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Half-Day Tour Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

Day Tours and Excursions

Half-Day Tour Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

Enjoy a Half Day Tour Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with Desert Cruise Travel. Discover ancient wonders, and unforgettable experiences.

Duration

5 Hours

Tour Category

Day Tours and Excursions

Max travelers

10 people

Languages

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish

About this tour

Discover the last surviving wonder of the ancient world on this private half-day tour from Cairo. Your Egyptologist guide meets you at your hotel and drives you in an air-conditioned car to the Giza plateau, where you stand before the three Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Learn how these monuments were built and hear the stories behind the enigmatic Great Sphinx and the granite Valley Temple beside it. Stop at the panoramic viewpoint for photos of all the pyramids together before an optional camel or buggy ride across the sands. This short but rich adventure blends comfort, expert history and unforgettable views, then returns you to your hotel.

Highlights

  • - The Great Pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure
  • - The Great Sphinx, guardian of the plateau
  • - The Valley Temple of Khafre beside the Sphinx
  • - Panoramic photo stop over the whole Giza plateau
  • - A private Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transfers

Included / Excluded

Included

  • - Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • - Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • - Private Egyptologist guide
  • - Bottled water during your tour
  • - All taxes & service charge
  • - Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
  • - Lunch at a Pyramids-view restaurant

Excluded

  • - Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • - Entrance to go inside the Great Pyramid
  • - Tipping

Itinerary

  1. Half Day Tour The Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx

    Embark on a private half-day tour of the Giza plateau. After pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel, your Egyptologist guide brings you face to face with the three Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. You continue to the enigmatic Great Sphinx and the granite Valley Temple of Khafre beside it, then stop at the panoramic viewpoint to photograph all the pyramids together. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant with views over the Pyramids before your driver returns you to your hotel at the end of the tour.

Prices & Accommodation

Tour Prices

Solo (Standard)

Standard

$89

Per Person

Imported base package. Calendar dates without overrides use this price.

Tour categories

Day Tours and ExcursionsEgyptCairo

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Half-Day Pyramids of Giza tour?

The tour lasts about 5 hours, including hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza. As it is a private tour, the timing can flex a little around your own schedule.

What is included in the tour?

Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle, a private Egyptologist guide, all entrance fees to the mentioned sites, lunch at a Pyramids-view restaurant, bottled water and all taxes and service charges.

Can I go inside the Great Pyramid?

Entry inside the Great Pyramid is not included in the tour price. If you would like to go in, you can buy a separate ticket at the site and your guide will help you arrange it.

Is a camel or horse ride included?

A camel, horse or buggy ride is optional and paid separately on the day. Your guide can arrange it for you at the plateau if you wish.

Is this tour suitable for children and families?

Yes. It is a private and flexible tour that works very well for families. Children are welcome and the pace can be adjusted to suit young travelers.

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