Egypt · Archaeology

1-Day Giza and Saqqara Archaeology Tour with Step Pyramid

1 Day Round trip from Al Giza Desert Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus in Giza
  • 02 See the Great Sphinx, dating back to the time of Chephren
  • 03 Visit the Valley Temple associated with the Pyramid of Chephren
  • 04 Discover the Step Pyramid of Djoser, considered the world's first construction
  • 05 Explore the Saqqara tombs with colourful inscriptions of ancient Egyptian daily life

Visit some of Egypt's most famous archaeological sites on this one-day tour through Giza and Saqqara. Explore the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, see the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, and continue to Saqqara to discover the Step Pyramid of King Zoser and its remarkable tombs. This historical experience offers a closer look at the monuments and daily life of ancient Egypt.

Proceed to the Great Sphinx, with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, dating back to the time of Chephren.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Giza, Saqqara
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Giza Pyramids and Saqqara Step Pyramid Tour

  • Visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus in Giza.

  • Proceed to the Great Sphinx, with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, dating back to the time of Chephren.

  • Visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.

  • Drive to the Saqqara desert and visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, considered to be the first construction in the world.

  • Explore the tombs of Saqqara to see the colourful inscriptions of the daily life of the ancient Egyptian people on the walls of these tombs.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Al Giza Desert 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned private van

  • Private Egyptian tour guide

  • Entrance fees

  • Parking tickets for the van

What's Not Included

  • Extra tickets

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Al Giza Desert.

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