Cairo & Giza
Private Tours Collection
Giza Pyramids & Saqqara Private Tour
1 Day Cairo & Giza Private (Up to 8)
About this trip
Visit the Giza Pyramids and Saqqara in one private day, with time for the Sphinx and the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Decide in advance whether you want to enter a pyramid or add tomb visits: extra tickets and time affect the route.
Who it suits
- First-time Egypt visitors who want context
- Photography-focused couples and families
- Travellers interested in the evolution of pyramid building
- Guests who prefer private transport and flexible pacing
Not For
- Travellers who want a quick photo stop only
- Guests who prefer a low-walking museum-style day
- Anyone expecting all optional pyramid interiors to be included automatically
Giza Plateau with private Egyptologist
Sphinx and Valley Temple context
Saqqara Step Pyramid and tomb routes
Flexible timing for heat, crowds, and photography
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A closer look
Browse the visual rhythm of this experience, from signature stops to quieter moments along the route.
Travel Egypt, the easy way.
Licensed local operators
We prioritize licensed guides, insured vehicles, and vetted local operators.
No Forced Shopping
We do not stop at souvenir shops unless you explicitly ask.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees on the day. What you see is what you pay.
Private & Personal
Your pace, your schedule. No waiting for strangers.
Plan with context
Useful guides for this journey
Your Experience
A paced route with the practical handoffs, quieter pauses, and optional adjustments called out before you confirm.
01
Morning Route
Private pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel, with the day briefed around weather, ticket choices, photography goals, and your preferred pace.
02
Morning Route
Enter the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist for the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the surrounding royal cemetery, and the best viewpoints for scale and photography.
03
Morning Route
Continue to the Sphinx and Valley Temple, connecting the monuments to ancient ritual, kingship, and the construction story of the plateau.
04
Midday Pause
Pause for lunch at a carefully selected restaurant, with pyramid-view seating requested whenever it fits the day and availability.
Lunch
05
Afternoon Route
Drive south to Saqqara for the Step Pyramid of Djoser and selected tombs that reveal how pyramid design began before Giza.
06
Afternoon Route
Return to your hotel or continue to an optional early dinner, museum stop, or sunset viewpoint if arranged in advance.
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Pricing
Starting prices in US dollars. We confirm your price in writing once the date, guide, vehicle and tickets are checked, and before you pay anything. Prices are per person and depend on the size of your party.
High season
October to April
1–2 guests
$1,200
per person
3–4 guests
$950
per person
5–8 guests
$800
per person
Low season
May to September
1–2 guests
$1,000
per person
3–4 guests
$850
per person
5–8 guests
$700
per person
Prices are per person and include the listed services.
Children under 6 years old are free of charge.
Larger families or groups can request a custom vehicle and guide setup.
Prices last reviewed
What's included
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Standard entry tickets for Giza and Saqqara
- Lunch at a selected restaurant
- Bottled water during the day
Not Included
- Interior pyramid and special tomb tickets unless selected
- Beverages beyond included lunch arrangements
- Tipping for guide and driver
- Personal purchases or camel/horse rides
Starting from Transparent Pricing
From $1,000 per person
Price varies by group size and season.
No payment now. We check availability, then confirm the price, the operator and the cancellation terms in writing before you pay anything. Read the booking terms Start a planning request