Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Small-Group Half-Day Guided Tour
Reaching the Giza Pyramids by public transit is a major headache, while taxis and rideshares are unreliable. Avoid the expense of a private tour when you book this small-group half-day trip, direct from your Cairo or Giza address. Your Egyptologist guide wil explain the myths and history that underpin both Pyramids and Sphinx, shoo away any touts, and point out the best photo spots: upgrade to include entrance fees.
Highlights
- ✓See the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide
- ✓Choice of morning or afternoon tours lets you plan your day and fit more in
- ✓Small group (maximum 15 travelers)—great way to meet new people
- ✓Time-saving 2-way transfers from hotels and rentals in Cairo and Giza
What you'll see & do
- ✓With prompt pick-up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza by your Egyptologist tour guide in an air-conditioned vehicle, we shall begin your half-day tour at the Giza Pyramids. By visiting the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, explore the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
- ✓The Great Pyramid of Giza — also called the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops — is the largest and oldest of the three pyramids on the Giza Plateau in Giza. It was built during Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty for the pharaoh Khufu around 2580–2560 BCE.
- ✓The Pyramid of Khafre is the second-largest pyramid on the Giza Plateau and forms the center of the larger Pyramid Complex of Khafre, built for the pharaoh Khafre during Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty around 2570 BCE.
- ✓The Pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest of the three main pyramids on the Giza Plateau, built for the pharaoh Menkaure during Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty around 2510 BCE.
- ✓Continue to the Panoramic Viewpoint where you can take in a stunning bird's-eye view of the entire Giza Plateau. For an even more memorable experience, enjoy a camel ride around the plateau (at an additional cost).
- ✓Later, explore the Valley Temple, which was home to Pharaoh Khafre. Then you will be dropped off at your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza as the tour ends.
- ✓Next, visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, which has the head of a man and the body of a lion. Don’t miss the opportunity to photograph this incredible monument as many times as you can.
- ✓After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
What's included
- ✓Egyptologist tour guide
- ✓Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Entry Tickets to Pyramids & Sphinx area (available if option booked)
- ✓All taxes and service charges
- ✓Visit to Valley Temple of Khafre
- ✓Pickup and drop off at your accommodation in Cairo or Giza
What's not included
- ✓Tipping (not mandatory, but appreciated)
- ✓Optional Entry inside Great Pyramid
- ✓Camel ride
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets, Large luggage bags are not allowed on this tour.
The duration of the tour includes, both pick up and drop off timings as well.
Pickup service is available from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time. The long-range Pickup/drop off services at your accommodation from the regions of Al Nasr City, Cairo International Airport, Heliopolis, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, 6th of October is available at an additional charge of 18 USD per person.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Small-Group Half-Day Guided Tour
Reaching the Giza Pyramids by public transit is a major headache, while taxis and rideshares are unreliable. Avoid the expense of a private tour when you book this small-group half-day trip, direct from your Cairo or Giza address. Your Egyptologist guide wil explain the myths and history that underpin both Pyramids and Sphinx, shoo away any touts, and point out the best photo spots: upgrade to include entrance fees.
Highlights
- ✓See the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide
- ✓Choice of morning or afternoon tours lets you plan your day and fit more in
- ✓Small group (maximum 15 travelers)—great way to meet new people
- ✓Time-saving 2-way transfers from hotels and rentals in Cairo and Giza
What you'll see & do
- ✓With prompt pick-up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza by your Egyptologist tour guide in an air-conditioned vehicle, we shall begin your half-day tour at the Giza Pyramids. By visiting the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, explore the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
- ✓The Great Pyramid of Giza — also called the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops — is the largest and oldest of the three pyramids on the Giza Plateau in Giza. It was built during Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty for the pharaoh Khufu around 2580–2560 BCE.
- ✓The Pyramid of Khafre is the second-largest pyramid on the Giza Plateau and forms the center of the larger Pyramid Complex of Khafre, built for the pharaoh Khafre during Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty around 2570 BCE.
- ✓The Pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest of the three main pyramids on the Giza Plateau, built for the pharaoh Menkaure during Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty around 2510 BCE.
- ✓Continue to the Panoramic Viewpoint where you can take in a stunning bird's-eye view of the entire Giza Plateau. For an even more memorable experience, enjoy a camel ride around the plateau (at an additional cost).
- ✓Later, explore the Valley Temple, which was home to Pharaoh Khafre. Then you will be dropped off at your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza as the tour ends.
- ✓Next, visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, which has the head of a man and the body of a lion. Don’t miss the opportunity to photograph this incredible monument as many times as you can.
- ✓After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
What's included
- ✓Egyptologist tour guide
- ✓Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Entry Tickets to Pyramids & Sphinx area (available if option booked)
- ✓All taxes and service charges
- ✓Visit to Valley Temple of Khafre
- ✓Pickup and drop off at your accommodation in Cairo or Giza
What's not included
- ✓Tipping (not mandatory, but appreciated)
- ✓Optional Entry inside Great Pyramid
- ✓Camel ride
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets, Large luggage bags are not allowed on this tour.
The duration of the tour includes, both pick up and drop off timings as well.
Pickup service is available from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time. The long-range Pickup/drop off services at your accommodation from the regions of Al Nasr City, Cairo International Airport, Heliopolis, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, 6th of October is available at an additional charge of 18 USD per person.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.