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Full-day Great Pyramids, Saqqara step Pyramid, and Dahshure tour

Cairo, Egyptby Egypt Wonders Tours

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Hop on Egypt’s Pyramid Trail in a Day! Experience Egypt’s ancient engineering marvels from their earliest forms to their most iconic on this full-day tour. Begin at the Giza Plateau, home to the legendary Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Sphinx, and panoramic desert views. Then journey south to Saqqara, where the Step Pyramid of Djoser marks the first colossal stone structure in history. Finally, explore Dahshure’s Red and Bent Pyramids, showcasing the evolution of pyramid design in a tranquil, less-crowded setting. This tour offers a comprehensive look at Egypt’s pyramid legacy, perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors seeking depth, context, and unforgettable photo ops.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Egyptian Snack from a high quality restaurant (Popular Egyptian Flafel)
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Your guide will help you book the tickets online or on the spot to avoid queueing.
  • Customary in the middle east for Guide and Driver

Itinerary

  1. 1

    The Pyramids Of Giza

    2 hours

    After a morning pickup from your hotel lobby, enjoy an excursion to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus at Giza plateau. The experience will help you get a better picture and understanding of how the pyramids were possibly built and evolved over 100 years during CA 27th century BC.

  2. 2

    Great Sphinx

    30 min

    After, pay a visit to the Sphinx, the guardian of the necropolis, which is headed as a pharaoh with a lion's body, and believed to date back to the time of King Chephren; the builder of the Middle Pyramid. The tour at the Pyramids area also covers a visit to the Valley Temple belonging to Chephren, the temple was believed to be the mummification place for the Royal family of the 4th Dynasty.

  3. 3

    Saqqara Pyramid

    1 hour

    After exploring the pyramids and the Sphinx, head to the relaxing country side of Cairo to visit the first pyramidal complex of King Zoser at Saqqara. Here, you will see the Step Pyramid, the world's oldest major stone structure, built in the 3rd Dynasty (approximately 28th century BC) for King Djoser. The pyramid was designed by the genius architect Imhotep.

  4. 4

    Pyramids of Dahshour

    1 hour

    Dahshour is a village following Giza city, 35 kilometers from the city and houses 2 of the most important Pyramids in Egypt. The 1st one is called the White Pyramid or the Bent Pyramid, build by King Senefru father of King Khufu who built the Great Pyramid at Giza. The 2nd Pyramid is famous as the Red Pyramid, built by the same Pharaoh and was the first complete Pyramid in Egypt.

Meeting and pickup

Friendly Note: We’re happy to offer free pickup from hotels in Cairo Downtown and the Giza Pyramids area—the hotels listed are just examples. If you're staying near Cairo Airport or in 6th of October City, no problem! We can still arrange pickup for a small additional transfer fee of $20 per group (round trip). Just let us know your hotel details when booking!

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
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  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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