Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids Tour from Port Said

5.0 (3 reviews) 10–12 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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sakkara stepped pyramids — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Saqqara — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Your ship docks at Port Said, and this private day goes deep into pyramids, all three generations of them, not just Giza.

After the drive to Cairo you stand beneath the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza, then move to Saqqara for the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest large stone building on earth at around 4,700 years, and on to Dahshur for the Red and Bent Pyramids, the trial runs that made Giza possible. Your Egyptologist connects them so you watch the design evolve across a single day.

It is a full 10-to-12-hour day with real driving, run privately and timed to your ship. Lunch at a local restaurant is included.

Ideal for cruise guests who want the whole pyramid story and far fewer crowds than Giza alone.

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At a glance

Duration: 10–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Egypt Day Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Included: All service charges & taxes
Included: All entrance fees to Giza Plateau, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Dahshur (if price option selected)
Included: Port Said port pickup and drop-off in private air-conditioned vehicle
Included: One bottle of Mineral water to each person
Included: Local lunch at a quality restaurant (if price option selected)

Not included

Not included: Entrance fee inside the Great Pyramid burial chamber
Not included: Any other optional tours if required
Not included: Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)

Itinerary

Port Said

2 hours

your guide and manager will be waiting for you outside the Cruise docking spot. They will be holding a sign showing your name. It will be quite easy for you to identify them. Then you will proceed to your vehicle and start your tour. your guide will talk to you not only about history of ancient Egypt, but also about modern Egypt, Life, religion, politics and all aspects of Life in the country. it takes 3 hours approx. to reach Cairo from port said.
The Pyramids Of Giza

2 hours Admission included

After the drive from Port Said, you reach the Giza Plateau and stand at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, 2.3 million stone blocks raised 4,500 years ago and the last ancient wonder standing. Your Egyptologist walks you to the panoramic viewpoint where all three pyramids align and down to the Great Sphinx. Optional: enter the Great Pyramid ($11 USD per person), camel ride (about $15 USD). Then on toward the older pyramids most cruise visitors never reach.
Saqqara Pyramid

one hour Admission included

At Saqqara you stand before the Step Pyramid of Djoser, six stone tiers and roughly 4,700 years old, the world's first large stone building and the prototype for everything at Giza. Built by the architect Imhotep, it marks the moment Egyptians first stacked stone into something monumental. Your guide walks you through the surrounding complex of courtyards and colonnades. With far fewer visitors than Giza, the desert here feels open and quiet.
Pyramids of Dahshour

2 hours Admission included

You finish at Dahshur with two pyramids of Sneferu, Khufu's father, that show the method being figured out. The Bent Pyramid changes its angle partway up, where builders realized the slope was too steep, and the Red Pyramid beside it is the first true smooth-sided pyramid in history. You can usually descend the narrow passage into the Red Pyramid's chamber at no extra charge. Almost no crowds reach here, so it is just you and the desert before the drive back to Port Said.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Rose Pyramids Hotel
Holiday Hotel
PortSaid Hotel
Jewel El Gameel Hotel
Panorama Portsaid Hotel
Port Said Club Hotel
Utopia Port Said Hotel
Resta Port Said Hotel
Noras Style Beach Hotel
Palma Hotel
Pyramids Crypt Hotel

and 7 more pickup points

Please share your cruise ship name and arrival/departure times when you book. Your guide will meet you at the Port Said arrivals gate with an air-conditioned vehicle. The drive to Cairo is approximately 3 hours each way, plus additional driving between Giza (north), Saqqara (south), and Dahshur (further south). This is an ambitious 3-site shore excursion with significant total driving. Comfortable closed-toe shoes essential for sand and uneven terrain. We track ship arrivals in real time and ensure you return with at least 2 hours of buffer before sail-away.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time