Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Dahshur: Private Day Tour with Camel Ride

Summary

Walk ancient stones at Giza and Saqqara, ride a camel near the Sphinx, feel Egypt’s old sun on your skin

You’ll start your day walking among Egypt’s most iconic pyramids at Giza before riding a camel near the Sphinx with an expert Egyptologist leading the way. Explore Saqqara’s ancient step pyramid and venture into Dahshur’s Red Pyramid if you’re feeling brave. Expect laughter, quiet awe, real stories—and maybe a little sand in your shoes.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the sound — not silence exactly, but this low hum of Cairo waking up as we left the city. By the time we reached the Giza Pyramids, my shoes were already dusted with that pale sand you see in every photo. Our guide, Amira, grinned and handed me a bottle of water before pointing out how the light hit Khafre’s pyramid just right that morning. I didn’t expect to laugh so much trying to climb onto a camel (they’re taller than you think), but there I was, wobbling and waving at kids selling postcards nearby. The camel ride around the panoramic point felt both surreal and oddly peaceful — just us, the pyramids, and that dry breeze tugging at my hat.

When we got closer to the Great Sphinx of Giza, Amira told us how people used to believe it guarded secrets beneath the sand. There was this moment when everyone went quiet — even the vendors seemed to pause — and you could almost hear your own heartbeat echoing against all that stone. Afterward, we drove out toward Saqqara. The Step Pyramid looks rougher than Giza’s giants but somehow more alive; maybe it’s all those centuries of wind scraping its sides. Lunch came next (simple falafel wraps and sweet tea), eaten on a shaded terrace where two cats eyed our plates hopefully.

Dahshur was last — Red Pyramid first, then Bent Pyramid further south. The drive took us past fields dotted with palms and men working in long blue galabeyas. You can actually go inside the Red Pyramid if you want (I did; it smells like old earth and echoes with each footstep). My legs ached after climbing back out but I’d do it again for that weird thrill of being inside something built 4,000 years ago. On the way back to Cairo I watched sunlight flicker through dusty windows and tried to imagine what these places looked like before tourists or even roads existed. Still thinking about it now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Giza, Sakkara, and Dahshur Pyramids

• Meet Egyptologist at hotel lobby
• Visit Great Pyramid of Cheops
• See pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus
• Go to Giza plateau panorama viewpoint
• Take photos of three pyramids
• Visit Great Sphinx and Temple of Mummification
• Visit Step Pyramid of Zoser at Sakkara
• Visit Red and Bent Pyramids at Dahshur
• Stop at Khafre Pyramid for photos
• Transfer back to hotel in Cairo or Giza

Top questions

How long is the private day tour from Cairo to Giza Pyramids?

The tour lasts one full day including travel between sites and lunch before returning to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Is lunch included on this Giza Pyramids & Dahshur tour?

Yes, lunch is included depending on your selected tour options—vegetarian/vegan choices are available too.

Can I ride a camel during this private Giza Pyramids tour?

A 15-minute camel ride around the panoramic area of Giza Pyramids is included if you choose that option when booking.

Are entry fees for Saqqara and Dahshur included?

Entry fees for Saqqara and Dahshur are covered depending on which tour option you select at booking.

Will we have an Egyptologist guide during this day trip?

Yes, a qualified Egyptologist guide leads your private tour throughout all sites visited.

Is hotel pickup included for this pyramids day trip?

Hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza is included for all guests on this private tour.

How far is Dahshur from central Cairo?

Dahshur is about 40 km south of Cairo—expect a drive through local countryside between sites.

Can most travelers participate in this day trip?

This tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels; most travelers can join comfortably.

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza, entry fees for all main sites (depending on your chosen options), bottled water throughout the journey, a traditional Egyptian lunch (with vegetarian or vegan options if needed), a guided 15-minute camel ride around the Giza Pyramids’ panoramic viewpoint if selected, plus plenty of stories from your expert Egyptologist guide before drop-off back at your hotel in comfort.