Egypt · Archaeology

6-Hour Giza Pyramids Tour with Camel Ride and Valley Temple

6 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  • 02 Ride a camel into the desert for panoramic views of all three pyramids
  • 03 See the Great Sphinx with its pharaoh's head and lion's body
  • 04 Visit the Valley Temple linked to the king's purification and mummification rites

Embark on a full-day adventure to uncover the wonders of ancient Egypt at the Giza Plateau. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Cheops, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, take a camel ride into the desert for panoramic views of all three pyramids, and explore the Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos. Continue to the iconic Great Sphinx and the historic Valley Temple, where you can learn about the purification and mummification process before royal burial.

You will visit the Pyramid of Cheops (the Great Pyramid of Giza), the largest pyramid in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, Giza
Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Sphinx and Valley Temple

The tour begins by exploring the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You will visit the Pyramid of Cheops (the Great Pyramid of Giza), the largest pyramid in the world.

Note: Additional optional activities for this trip include entering one of the pyramids and/or visiting the Solar Boat Museum next to the Great Pyramid. Your guide will remind you and can potentially provide you with the ticket.

Camel ride

From here, you will continue on camel-back into the desert to a panoramic vantage point overlooking all three pyramids.

Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos

Continue your tour with visits to the Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos. Learn about the architectural significance and fascinating history of these magnificent structures.

The Great Sphinx

Afterwards, continue toward the Great Sphinx.

The Sphinx has the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, and dates back to the time of Chephren. This sphinx was made to guard the pyramids of King Chephren.

Next, visit the Valley Temple, which belonged to the Pyramids of Chephren.

The temple served as a place for the purification and mummification process of the king before burial.

Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza

Where this trip takes you

Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entry or admission fees
  • Egyptologist guide
  • Goods and services tax and fees
  • Pick-up and drop-off in a modern air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Tips or gratuities
  • Entry fee inside the pyramid
  • Camel ride fee

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 6 hours finish where they began, in Cairo.

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