Alexandria Private Day Tour to Giza and Saqqara

Giza Pyramids & Saqqara
From
$130
Per Person
  • Duration 1 days
  • Tour Type Private Day tour
  • Country Egypt
  • Runs Daily
  • Group Size Private

Tour Details

Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara with a Private Guide

  • This private day tour takes you from your Alexandria hotel to Giza and Saqqara, Egypt's two most important pyramid sites, in one full day.
  • Your guide meets you at your hotel and travels with you to Cairo, about two hours away, to begin at the Giza Plateau. Here you'll see the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, built by Khafre. Camel riding is available if you'd like to add it on-site.
  • After lunch at a local restaurant, the tour continues to Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in the world, built by the architect Imhotep roughly 4,700 years ago.
  • You'll also visit the mastaba tombs of Saqqara's nobles and the Serapeum, an underground complex of granite sarcophagi built for the sacred Apis bulls.
  • A private, air-conditioned vehicle and an Egyptologist guide stay with you throughout the day.
  • At the end of the tour, you're transferred back to your Alexandria hotel or on to Cairo International Airport if your trip continues.

Itinerary

Day1

Alexandria to Giza and Saqqara: Your Day, Stop by Stop

  • Your guide and driver from Aten Tours will pick you up from your Alexandria hotel in the morning in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The drive to Giza takes about two hours.
  • At the Giza Plateau, your guide takes you to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, explaining the history and construction behind each one. You'll also visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, built by Khafre, with time for photos at the plateau's panoramic viewpoint. Camel riding is available on-site if you'd like to add it.
  • After lunch at a local restaurant, you continue to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in the world, built by the architect Imhotep roughly 4,700 years ago.
  • Your guide also takes you through the Tombs of the Nobles and the Serapeum, an underground complex of granite sarcophagi built for the sacred Apis bulls, with entry included.
  • At the end of the day, you're transferred back to your Alexandria hotel or on to Cairo International Airport if your trip continues.

Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Private, air-conditioned car for the full day, with pickup directly from your Alexandria hotel
  • All entrance fees to the Giza Plateau and Saqqara sites
  • A private Egyptologist guide with you at every stop (other languages available on request)
  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
  • Bottled water in the car throughout the day
  • Short rest or snack stops arranged along the way if you need them
  • All taxes and service charges
Exclusions
  • Anything not listed in the tour program above
  • Tipping (optional, at your discretion)
  • Drinks with meals
  • A supplement applies during Christmas, New Year's, and Easter

Notes

  • Comfortable, flat walking shoes are recommended — you'll cover uneven ground at both the Giza Plateau and the Saqqara complex, much of it on sand and stone with no shade. Egypt's sun is strong year-round; a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses are worth bringing regardless of season.
  • There's no strict dress code enforced at Giza or Saqqara, but modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered) is generally more comfortable and respectful, especially if your guide takes you near any mosque or during Ramadan.
  • Entry inside the Great Pyramid itself is not included in the standard tour and can be added on-site for an extra fee, subject to availability that day — ask your guide if you'd like to go in. Camera/video tickets at some sites also carry a small separate charge.
  • The Saqqara complex includes multiple tombs; which ones are open to visitors can vary day to day due to conservation work, so your guide will confirm on-site.

Price per person

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From $130
Group Size Price
Single $300
2-3 Person $195
4-6 Person $160
7-10 Person $130

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All FAQ about Egypt

All FAQ about Egypt

The best time is early morning to avoid heat and crowds, especially between October and April.

Many tour packages include lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, but it depends on the operator.
 

A licensed Egyptologist guide is highly recommended to understand the historical and archaeological importance of each site.
 

Yes, the tour is family-friendly and suitable for all ages, especially for travelers interested in ancient Egyptian history.
 

Yes, both sites are commonly combined in a single day tour from Alexandria as they are located in the same region near Cairo.
 

The tour usually includes hotel pickup from Alexandria, transportation, a professional Egyptologist guide, and visits to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Saqqara Step Pyramid.
 

The trip takes around 10 to 12 hours, depending on traffic and time spent at each archaeological site.
 

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