VIP All inclusive Best of Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Memphis

The clever part of this private Cairo day is how much ground you cover without wrestling with traffic, taxis, or local transport. In one outing, you can see the three great pyramids at Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara’s Step Pyramid, and the remains of Memphis, with an Egyptologist guide beside you.

I like the private format, since your own group gets the guide’s attention and can usually keep a comfortable pace. I also like the hotel pickup and air-conditioned vehicle, especially in Cairo, where simply reaching the monuments can consume a large part of your day.

The main caution is the wording around all-inclusive. Lunch, a camel ride, entry inside a Great Pyramid, and some entrance fees depend on the option you choose. The advertised Egyptian Museum visit also needs confirmation, since the detailed schedule focuses on Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis instead.

Key points to know before booking

• Four major ancient sites in one morning and afternoon: Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis are all covered in roughly six to seven hours.
• A genuinely private outing: Only your group participates, so you are not tied to a large bus schedule.
• Guide quality is a major strength: Ayoub and Paula are specifically praised for patience, clear explanations, and friendly conversation.
• Check every inclusion carefully: Lunch, camel rides, pyramid interiors, and entrance fees may depend on the package selected.
• The Egyptian Museum needs clarification: It appears in the general description but not in the detailed stop-by-stop schedule.
• Transport quality may vary: The driver service can be timely and capable, but one vehicle was reported as hot and stuffy.

What the $80 price really buys you

At about $80 per person, this tour can be good value if your chosen package includes the main entrance fees, hotel transfers, lunch, and a private guide. Cairo’s monuments are spread across different parts of the city and surrounding area, so transport alone has real value.

You are not simply paying for a ride to the pyramids. You are paying for someone to organize the route, help you move through the sites, explain what you are seeing, and return you to your hotel. That matters in Cairo, where a short distance on the map can become a long drive in traffic.

The price becomes less attractive if you assume every extra is included and then discover that lunch, pyramid entry, a camel ride, or admission fees cost more. The phrase VIP all-inclusive sounds broad, but the actual inclusions are option-based. I would take a screenshot of the exact package you select and confirm it with Ramasside Tours before the tour begins.

The tour currently carries a 4.9 rating from 102 reviews, with 97 percent recommended. That points to a strong overall experience, but the lower scores focus on a practical issue rather than the ancient sites themselves: a mismatch between what was promised and what was delivered. Clarifying the package in advance is the simplest way to avoid that problem.

Starting at Giza with Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus

Your day begins with pickup at about 8:00 a.m. from your Cairo hotel. The drive is part of the guided experience, since the guide talks about Cairo, the sights along the way, and the plan for the day while you travel.

At Giza, the focus is the three main pyramids: Cheops, also known as Khufu; Chephren, also known as Khafre; and Mykerinus, also known as Menkaure. You have about two hours here, including admission when the selected option provides it.

This is the grandest part of the outing. You get time for the classic pyramid views and plenty of photo stops, rather than seeing the monuments only from a vehicle window. The private format helps here. If your group wants to spend a little longer framing a photograph or listening to an explanation, you are not keeping a full coachload waiting.

If entering a pyramid matters to you, check that this option is included. The tour information lists entry inside the Great Pyramids only when selected. That is not the same as seeing the pyramids from outside, so do not assume the standard $80 package covers it.

A camel ride is also optional. It may appeal if you want the familiar desert photograph, but it should be treated as an add-on rather than a guaranteed part of the base outing.

The Sphinx and Valley Temple in one focused hour

The next stop is the Great Sphinx, linked to the time of Chephren. You also visit the Valley Temple and make several photo stops during about an hour.

The Sphinx is not just a quick picture stop in this plan. Your guide can explain its connection with the pyramid complex and help you understand how the temple area fits with the monument. The Valley Temple adds useful context because it shows that the pyramid complex was more than a single tomb surrounded by open ground.

One hour is enough for a focused visit, but it is not generous if you want to linger. If photography is important to you, tell your guide early. The private arrangement should make it easier to balance explanations with time for pictures.

This is also where having a guide can make a practical difference. The monuments are visually powerful, but the site can be confusing when you are trying to understand which pyramid, temple, or viewpoint you are looking at. A guide who keeps a steady pace, as Ayoub did for one group, can give you structure without rushing you.

Saqqara’s Step Pyramid changes the story

After Giza, the tour heads to Saqqara, also written as Sakkara, for about an hour. The main sight is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built during Egypt’s Third Dynasty.

The Step Pyramid is important because it shows an earlier stage in pyramid design. Its stacked form looks very different from the smooth-sided pyramids at Giza, and that contrast helps you see that ancient Egyptian architecture developed over time.

I consider Saqqara an excellent addition to a Giza visit. Giza gives you the famous monuments, while Saqqara gives the day a broader sense of how royal burial architecture changed. You are not seeing four versions of the same pyramid.

The trade-off is time. Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis create a full schedule, and each site receives a relatively short visit. If you prefer to study one place slowly, a Giza-only tour would offer a calmer day. If you want several major sites in one outing, this route makes good use of your limited time in Cairo.

Ancient Memphis and its enormous Ramses statue

The final ancient site is Memphis, once the capital of Egypt. The stop includes the great statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.

Memphis is a different experience from Giza and Saqqara. You are not coming for a single towering monument dominating the horizon. Instead, you see important remains and large sculptures connected with an ancient capital. The Ramses statue is the central sight, while the alabaster Sphinx gives you another look at the artistic style used for royal and sacred figures.

