# Giza Pyramids & Saqqara Private Tour - Canonical: https://egyptmore.com/tours/pyramids-private - Language: en ![Giza Pyramids & Saqqara Private Tour](https://egyptmore.com/images/optimized/egypt/pyramids-overview.webp) Private Tours Collection # Giza Pyramids & Saqqara Private Tour 1 Day Cairo & Giza Private (Up to 8) From $1,000 per person ## 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 Gallery ## A closer look Browse the visual rhythm of this experience, from signature stops to quieter moments along the route. ![Giza Pyramids & Saqqara Private Tour gallery image 1](https://egyptmore.com/images/optimized/egypt/pyramids-overview.webp) ### 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 [![Geometric facade of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza](https://egyptmore.com/images/optimized/journal/grand-egyptian-museum-pyramids-guide-card.webp) Cairo & Giza ### Grand Egyptian Museum and Pyramids: How to Plan One Excellent Giza Day Read the guide ](https://egyptmore.com/journal/grand-egyptian-museum-pyramids-guide) [![A mother and daughter facing Hatshepsut's temple in Luxor](https://egyptmore.com/images/optimized/journal/egypt-with-kids-family-guide-card.webp) Family Travel ### Egypt With Kids: A Family Guide by Age, Pace and Practicality Read the guide ](https://egyptmore.com/journal/egypt-with-kids-family-guide) [![A guide explaining an ancient statue at Karnak Temple in Luxor](https://egyptmore.com/images/optimized/journal/private-tour-egypt-worth-it-card.webp) Trip Planning ### Is a Private Tour of Egypt Worth It? An Honest Guide to Comfort, Cost and Control Read the guide ](https://egyptmore.com/journal/private-tour-egypt-worth-it) ## Your Experience A paced route with the practical handoffs, quieter pauses, and optional adjustments called out before you confirm. Route Overview ### Cairo & Giza Duration 1 Day Activity Moderate Group Private (Up to 8) Languages English, French, German Key Stops 1 8:00 AM Private pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel, with the day briefed around weather, ticket choices, photography goals, and your preferred pace. Morning Route 2 9:00 AM 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. Morning Route 3 10:45 AM Continue to the Sphinx and Valley Temple, connecting the monuments to ancient ritual, kingship, and the construction story of the plateau. Morning Route 4 12:30 PM Pause for lunch at a carefully selected restaurant, with pyramid-view seating requested whenever it fits the day and availability. Midday Pause 5 2:00 PM Drive south to Saqqara for the Step Pyramid of Djoser and selected tombs that reveal how pyramid design began before Giza. Afternoon Route 6 4:30 PM Return to your hotel or continue to an optional early dinner, museum stop, or sunset viewpoint if arranged in advance. Afternoon Route 01 Morning Route 8:00 AM ### 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 9:00 AM ### 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 10:45 AM ### Continue to the Sphinx and Valley Temple, connecting the monuments to ancient ritual, kingship, and the construction story of the plateau. 04 Midday Pause 12:30 PM ### Pause for lunch at a carefully selected restaurant, with pyramid-view seating requested whenever it fits the day and availability. Lunch 05 Afternoon Route 2:00 PM ### Drive south to Saqqara for the Step Pyramid of Djoser and selected tombs that reveal how pyramid design began before Giza. ![2:00 PM](https://egyptmore.com/images/optimized/egypt/saqqara-step-pyramid.webp) 06 Afternoon Route 4:30 PM ### Return to your hotel or continue to an optional early dinner, museum stop, or sunset viewpoint if arranged in advance. ## Frequently Asked Questions Are entry tickets included? Standard site entry for Giza and Saqqara is included. Interior pyramid tickets, special tombs, and any limited-access areas are handled as optional add-ons and confirmed before you book. Is lunch provided? Yes, lunch is included at a carefully selected restaurant, often with a pyramid view when availability and routing allow. Dietary preferences should be shared in advance. What happens if we need to change dates? Date changes depend on guide, vehicle, restaurant, and ticket availability. We will confirm the exact change terms in writing before payment. Can this tour include the Grand Egyptian Museum? Yes, but Giza, Saqqara, and GEM together make a very full day. We can design a tighter route or recommend a dedicated GEM half day if you want more time in the galleries. How much walking is involved? Expect uneven ground, sand, steps, and open sun. The private vehicle reduces fatigue, and your guide can adjust the order and walking distances where possible. Have more questions? ## 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 24 August 2026 ### 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. 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