Half-Day Private Tour of Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx with Egyptologist Guide
by Misk Tours
Choose from 5 available options
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This half-day private tour begins with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 9:00 AM. An Egyptologist guide leads the visit to the Giza Plateau, where you will see the three main pyramids: Khufu (Cheops), Khafre, and Menkaure. You will have about an hour at the Pyramids of Giza to explore the site and may enter the pyramids if you buy an additional ticket. A 20-minute camel ride on the plateau is also included, offering a close-up view of the pyramids from a unique perspective. Next, the tour continues to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest on the plateau, standing 146.6 meters tall. The guide explains its construction, interior chambers, and historical significance. After that, there is a stop at Khafre’s Pyramid, the second largest, noted for its position and the nearby Great Sphinx statue. The Sphinx is a limestone figure with a lion’s body and Pharaoh Khafre’s head, measuring 73 meters long and 20 meters high. Visitors will also see the Valley Temple of Khafre adjacent to the Sphinx. The tour includes about 30 minutes at the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three, standing 65 meters tall, with its mortuary temple and smaller pyramids nearby. There is a panoramic viewpoint where you can see all three pyramids together. Bottled water is provided, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza are included. Optional extras such as entrance inside the Great Pyramid and Egyptian traditional lunch depend on the booking option selected. Shopping opportunities are available but optional.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
The Pyramids Of Giza
This private half-day tour includes a visit to the Pyramids of Giza, where you spend about one hour. The guide provides information on the three main pyramids: Cheops (Khufu), Khafre, and Menkaure. Visitors have the option to enter the pyramids if they purchase an additional ticket; however, guides are not allowed inside. A 20-minute camel ride is offered on the plateau, giving a close view of the pyramids. The stop concludes with photo opportunities featuring the pyramids as a backdrop before moving on to the Sphinx.
60 min
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the tallest and largest pyramid on the Giza Plateau, standing 146.6 meters (481 feet) tall. It was constructed as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu and was the tallest man-made structure for over 3,800 years. The pyramid originally had a smooth limestone casing, which reflected sunlight. Inside are the King’s Chamber and a network of passages. The pyramid is a major example of ancient Egyptian engineering and remains a key attraction for visitors.
60 min
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
Khafre’s Pyramid is the second largest on the plateau at 143.5 meters (471 feet) tall. Built for Pharaoh Khafre, it is notable for its elevated position and the remnants of its smooth limestone casing, which make it appear taller than Khufu’s pyramid. This stop includes the nearby Great Sphinx, a limestone statue with a lion’s body and Pharaoh Khafre’s head. The pyramid contains a burial chamber, although most original treasures are lost. The Sphinx and pyramid together represent important aspects of ancient Egypt’s architecture.
30 min
Pyramid of Menkaure
Menkaure’s Pyramid is the smallest of the three pyramids, measuring 65 meters (213 feet) tall. It was built for Pharaoh Menkaure and originally had fine limestone casing with a granite cap. The interior includes a burial chamber, although much of its contents have been lost. The site includes a mortuary temple and smaller pyramids for Menkaure’s queens. This pyramid reflects the continuing architectural efforts of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
30 min
Panoramic View of the Pyramids
From the panoramic viewpoint, visitors see all three pyramids—Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—together against the desert landscape. This location offers a broad perspective of the scale and alignment of the pyramids. The 20-minute camel ride provides a closer view of the plateau and pyramids, allowing for photo opportunities and a different angle on the ancient structures.
30 min
Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is a large limestone statue measuring 73 meters (240 feet) long and 20 meters (66 feet) high. It has the body of a lion and the head of Pharaoh Khafre, symbolizing strength and royal power. The nearby Valley Temple of Khafre, built from massive limestone blocks, was the site of mummification rituals and features statues of the pharaoh. This stop highlights the religious and architectural aspects of ancient Egypt.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Half-Day Private Tour of Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx with Egyptologist Guide
by Misk Tours
Choose from 5 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.$54Overview
This half-day private tour begins with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 9:00 AM. An Egyptologist guide leads the visit to the Giza Plateau, where you will see the three main pyramids: Khufu (Cheops), Khafre, and Menkaure. You will have about an hour at the Pyramids of Giza to explore the site and may enter the pyramids if you buy an additional ticket. A 20-minute camel ride on the plateau is also included, offering a close-up view of the pyramids from a unique perspective. Next, the tour continues to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest on the plateau, standing 146.6 meters tall. The guide explains its construction, interior chambers, and historical significance. After that, there is a stop at Khafre’s Pyramid, the second largest, noted for its position and the nearby Great Sphinx statue. The Sphinx is a limestone figure with a lion’s body and Pharaoh Khafre’s head, measuring 73 meters long and 20 meters high. Visitors will also see the Valley Temple of Khafre adjacent to the Sphinx. The tour includes about 30 minutes at the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three, standing 65 meters tall, with its mortuary temple and smaller pyramids nearby. There is a panoramic viewpoint where you can see all three pyramids together. Bottled water is provided, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza are included. Optional extras such as entrance inside the Great Pyramid and Egyptian traditional lunch depend on the booking option selected. Shopping opportunities are available but optional.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Pyramids Of Giza
This private half-day tour includes a visit to the Pyramids of Giza, where you spend about one hour. The guide provides information on the three main pyramids: Cheops (Khufu), Khafre, and Menkaure. Visitors have the option to enter the pyramids if they purchase an additional ticket; however, guides are not allowed inside. A 20-minute camel ride is offered on the plateau, giving a close view of the pyramids. The stop concludes with photo opportunities featuring the pyramids as a backdrop before moving on to the Sphinx.
60 min
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the tallest and largest pyramid on the Giza Plateau, standing 146.6 meters (481 feet) tall. It was constructed as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu and was the tallest man-made structure for over 3,800 years. The pyramid originally had a smooth limestone casing, which reflected sunlight. Inside are the King’s Chamber and a network of passages. The pyramid is a major example of ancient Egyptian engineering and remains a key attraction for visitors.
60 min
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
Khafre’s Pyramid is the second largest on the plateau at 143.5 meters (471 feet) tall. Built for Pharaoh Khafre, it is notable for its elevated position and the remnants of its smooth limestone casing, which make it appear taller than Khufu’s pyramid. This stop includes the nearby Great Sphinx, a limestone statue with a lion’s body and Pharaoh Khafre’s head. The pyramid contains a burial chamber, although most original treasures are lost. The Sphinx and pyramid together represent important aspects of ancient Egypt’s architecture.
30 min
Pyramid of Menkaure
Menkaure’s Pyramid is the smallest of the three pyramids, measuring 65 meters (213 feet) tall. It was built for Pharaoh Menkaure and originally had fine limestone casing with a granite cap. The interior includes a burial chamber, although much of its contents have been lost. The site includes a mortuary temple and smaller pyramids for Menkaure’s queens. This pyramid reflects the continuing architectural efforts of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
30 min
Panoramic View of the Pyramids
From the panoramic viewpoint, visitors see all three pyramids—Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—together against the desert landscape. This location offers a broad perspective of the scale and alignment of the pyramids. The 20-minute camel ride provides a closer view of the plateau and pyramids, allowing for photo opportunities and a different angle on the ancient structures.
30 min
Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is a large limestone statue measuring 73 meters (240 feet) long and 20 meters (66 feet) high. It has the body of a lion and the head of Pharaoh Khafre, symbolizing strength and royal power. The nearby Valley Temple of Khafre, built from massive limestone blocks, was the site of mummification rituals and features statues of the pharaoh. This stop highlights the religious and architectural aspects of ancient Egypt.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.