Egypt Pyramids Day Private to Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur(Giza jewel) in Giza
Giza, Egypt

Egypt Pyramids Day Private to Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur(Giza jewel)

Outty Ranking 66 4.9 · 12 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $30
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Outty Ranking

66/100

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Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 12 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Egypt Pyramids Day Private to Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur(Giza jewel) worth booking?

Egypt Pyramids Day Private to Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur(Giza jewel) is a 8-hour experience in Giza, Egypt, from $30 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
66 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (12)
Duration
8 hours
From
$30 per person

Experience Egypt’s most iconic heritage in one unforgettable journey. Explore the monumental Pyramids of Giza, stand before the Great Pyramid and the timeless Sphinx, and continue to Saqqara and Dahshur—where Egypt’s ear

What you get

  • lunch koshry or flafel sandwtich at local restaurant & Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle & Hotel pick up & Drop off
  • private professional Egyptologist guide
  • camel ride for 15 minutes
  • Admission fees

About this experience

Experience Egypt’s most iconic heritage in one unforgettable journey. Explore the monumental Pyramids of Giza, stand before the Great Pyramid and the timeless Sphinx, and continue to Saqqara and Dahshur—where Egypt’s earliest architectural genius began. This tour is perfect for travelers eager to discover how the pyramids were built, understand their history, and trace the evolution of royal tombs from the first stone structure in human history at Saqqara to the remarkable pyramid forms of Dahshur.

What's included

Included

  • lunch koshry or flafel sandwtich at local restaurant & Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle & Hotel pick up & Drop off
  • private professional Egyptologist guide
  • camel ride for 15 minutes
  • Admission fees

Not included

  • great pyramid of cheops or mekerinos
  • Gratuities

What you'll see and do

  1. Saqqara Pyramid

    Sakkara (sometimes called Saqqara) is one section of the great grave yard of Memphis, the Old kingdom capital. Egyptian kings of Old kingdom are buried in Sakkara, located 12 miles southwest of Cairo. The famous step pyramid of King Zoser is one of the most extensive stone building in the history of the mankind and the first pyramid to be erected in ancient Egypt, preceding those at Giza by many centuries

    90 minutes here · Admission included

  2. Tomb of Idut

    a decorated mastaba in the Saqqara Necropolis, Egypt, from the 5th or 6th Dynasty (around 2360 BCE). Likely the daughter of King Teti or Unas, the tomb is famous for its well-preserved and colorful reliefs depicting scenes of ancient Egyptian daily life, including hunting, fishing, butchering cattle, and a rare scene of a hippo giving birth

    20 minutes here · Admission included

  3. Pyramid of Unas

    was built in the 5th Dynasty. Despite its size, this pyramid is very significant for having the first example of funerary texts known as Pyramid Texts. These texts were inscribed on the walls of the burial chamber and assisted the deceased pharaoh in his journey to the afterlife through instructive spells. (optional visit excluded)

    25 minutes here · Admission not included

  4. The Pyramids Of Giza

    This tour is the time machine where we go back more than 5000 years ago exploring how they live, what they eat, what their dreams and more, such an unbelievable feeling you will get, because you will visit Giza Pyramids which have become nearly equivalent with Egypt itself. Their incredible size continues to impress millions of visitors each year, as they struggle to understand how three kings Cheops, Chephren, & Mikerinos, could have constructed such massive structures so long time ago. Regardless of their fame, the Giza Pyramids considered only a short chapter in the long history of Ancient Egypt. All three great pyramids, as well as the Queen’s pyramids next to them, were built during the Old Kingdom 4th dynasty

    180 minutes here · Admission not included

  5. Great Sphinx

    the most famous monuments of ancient world! These massive stone structures were built around 4,500 years ago on a rocky desert plateau close to the Nile and always amaze visitors30

    30 minutes here · Admission included

  6. Pyramids of Dahshour

    Dahshur is one of Memphis’s most important Grave yard and is one of many vast Grave yard located in the great Ancient Egypt Capital. Located about 30Km south of the Giza Pyramids, and in the southern wing of Saqqara, the Dahshor area contains pyramids of the 4th dynasty 2600BC The Bent Pyramid, king senfru 2600BC built the southern pyramid, or what we call today the Bent Pyramid, he made a mistake during its construction and he didn’t realize it until the height of the pyramid reached about 48m (with an angle of 54 degrees)! He made a quick decision and changed his design in order to make it safer, When he finished, the pyramid’s angle was just 43 degrees! Today, it is called Bent Pyramid, which was built from local limestone and cased in fine limestone. Its height is about 101m The Red Pyramid King Senfru's architect was more careful, he made the complete Pyramid in history. This “perfect pyramid” is known as the Northern Pyramid or Red Pyramid,

