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Giza in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Giza lets you add the older pyramids. This 2-day itinerary covers Giza on day one and Saqqara on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Pyramids & museum
  2. 2Day 2: Saqqara
  3. 3Memphis
  4. 4Dahshur

Day 1: Pyramids & museum

See the Giza plateau and the GEM.

Day 2: Saqqara & Memphis

Visit the oldest pyramids and ancient capital.

Evening: Nile cruise

Relax with dinner on the river.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Giza — prices per person.

Private Tour Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx from Giza
Giza
Private Tour Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx from Giza
5.0(57)·5 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Private Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis Tour with Egyptologist
Giza
Private Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis Tour with Egyptologist
5.0(136)·8 hours
from$15/ person
via Viator
Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping,Dinner cruiseII
Cairo
Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping,Dinner cruiseII
5.0(27)·8 hours
from$8/ person
via Viator
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Tour with Photoshoot
Giza
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Tour with Photoshoot
5.0(43)·3 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Memphis, Saqqara, Dahshur Pyramids & Tombs in a Private Day Tour
Cairo
Memphis, Saqqara, Dahshur Pyramids & Tombs in a Private Day Tour
5.0(40)·7 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Camel Ride and ATV Quad Bike Around Giza Pyramids
Cairo
Camel Ride and ATV Quad Bike Around Giza Pyramids
5.0(19)·4 hours
from$8/ person
via Viator
Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids
Giza
Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids
5.0(34)·5 hours
from$8/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Memphis Saqqara and Dahshur
Cairo
Private Tour to Memphis Saqqara and Dahshur
5.0(24)·8 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator

Giza in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Giza?
Two days covers the Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum on day one, and the older Step Pyramid of Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur on day two — a complete journey through the age of the pyramids.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Giza?
The Pyramids and Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, a camel ride, and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara.
Are Saqqara and Memphis worth it from Giza?
Yes — Saqqara’s Step Pyramid is Egypt’s oldest, and Memphis the ancient capital; both are quieter than Giza and a fascinating look at the origins of pyramid building.

Explore more in Giza

Pyramids & SphinxGrand Egyptian MuseumCamel & Quad RidesSaqqara & Memphis