8-Hour Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur Tour with Egyptologist Guide

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Valley Temple
• 02 Marvel at the Great Sphinx
• 03 Observe the Step Pyramid closely
• 04 Take a look at the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid

Escape to the land of thriving history and marvel at the captivating pyramids of Saqqara, the Giza Complex, and the Royal Necropolis. On this 8-hour tour, experience the glory and excellence of one of the greatest civilizations on Earth as you explore the Red, Step, Bent, Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus pyramids, along with the Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx.

Escape to the land of thriving history and marvel at the captivating pyramids of Saqqara, the Giza Complex, and the Royal Necropolis.

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 Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur

Languages Arabic, English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids Discovery

• Get picked up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza by your Egyptologist guide.
• Drive south to Dahshur and be fascinated by the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid at this renowned royal necropolis in Egypt, home to many famous pyramids of King Sneferu.
• Continue your tour to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the oldest existing colossal stone building in Egypt, built around 2630 BC for King Djoser.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the famed pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus.
• Next, see the Great Sphinx, a limestone statue of the mythical creature with the head of a Pharaoh and the body of a lion. Explore the Valley Temple, a funerary complex that includes a mortuary temple and the Pyramids of Chefren.
• After exploring the rich history and iconic landmarks of Egypt, you will be transferred back to your accommodation in Cairo or Giza.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Cairo or Giza
• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
• Bottled water
• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you go

• Other languages offered: Italian and Spanish.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo/Giza

Tour start

Dahshur, Monshaat Dahshour, Al Badrashin, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.