Pyramids Evolution Tour: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Day Trip

Egypt, Cairo Day Tours
Discover where it all began! Visit the Great Sphinx, the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, and the Bent Pyramid of Dahshur. A 4,000-year journey through Ancient Egypt.
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Pyramids Evolution Tour: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Day Trip
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Trip Information

Pickup Point

Your Hotel

Place of Return

Your Hotel

Group Size

1-2

Available Days

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Duration:

7 hours

Travel time:

08:30 AM

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per person65
per child (5-12)45
Freeper infant (0-4)
7 hours

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Description

Full-Day Cairo Pyramids Tour: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur

Explore 4,000 years of architectural history in a single day with this comprehensive private tour of Egypt's most significant pyramid sites. Begin at Dahshur Necropolis to witness the evolution of pyramid building with the unique Bent and Red Pyramids of Pharaoh Sneferu. Continue to Saqqara Pyramid to marvel at the Step Pyramid of Djoser, recognized as the oldest monumental stone structure in human history. Finally, visit the iconic Giza Plateau to stand before the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. This tour includes private transfers, a delicious buffet lunch, and an expert Egyptologist guide.


🌟 Highlights:

  1. Visit three pyramid sites in one day: Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur
  2. See the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid of Pharaoh Sneferu in Dahshur
  3. Explore Saqqara, home to the world’s first stone monument — the Step Pyramid of Djoser
  4. Discover the Great Pyramids of Giza and the mysterious Sphinx
  5. Enjoy a tasty open buffet lunch at a local restaurant 🍽️
  6. Stop by a papyrus workshop and a perfume oil gallery (optional)
  7. Private transfer and Egyptologist guide included for a comfortable and educational experience

🏛️ Full Description:

Your adventure begins with pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Travel first to Dahshur, a fascinating royal necropolis home to the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid — both built by Pharaoh Sneferu, father of Khufu. These early pyramids mark the evolution of ancient Egyptian architecture and offer a peaceful experience away from the crowds.

Continue to Saqqara, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites, where you’ll visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first monumental stone structure in human history. Learn how this groundbreaking design laid the foundation for all later pyramids.

Next, head to Giza, where you’ll stand in awe before the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and the mighty Sphinx, guarding them for millennia. Take amazing photos and enjoy your guide’s captivating stories about their construction and legends.

After exploring the Giza Plateau, enjoy a delicious open buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Optionally, you can visit a papyrus institute and a perfume oils gallery, or skip them if you prefer to spend more time at the monuments.

Finally, relax on your comfortable ride back to your hotel after a full day of discovery and wonder.

💰 Price:

  1. 1 person: €130 per person
  2. 2 people:€90 per person
  3. 3–6 people: €75 per person
  4. 7–12 people: €65 per person
  5. Children (5–12 years):€40
  6. Infants (0–4 years): Free

✅ What’s Included:

  1. Private round-trip transfer from your hotel
  2. Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  3. Entrance tickets to all main sites
  4. Buffet lunch at a local restaurant
  5. All taxes and service fees

❌ What’s Not Included (Optional):

  1. Entrance inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu (~$25–30)
  2. Drinks
  3. Souvenirs
  4. Tips
  5. Personal expenses

⚠️ Important Information:

  1. This is a private tour, fully customizable to your preferences.
  2. Duration: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (may vary slightly depending on traffic).
  3. Price applies to hotels in central Cairo and Giza.
  4. For hotels near Cairo Airport, New Cairo, or the Administrative Capital, a $20 round-trip supplement per group applies.
  5. Payment accepted in USD, EUR, or EGP
  6. Papyrus and perfume factory visits are optional — you can skip them upon request.

🎒 Don’t forget to bring:

  1. 👟 Comfortable clothes and shoes
  2. 🧢 Hat and sunglasses 🕶️
  3. 💧 Bottle of water
  4. 😍 Positive mood and camera for great memories

⏰ Duration:

  1. Approx. 8–9 hours

📞 Book Now:

Walk through 4,000 years of history and witness Egypt’s greatest pyramids in one incredible day — Book Now for a truly unforgettable experience!

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