Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur

4.9 (138 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Journey through more than 4,500 years of ancient Egyptian history on a private full-day adventure to Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur—the country’s most iconic pyramid sites. Stand before the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, discover the ancient Step Pyramid of Saqqara, and explore the remarkable pyramids of Dahshur, all in one unforgettable day.

Enjoy flexible pickup, private air-conditioned transportation, and the personalized attention of an expert Egyptologist guide. Selected tour options include entry fees and lunch, with opportunities to enter selected pyramids at Saqqara and Dahshur. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

Options

Car+Guide+Fees+Lunch

Car+Guide+Fees+Lunch
Pickup included

Car+Guide Only

Car+Tour Guide Only
Pickup included

Car+Guide+Entry Fees

Car+Guide+Entry Fees
Pickup included

Car+Guide+Fees+Lunch+Camel

All-inclusive with 30 min camel ride at Giza pyramids
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Pick up and Drop off at your accommodation in Cairo or Giza
  • Lunch and camel ride (included only if you selected the option)
  • Area entry tickets (included only if you selected the option)
  • Out-of-Range Pickup: +$15 per person for Airport,Airport Hotels, New Cairo, Nasr City & Heliopolis.
  • New Capital Pickup+Drop off: Additional USD 20 per person.
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. The Pyramids Of Giza
    1h
    Pick Up from the Requested Location by GEM Explore Egyptologist to start your Journey across Cairo heading to the Great Pyramids of Giza where you will enjoy The pyramid of King Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, the tour will continue by vising the Valley Temple of Khafre, where is located the reception of the royal body of Khafre. The Valley Temple was built for the process of mummification of King Khafre. Finally, you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and the head of King Khafre. (please note that entering the pyramids from inside requires a special ticket, the guide will be happy to assist).
  2. The Great Pyramid of Khufu
    1h
    Khufu's pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient seven wonders still remains and standing today!! the highest building on earth for more than 3800 Years, the complex consists of 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 yet, with your advanced Egyptologist you will be able to explore the entire area.
  3. Pyramid Complex of Khafre
    30m
    The Second highest pyramid in the complex is dedicated to king Chefren or Khafre, the entire complex is still in good condition so with your Egyptologist you will explore the valley temple and the causeway of king Khafre. ( Please note that entering the pyramids from inside that is requires a special ticket. ( Guide will be happy to assist).
  4. Pyramid of Menkaure
    Pass by
    The Smallest pyramid in Giza plateau, now it is about 61m high, Menkaure pyramid is very special because of the granite outer layer still remains on the lower part of the pyramid, the granite was quarried from Aswan over 1000 kilometers away from Giza !!!
  5. Panoramic View of the Pyramids
    30m
    Next, a visit to a panoramic view of the 6 pyramids, and the city of Giza, were you will stay there for 30 minutes to take photos and enjoy the view, amazing place to ride the camels
  6. Great Sphinx
    30m
    With the same Entry Ticket to the pyramids area you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and a head of King Khafre. You will have all the time to take the pictures you want with an assistance from your guide.
  7. Saqqara
    30m
    Later on you will start amazing tour in sakkara to see the oldest pyramid ever built in our planet and the tombs around , possibility to enter some pyramids for free , entering Saqqara pyramid and the new Sothern tomb of king zoser is extra ticket .
  8. Step Pyramid of Djoser
    1h 30m
    The oldest stone structure in the entire world is the step pyramid of king Djoser dates back to 2670 BC ,The pyramid is a part from huge complex (Colonnaded Entrance -Sed Festival complex- Enclosure wall , North and south Pavilions ,Southern Tomb and thousand of tombs around ) With your advanced tour guide you will know a a lot more about king Djoser, his talented architect Imhotep and the new discoveries in Saqqara. (Please note that entering the pyramid or the southern tomb needs special ticket) guide will be happy to assist.
  9. Pyramids of Dahshour
    1h
    Then after Lunch, Starting another journey through the Giza villages heading to Dahshur Pyramids (Red and Bent Pyramids), which were a huge step and learning experience for Ancient Egyptians to switch from step-sided pyramids to smooth-sided pyramids. Dahshur has multiple pyramids, but the most famous two are Red and Bent Pyramids and re are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC.
  10. 30m
    Also called the north pyramid, considered the first classic been built in the ancient Egyptian history, we call it red because of it's reddish limestone which is been quarried from Tura Mountains in Cairo . possibility to enter the pyramid for free !!
  11. Bent Pyramid
    30m
    A unique example of early pyramid development in Egypt, this was the second pyramid built by Sneferu. considered the only pyramid in Egypt still has the outer layer on it and still in good condition , you will have the chance to enter that pyramid as well ,it is open from inside now .( Please if you are claustrophobic or suffering from any health problem do not enter ) this one is very challenging and you must be fit .

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Guide will be waiting in the lobby holding sign with company name on it.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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