🏨 Private guided tour to Giza Pyramids, and Great Sphinx Activity

Private guided tour to Giza Pyramids, and Great Sphinx

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Departs: Egypt, Egypt

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

We will pick up you at 9:00 from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza to tour the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with a guide on this convenient tour. With an expert Egyptologist as your tour guide, go to the Pyramids of Khofu, Khafre, and Menakaure where you’ll have the option to go inside (additional cost). Then, take a camel ride before driving down the plateau for a visit to the Sphinx.

What's Included

All taxes and service charge

Bottled water on board

Camel Ride for 20 minutes (based on the tour options you’ve booked)

Camel Ride for 25 minutes

Egyptian traditional lunch

Egyptian traditional lunch (based on the tour options you’ve booked)

Entrance fee to Giza plateau

Entrance fee to Giza plateau (based on the tour options you’ve booked)

Hotel pick up and drop off

Qualified Egyptologist tour guide

WiFi on board

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 1 - 5
CHILD: Age: 6 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Pyramids of Giza

On a private half day tour, you are going to set back in time to see one of the remaining wonders of the ancient world the Great Pyramids of Giza and their guarding Sphinx. You will be accompanied with an expert Egyptologist tour guide who will provide a fascinating introduction of the Pyramids of Choeps, Khafre and Menakaure. You will have you free time if you want to enter inside any of the Pyramids (not included) your guide is not permitted to enter with Then you will get the opportunity for a 30 minutes camel ride which is an opportunity not to be missed and it can be once in a life time. After visiting the Pyramids, you will have the opportunity to take photos at the plateau with the three Pyramids at your back ground. Driving down the plateau you will come at the feet of the Sphinx the guarding symbol of the Pyramids. After that you will not miss the Egyptian traditional lunch, then you will be transferred back to your hotel.

• Admission Ticket Included

Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)

The Great Pyramid of Cheops, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, is the largest and most impressive of the three pyramids on the Giza Plateau. Standing at 146.6 meters (481 feet), it was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years. Built as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu, it is a testament to ancient Egyptian engineering and precision. The pyramid originally featured a smooth limestone casing, reflecting sunlight and giving it a brilliant appearance. Inside, it houses the King’s Chamber, containing a sarcophagus, and an intricate network of passages and chambers. The Great Pyramid remains an enduring symbol of ancient Egypt’s architectural marvels, drawing visitors from around the world to marvel at its scale and historical significance.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Khafre's Pyramid

Khafre’s Pyramid, the second largest on the Giza Plateau, stands at 143.5 meters (471 feet) tall. It was built for Pharaoh Khafre, the son of Khufu, and is notable for its architectural complexity. While slightly smaller than the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Khafre’s Pyramid appears taller due to its elevated position on the plateau and the surrounding remnants of its smooth limestone casing. It is also famous for housing the iconic Great Sphinx, a colossal statue with the body of a lion and the head of Khafre, guarding the pyramid. Inside, the pyramid contains a burial chamber, though much of the original treasure has been lost. Khafre’s Pyramid, with its grandeur and mystical connection to the Sphinx, remains a powerful symbol of ancient Egypt’s glory and ingenuity.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Menkaure Pyramid

The Pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest of the three pyramids on the Giza Plateau, standing at 65 meters (213 feet) tall. Built for Pharaoh Menkaure, it is distinguished by its relatively modest size compared to the grand pyramids of his predecessors, Khufu and Khafre. Despite its smaller stature, the pyramid is an architectural marvel, originally covered in fine limestone and capped with granite. The interior includes a burial chamber, though much of the original contents have been lost over time. Menkaure’s pyramid is notable for its exquisite mortuary temple and nearby smaller pyramids dedicated to his queens. Its construction and design reflect the continued grandeur of Egypt’s Old Kingdom, showcasing the enduring legacy of the pharaohs.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panoramic View of the Pyramids

The panoramic view of the Pyramids offers a breathtaking perspective of Giza’s ancient wonders, where all three monumental pyramids—Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure—stand proudly against the desert backdrop. From this vantage point, you can appreciate their impressive scale and alignment. For a truly unforgettable experience, opt for a camel ride, which provides a unique, close-up view of the pyramids while adding an authentic touch to your journey. The ride, typically lasting 20 minutes, lets you soak in the panoramic vista from the plateau, where you can capture stunning photos with the majestic pyramids in the background. Whether on foot or atop a camel, this spot offers one of the most iconic and picturesque views in Egypt.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx, a symbol of ancient Egypt's power, stands as a majestic guardian of the Giza Plateau. Carved from limestone, this colossal statue has the body of a lion and the head of Pharaoh Khafre, representing strength, wisdom, and royal authority. It measures 73 meters (240 feet) long and 20 meters (66 feet) high, making it one of the largest monolithic statues in the world. Nearby, the Valley Temple of King Khafre, where mummification rituals took place, adds to the grandeur of the site. The temple, built with massive limestone blocks, is known for its well-preserved structure and statues of Khafre that once adorned it. Together, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple highlight the architectural and religious sophistication of ancient Egyptian civilization.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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