Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara – Full Guided Private Day Tour

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(240 reviews)
Giza, Egypt

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites on a private full-day tour with hotel pickup, expert guidance, and immersive cultural stops.

Highlights
• Explore the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & panoramic viewpoints
• Learn how and why the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids
• Option to enter the Great Pyramid (extra ticket)
• Visit Saqqara & the Step Pyramid of King Zoser
• Watch papyrus making at a traditional workshop
• See how natural oils were extracted in ancient times
• Enjoy a live demonstration of personalised cartouche crafting
• Private Egyptologist guide + hotel pickup & drop-off

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
All taxes and service charges
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Egyptologist guide
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Lunch and drinks (unless added as an extra)
Entrance fees to all archaeological sites
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

All Hotels and Airbnbs Cairo and Giza
Airport - New Cairo - Naser City Pickups are available for Extra Fees

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • Giza (Pass by)

    Hotel pickup: your private Egyptologist guide meets you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to start your full-day tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Pyramids of Giza

    Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Valley Temple: explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist and learn why and how the pyramids were built. • See the Great Pyramid of Cheops and the Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos • View the Queens’ Pyramids • Optional entry inside the Great Pyramid (extra ticket) • Panoramic desert viewpoint for the classic photo of all nine pyramids • Stand face to face with the Great Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple, used for mummification rituals

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

    Saqqara & the Step Pyramid of King Zoser: drive to Saqqara to see the world’s first stone pyramid. Your guide explains how pyramid-building evolved here, and you explore the surrounding tombs and archaeological site, far quieter than Giza.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Giza

    Papyrus, essential oils & cartouche workshops, then return to your hotel: • Watch a live demonstration of how ancient Egyptians made the first paper from papyrus • Visit a traditional oils center and see how natural essences were extracted using ancient methods • See artisans craft personalized cartouches in hieroglyphics (optional purchase) • Drop-off back at your hotel

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Great Sphinx

    Stand face to face with the Great Sphinx of Giza and the Valley Temple of Khafre, and take classic photos with the pyramids behind the Sphinx.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Amon Ra Toura

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Limousine Tours
Excellent Quality
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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