Giza Pyramids Saqqara Dahshur Day Tour: Three Pyramid Fields

See the three greatest pyramid fields without arranging the route yourself

A full-day tour of Egypt's three major pyramid complexes (Giza Plateau, Saqqara and Dahshur) with a private vehicle, English-speaking Egyptologist guide and hotel pickup from Giza-area hotels. The tour covers the Great Pyramid of Cheops (the only surviving wonder of the ancient world), the Great Sphinx, Saqqara's Step Pyramid of King Zoser (Egypt's first pyramid), and Dahshur's Bent and Red Pyramids built by King Senefru. The all-inclusive option adds a local Egyptian lunch and a 20-minute camel ride. The guide-and-car option covers transport and entry fees only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Giza PyramidsEntry included2h
2. Great Sphinx of Giza30m
3. SaqqaraEntry included2h
4. DahshurEntry included2h

Visit Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids

• Transfer from hotel to Giza Plateau
• Visit the 3 Pyramids and the Sphinx
• Explore Saqqara and King Zoser's Step Pyramid
• Visit Dahshur's Bent and Red Pyramids
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

A guide meets you at your hotel in Giza, Downtown, Zamalek or Dokki and drives you west to Giza Plateau, where the three pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure rise above the desert floor, guarded by the Great Sphinx: the rock-cut statue carved from a single outcrop. The Great Pyramid of Cheops is the only surviving wonder of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing 2,000 years older than any other wonder still in existence. You walk the plateau, see the pyramids at close range and stand in front of the Sphinx before moving on.

From Giza, the route heads south to Saqqara, where the Step Pyramid of King Zoser dominates the complex. This was Egypt's first pyramid and the first monumental stone building in human history: a six-tiered structure that marks a turning point in how the ancients built. The guide explains what you are standing in front of and the reasoning behind its shape and construction.

The final stop is Dahshur, about 10 kilometers south of Saqqara. Here you see the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, both built by King Senefru in the 4th Dynasty. The Bent Pyramid changed angle partway up the slope: originally designed at 52 degrees but reduced to 43.5 degrees when the foundations proved unstable. A girdle was added around the base for reinforcement. The Red Pyramid, Senefru's third funerary monument, was the first successful straight-sided pyramid ever built and takes its name from the reddish color of the stones. After Dahshur, the driver returns you to your hotel. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours total. If you choose the all-inclusive option, lunch (typically koshary or falafel), and a 20-minute camel ride are included. Bottled water comes with all options.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Giza-area hotels.
• entry fees to all three pyramid complexes.
• bottled mineral water.
• tourism police permission and taxes. On the all-inclusive option: authentic Egyptian lunch (koshary or falafel) and a 20-minute camel ride.

Options for this experience

3 options

A tour guide and a private carGuide in English · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30A private air-conditioned vehicle. The tour includes a tour guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle. Pickup is included.

Car, guide and entrance feesGuide in English · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30The tour includes a tour guide, a private air-conditioned vehicle and main entrance fees. Pickup is included.

All InclusiveGuide in English · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30The tour includes a tour guide, a private air-conditioned vehicle, main entrance fees, a camel ride and lunch. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 6h–8h, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 92 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

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AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (1 to 11 years)

GroupPrivate

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Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive option if you want lunch and a camel ride woven into the day. Choose the guide-and-car or car-plus-entry option if you prefer to eat separately or skip the camel ride. Families with infants and children under 5 can request specialized infant seats or bring a pram. The vehicle and all pyramid sites are wheelchair accessible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years).

What are the three pyramids I'll see at Giza on this tour?

The three main pyramids at Giza are the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the Pyramid of King Chephren, and the Pyramid of King Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Cheops is the only surviving wonder of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Why is the Bent Pyramid at Dahshur called "bent"?

The Bent Pyramid was originally designed to rise at a 52-degree angle but the angle was decreased to 43.5 degrees partway up because the foundations were unstable and the steeper slope was unsafe. A girdle was built around the base for reinforcement, which is why the pyramid has its distinctive bent profile.

Is the Step Pyramid at Saqqara the oldest pyramid in Egypt?

The Step Pyramid of King Zoser at Saqqara is Egypt's first pyramid and the first monumental stone building in human history. It predates the straight-sided pyramids at Giza and Dahshur.

Does this tour include lunch and a camel ride?

Lunch and a camel ride are included only if you book the all-inclusive option. The guide-and-car option and the car-plus-guide-plus-entry-fees option do not include them. All options include bottled mineral water.

What's included in the hotel pickup?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Giza, Downtown Cairo, Zamalek and Dokki. If you stay at an airport hotel, in Nasr City, New Cairo or 6th October City, an additional charge of $7.50 per person applies.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs 6 to 8 hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off, covering all three pyramid fields and the Sphinx.