Day Tour Gizeh Plateau from Cairo

Giza, Egypt
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the ancient wonders of Egypt with our Day Tour Gizeh Plateau from Cairo. Explore the iconic pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx. Learn about the fascinating history of these magnificent structures from our expert Guide on site . Enjoy a comfortable and convenient tour from Cairo, with round-trip transportation included. Don't miss this unforgettable opportunity to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

What's included

  • Guide on site
  • Private transportation
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottle of water
  • Tipping

What to expect

  1. Cairo
    30m
    Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour
  2. The Pyramids Of Giza
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    The Giza pyramid complex (also called the Giza necropolis) in Egypt is home to the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx. All were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt, between c. 2600 – c. 2500 BC. The site also includes several temples, cemeteries, and the remains of a workers' village.
  3. The Great Pyramid of Khufu
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Khufu's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated.[4][5] The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed
  4. Pyramid Complex of Khafre
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860.
  5. Giza Governorate
    30m
    Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple
  6. Great Sphinx
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. Facing directly from West to East, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx is generally believed to represent the pharaoh Khafre.

    Cut from the bedrock, the original shape of the Sphinx has been restored with layers of blocks. It measures 73 m (240 ft) long from paw to tail, 20 m (66 ft) high from the base to the top of the head and 19 m (62 ft) wide at its rear haunches.It is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and is commonly believed to have been designed, sculpted, and constructed by ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom during the reign of the pharaoh Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BC)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You will find our tour guide in the lobby area holding a sign showing the customer's name

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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