Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza
- Marvel at the Sphinx's grandeur
- Discover ancient artifacts at the Egyptian Museum
- Enjoy a scenic camel ride near the pyramids
- Learn about Egypt's rich history from expert guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Giza Pyramids
- Visit to the Egyptian Museum
- Camel ride experience
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour . The Giza pyramid complex, also called the Giza Necropolis, is the site on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza. All were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. The site also includes several cemeteries and the remains of a workers' village. The site is at the edges of the Western Desert, approximately 9 km (5 mi) west of the Nile River in the city of Giza, and about 13 km (8 mi) southwest of the city center of Cairo.
Khufu's pyramid 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.
Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860
Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple.
The Great Sphinx lies on the east side of the complex. Current consensus among Egyptologists is that the head of the Great Sphinx is that of Khafre. Along with these major monuments are a number of smaller satellite edifices, known as "queens" pyramids, causeways and valley pyramids
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms. Built in 1901 by the Italian construction company Garozzo-Zaffarani to a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the edifice is one of the largest museums in the region. As of March 2019, the museum is open to the public. In 2020 the museum is due to be superseded by the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza. Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza
Visit the most famous landmark in Egypt which is the pyramids of Giza where you visit Cheops pyramid and the great Sphinx
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your booking at least 48 hours in advance to secure your spot.
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion, starting early in the morning.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Outstanding experience and wonderful impressions
We had a wonderful day at the Pyramids of Gizeh and at the New Grand Egyptian Museum with our guide Mahmood Alwan. He provided us with lot of interesting Information about old Egyptian culture and Mahmood showed us around in the Museum, so that we saw the most spectacular items. At the beginning of our tour he helped us to a wonderful cup of coffee with lovely spices! Mahmood cared for us the whole day, so we felt safe and relaxed on our first time in Cairo! He answered all our questions and was good company. Thank you for this extraordinary great experience in Cairo!
Tour Saqqara, step pyramid, Menphis, Dashur. Pyramids of Giza, King's room entrance and Sphinx. GEM museum. Tour Saqqara and
Tour Saqqara, step pyramid, Menphis, Dashur. Pyramids of Giza, King's room entrance and Sphinx. GEM museum. Saqqara and Sarapeum Tour, 5 days ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Extraordinary cultural experience and impeccable organization with Emo Tours Egypt During my trip to Cairo I chose Emo Tours Egypt for several private tours and transfers, and I can say with absolute sincerity that it was an excellent choice in every respect. The most significant moment was undoubtedly the in-depth tour of Saqqara with Gabry, an archeological guide of the highest level. With him, I did not make a simple sightseeing tour, but a real cultural journey. In addition to the Step Pyramid, I was able to explore several tombs with beautifully preserved reliefs, understand the significance of the scenes engraved on the walls and descend into the underground corridors of the Serapeum, where the imposing sarcophagi of the Apis bulls are located. His explanations, precise and passionate, gave depth and value to every environment visited. It was an intense, complete and truly memorable experience. Also very interesting is the tour to Memphis and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): visiting these places with a trained guide allows you to connect the finds to the real story, making everything clearer and more fascinating. The tour of the Pyramids and the Sphinx was also well organized, with the participation of Sam, a good Egyptian guide who also speaks good Italian, a program structured in a clear and pleasant way. Special thanks go to the drivers. Ahmed (Anmed) accompanied me with great professionalism, punctuality and safety during all movements, including the transfer to Sphinx airport. Always kind, discreet and reliable, he transmitted me serenity and confidence throughout my stay. However, I would also like to highlight Foad, whom I had the pleasure of meeting in the previous days: in addition to being an attentive and very cautious driver, he is a humble, helpful and deeply kind person. You can feel it when someone works from the heart, and he has a big heart. Always smiling, nice and ready to help, he helped make the experience even more serene and human. I would also like to dedicate a special thought to the School of Handwoven Carpets: just outside the archaeological site of Saqqara is this wonderful place where boys and girls learn to create entirely handmade carpets, followed by expert teachers. I was able to see their work up close: precision, patience, tradition and a lot of humility. The carpets are beautiful and represent not only a craft product, but an important social project. If you can, I suggest you visit and support them as I did: they really deserve attention and respect. I travelled alone and always felt followed, respected and safe. Clear communication, precise organization and constant assistance made the whole experience relaxing, interesting and unforgettable. I highly recommend Emo Tours Egypt to those who want an authentic, thorough and organized experience with great professionalism. For me a 5 star experience...
Pyramids And Museum tour
Excellent trip , very knowledgeable tour guide. A couple of unscheduled stops not required. Enjoyed the history lesson.
Full day Pyramid Tour
Coming off a Holland America cruise ship in Alexandria, 4 of us booked a full day Pyramids tour thru SunPyramid Tours. Our agent Anwa, was extremely helpful, finding out what we wanted to do, making suggestions and setting up all the details, even sending a photo of the van we would travel in. This was important as the trip from Alexandria was over 2,5 hours and the temperature was 95F. Our driver, Abdul, was very good at driving but spoke very little English, communicating somewhat through his smart phone translator. This was sufficient for our purposes. As we approached Giza Plaza, we picked up our guide, Tawfik "Tut", who was excellent. We were allowed to set the pace, stay as long as we wanted (within reason) at all stops. Tut provided wonderful history and color throughout, even leading us through the Grand Musuem. Lunch was very good, traditional Egyptian fare in a very nice and comfortable restaurant overlooking the Pyramids. Total time 12 hours. Did not realize that the private tour companies were not allowed inside the port gates, so we had to walk about 1/4 mile to meet the tour bus and to return to the ship. Cost was extremely reasonable and all 4 of us highly recommend this company.
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The guide was very friendly and took good care of me, this is highly recommended and I had a nice time. I'd do it again in no time.