Egypt · Monuments

3-Hour Giza Pyramids Tour with Private Egyptologist Guide

3 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stand before the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus
  • 02 See the Great Sphinx, one of Egypt's most iconic and enigmatic symbols
  • 03 Hear stories and history from a private Egyptologist guide
  • 04 Capture panoramic views of the pyramids rising from the golden sands

Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World on this private tour to Giza's ancient necropolis. Stand at the foot of the Great Pyramids, built for Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, and see the Great Sphinx that guards the plateau. Along the way, learn the history and stories behind these magnificent structures with your Egyptologist guide.

Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World on this private tour to Giza's ancient necropolis.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, Giza
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Private Tour of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx

  • Pick up from your hotel.

  • Enjoy a personalized tour of the Great Pyramids and the 3,000-year-old Sphinx - two of the city's most iconic sites - complete with stories and history from your friendly Egyptologist.

  • Learn about Cheops, Khfre, and Menakaure - three of Giza's best-known pyramids. Enter one at an additional cost to explore on your own, as guides are not permitted inside.

  • Head to the nearby plateau, where you can capture the towering pyramids rising from the golden sands with the city skyline as a backdrop.

  • Make your way to the Valley Temple of the pyramids and the iconic Sphinx, perhaps the most enigmatic symbol of Egypt.

  • Listen to the folklore surrounding this massive lion with the head of a king as you take a closer look.

  • Visit the famed Papyrus Institute to learn how this historic artwork is crafted. You can easily opt out of this visit by informing your guide, as the tour is designed to meet your personal interests and needs.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 2 cities · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up services from your hotel and return

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites

  • Bottled water during your trip

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • All taxes and service charges

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 3 hours finish where they began, in Cairo.

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