Giza Pyramids and Sakkara Tour

Overview

This tour near Cairo brings you to some of Ancient Egypt’s most iconic sites. You’ll visit the Giza Plateau to see the famous pyramids and the Sphinx, then continue to Sakkara to explore the older Step Pyramid. The route lets you compare very different types of royal tombs and funerary architecture in one outing. As you move through the sites, you’ll see the massive stonework of the pyramids and the carved features of the Sphinx up close, and you’ll stand before the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, an earlier example of pyramid-building. Along the way, you’ll gain a sense of the scale, design and historical importance of these monuments and how they relate to ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and the afterlife. The experience focuses on viewing and appreciating these key landmarks of ancient Egypt near Cairo.

Highlights

• ✦Private tour
• ✦Hotel pickup

What's included

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

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Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

What's included?

Private transportation · All taxes and fees · Air-conditioned vehicle · Entrance fees to all mentioned sites · Shopping tours in Cairo · Lunch in a local restaurant · Bottled water

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