Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara – Full Guided Private Day Tour
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- All taxes and service charges
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Egyptologist guide
What's not
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Lunch and drinks (unless added as an extra)
- Entrance fees to all archaeological sites
- Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated.
Itinerary
1. Hotel Pickup Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to begin your full-day tour.
2. Giza Pyramids Plateau Arrive at the Giza Plateau and learn about the history of ancient Egypt, why the pyramids were built, and how they were constructed. • Visit the Great Pyramid of King Cheops • See the Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos • View the Queens’ Pyramids • Optional entry into the Great Pyramid (extra ticket) • Enjoy panoramic desert photo stops 3. Great Sphinx & Valley Temple Explore the iconic Sphinx and learn about its purpose, symbolism, and restoration. Visit the Valley Temple used for mummification rituals.
4. Saqqara – Step Pyramid of King Zoser Travel to Saqqara to see the world’s first stone pyramid. Learn about the evolution of pyramid-building and explore the surrounding archaeological area.
5. Papyrus Institute Watch a live demonstration of how ancient Egyptians made the first paper from papyrus plants. 6. Essential Oils & Fragrance Workshop Visit a traditional oils center to learn how natural essences were extracted using ancient methods. 7. Cartouche Craft Demonstration See artisans create personalized cartouches using hieroglyphics, with the option to purchase your own. 8. Return to Hotel Relax as your guide returns you safely to your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Amon Ra Toura
- 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
How it compares in Giza
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 3748 experiences we list in Giza.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 46 of 3748.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Giza
Giza, on the edge of Cairo, is home to the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx and a desert plateau that has drawn travellers for thousands of years.
The plateau holds three great pyramids, built for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, along with smaller queens' pyramids and rows of nobles' tombs. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, and the Great Sphinx keeps watch below, carved from the bedrock beside Khafre's valley temple.
Top-ranked sights in Giza: Sphinx (Great Sphinx of Giza), Giza Pyramids, Great Pyramid of Giza (Khufu Pyramid).
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