Private Tour pyramids with Sphinx Camel Ride and Lunch

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Itinerary

1. Meet your licensed Egyptologist guide in the lobby of your hotel at 8:00 AM and begin this private half-day tour to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to explore the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure — the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Learn about the history and construction of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, built around 2560 BC as a royal tomb for Pharaoh Khufu. Enjoy a camel ride near the pyramids for approximately 25–30 minutes, with assistance from your guide for photos. Note: Entry inside one of the pyramids is available as an optional upgrade or included in the VIP option

   1 hAdmission included

2. The Great Pyramid of Khufu, also known as the Pyramid of Cheops, is the largest and oldest of the three pyramids at Giza, standing as a timeless symbol of ancient Egyptian engineering and grandeur. Standing before one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — the Great Pyramid — is truly an unforgettable experience! Note: There is an opportunity to enter the Great Pyramid for an additional cost. If you wish to do so, you can purchase the entry ticket from the ticket office, and your guide will assist you with the process.

   1 h

3. The Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three pyramids at Giza, is renowned for its elegant proportions and serves as a lasting tribute to Pharaoh Menkaure’s legacy and the artistry of ancient Egypt.

   1 h

4. The Giza Pyramids Panorama offers a breathtaking view of all three majestic pyramids—Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—set against the vast desert backdrop, creating one of the most iconic and awe-inspiring scenes in Egypt.

   30 minAdmission included

5. The Pyramid of Khafre, distinguished by its preserved limestone cap, stands proudly at the center of the Giza Plateau and reflects the power and sophistication of Pharaoh Khafre’s reign.

   1 hAdmission included

6. Great Sphinx Afterwards, continue your journey to the Great Sphinx, an iconic monument with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, dating back to the reign of King Khafre (Chephren). The Sphinx was built to guard the pyramids of the king and stands as a timeless symbol of strength and wisdom, watching over the Giza Plateau for thousands of years. Next, visit the Valley Temple of King Khafre, which served as the site for the purification and mummification rituals of the king before his burial. After the tour, enjoy a delicious lunch at a VIP restaurant accompanied by your guide, before heading back to your hotel

   30 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Cairo

• Its from-price is 68% below the median of the 2673 day trips we list in Cairo.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• 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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