Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with Private Tour Guide
Cairo, Egypt
See one of the seven wonders of the ancient world on this guided private half-day tour. Marvel at the Great Sphinx, a large half-human, half-lion statue, and the Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. Also, take a ride on a camel for a view of more pyramids along the Giza plateau at the edge of the Sahara Desert. All entrance fees plus lunch and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Begin this half-day tour of the Pyramids of Giza straight from your hotel in Cairo by meeting your guide in the lobby. Head toward the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus and discover the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. Egyptologists believe the Pyramid of Cheops (also known as the Great Pyramid of Giza) was built as a tomb for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khofo and constructed over a 14 to 20-year period in 2560 BC. During the tour you will ride a camel for 25 minutes and your guide will help you to take some photos of your trip.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
Afterwards, continue on toward the Great Sphinx. The Sphinx has the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body and dates back to the time of Chephren. This sphinx was made to guard the pyramids of King Chefren.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Valley Temple of Khafre, X4FQ+V8X، الاهرام، Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt
Next, visit the Valley Temple which belonged to the Pyramids of Chephren. The temple acted as a place for the purification and mummification process of the king before burial.
Then you will take your lunch with your guide and head back to your hotel.
Duration: 20 minutes
Inclusions
- Qualified egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Light local lunch( koshri/falafel )
- 30-minute camel ride around Giza pyramids
- Entry/admission- pyramid of Giza
- Entry/admission - great Sphinx
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entry/Admission - Valley Temple of Khafre
- Entry/Admission - Great Sphinx
- Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees inside the great pyramid
- Extra 10 USD per person for pickup from cairo airport ,New Cairo,6th of October city,New settlement
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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