Egypt · Monuments

8-Hour Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Tour in Cairo

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the daunting architecture of the Great Pyramid of Giza
02 Marvel at the unique Great Sphinx
03 Explore the Giza Plateau, including the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
04 See the iconic exhibits of the Tutankhamun collection at the Egyptian Museum

Embark on a captivating 8-hour tour to the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum for an immersive journey through Egypt's rich history. Marvel at the iconic wonders of the Giza Plateau, including the Great Pyramid, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Continue to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to discover an extensive collection of artefacts, from the predynastic period to the New Kingdom, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. This tour combines Egypt's most celebrated ancient monuments with world-famous museum collections in a single day.

Marvel at the iconic wonders of the Giza Plateau, including the Great Pyramid, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Giza

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore the Giza Plateau and the Egyptian Museum

Pick up from your chosen location in Cairo and journey to the Giza Plateau.
Explore the Giza Plateau.
- Visit the Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu).
- Explore the Pyramid of Khafre and Menkaure.
- An optional visit to one of the pyramids is available for an additional fee.
- See the Great Sphinx.

Optional lunch break at noon (not included in the tour cost - around US$20 per person).

Explore the Egyptian Museum and commence a chronological voyage through the highlights of the Predynastic Period, the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom. Focus on iconic thematic exhibits such as the Tutankhamun collection, his enigmatic Golden Mask, jewellery, and his 110 kg solid gold coffin.
Enjoy free time to explore specific areas of interest.
In the evening, drop off at your chosen location in Cairo.

Where this trip takes you

Giza Plateau, 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 · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Admission tickets to the Giza site (not the pyramids from inside) and the Egyptian Museum
Guide services

What's Not Included

Entering the Great Pyramid or the Second Pyramid from inside

Know before you go

Dollars are accepted, and you can exchange them at any ATM to buy souvenirs.
As a child, my first visit to the pyramids left me in awe and kept me determined to pursue my dream of becoming an Egyptologist and remain as close as I can to such great edifices.

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