Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum Royal Private Tour
by Gem Explore Egypt
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This Royal Private Tour lasts about eight to nine hours and includes pickup and drop-off from accommodations in Cairo or Giza using an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour begins with a visit to the Giza Plateau to see the three main pyramids: the Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), the Pyramid of Khafre (Chefren), and the Pyramid of Menkaure (Mykerinos). The guide explains the history and significance of these ancient tombs and the Valley Temples of Khufu and Khafre. Visitors have the option to enter the pyramids with a special ticket, which the guide can assist in obtaining. After exploring the pyramids, the tour continues with a close view of the Great Sphinx, located nearby. Following this, there is a lunch break with a view of the pyramids. After lunch, the tour proceeds to the Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids, where visitors spend about four hours exploring a collection of over 100,000 artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun displayed together for the first time. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. If selected, the tour also includes a camel ride. At the end of the day, the vehicle returns guests to their hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Pyramids Of Giza
Pickup is arranged from the requested location in Cairo or nearby areas by the tour guide or driver. The group then travels to the Great Pyramids of Giza to view the pyramids of King Cheops (Khufu), Chephren (Khafre), and Mykerinos (Menkaure). The tour includes a visit to the Valley Temple of Khafre, which was used for the mummification of King Khafre. Finally, visitors get a close look at the Great Sphinx, featuring a lion's body and King Khafre’s head. Entering the pyramids requires a separate ticket; the guide can assist with purchasing this.
60 min
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Khufu's pyramid is the only surviving ancient wonder of the original seven wonders and was the tallest building on Earth for more than 3800 years. The complex includes a valley temple now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been discovered but the site remains unexcavated. The advanced Egyptologist guide will help explore the entire area. Entering the pyramid interior requires a special ticket, which the guide can assist with.
120 min
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
The second tallest pyramid at Giza, dedicated to King Khafre, remains well preserved. The tour covers the valley temple and the causeway associated with this pyramid. Special tickets are needed to enter the pyramid’s interior, and the guide can help arrange this.
30 min
Pyramid of Menkaure
The smallest pyramid on the Giza Plateau, Menkaure pyramid currently stands about 61 meters high. It is distinguished by the granite outer layer still present on its lower part. This granite was quarried from Aswan, over 1000 kilometers away from Giza.
Great Sphinx
Included with the pyramids entry ticket, visitors see the Great Sphinx up close, featuring a lion's body and King Khafre’s head. The guide supports photography during this 30-minute stop.
30 min
Grand Egyptian Museum
After a break for water and lunch, the tour proceeds to the Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids. This large archaeological museum holds over 100,000 artifacts displayed together for the first time, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. The visit includes seeing a colossal 11-meter-tall statue of Ramses II and ancient objects spanning 5,000 years.
240 min
Cairo Governorate
After completing visits to the pyramids and museum, the tour returns guests to their hotels in downtown Cairo or Giza.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum Royal Private Tour
by Gem Explore Egypt
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$120Overview
This Royal Private Tour lasts about eight to nine hours and includes pickup and drop-off from accommodations in Cairo or Giza using an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour begins with a visit to the Giza Plateau to see the three main pyramids: the Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), the Pyramid of Khafre (Chefren), and the Pyramid of Menkaure (Mykerinos). The guide explains the history and significance of these ancient tombs and the Valley Temples of Khufu and Khafre. Visitors have the option to enter the pyramids with a special ticket, which the guide can assist in obtaining. After exploring the pyramids, the tour continues with a close view of the Great Sphinx, located nearby. Following this, there is a lunch break with a view of the pyramids. After lunch, the tour proceeds to the Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids, where visitors spend about four hours exploring a collection of over 100,000 artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun displayed together for the first time. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. If selected, the tour also includes a camel ride. At the end of the day, the vehicle returns guests to their hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Pyramids Of Giza
Pickup is arranged from the requested location in Cairo or nearby areas by the tour guide or driver. The group then travels to the Great Pyramids of Giza to view the pyramids of King Cheops (Khufu), Chephren (Khafre), and Mykerinos (Menkaure). The tour includes a visit to the Valley Temple of Khafre, which was used for the mummification of King Khafre. Finally, visitors get a close look at the Great Sphinx, featuring a lion's body and King Khafre’s head. Entering the pyramids requires a separate ticket; the guide can assist with purchasing this.
60 min
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Khufu's pyramid is the only surviving ancient wonder of the original seven wonders and was the tallest building on Earth for more than 3800 years. The complex includes a valley temple now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been discovered but the site remains unexcavated. The advanced Egyptologist guide will help explore the entire area. Entering the pyramid interior requires a special ticket, which the guide can assist with.
120 min
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
The second tallest pyramid at Giza, dedicated to King Khafre, remains well preserved. The tour covers the valley temple and the causeway associated with this pyramid. Special tickets are needed to enter the pyramid’s interior, and the guide can help arrange this.
30 min
Pyramid of Menkaure
The smallest pyramid on the Giza Plateau, Menkaure pyramid currently stands about 61 meters high. It is distinguished by the granite outer layer still present on its lower part. This granite was quarried from Aswan, over 1000 kilometers away from Giza.
Great Sphinx
Included with the pyramids entry ticket, visitors see the Great Sphinx up close, featuring a lion's body and King Khafre’s head. The guide supports photography during this 30-minute stop.
30 min
Grand Egyptian Museum
After a break for water and lunch, the tour proceeds to the Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids. This large archaeological museum holds over 100,000 artifacts displayed together for the first time, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. The visit includes seeing a colossal 11-meter-tall statue of Ramses II and ancient objects spanning 5,000 years.
240 min
Cairo Governorate
After completing visits to the pyramids and museum, the tour returns guests to their hotels in downtown Cairo or Giza.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.