Giza Full-Day Guided Private Tour of Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Saqqara Step Pyramid & Workshops
by Amon Ra Toura
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This full-day private tour covers the main ancient sites near Giza with hotel pickup, a professional Egyptologist guide, and several cultural demonstrations. The tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. The day begins with pickup from the hotel followed by a visit to the Giza Plateau. Here, the guide explains the history and construction of the pyramids. Participants see the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos, and the Queens’ Pyramids. There is an option to enter the Great Pyramid for an additional ticket. The visit includes stops for panoramic desert views. Then the tour continues to the Great Sphinx and its adjacent Valley Temple, where the guide discusses their significance and restoration. Next, the tour moves to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the first stone pyramid. Visitors learn about early pyramid development and explore the archaeological site around it. The final part of the day includes three cultural visits: a papyrus-making demonstration showing how ancient Egyptians made paper, a traditional workshop explaining the extraction of natural oils, and a cartouche crafting demonstration where personalized hieroglyphic cartouches are made and available for purchase. After these stops, the guide returns guests to their hotel. Bottled water, all taxes, service charges, and the expert guide’s services are included. Entrance fees to archaeological sites, lunch, personal expenses, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Giza
The guide meets participants at their hotel and provides transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to begin the full-day tour.
The Pyramids Of Giza
At the Giza Plateau, the guide explains the history and building techniques of the pyramids. Visitors see the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos, and the Queens’ Pyramids. Entry into the Great Pyramid is optional for an extra fee. The visit includes panoramic photo stops across the desert. Afterwards, the tour explores the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, where mummification rituals took place, with explanations about their purpose and restoration.
180 min
Saqqara Pyramid
The tour proceeds to Saqqara to view the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, recognized as the world’s first stone pyramid. The guide discusses the evolution of pyramid construction and leads exploration of the surrounding archaeological area.
120 min
Giza
The final segment includes a visit to a papyrus institute demonstrating ancient paper-making techniques. Next is a traditional oils workshop showing how natural essences were extracted in ancient times. Then artisans provide a live cartouche crafting demonstration where visitors can see personalized hieroglyphic designs made and may purchase one. The tour concludes with transport back to the hotel.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Giza Full-Day Guided Private Tour of Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Saqqara Step Pyramid & Workshops
by Amon Ra Toura
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$130Overview
This full-day private tour covers the main ancient sites near Giza with hotel pickup, a professional Egyptologist guide, and several cultural demonstrations. The tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. The day begins with pickup from the hotel followed by a visit to the Giza Plateau. Here, the guide explains the history and construction of the pyramids. Participants see the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos, and the Queens’ Pyramids. There is an option to enter the Great Pyramid for an additional ticket. The visit includes stops for panoramic desert views. Then the tour continues to the Great Sphinx and its adjacent Valley Temple, where the guide discusses their significance and restoration. Next, the tour moves to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the first stone pyramid. Visitors learn about early pyramid development and explore the archaeological site around it. The final part of the day includes three cultural visits: a papyrus-making demonstration showing how ancient Egyptians made paper, a traditional workshop explaining the extraction of natural oils, and a cartouche crafting demonstration where personalized hieroglyphic cartouches are made and available for purchase. After these stops, the guide returns guests to their hotel. Bottled water, all taxes, service charges, and the expert guide’s services are included. Entrance fees to archaeological sites, lunch, personal expenses, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Giza
The guide meets participants at their hotel and provides transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to begin the full-day tour.
The Pyramids Of Giza
At the Giza Plateau, the guide explains the history and building techniques of the pyramids. Visitors see the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos, and the Queens’ Pyramids. Entry into the Great Pyramid is optional for an extra fee. The visit includes panoramic photo stops across the desert. Afterwards, the tour explores the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, where mummification rituals took place, with explanations about their purpose and restoration.
180 min
Saqqara Pyramid
The tour proceeds to Saqqara to view the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, recognized as the world’s first stone pyramid. The guide discusses the evolution of pyramid construction and leads exploration of the surrounding archaeological area.
120 min
Giza
The final segment includes a visit to a papyrus institute demonstrating ancient paper-making techniques. Next is a traditional oils workshop showing how natural essences were extracted in ancient times. Then artisans provide a live cartouche crafting demonstration where visitors can see personalized hieroglyphic designs made and may purchase one. The tour concludes with transport back to the hotel.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.