Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza
- Discover ancient artifacts at the Egyptian Museum
- Shop for souvenirs at Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Learn about Egypt's rich history from expert guides
- Experience Cairo's vibrant culture firsthand
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Giza Pyramids
- Visit to the Egyptian Museum
- Exploration of Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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 centre of Cairo. The Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre are the largest pyramids built in ancient Egypt, and they have historically been common as emblems of ancient Egypt in the Western imagination.[1][2] They were popularised in Hellenistic times, when the Great Pyramid was listed by Antipater of Sidon as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
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 The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It houses the world's largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities. The Egyptian government established the museum built in 1835 near the Ezbekeyah Garden
Khan el-Khalili (Arabic: خان الخليلي) is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. The bazaar district is one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.
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. The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed.
The Giza Plateau (Arabic: هضبة الجيزة) is a limestone plateau in Giza, Egypt, the site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza pyramid complex, which includes the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex. It forms the northernmost part of the 16,000 ha Pyramid Fields in the Western Desert edge of the Nile Valley that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Memphis and its Necropolis. The plateau is elevated approximately 60 meters above sea-level.
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the iconic pyramids like never before with this breathtaking panoramic view. Capture the grandeur and majesty of these ancient wonders in all their glory, as you immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Egypt. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, the panoramic view of the pyramids is sure to leave you in awe. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness one of the world's greatest architectural marvels from a whole new perspective.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; follow local guidelines.
- Be prepared for a full day of walking and exploration.
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
10/10 Egypt trip, felt like we were between family
Mr Cherif and his team were wonderful and accommodating to me and my friend, they arranged our itinerary to fit everything we wanted to do, welcomed and took care of us like family for the whole trip. Getting around Egypt can be challenging when you don’t speak arabic, but we never had to worry about it because they drove us and accompanied us everywhere, ensuring our comfort. We managed to see the Gem, Giza pyramids and Sphinx, Old Cairo, Alexandria, Sakkara pyramids and Nile cruise. (Including amazing guides) We recommend this to everyone that wants a stress free Egypt trip with a highly experienced team and everything included, accommodation, driver and entrance fees (except GEM). Thank you!!
Protection and Comfort
The Guide took care of us The Guide protected us The Guide explained us about the sites visited Gave us comfort and confidence throughout the trip Clean vehicle and good service
HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!!
I had a wonderful time in Cairo because of Emo Tours. On my first day , brother Rahman took me to the famous Nile Cruise, where I had an absolute blast, Rahman is an absolute gem of a person and we had alot of fun. The next day was my full day tour to Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum & the Citadel, my guid Abdul Wahid was absolutely fantastic, he's a very knowledgeable, humble guy who actually wants the tourists to have an amazing experience (I'm truly thankful to him as he made my day an absolute eventful one). A very big shout out to Mr. Waheed (The driver of the car on my full day tour), an absolute delight of a person. All in all I highly highly highly recommend Emo Tours to everyone who's in Cairo. Keep up the amazing work guys, I'll definitely see you guys very soon :)
Disappointing
We booked a half-day excursion with driver and lunch on emo tours. -negative points: The guide (speaking French) of the no of Memdouh (if my memories are good) picked us up in the morning at the hotel with the driver , adorable and very helpful driver (Hihab). Once arrived , when paying for the tickets (taken care of by the agency) the guide wanted to pay less for our tickets supposedly to give us a gift at the end with the difference of the money we spent on this excursion. He wanted to do this at every monument, each entrance leaving us to wait several minutes by bringing in the director of the different places. We felt very uncomfortable telling him that we had paid the full price of admission anyway. This guide was very nervous on several occasions when arguing with other people (including a police officer ) Instead of taking an excursion we also visited the pyramids. He could at times hurry us. we took a camel ride at a price 2 x higher than normal. At lunch we learn that drinks are not included in the meal.the guide took us to several shops. The first was an antique shop with exorbitant prices. Wooden jewelry box at 35 euros. The second was a shop where he manufactured and sold papyri (130 euros per papyrus A5) The third shop sold non-alcoholic flower fragrances with a box containing 6 small perfume at 200 euros (the next day we asked a person who speaks the language well to ask the price of the large bottle:10 euros while we paid the small:30 euros. To relax a little we took a sailing boat tour (flourka) without motor, the tour is 20 Egyptian pounds we paid 20 euros per person. During the boat tour the guide did not stop talking they absolutely wanted us to listen to him talking while we were there to relax. We told him about a boat cruise he started making calls here and there, he was talking very loudly he was giving us the information when we didn’t want it we just wanted to enjoy the moment. Once the boat tour finished we went to the souk they told us not to go back to the shops and wait for him to negotiate prices or he took us to shops he knew. Out of curiosity we went to a shop that sold the antiques with a difference of 50 euros. As soon as we told him about it he got angry and shouted at us in French so that everyone knew that we are not from here. A similar shop that sells antique that he knows was selling the same antique 30 euros more expensive than the shop where we asked the price. As soon as we started telling him that we didn’t agree with his behavior and that it wasn’t right he immediately got angry and threatened to leave us in the middle of the souk and wait for us in the car. We understood that he made a profit on all his customers’ purchases. The next day we called the agency Emo Tours explaining the behavior of the guide. The gentleman at the end of the phone insulted us by saying that we had no place in this country (which is my home country ) he also insulted my parents and the Arabs ) We called the headquarters and they said they would sort it out. -Pros: The driver of Hihab's no was very helpful and very kind with a very gentle drive. I recommend this driver a thousand times. The guide had a good knowledge of the places , monuments we visited . To conclude I absolutely do not recommend this agency which is very very expensive 200 euros a day and the guide who scams you by charging you 3 x more expensive items to make a profit to put in his pocket.
Nickel visit
We had a great excursion! The tour was very complete and our ISLAM guide was great! He knows his work very well and is very friendly!