5-Hour Cairo Pyramids and Sphinx Tour with Nile Felucca Ride

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
• 02 Admire the spectacular Great Sphinx and explore the Valley Temple
• 03 Hear the incredible stories hidden within the pyramid walls from your licensed guide
• 04 Enjoy a traditional Felucca sail along the River Nile

Discover the history, culture, and heritage of Ancient Egypt on this fascinating tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Explore the Giza Plateau with your licensed guide, visit the Valley Temple, and hear the incredible stories hidden within the pyramid walls. Then, enjoy a traditional Felucca sail along the River Nile while taking in the sights along the water.

From the boat, marvel at the array of sights along the river and learn more about Ancient Egypt throughout the ride.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Giza

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and Nile Felucca Ride

• Your Ancient Egyptian adventure begins with pickup from your hotel or selected location and heads towards the Great Pyramids of Giza. Along the way, listen to your expert guide share lively commentary about the sights and landmarks you pass by.
• Upon arrival at the pyramids, feel immersed in the atmosphere of this unique historical location, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Admire the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, then head towards the Great Sphinx as well as the Valley Temple, where you can find the mummified form of the King before his burial. Enjoy plenty of time to stop for photo opportunities as you learn about the incredible stories hidden within the pyramid walls.
• After your tour of the pyramids, hop on board a traditional-style Felucca boat for a sail along the River Nile. From the boat, marvel at the array of sights along the river and learn more about Ancient Egypt throughout the ride. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation by modern air-conditioned minibus
• Pickup and drop-off services at your hotel
• Services of a licensed tour guide
• 1-hour Felucca ride on the River Nile
• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Pickup and drop-off from Al Nasr City, Cairo International Airport, Heliopolis, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, and 6th of October City
• Entrance fees to the Pyramids and Sphinx area
• Gratuities

What to bring

• Sunscreen
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• The shared tour requires a minimum of two participants to operate; if the minimum is not met, the tour may be canceled or rescheduled.
• From June 1, entry tickets can only be purchased with card payment. No cash is accepted.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.