Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Day Tour
Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum on a private day tour, with a guide and transport between the two sites.
Cairo Day Tours
Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids Day Tour
Compare pyramid building at Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur, visiting the Great Pyramid, Djoser's Step Pyramid and the Bent and Red Pyramids.
Private tour · approx. 8 hoursCairoPrivate planningFrom USD 110
A closer look.
Visit three Old Kingdom pyramid sites with a private guide.
Explore Sneferu's Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur, Djoser's Step Pyramid at Saqqara and the Giza Plateau. The route helps you compare the different designs and understand how pyramid construction developed.
- Bent and Red Pyramids of Sneferu at Dahshur
- Djoser's monumental Step Pyramid at Saqqara
- Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Granite Valley Temple of King Khafre
- Dedicated Egyptologist guide and transport
A glimpse of the journey.
Destination photographs for inspiration. Select a photo to view it full size in a new tab. Photo credits and image changes.
Your itinerary.
Timings are coordinated around pickup, access and your agreed arrangements.
01
Cairo Pickup & Route Introduction
Meet your Egyptologist guide and driver at your Cairo hotel, traveling south past date palm plantations to begin at the ancient Dahshur necropolis.
02
Saqqara, Dahshur Necropolis Exploration
Explore the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur, then visit Saqqara to inspect the Step Pyramid of Djoser and admire Old Kingdom stone architecture.
03
Giza Pyramids Plateau & the Great Sphinx
Conclude your pyramid survey on the Giza Plateau, examining the masonry of the Great Pyramids and visiting the Valley Temple and enigmatic limestone Sphinx.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo pickup point and back
- Private guiding or excursion coordination in the language confirmed in your quotation
- Planning and coordination for the route in your confirmed itinerary
Not included unless quoted.
- International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
- Entrance fees, pyramid-interior tickets, special tomb tickets (including Tutankhamun's tomb) and optional activities, unless listed as included in your quotation
- Domestic flights, train tickets and overnight hotel stays, unless listed as included in your quotation
- Meals, drinks, personal purchases and optional equipment hire, unless listed as included
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew
The practical details.
Tour Pricing per Person (Private Rates)
Solo Traveler: $176 | 2 Persons: $110 / person (Standard Rate) | 3 to 5 Persons: $90 / person | 6+ Persons: $77 / person. Children under 6 years are complimentary; children 6–11 receive a 50% discount. Includes private air-conditioned vehicle, licensed Egyptologist guide, and scheduled visits.
Walking, steps and sun protection
Expect steps, uneven ground and time in the sun at archaeological sites and desert stops. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and bring water and sun protection. Tell us about any walking or access needs before the route is confirmed.
Photos and confirmed arrangements
Photos illustrate the destinations on this route. Your quotation confirms the transport, accommodation and tickets included in your booking; a photograph does not identify a particular vehicle, hotel room or cruise ship.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
What are the rates for different group sizes?
This tour is private. Rates start at $110 per person for 2 guests. Solo travelers pay $176 for dedicated transport and guiding, while parties of 3–5 pay $90 per person, and 6+ guests pay $77 per person.
Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?
Check your quotation for the entrance tickets, boat crossings, meals and transport included in the price. The itinerary shows the proposed visits; any extra tickets or services are confirmed separately before booking.
Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?
Yes. We can discuss pickup times, breaks and time at each stop when planning your private ground arrangements. Changes need to fit your hotel location, any flight or ship schedule and the time available for the visits.
Where will we be picked up?
Your Cairo hotel or an agreed meeting point. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.
How is my booking confirmed?
Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.
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