Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx: Private Half-Day Excursion

Overview

Explore the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx on a private tour with a licensed Egyptologist guide. You will be picked up from your accommodation in Cairo city centre or Giza in a climate-controlled vehicle to discover the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Depending on the selected option, you may benefit from a 30-minute camel ride, lunch, and area entrance fees. All options include private transport, the guide's services, and bottled water. The excursion lasts approximately 5 hours. Please note that entry inside the Great Pyramid is not included and requires the purchase of an additional ticket on-site.

Itinerary

1. Nécropole de Gizeh

   Pick Up from the Requested Location by your tour guide ( If the hotel is out of range driver will make the pick up) to start your Journey across Cairo heading to the Great Pyramids of Giza where you will enjoy The pyramid of King Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, the tour will continue by vising the Valley Temple of Khafre, where is located the reception of the royal body of Khafre. The Valley Temple was built for the process of mummification of King Khafre. Finally, you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and the head of King Khafre. (please note that entering the pyramids from inside requires a special ticket, the guide will be happy to assist).

   · 1 h· Admission not included

2. Grande pyramide de Khéops

   Khufu's pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient seven wonders still remains and standing today!! the highest building on earth for more than 3800 Years, the complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated yet, with your advanced Egyptologist you will be able to explore the entire area.(Please note that entering the great pyramid from inside requires special ticket, guide will be happy to assist)

   · 1 h· Admission not included

3. Pyramid of Khafre

   The Second highest pyramid in the complex is dedicated to king Chefren or Khafre, the entire complex is still in good condition so with your Egyptologist you will explore the valley temple and the causeway of king Khafre. ( Please note that entering the pyramids from inside that is requires a special ticket. ( Guide will be happy to assist).

   · 30 min· Admission not included

4. Pyramid of Menkaure

   The Smallest pyramid in Giza plateau, now it is about 61m high, Menkaure pyramid is very special because of the granite outer layer still remains on the lower part of the pyramid, the granite was quarried from Aswan over 1000 kilometers away from Giza !!!

   · Non-stop passage

5. Panoramic View of the Pyramids

   Next, a visit to a panoramic view of the 6 pyramids, and the city of Giza, were you will stay there for 30 minutes to take photos and enjoy the view, The panorama is amazing place to enjoy the camel ride !!

   · 30 min· Admission included

6. Sphinx

   With the same Entry Ticket to the pyramids area you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and a head of King Khafre. You will have all the time to take the pictures you want with an assistance from our guide, They are expert photographers also. then you will start your journey back to your hotel.

   · 30 min· Admission included

7. Gouvernorat du Caire

   After having complete visit to the pyramids we will transfer you back to your accomodation in Giza or Cairo Down town .

   · 45 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

Tour Guide will be waiting in the hotel lobby with sign with your good name on it , and he will contact your good self with whats app if it is available .

How to use your ticket

Our Tour guide will responsible for the Entry Tickets and he will hand it to our customers during the day tour, Most of our tickets purchased on line 24 hours before the tour.

What to know before you go

• Not recommended for travellers with spinal cord problems.
• Not recommended for travellers with cardiovascular problems.
• Suitable for all physical conditions.
• Confirmation is immediate upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

Who is it for?

• Travellers seeking a personalised private tour
• People wanting private transport from their accommodation in Cairo or Giza
• English or Spanish speaking travellers

What makes it different

• Pick-up and return included from Cairo city centre or Giza
• Accompanied by a licensed Egyptologist guide
• Various options available including lunch and camel ride depending on the package

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Product code: 308879P1

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