Saqqara complex & Giza pyramids
Overview
Tour Plan
- Start our day by 8:00 AM by hotel pickup and heading to Saqqara complex about 1 hour drive outside Cairo.
- Start your tour with a visit to the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone structure and the first pyramid ever built in Egypt.
- Visit Unas pyramid and a have a look from inside.
- Head to the tomb of Kagimni, a high-ranking official from the 5th Dynasty. The tomb features stunning wall reliefs that depict daily life, including scenes of hunting, fishing, and agricultural activities. It's an excellent example of the craftsmanship of the time and provides a deeper look into ancient Egyptian society.
- Head to the Serapeum, an ancient burial place for the sacred Abis bulls. The Serapeum contains massive stone coffins that held the mummified remains of these bulls, which were considered living deities. Walk through the labyrinthine passageways and discover the significance of this unique burial site in ancient Egyptian religion.
- Lunch time break.
- Heading to Giza Plateau and get ready to explore one of the world’s greatest wonders.
- Firist stop , Start our tour by visiting the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest of the three pyramids, You can choose to explore its exterior or, for an additional fee, venture inside to explore the internal chambers , Take iconic photos.
- Second stop , Panoramic Viewpoint & Camel Ride , Head to the panoramic viewpoint where you can see all three pyramids together for an unforgettable photo opportunity.
At this point, you can take an optional camel ride (around 20-30 minutes) to fully immerse yourself in the desert atmosphere while riding past the pyramids.
- Third stop , The Sphinx , Proceed to the Great Sphinx of Giza, the iconic limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a Pharaoh , Learn about the history and legends surrounding the Sphinx, and take photos with this ancient wonder.
- Return back to hotel or we can suggest night activity for you.
Tour Price USD
$70 / person, the price for a tour with 3 guests. For more or fewer guests, the price will vary.
Included/Exclude
- Hotel Pick-up , Drop off & transfers.
- Professional tour guide.
- Entry tickets.
- Bottled water.
- Additional services.
- Meals.
- Extra tickets like inside pyramid visit.
- Camel riding.
- Tipping.