Egypt · Monuments

1-Day Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Tour from Cairo

1 Day Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the architectural wonders of the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
  • 02 Visit the Egyptian Museum with more than 500,000 artifacts
  • 03 Discover the treasures of King Tutankhamun and other ancient pharaohs
  • 04 See the mummies of great pharaohs at the museum

Stroll around the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx to witness the architectural wonders of Egypt, which have served as the backdrop for many blockbuster Hollywood movies. To deepen your understanding of ancient Egypt, spend time at the Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of pharaonic treasures.

Stroll around the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx to witness the architectural wonders of Egypt, which have served as the backdrop for many blockbuster Hollywood movies.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, Giza
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Experience the Essence of Egypt at Giza and the Egyptian Museum

  • Meet your guide at the airport or hotel and drive to the first destination.

  • Visit the 3 Great Pyramids of Giza, which date back to the Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty. You will also have the chance to explore the inside of one of the pyramids to see how they look from within (additional fees apply).

  • Visit one of the most popular statues, the Sphinx, the biggest ancient Egyptian statue carved from a single piece of stone and commissioned by King Chepheren. It represents the human face of the king and the body of a lion.

  • Lunch is included in the tour at one of the local restaurants.

  • After lunch, visit some of the most popular stores to see Egyptian products such as papyrus and souvenirs. Time here is limited.

  • Drive to one of the most popular museums in the world, holding more than 500,000 artifacts from different eras. See treasures of the Ancient Egyptian pharaohs, including those belonging to the golden king, Tutankhamun.

  • See the mummies of the great pharaohs (additional cost of 100 LE).

  • Drive back to your hotel or the airport.

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Egyptian Museum

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Egyptian Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up services from your hotel or airport and return

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Private, English-speaking Egyptologist guide service

  • Entrance fees to all sites indicated on the itinerary

  • 2 bottles of water

  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Entry visa to Egypt

  • Any personal expenses

  • Optional activities

  • Guide and driver gratuities

Know before you go

  • Private tour duration: around 8 hours.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Cairo.

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