Private Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Tour with Quad and Camel Options

Overview

Explore the Giza plateau and its iconic monuments during a private excursion of approximately 4 hours in Cairo. Depending on the chosen package, you will discover the pyramids and the Sphinx accompanied by a qualified Egyptologist guide, with round-trip transfers from your hotel. Several options are available to personalise your experience. Certain packages include a 15-minute camel ride, a one-hour quad bike excursion, as well as entry fees to the Giza plateau. To complete the visit, some options also offer access to the interior of a pyramid or a local lunch featuring mixed grill or Koshary. Please note that the basic package includes only the vehicle and driver.

Itinerary

1. Nécropole de Gizeh

   Our tour guide will pick up from your hotel to enjoy your pyramids day Of all of Egypt's major tourist attractions, only one is at the top of any list - the Pyramids of Giza. They're Egypt's three main pyramids, built in the 4th Dynasty (circa 2550 B.C). The pyramids of Ancient Egypt were built as tombs for kings (and queens), and it was an exclusive honor to have such a tomb. However, this tradition only applied in the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Today there are more than 93 pyramids in Egypt; the most famous ones are those at Giza. Now let's go for a little tour around the site of the pyramids and try to explore the magnificence of the area:

   · 1 h· Admission not included

2. Panoramic View of the Pyramids

   Explore the timeless wonder of the ancient pyramids with our Panoramic view tour. Behold the majestic structures from all angles as you take in the breathtaking beauty of these iconic landmarks. Our expert guides will provide you with fascinating insights into the history and significance of the pyramids, making this an unforgettable experience. optional to get camel ride around giza pyramids desert

   · 20 min· Admission not included

3. Grande pyramide de Khéops

   The famous Great Pyramid of Khufu is by far the biggest, tallest, and most intact pyramid in Egypt. After its construction, it became one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”, and today, it is the only one of them remaining. For a period of 4300 years, the pyramid was also the tallest building on earth, until the French built the Eiffel Tower in 1889. Khufu’s Pyramid is built entirely of limestone and is considered an architectural masterpiece. It contains around 1,300,000 blocks ranging in weight from 2.5 tons to 15 tons. Its square base covers 13 acres, and its sides measure about 230m (755ft). Its four sides face the four cardinal points precisely and it has an angle of 52 degrees

   · 20 min· Admission not included

4. Pyramid of Khafre

   Khafre's Pyramid, or the 2nd Pyramid, is easily recognizable by the layers of its original casing stones that still remain near its summit and this, along with the fact that it actually stands on a higher part of the plateau, gives the impression that it is taller than the Great Pyramid. An optical illusion, as it is only 136m (446 ft) tall, with sides of 214.5m (704ft), a surface area of 11 acres and an angle of 53 degrees. It also has lost some of its original height through the years, once being 143.5m (471ft) tall.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

5. Khafre's son, Menkaure, built the smallest of the 3 main pyramids on the Giza Plateau. This one was only a mere 65.5m (215ft) tall, nowadays 62m (203ft), with sides of 105m (344ft) and an angle of 51.3 degrees. It is thought that this pyramid was altered during its construction, and made a lot bigger than originally planned. The original, smaller pyramid had a simple descending corridor and burial chamber, but when it was enlarged, a new corridor was built with 3 portcullises and a small paneled chamber. Later still, another burial chamber, along with a storeroom were added at a lower level. This pyramid, like its 2 neighbors, has a north facing the entrance.

   · 15 min· Admission not included

6. The Great Sphinx, or as the ancients knew it, “Shesep Ankh” or “the living image”, has to be one of the most recognizable constructions in history. Think of the Sphinx and you automatically think of Egypt and the Giza Plateau. Sculpted from soft sandstone, many believe that it would have disappeared long ago had it not been buried in the sand for so many long periods in its lifetime. The body is 60m (200ft) long and 20m (65ft) tall. Its face is 4m (13ft) wide with eyes measuring 2m (6ft) high. It faces the rising sun and was revered so much by the ancients, that they built a temple in front of it.

   · 20 min· Admission not included

7. Nazlet El-Semman

   For thrill-seekers, you will have a 60-min.ATV quad ride at Giza plateau. Embark on an unforgettable journey with our luxury day tour, book now and let the magic of this historic land captive your eyes. then back to hotel

   · 1 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

only cairo down town and giza hotel only nasr city , new cairo , new settlemnt , 6th October city ,airports and its surrounding (out of meeting point)

What to know before you go

• The activity is suitable for all fitness levels.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• 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 private excursion with hotel pick-up
• People wishing to personalise their visit (with or without a guide, activities or meals)
• Visitors speaking English or Spanish

What makes it different

• Ability to combine a historical visit with quad biking and a camel ride
• Choice between various service levels, from simple transport to a full package with an Egyptologist guide
• Local meal options included depending on the chosen package

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