9-Hour Giza Pyramids and Saqqara Tour with Serapeum and Sphinx

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the historic Sakkara complex, including the Pyramid of Djoser "Zoser" and the Pyramid of Unas
• 02 Explore the Serapeum, dedicated to the Egyptian god Serapis
• 03 Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant with typical Egyptian cuisine
• 04 Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus - and see the Sphinx up close

Experience a 9-hour journey through two of Egypt's most important archaeological sites. Visit the Sakkara complex, including the iconic Pyramid of Djoser "Zoser," the Pyramid of Unas, the Mastaba of Idout, and the Serapeum, before continuing to the Great Pyramids of Giza. After a traditional lunch at a local restaurant, explore the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, and get up close to the Sphinx.

Explore the majestic pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Giza, Saqqara

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sakkara Pyramids, Serapeum, and the Great Pyramids of Giza

• Begin your tour with pickup from your hotel in Giza.
• Start by visiting the Sakkara Pyramids. See the complex of King Djoser "Zoser," a crucial site in the evolution of pyramids. Continue to the Pyramid of Unas and the Mastaba of Idout, then visit the Serapeum, dedicated to the Egyptian god Serapis.
• Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant serving typical Egyptian cuisine.
• Proceed to the Great Pyramids of Giza. Explore the majestic pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Get a close-up view of the Sphinx and take memorable photos.
• Conclude your tour and return to your hotel in Giza.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private tour
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private English-speaking tour guide
• Guide entrance fees
• Air-conditioned car
• Professional driver
• Police permission for this tour
• One bottle of mineral water for each participant

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Meals
• Beverages during meals
• Parking fees
• Optional activities
• Personal expenses (e.g. shopping)
• Tipping

What to bring

• Valid bank credit card

Know before you go

• Tickets for any tourist area must be purchased with a bank card, not Egyptian cash. Please bring a valid bank credit card to purchase tickets if any visits require an entry ticket.
• If any emergency occurs and we cannot operate the day tour, we will provide another guide without requesting any additional amount.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

At your hotel

Tour start

Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.