Private Tour of Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara in Cairo

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Why we love it?

This private 6-hour tour through Badrshein and Giza Governorate offers an in-depth look at ancient Egyptian history with a qualified Egyptologist guide. You’ll circle the Great Pyramid of Giza, explore the area around the Great Sphinx of Giza, and visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, gaining insight into early pyramid construction and royal burial practices. The itinerary also includes a stop at the open-air Mit Rahina Museum in Memphis, where you can see the massive statue of Ramses II and smaller sphinx statues. Admission is not included for the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Great Sphinx of Giza, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the Mit Rahina Museum, or the Saqqara Pyramid. The experience concludes with a traditional Egyptian mixed grill lunch in Saqqara village before returning to your hotel in Cairo or Giza with private transportation and bottled water provided. This tour suits travelers interested in archaeology, ancient monuments, and Egyptian mythology.
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Inclusions

  • tradional egyption lanch at sakkara vallage
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • pick-up and drop-off your location downtown/giza

Exclusions

  • While not required, tips are a refined gesture of appreciation for outstanding service

Itinerary

Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram

Pick up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and drive to the plateau to see the mighty Pyramids of Giza which once belonged to the Kings of ancient Egypt Khufu, Khafre and Menkaura. Then drive to the the viewing platform to have a picture with the three Pyramids at your background.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram

Down the valley you will have a close look at the Sphinx which is thought to be the guardian of the three Pyramids. The sphinx has a head of man and body of a lion that resembles wisdom and strength.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara Egypt

Erected by King Zoser was one of the first attempts to build a smooth sided pyramid

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara

The tour takes you to Memphis, the old capital of Egypt, which is now marked as an open-air museum exhibiting a remarkable huge state of Ramses II, and many small sphinx statues. The necropolis of Sakkara 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Cairo will be your next stop to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser the first Pyramids thought to be built. After visiting Sakkara, return to Cairo where your tour will finish with hotel drop off.

Duration: 2 hours

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Anyone can participate on the tour. No health restriction required.

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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