore the birthplace of Egyptian civilization.
At Saqqara, you will see the world-famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest large-scale stone monument ever built, along with fascinating tombs and temples. Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital founded by King Narmer around 3100 BC, where colossal statues and artifacts tell the story of Egypt’s earliest dynasties. A delicious Egyptian lunch is included before returning to your hotel.
Travel Egypt Now Presents:
Day Tour to Saqqara and Memphis From Cairo
Tour Inclusions
Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private Egyptologist guide during the tour.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo.
- Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
- All taxes & service charges.
Discover Egypt’s historic treasures on an exclusive Private Day Tour

Tour Itinerary
1. Pickup from Your Cairo or Giza Hotel
Meet your private Egyptologist guide in the morning and enjoy a comfortable drive to Saqqara.
2. Saqqara Necropolis
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Explore the iconic Step Pyramid of King Djoser, designed by the legendary architect Imhotep.
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Visit the Pyramid of Teti with its beautifully inscribed Pyramid Texts.
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See the richly decorated Mastaba tombs of nobles, featuring vibrant daily-life scenes.
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Walk through the vast necropolis, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites.
3. Lunch
Enjoy a freshly prepared Egyptian lunch at a high-quality local restaurant.
4. Memphis Open-Air Museum
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Discover the ruins of Memphis, Egypt’s first capital city.
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See the colossal statue of Ramesses II, carved from a single block of limestone.
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Admire the exquisite Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.
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Learn about the early history of pharaonic Egypt where the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt began.
5. Return to Your Hotel
Relax as your guide transfers you back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Pricing & Packages
Choose your preferred accommodation level and season. Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person.
May to August - From $80
- Solo
USD $190per person - 2-4 Pax
USD $130per person - 5-8 Pax
USD $90per person - 8-16 Pax
USD $80per person
September to April - From $90
- Solo
USD $210per person - 2-4 Pax
USD $150per person - 5-8 Pax
USD $100per person - 8-16 Pax
USD $90per person
Peak (23 Dec – 7 Jan) / (14 – 23 Apr) - From $100
- Solo
USD $230per person - 2-4 Pax
USD $180per person - 5-8 Pax
USD $120per person - 8-16 Pax
USD $100per person