From Cairo Airport: Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Layover Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration6h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This private full-day tour is the perfect way to experience Cairo's most iconic landmarks during a long layover. Your personal Egyptologist guide will meet you at the airport and lead you on a journey through thousands of years of history, ensuring a smooth and memorable experience tailored to your schedule.

What's included

  • Private, licensed Egyptologist guide for the entire tour.
  • Bottled water during the tour.
  • Entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids complex and the Egyptian Museum.
  • Lunch at a quality local restaurant.
  • All transportation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Round-trip private transfers from and to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
  • Gratuities (recommended)

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Your adventure begins as soon as you exit customs at Cairo International Airport. A representative will be waiting to greet you and introduce you to your guide and driver. You will be escorted to a private, air-conditioned vehicle for the approximately 45-60 minute drive to the Giza Plateau, depending on Cairo's famous traffic.
  2. Giza Pyramid Complex
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Your first stop is the legendary Pyramids of Giza. You'll spend several hours exploring this vast complex, with your guide providing context and fascinating stories about the pharaohs who built these colossal tombs.
  3. The Pyramids Of Giza
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Get up close to the three main pyramids: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure.
  4. Panoramic View of the Pyramids
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Head to the highest point on the plateau for a stunning panoramic photo opportunity, where you can capture all nine pyramids in a single shot.
  5. Great Sphinx
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Conclude your visit by standing before the Great Sphinx, the immense statue with a lion's body and a human head, carved from a single block of limestone.
  6. 2h · Admission ticket included
    After a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, you will be driven to the heart of downtown Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. This museum houses the world's largest collection of pharaonic antiquities.
  7. Cairo
    Pass by
    Following your museum visit, your private driver will transfer you back to Cairo International Airport for your departing flight, ensuring you arrive with plenty of time to spare for check-in and security.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Driver will be waiting with a sign

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • recommended for travelers

Cancellation policy

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

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