Cairo Layover Private Tour to Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
Visiting the pyramids has always been a dream and once-in-a-lifetime experience, with Gem Explore Egypt you will have the best tour of the pyramids and Sphinx away from the hassle with Taxi drivers or with vendors around the pyramids.
With your professional guide, you will be able to visit the Giza pyramids and Sphinx and learn more about the pyramids and the culture . tour’s start time is flexible, but usually, takes a duration of four to 5 hours.
This private tour includes Pick-Up with our air-conditioned vehicles at Cairo Airport, and Drop Off as well. The tour also provides Taxes and Services fees. Tour excludes Entrance Fees to the Pyramids. Tour Guides with an experience of 15+ years and a bottle of water.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Cairo Layover Tour Starts and Ends in Cairo Airport .GEM Explore Egyptologist will be waiting outside the arrival lounge(Not inside) as per requested pick up time to start your Journey across Cairo heading to the Great Pyramids of Giza where you will enjoy The pyramid of King Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, the tour will continue by vising the Valley Temple of Khafre, where is located the reception of the royal body of Khafre. The Valley Temple was built for the process of mummification of King Khafre. Finally, you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and the head of King Khafre. (please note that entering the pyramids from inside requires a special ticket, the guide will be happy to assist).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Giza Egypt
Khufu's pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient seven wonders still remains and standing today!! the highest building on earth for more than 3800 Years, the 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 yet, with your advanced Egyptologist you will be able to explore the entire area.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Khafre's Pyramid, Al Haram, Giza Egypt
The Second highest pyramid in the complex is dedicated to king Chefren or Khafre, the entire complex is still in good condition so with your Egyptologist you will explore the valley temple and the causeway of king Khafre. ( Please note that entering the pyramids from inside that is requires a special ticket. ( Guide will be happy to assist).
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Menkaure Pyramid, Al Ahram, Giza 11511 Egypt
The Smallest pyramid in Giza plateau, now it is about 61m high, Menkaure pyramid is very special because of the granite outer layer still remains on the lower part of the pyramid, the granite was quarried from Aswan over 1000 kilometers away from Giza !!!
Stop At: Panoramic view of the Pyramids, Al Omraneyah, Giza Egypt
Next, a visit to a panoramic view of the 6 pyramids, and the city of Giza, were you will stay there for 30 minutes to take photos and enjoy the view, The best place for a short camel ride .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
With the same Entry Ticket to the pyramids area you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and a head of King Khafre. You will have all the time to take the pictures you want with an assistance from our representative. After That you will start your journey back to Cairo International Airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
- Pick up and Drop off in Cairo Int. Airport.
- Expert Tour Guide .
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Any optional tours.
- Lunch - Drinks not Included
- Entry Fees (Optional to be selected)
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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