Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Giza Pyramids Tour with Saqqara and Dahshur

8 Hours Round trip from Nazlet El-Semman Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the iconic Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus
02 See the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chephren
03 Visit Saqqara's Step Pyramid, the world's oldest major stone structure
04 Discover the Red and Bent Pyramids in Dahshur's royal necropolis

Visit some of Egypt's most famous pyramids in a single day, from the iconic Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx to Saqqara's Step Pyramid and Dahshur's Red and Bent Pyramids. This tour offers a clear look at the development of Ancient Egyptian building techniques across different eras. Along the way, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and time to explore Cairo's vibrant bazaars and a Perfume Factory.

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

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

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

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Dahshur Discovery

Get picked up from your hotel to enjoy an excursion to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
Proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, dating back to the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.
Continue to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty, around 2630 BCE, for King Djoser.
Visit the Papyrus Institute to see the manual method used to make the first paper in the world.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer south to visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. Dahshur is a famous royal necropolis in Egypt that contains many well-known pyramids, including the Red and Bent Pyramids of King Snefru. The site is about 40 km from Cairo.
Enjoy shopping in Cairo's world-famous bazaars and visit a Perfume Factory.
Head back to your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Saqqara's Step Pyramid, Red Pyramid

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nazlet El-Semman 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up from and return to your hotel
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
Lunch at a local restaurant
One bottle of water during your trip

What's Not Included

Any extra expenses
Drinks at the restaurant

Know before you go

The minimum number to book this tour at this price is 2 persons. If the booking is for only 1 person, there is an extra $25 single supplement to be paid on the day of the tour.

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