Cairo: Private Day Tour to Pyramids, Saqqara, and Dahshur

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Durata

7-8 hours

Tipo di tour

Daily Tour

Dimensione del gruppo

Illimitata

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English, Italian, Multi-language

Take a day trip from Cairo to visit the Great Sphinx, the world-famous Pyramids of Giza, and the historic Necropolis of Dahshur. Learn about these ancient sights from your guide.

About this activity

Visit the Great Sphinx, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Necropolis of Dahshur on a guided day trip from Cairo.

Get picked up from your Cairo hotel in an air-conditioned car and journey into Egypt’s fascinating and distinctive past.

Your first stop is the famous Pyramid of Giza, which also includes the Pyramids of Mykerinus, Cheops, and Chephren. Pay close attention as your Egyptologist tour guide reveals its amazing secrets. Take a photos while riding a camel with the enormous Giza pyramids in the background.

Continue on to the Great Sphinx, a massive limestone sculpture that was created in 2500 BC and features the head of King Chephren and the body of a lion. Afterward, visit the Valley Temple, used for the mummification of the pharaoh and his family.

Next, see Saqqara’s Step Pyramid of Zoser, one of the first instances of massive stonework from ancient Egypt. Visit a nearby restaurant for a delicious lunch after your exploration.

After lunch, visit the Red Pyramid of Dahshur, composed of red limestone. Admire this imposing structure, which is the third largest Egyptian pyramid.

Finally, visit the Necropolis of Dahshur, situated in the desert on the west bank of the Nile. It’s famous for its multiple pyramids, including two of the oldest, biggest, and best-preserved in all of Egypt. Get dropped off back at your Cairo hotel at the end of the tour.

Cancellation policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund minus any non-refubdable expenses(e.g., bank fees, third-party service costs).

Punti salienti

  • With the possibility of entering the red pyramid for free
  • Get transported back in time as you explore the grand monuments of ancient Egypt
  • Visit the Great Sphinx, a lion-headed figure made of limestone with a human body
  • View the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at the royal necropolis of Dahshur
  • Enjoy a convenient pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza
  • Explore the Memphis ruins and take in the Saqqara Step Pyramid
  • Important information
  • Know before you go
  • According to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, from June 1, travelers must purchase entrance tickets directly by paying with a card. Cash is no longer accepted

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Water
  • Entrance fees
  • Tips

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English
Italian
Multi-language

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Cairo: Private Day Tour to Pyramids, Saqqara, and Dahshur
William
06/04/2024

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Consiglio tutti quanti di organizzare le gite in Egitto con la guida egiziana preparata Omar.E' un bel ragazzo parla l'Italiano benissimo come se fosse un italiano Ci vediamo dopo Omar
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Gennarino Sharm

Member Since 2024