10-Hour Private Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum Tour

10 Hours Round trip from Your hotel in Cairo or Giza Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last surviving ancient wonder
02 See the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure from the panoramic viewpoint
03 Visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre
04 Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum with a private Egyptologist
05 See Tutankhamun's golden mask and thousands of treasures
06 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink

Discover two of Egypt's greatest treasures in one private day with a professional Egyptologist guide. Explore the Giza Plateau, where you will stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, see the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, visit the panoramic viewpoint, and come face to face with the Great Sphinx. After a local lunch, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum to see the colossal Ramesses II, the Grand Staircase, Khufu's ancient boat, and the Tutankhamun Galleries. Your private guide brings the stories to life while tickets, transport, and timing are taken care of for you.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Giza

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum

8:00 AM - Meet your private Egyptologist guide and driver at your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Morning - Explore the Giza Plateau, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the panoramic viewpoint. Continue to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre.

Midday - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink.

Afternoon - Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum with your Egyptologist. Explore the Grand Hall and the colossal Ramesses II, the Grand Staircase, the Tutankhamun Galleries, the Main Galleries, and Khufu's ancient boat.

About 5:30-6:00 PM - Return by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Your hotel in Cairo or Giza 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
Private professional Egyptologist guide
Giza Pyramids Plateau entrance ticket, including the Sphinx and Valley Temple
Grand Egyptian Museum entrance ticket, including the Tutankhamun Galleries
Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink
Bottled water and soft drinks during the tour
All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Optional entry inside the Great Pyramid
Optional camel ride
Travel insurance

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen
Passport or identification copy
Camera or phone
Personal medication

Know before you go

Expect considerable walking on sand and inside the museum.
The itinerary order may change depending on opening hours, crowds, and weather.
Large bags may need to pass through security or be left at the museum cloakroom.
Photography is allowed in most areas; please follow on-site signs.
Entry inside the Great Pyramid and camel rides are optional and not included.
Children and eligible students may receive reduced site-ticket pricing; please mention them when requesting the tour.

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