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Private Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour

From$30
6 hours
Cairo, Egypt

About this activity

Experience Egypt's ancient wonders with a private tour to the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum, including a camel ride and expert guidance.

Highlights

  • Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza
  • Marvel at the Sphinx
  • Discover ancient artifacts at the Egyptian Museum
  • Enjoy a camel ride with panoramic views
  • Learn from an expert Egyptologist guide

Full description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the mysteries of ancient Egypt on this exclusive private tour. Begin your adventure with a comfortable ride to the iconic Giza Pyramids, where you'll stand in awe before the Great Pyramid and the enigmatic Sphinx. Feel the thrill of a camel ride across the desert sands, offering panoramic views of these monumental structures. Next, delve into the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, home to a vast collection of artifacts, including the famed Tutankhamun exhibit. Throughout your journey, an expert Egyptologist guide will share captivating stories and insights, enriching your understanding of Egypt's rich history. This personalized experience ensures a deep connection with the ancient wonders that have captivated travelers for centuries.

Included / Excluded

  • Private transportation to Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum
  • Guided tour with an Egyptologist
  • Camel ride at the Giza Pyramids
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

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Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour.The Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex bordering present-day Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.

Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: NO
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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

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO
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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.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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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.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. Facing directly from West to East, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx is generally believed to represent the pharaoh Khafre. Cut from the bedrock, the original shape of the Sphinx has been restored with layers of blocks. It measures 73 m (240 ft) long from paw to tail, 20 m (66 ft) high from the base to the top of the head and 19 m (62 ft) wide at its rear haunches. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and is commonly believed to have been built by ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom during the reign of the pharaoh Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BC).

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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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.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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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

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NO

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is wheelchair accessible; please inform us in advance if you require assistance.
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately for the season.
  • A minimum of two people is required for booking; solo travelers may need to join a group tour.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for walking and riding a camel.
  • Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
  • Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infant Seats Available

Traveler reviews

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Excellent tour

Highly recommend. Very friendly atmosphere. Robert ours guide was nice and funny and helpful. Overall 5 🌟 you can trust them

agatamA4232EZJun 6, 2025TRIPADVISOR

It was a good tour.

It was very good. The guide was also kind and very patient to guide us for half a day. It was great to be inside the pyramid of my dreams.

Dreamer07725449767May 9, 2025TRIPADVISOR
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