Egypt · Monuments

8-Hour Pyramids Tour of Saqqara, Dahshour and Giza with Sphinx

8 Hours Round trip from Red Pyramid Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of King Zoser
02 Visit Dahshour's Red Pyramid, the first complete pyramid of King Senfru
03 See the Bent Pyramid, one of Egypt's most distinctive ancient monuments
04 Discover the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only standing wonder of the Ancient World
05 Continue to the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chephren

Choose this full-day Pyramids Tour to explore some of the most remarkable Old Kingdom sites in Egypt. Visit Saqqara's Step Pyramid, Dahshour's Red and Bent Pyramids, and the Great Pyramids of Giza, then continue to the iconic Sphinx. Together, these monuments showcase the rich heritage of ancient Egyptian pyramid building.

Continue with a visit to the Sphinx, the famous large statue representing the head of King Chephren and the body of a lion, as well as the Valley Temple of Chephren, the site of mummification of the body of the great king.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Saqqara, Dahshour and the Great Pyramids of Giza

Get picked up from your hotel and start the day with a visit to Saqqara, the site of the first pyramid: the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, built by the genius architect Imhotep. You will also see the 5th-6th Dynasty Pyramids of Unas and Teti, which contain the oldest copies of the Pyramid Texts.
Then continue to Dahshour with your Egyptologist tour guide, the site of the Red Pyramid, the first complete pyramid of King Senfru, and his Bent Pyramid.
Optional: You may break the day with a lunch stop at a local touristic restaurant at your own expense.
Afterwards, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza. The three pyramids of the kings Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus are the only standing wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Continue with a visit to the Sphinx, the famous large statue representing the head of King Chephren and the body of a lion, as well as the Valley Temple of Chephren, the site of mummification of the body of the great king.

Where this trip takes you

Step Pyramid of King Zoser, Bent Pyramid, Red Pyramid, Great Sphinx of Giza

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Red Pyramid 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
Transportation in an air-conditioned car

What's Not Included

All personal expenses, meals, tips, etc.
Ticket fees for the Pyramids area (excluding inside pyramids and the Solar Boat Museum)

Know before you go

Please make sure to bring your hat and wear sneakers for easy walking.
Ticket fees for the Pyramids area: EGP 200 = USD 13 (excluding inside pyramids and the Solar Boat Museum).
Ticket fees for the Sakkara area: EGP 180 = USD 12 (excluding the Serapeum and Nobles Tombs).
Ticket fees for the Dahshour area: EGP 80 = USD 5.
Inclusive ticket: EGP 600 = USD 38 per adult / EGP 300 = USD 19 per child (includes entrance inside King Cheops Pyramid and the Solar Boat Museum).
Optional camel ride: EGP 350 = USD 22 (for 30 minutes per person).

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