Egypt · Archaeology

1-Day Pyramids Tour of Saqqara, Dahshur and Giza with Egyptologist

1 Day Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

Go to the site of the Red Pyramid in Dahshur

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the first pyramid built by Imhotep
02 Visit Dahshur's Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid of King Senfru
03 See the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world
04 Discover the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chephren

Embark on an exciting tour of Egypt's historic pyramids, visiting the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the Red Pyramid of King Senfru, the Giza Pyramids, the Valley Temple, and the Sphinx. Explore some of the country's most iconic ancient sites with an Egyptologist guide and learn about their rich history. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant for a deeper taste of Egyptian culture.

Go to the site of the first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, built by the genius architect Imhotep, as well as the 5th-6th Dynasty Pyramids of Unas and Teti, which contain the oldest copies of the Pyramid Texts.

From the itinerary

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 Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Saqqara, Dahshur, and Giza Pyramids Tour

Pick up from your hotel and start your day with your Egyptologist guide by visiting Saqqara.
Go to the site of the first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, built by the genius architect Imhotep, as well as the 5th-6th Dynasty Pyramids of Unas and Teti, which contain the oldest copies of the Pyramid Texts.
Continue to Dahshur, home to the Red Pyramid, the first complete pyramid of King Senfru, and his Bent Pyramid.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the three pyramids of the kings Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. This is the only standing wonder of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
Continue to see the Sphinx, the famous large statue with the head of King Chephren and the body of a lion, as well as the Valley Temple of Chephren, the site where the body of the great king was mummified.
Transfer back to your hotel.