Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, & Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

5.0 (160 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
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Duration8h - 10h
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LanguagesArabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Embark on a private, 8–10-hour journey into Egypt’s awe-inspiring past in the company of our knowledgeable guide. After travelling in air-conditioned comfort to the Giza Plateau, stand in awe before the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. The oldest, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today. Return to Cairo to tour the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever displayed. An unexpected highlight of this tour is the chance to cruise down the Nile on a traditional felucca – a wooden sailboat used by the Egyptian people for thousands of years.

• A full-day tour of Cairo’s top cultural attractions
• Benefit from the insight of an experienced local guide
• Learn about Egyptian history from the Old Kingdom to the Fatimid era
• Cruise down the Nile in a traditional felucca
• Includes transportation and refreshments

Options

Tour, Lunch, and Felucca

Tour, lunch, and Felucca: Included: Guide, transportation, lunch, and felucca. Excludes: Entry tickets and camel ride.
Pickup included

Tour and lunch

Tour and lunch: Includes: Guide, transportation, and lunch. Excluded: entry tickets and felucca.
Pickup included

Tour, Lunch, Felucca, camel

Tour, Lunch, Felucca, camel: Included: Guide, transportation, lunch, Felucca and Camel ride. Excluded: Entry tickets.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Qualified Egyptologist tour guide
  • Felucca ride (if option selected)
  • Camel ride in Giza (if option selected)
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks

What to expect

  1. The Great Pyramid of Khufu
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The greatest pyramid ever constructed and the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was originally about 480 ft. high but now its height is about 450 ft. Each side of its square base measures about 700 ft. in length.
    Please note that going inside the pyramid is an optional activity that requires an extra ticket can be bought on the spot.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Second pyramid on the plateau of Giza in time and in size from far away it looks a bit higher than that of Cheops due to the fact that it was built on a higher ground.
    Please note that going inside the pyramid is an optional activity that requires an extra ticket can be bought on the spot.
  3. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    The third and smallest pyramid on Giza Plateau. Menkaure (Mycerinus) was the grandson of king Cheops and his pyramid was partially covered with granite blocks.
    Please note that going inside the pyramid i8s an optional activity that requires an extra ticket that can be bought on the spot.
  4. Grand Egyptian Museum
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Welcome to the Grand Egyptian Museum, a breathtaking journey through 5,000 years of civilization. Standing at the foot of the Giza Plateau, this architectural marvel houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. As you walk through its grand halls, you’ll encounter towering statues of pharaohs, glittering royal treasures, and intricately crafted relics that reveal the genius of one of history’s greatest cultures. The crown jewel is the complete collection of Tutankhamun’s treasures, displayed together for the first time. Through vast glass walls, the pyramids rise majestically beyond, reminding every visitor that they stand at the very edge of eternity.
  5. Nile River
    1h · Admission ticket included
    1 hour felucca (traditional sailboat) ride on the the Nile river that is considered the longest river in the world.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Any hotel in Cairo or Giza

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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