Pyramids and Sphinx Private Half Day Tour
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the wonders of the Giza Plateau on a private half-day experience. Stand beside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, then continue to the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure while learning the story of each monument. Stop at the panoramic viewpoint to enjoy one of the best views of all three pyramids together and take memorable photos. Continue to the Great Sphinx, where you can see the famous lion-bodied monument up close, then visit the Valley Temple of Khafre and discover how it was connected to ancient Egyptian burial rituals. Enjoy enough time at each stop for sightseeing, photos, and explanations from your guide.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance fees are optional
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Licensed Egyptologist tour guide
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest and most famous pyramid in Giza. Your guide will explain its history, construction, and importance in ancient Egypt. Enjoy time for photos and views around the pyramid.
Explore the Pyramid of Khafre, easily recognized by the remaining limestone casing near its top. Learn about Pharaoh Khafre and the design of his pyramid complex.
See the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three main pyramids at Giza. Your guide will explain its history and its place within the Giza pyramid complex.
Stop at the panoramic viewpoint for one of the best views of the three main pyramids together. This is a perfect location for memorable photos and wide views of the Giza Plateau.
Visit the famous Great Sphinx, with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. Learn about its history, meaning, and connection to the Pyramid of Khafre.
Explore the Valley Temple of Khafre, built from massive limestone and granite blocks. Your guide will explain its role in the ancient Egyptian funerary complex and mummification rituals.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Elite Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is 68% below the median of the 10229 experiences 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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