Cairo: Private Saqqara, Dahshur & Giza Pyramids + Lunch
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Private full-day Cairo tour tracing pyramid evolution: the Step Pyramid in Saqqara, Bent and Red Pyramids in Dahshur, and the Great Pyramid and Sphinx in Giza. Egyptologist guide, lunch included.
- Destination Cairo
- Duration 8 hours
- Pickup Locations Cairo
- Guide English, French
Description
Uncover the story of Egypt’s pyramid evolution on this private full-day tour from Cairo. Begin your journey in Saqqara, home to the legendary Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world’s oldest large-scale stone monument and the blueprint for all future pyramids.
Continue to Dahshur, where you’ll explore the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, early architectural experiments that paved the way for the smoother pyramid designs seen later in Giza.
Finally, travel to the Giza Plateau, where the magnificent Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, and surrounding tombs await. Experience Egypt’s most iconic site up close with your private Egyptologist guide, who brings ancient history vividly to life. Between visits, relax and enjoy a traditional buffet lunch before returning comfortably to your hotel.
What's included / not included
- Entry fees
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide
- Buffet lunch
- Bottled water
- Tipping (optional)
- Personal expenses
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What to bring
- Cash
- Sunglasses
- ID card or Passport
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Sunscreen
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
- Babies & Infants
Frequently asked questions
The tour lasts approximately 7–9 hours, including transfers.
Yes, pickup and drop-off are included from hotels in Cairo or Giza.
The tour is available in English or French. Please specify your preferred language during booking.
Yes, all necessary entry tickets for the tour are included in the price.
Yes, your private Egyptologist guide will accompany you throughout the entire tour, offering insights into ancient Egyptian history and culture.
Yes, a traditional buffet lunch is included during the tour.
You’ll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle with a professional driver.
Yes, since this is a private tour, you can spend more or less time at each site depending on your interests.