    150 minutes here · Admission not included

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

Options you can book

  • car+driver only with lunch

    car+driver only with lunch Pickup included Pickup included

  • car+Driver+guide+lunch

    car+Driver+guide+lunch Pickup included Pickup included

  • all inclusive

    guide-tickets-car-lunch-camel: exclude :- r -entry inside the pyramids Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
ar, de, en, it, fr, es
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 30 travelers per booking
Operated by
Egypt Travel Square

Know before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Photos

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

7 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Knowledge and storytelling

6 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Traveler reviews

12 verified traveler reviews for Egypt Pyramids Day Private to Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur(Giza jewel). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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G9528KSvictoriab · October 2025

Great tour guide 6 stars

Egypt was fantastic Very safe Hotel was beautiful Our tour guide Experience was excellent His name ABDUO ABEDLAZIZ HE EXPLAINED VERY LITTLE DETAIL ABOUT EGYPT ALL ABOUT THE PYRAMIDS GE WAS VERY EXPERIENCED IN HIS JOB AND VERY PLEASANT BEAUTIFUL MANNERS

Response from the operator: Thank you for taking time to write an amazing review for us, it is always pleasure to explore Egypt and share our culture

via Tripadvisor

Laurie M · February 2025

Top notch guide and tours.

Abdoul was incredible being able to arrange a tour for us on such short notice when we had our tour cancelled last minute. Our tour guide Mona was so knowledgeable and experienced. She was excellent at tailoring the guide to suit us. And our driver was also excellent at keeping us safe.

Response from the operator: Thank you for taking time to write an amazing review for us, it is always pleasure to explore Egypt and share our culture

via Tripadvisor

265caitlinj · February 2025

Recommend your to Gizs

The tour was amazing, Mona our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Thank-you Abdou for accommodating our last minute booking.

Response from the operator: Thank you for taking time to write an amazing review for us, it is always pleasure to explore Egypt and share our culture

via Tripadvisor

nataliemR7758LN · April 2024

Great experience

Couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. Abduo was very knowledgeable and kind to us. He also checked in multiple times during the trip to make sure we were doing ok. I am so happy we picked him and you will be happy too

Response from the operator: Thank you for taking time to write an amazing review for us, it is always pleasure to explore Egypt and share our culture

via Tripadvisor

Rowan_S · December 2023

This was a great company...

This was a great company for this experience. My friends and I are currently living in Cairo studying abroad for the semester and really just wanted a way to get to visit all of the pyramids. We have had so many tours at this point that we did the driver only option and it was great. We saw everything we wanted to see and had an amazing day.

Response from the operator: Thank you for taking time to write an amazing review for us, it is always pleasure to explore Egypt and share our culture

via Viator

Good to know

Duration
8 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
20+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$30 to $130
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
4
Verdict
Solid Choice

Who runs this experience

Operated by Egypt Travel Square, who run 3 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.3.

See everything Egypt Travel Square runs

Why this scores 66

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)87
Review evidence (18% weight)33
Booking momentum (14% weight)24
Value for money (12% weight)77
Listing quality (10% weight)87
Local standing (8% weight)56
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Egypt Pyramids Day Private to Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur(Giza jewel): questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Giza.

How much does Egypt Pyramids Day Private to Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur(Giza jewel) cost?

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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Giza usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Egypt Pyramids Day Private to Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur(Giza jewel) take?

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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Giza is not rushed.

Is Egypt Pyramids Day Private to Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur(Giza jewel) worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Giza, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Egypt Pyramids Day Private to Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur(Giza jewel)?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Egypt Pyramids Day Private to Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur(Giza jewel) suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 20. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Egypt Pyramids Day Private to Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur(Giza jewel)?

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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Giza can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Giza and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Egypt Pyramids Day Private to Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur(Giza jewel) start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Giza within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Giza?

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On Outty we rank every Giza experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pyramids Sphinx Camel ATV Bike Shopping and Nile Dinner Cruise, Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum Nile Felucca or Bazaar. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Giza?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Giza?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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