Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Dahshur Tour: Three Sites in One Day

You'll stand inside two pyramids before you reach Giza.

This full-day tour covers three separate pyramid complexes (Dahshur, Saqqara and Giza) with a private guide and air-conditioned transport. You start at Dahshur's red and bent pyramids (the second-oldest royal cemetery), enter the Pyramid of Khufu and the red pyramid, then move to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure built in the 3rd Dynasty. The day ends at the Giza Plateau with the three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Sphinx, and a panoramic viewpoint. Hotel pickup is included. Lunch, snacks, water and coffee are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Dahshour, Saqqara and Giza Pyramids

• Pickup from hotel
• Drive to Dahshour Pyramids
• Enter Pyramid of Khufu and Red Pyramid
• Visit Step Pyramid of King Djoser in Saqqara
• Transfer to Giza Pyramids
• Explore Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure
• Visit Great Sphinx and Valley Temple of Khafre
• Enjoy panoramic viewpoint of pyramids

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup and moves by air-conditioned car to Dahshur, where you'll enter two pyramids: the Pyramid of Khufu (also called the Pyramid of Ka) and the red pyramid, both built for King Snefru. Dahshur holds the second-oldest royal cemetery in Egypt, and walking inside these structures gives you a sense of their scale and the precision of their construction that photographs don't convey. From there you travel to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built in the 3rd Dynasty: the world's oldest major stone structure and a turning point in how the ancient Egyptians built tombs.

The final stretch takes you to the Giza Plateau and the three great pyramids: Khufu (the Great Pyramid and the last surviving wonder of the ancient world), Khafre (which appears taller because of its elevated foundation and still shows traces of its original casing stones), and Menkaure (the smallest of the three). Your guide explains the engineering theories behind their construction and walks you through the complex. You'll also visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, where mummification rituals took place, and see the Great Sphinx. A stop at the panoramic viewpoint gives you the classic sight of all three pyramids aligned across the desert skyline. Camel or horse riding is available there as an optional extra.

The full day runs 8 to 10 hours depending on how long you spend at each site. Lunch is included, along with snacks, water and coffee throughout the day. Your guide speaks English and is available in Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language. Note that pyramid entry tickets for Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur are not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately.

What’s included

• Private transportation by air-conditioned car.
• English-speaking guide (also available in Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language).
• lunch.
• snacks, water and coffee throughout the day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Options for this experience

4 options

Guide OnlyGuide in 5 languages · 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00Tour led by an Egyptologist guide

Transport OnlyGuide in 5 languages · 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00Private vehicle, pickup is included

Guide + TransportationGuide in 5 languages · 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00Egyptologist-guided tour in a private vehicle, pickup is included

All-InclusiveGuide in 5 languages · 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00Egyptologist-guided tour with lunch, a private vehicle, pyramid tickets, and pickup included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 35

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Meka Egypt Travel Service

Is this one for you?Choose the Guide + Transportation option if you want the full experience with expert commentary at each site; pick All-Inclusive if you want everything bundled without separate ticket purchases; select Transport Only if you're arranging your own guide; or book Guide Only if you have your own car. The 8 to 10 hour span means you see three distinct pyramid complexes in a single day, which works if you want to cover Egypt's major sites without returning to Cairo between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

Can I go inside the pyramids on this tour?

Yes. You enter the Pyramid of Khufu and the red pyramid at Dahshur, and your guide takes you inside the pyramid complexes at Giza and Saqqara. The Valley Temple of Khafre is also part of the tour.

What's the difference between the pyramids at Dahshur, Saqqara and Giza?

Dahshur holds the red pyramid and bent pyramid, built for King Snefru and part of the second-oldest royal cemetery. Saqqara's Step Pyramid of Djoser, built in the 3rd Dynasty, is the world's oldest major stone structure. Giza's three great pyramids (Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure) are the most famous and were built later as royal tombs.

Is lunch included, and what about water and snacks?

Lunch is included in the tour. You also get snacks, water and coffee provided throughout the day.

Does the tour include pyramid entry tickets?

No. Entry tickets for the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Dahshur are not included and must be purchased separately. Your guide will help you arrange them.

How long is this tour, and does it include hotel pickup?

The tour runs 8 to 10 hours depending on how much time you spend at each site. Hotel pickup is included, and you travel by air-conditioned car throughout the day.