Private Giza Pyramids & Museum Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza
- Visit the Sphinx and its surrounding temples
- Discover ancient artifacts at the National Museum
- Shop for souvenirs at the local bazaar
- Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation with Wi-Fi
- Beach amenities: umbrellas, coolers, toys
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and gratuities
Itinerary
Starts at 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your full day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of King Chephren Also there you will have a close-up look at The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.
then The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.
The only completely preserved portrait of the king is a three-inch high ivory figurine found in a temple ruin of a later period at Abydos in 1903. All other reliefs and statues were found in fragments, and many buildings of Khufu are lost. Everything known about Khufu comes from inscriptions in his necropolis at Giza and later documents. For example, Khufu is the main character noted in the Westcar Papyrus from the 13th dynasty.
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. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,
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 mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.
The main Exhibition Hall show the four main crafts that shaped the Egyptian civilization :pottery, wood, Textile and ornaments You can see over there the oldest prosthetic toe all over the world, the skeleton of a man dates back to 30000 years ago, the Kaaba Cover (kiswaa Al kaaba) which was the last one made in Egypt during the time of president Naser and the Mahmal which it used to carry the cover from Egypt to saudia Arabia every year in a great parade The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization It's considered the first museum all over the world exhibit a comprehensive view for the Egyptian Civilization through the history from prehistory till the modern history. NMEC exhibit several objects to show the visitors the Egyptian civilization across the time starting with the predynastic and Ancient Egyptian period, the Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic and modern history
Then visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The numerous shops in this district are known for trading fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and much more .(1 hrs time Spent) Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo.
The Giza Plateau 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.
Explore the timeless wonder of the ancient pyramids with our Panoramic view tour. Behold the majestic structures from all angles as you take in the breathtaking beauty of these iconic landmarks. Our expert guides will provide you with fascinating insights into the history and significance of the pyramids, making this an unforgettable experience.
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Important information
Know before you book
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; please provide your accommodation details upon booking.
- Gratuities for the guide and driver are not included and are appreciated for excellent service.
- Meals are not included; consider bringing snacks or planning stops at local eateries during the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and the warm climate.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a refillable water bottle 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
Good to know
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Traveler reviews
incredible Day
We had an incredible day with our tour guide mamal. They got to my hotel early and picked me up right on time and took me to the pyramids, bazaar and Egyptian museum. I liked very much her explanation about we saw in the museum. very completed and summarize because the Egyptian story is very very long and interesting.
Amazing
We did 2 tours with Mohamed Hamed. Amazing time riding ATVs through the desert. He walked us through the pyramids, took us on a camel ride and also got us hookah outside of the tour. Would give 10 stars if possible !
Beyond Amazing
My trip to Egypt is unplanned and I already have prejudgment before that this going to be flat, lousy experience. Thank God to Emo Tours and my guide Maged El Behairy, my driver Mohhammad, this 2 days experienced I can only described as beyond amazing, beyond expectation. It's worth more than you pay. He didn't bring me to crapy tourist trap when I want valuable souvenirs, instead he took me to real places, which like another knowledge and experience of how rich the Egyptian culture. But more than all of that, Maged introduced me to wider knowledge and broaden my horizon of how magical the ancient world is. I was solo traveler female and feel completely safe throughout the tour. So hopefully I can go back for another experience in Egypt.
Excellent service and knowledgeable guide!
Our guide, Ahmed Hamed was excellent. He managed to summarize thousands of years of Egyptian history in a fun and interesting way. He also took great pictures and bought us falafels for lunch.
Day Tour of Giza pyramids, Memphis and Saqqura
Mohammed Moosa, was an excellent tour guide he was very knowledgable! He was very well prepared and on time with driver Walid. We were super impressed with the tour he took great pictures and made us feel so comfortable. We were two young women so travelling alone can be quite scary but Mohammed made sure we felt safe. Highly recommend this tour and tour guide!!