Pyramids and Sphinx Private Half Day Tour

Cairo, Egypt
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Duration4h - 5h
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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

Discover the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple on a private half-day tour with a licensed Egyptologist guide. Enjoy a flexible 4–5 hour experience, hotel pickup and drop-off, personalized attention, fascinating history, and plenty of time for photos at the best viewpoints.

Options

Private Car Only

Private air-conditioned vehicl: Comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off.
Pickup included

All Inclusive + Lunch

Lunch included
Private air-conditioned vehicl
Entrance tickets and licensed : Entrance tickets and licensed Egyptologist guide included
Pickup included

Car + Entrance Tickets + Guide

Private air-conditioned vehicl
Entrance tickets and licensed
Pickup included

Car + Guide + Lunch – No Ticke

Lunch included
Private transportation only
Licensed Egyptologist guide
Pickup included

What's included

  • Entrance fees are optional
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Licensed Egyptologist tour guide
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Non-English-speaking guides are available for an additional fee USD 30 per booking

What to expect

  1. The Great Pyramid of Khufu
    45m
    Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest pyramid at Giza and the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Learn about its history, construction, and the fascinating story of Pharaoh Khufu while enjoying excellent photo opportunities.
  2. Pyramid Complex of Khafre
    35m
    Continue to the Pyramid of Khafre, the second-largest pyramid at Giza. Discover why it appears taller than the Great Pyramid and see the remaining limestone casing near its top while your guide explains its history and architecture
  3. Pyramid of Menkaure
    30m
    See the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three main pyramids of Giza. Learn about Pharaoh Menkaure and the unique features of his pyramid complex while enjoying a closer look at this important ancient monument.
  4. Panoramic View of the Pyramids
    30m
    Stop at the panoramic viewpoint for one of the best views of the Giza Plateau. See the three main pyramids together and enjoy time for memorable photos with the pyramids and desert landscape in the background.
  5. Great Sphinx
    30m
    Visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, the famous ancient statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. Learn about its history, symbolism, and connection to the Pyramid of Khafre while taking close-up photos.
  6. Valley Temple of Khafre
    30m
    Explore the Valley Temple of Khafre, one of the best-preserved temples on the Giza Plateau. Discover how it was used in ancient royal rituals and see the impressive stone construction dating back thousands of years.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels and accommodations in Cairo and Giza. Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Your licensed Egyptologist guide will meet you at the agreed pickup location. After the tour, you will return to the same pickup point.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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