The visit rounds out the route nicely. Giza shows the famous royal tombs, Saqqara shows an earlier pyramid form, and Memphis connects the monuments to the wider political life of ancient Egypt.

The supplied schedule does not give a precise amount of time for Memphis. Since the whole excursion lasts about six to seven hours, expect this stop to be fairly focused, especially when driving time and the earlier sites are taken into account.

The Egyptian Museum question matters

The general tour description says the Egyptian Museum is part of the experience and highlights its collection of Egyptian artifacts, including objects connected with Tutankhamun. Yet the detailed schedule names only the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis.

That difference is important. A museum visit is not a small extra. It changes the balance of the day, the amount of time spent indoors, and the route through Cairo. You should contact the operator before booking and ask three direct questions:

• Is the Egyptian Museum included in the exact package I am selecting?
• Is museum admission included, or is it an additional charge?
• If the museum is included, which site is shortened or removed to fit the six to seven-hour schedule?

Do not rely on the broad title alone. The detailed schedule is the clearest guide to what is planned, and it currently does not list the museum as a stop.

Your guide can make or break the day

The strongest part of this experience is the guide. Ayoub is described as friendly, open to conversation about local life and current events, and attentive throughout the day. Paula is praised for being patient, kind, and well informed about the places you visit.

That kind of guide is especially useful on a private tour. You can ask basic questions without feeling self-conscious, request a slower explanation, or move the conversation beyond dates and royal names. A good guide helps turn a series of famous photographs into a clearer story about how the sites relate to one another.

Language arrangements require some care. Guides in languages other than English depend on availability, and extra charges may apply on certain dates. If your requested guide cannot be provided, the company says it will offer a live English-speaking guide with an audio guide in your preferred language.

That backup may work well for some people, but it is not the same as a fluent live guide in your chosen language. Two Japanese-speaking groups were notified only the day before that an English guide would replace the requested Japanese guide. The English guide spoke slowly and patiently, but the change was still disappointing for people who had selected Japanese specifically. If language is central to your enjoyment, confirm availability before the cancellation deadline.

Lunch and shopping stops need clear expectations

Lunch is included only if you select the appropriate option. One account describes a good buffet lunch with a view toward the pyramids, but that should not be treated as part of every package.

The tour may also include shopping stops. These can be useful if you want souvenirs, but they take time away from the archaeological sites. Tell your guide what you want from the day. If you prefer more time at Saqqara or Memphis and less time browsing, say so plainly.

The operator also offers help arranging extra Cairo activities if you have more time. That may be useful for building a larger itinerary, but additional plans should be treated as separate arrangements, not assumed to be part of this outing.

Transport is convenient, but inspect the details

Round-trip pickup and drop-off from your Cairo hotel are advertised, with transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. This is one of the strongest practical reasons to book a private tour, particularly for a route that combines several sites outside central Cairo.

The driver service has generally been described as punctual and capable in traffic. One driver was specifically praised for handling Cairo roads without trouble. Another experience had a less comfortable vehicle, with limited air-conditioning that left the car hot and stuffy.

That matters more than it may sound. The itinerary involves several drives, and Cairo can be hot. At pickup, check that the vehicle is comfortable and that the air-conditioning is working properly. If there is confusion about whether pickup or drop-off is included, show the confirmation for your selected VIP option rather than relying on a verbal explanation.

The tour is described as private, and only your group participates. Most people can take part, and the meeting time is 8:00 a.m. The tour is also near public transportation, though the supplied details emphasize hotel pickup rather than asking you to make your own way to a central meeting point.

Who will get the most from this tour?

I would choose this experience if you have one free day in Cairo and want to cover the main pyramid sites without arranging separate taxis. It suits first-time visitors, families, and small groups that value a private guide and door-to-door transport.

It is also a good fit if you want more than the standard Giza photograph. Saqqara and Memphis add useful variety, and the guide can connect the sites as you move through them.

I would be more cautious if you want an unhurried museum visit, a guaranteed guide in a specific language, or a carefully controlled no-shopping day. In those cases, you need written confirmation about the route and the exact package.

Child pricing applies only when a child shares with two paying adults. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time, but changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund. Keep those limits in mind when coordinating flights, hotel changes, or other Cairo plans.

Should you book the VIP Giza and Memphis route?

Book it if your priority is efficient sightseeing with a private guide, hotel transport, and several major ancient sites in one day. The strongest value comes from the personal attention, the route planning, and guides such as Ayoub or Paula, who can make a busy schedule feel manageable.

Before paying, confirm the Egyptian Museum, lunch, entrance fees, camel ride, and pyramid interior access in writing. Also confirm your requested language and check that pickup and drop-off are included in the exact package.

With those details settled, this is a strong choice for a packed Cairo day. Without that confirmation, the all-inclusive label leaves too much room for an unwelcome surprise.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately six to seven hours.

What time does the tour start?

Pickup and the tour start at about 8:00 a.m.

Is hotel pickup and drop-off included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are listed as included, with round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Confirm this against the exact package selected because one booking had confusion about transport inclusion.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

Does the tour include the Egyptian Museum?

The general description includes the Egyptian Museum, but the detailed schedule lists Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis without naming the museum. Confirm whether it is included in your selected package before booking.

Are lunch, a camel ride, and entry inside a Great Pyramid included?

These are included only if the relevant option is selected. Lunch and entrance fees may also depend on the package.

Can I request a guide in a language other than English?

Yes, but non-English guides depend on availability and may cost extra on certain dates. If your requested guide is unavailable, the operator says it can provide a live English guide with an audio guide in your preferred language.