Giza Pyramids Private Tour with Egyptologist
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the Giza Pyramids beyond the usual highlights on a private walking tour led by a licensed Egyptologist and German- or English-speaking guide. Explore the fascinating history of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure and the Great Sphinx while discovering lesser-known archaeological sites and quieter corners of the Giza Plateau. Depending on site access, your guide may introduce you to additional tombs and archaeological areas that many visitors miss. Enjoy personalized historical explanations, fascinating stories and the opportunity to ask questions throughout your private experience. Private Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx experience Licensed Egyptologist guide English- or German-speaking guide Explore lesser-known archaeological areas Personal stories and historical insights Meeting point at the Pyramids Visitor Centre Please note: Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included. Travelers are responsible for making their own way to the Pyramids Visitor Centre.
Inclusions
What's included
- English- or German-speaking licensed Egyptologist guide
- Private guided walking experience
- Private licensed Egyptologist guide with personalized expert commentary
- Admission ticket to the Giza Plateau
What's not
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
Admire the Great Pyramid of Khufu from the Giza Plateau and learn about its history and construction. General Giza Plateau admission is included. Entry inside the Great Pyramid is optional and not included.
Admire the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest of the three pyramids and the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Your guide will explain its construction, purpose, and fascinating history. Entry inside the Pyramid is optional and not included.
Visit the beautifully decorated tomb of Queen Meresankh III and discover its remarkable reliefs, colorful scenes, and insights into the life of an ancient Egyptian royal woman. Entry inside the tomb is optional and not included.
Admire the Pyramid of Khafre, the second-largest pyramid at Giza and the only one that still retains part of its original limestone casing at the top. Learn about Pharaoh Khafre and the fascinating history and construction of this impressive monument. Entry inside the Pyramid is optional and not included.
Discover the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three main pyramids at Giza. Learn about Pharaoh Menkaure, the unusual granite blocks used in its construction, and the fascinating history of this remarkable monument. Entry inside the Pyramid is optional and not included.
Discover the Great Sphinx, the monumental figure with the body of a lion and the head of a king. Learn about its symbolism, possible purpose, and the fascinating stories surrounding this iconic monument.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sheraton Al Matar, Cairo. Guests can be picked up directly from the hotel, and the tour then continues by private vehicle to the Giza Pyramids.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Time Traveller Tours – Bishoy Gadallah
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2846 of 10229.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cairo
Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.
On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.
Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.
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