Day Trip to Giza and Saqqara Pyramids from Sharm El-Sheikh

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8-Hour Private Tour of the Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum

20 hours

Moderate


Fulfill your lifetime dream of visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with this private tour. You will also view and explore the Step Pyramid complex of Zoser in Saqqara.


What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Bottled water
Lunch at a local restaurant
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan (in Cairo during the tour)
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
Gratuities
Extra entrance fees (inside the pyramids, Solar Boat museum and Royal Mummy room)
Please note
  • Passport required
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Visa for Egypt can be obtained from Sharm El-Sheikh airport
  • • You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
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    • Duration
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