Private Half Day Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with Egyptologist Discount Tickets

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Overview

Stand at the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu and look up at 2.3 million stone blocks, each weighing as much as a small car. This is the half-day Giza tour that doesn't feel rushed. Your licensed Egyptologist meets you at your Cairo or Giza hotel and travels with you to the Giza Plateau in a private air-conditioned vehicle. You spend real time at the Great Pyramid, the panoramic view point for clear photos of all three Pyramids together, and the Sphinx, with your guide explaining the actual history (not the tourist version) behind every stone. Optional add-ons include entering inside the Great Pyramid and a camel ride along the desert ridge with the Pyramids behind you for the kind of photos people frame. No shopping stops. No rushing. No shared coach. Just you, your group, and an Egyptologist who loves their country. Back to your hotel by lunchtime. Ideal for first-time visitors who want depth, not a checklist.

Pickup Information

If your flight is delayed, message us immediately. We can rebook your tour for another time on your trip at no extra charge.

Language Offered

Arabic-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Pyramids Of Giza
Your Egyptologist meets you at your hotel reception in the morning. You travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau, about 30 minutes from central Cairo. You start at the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Your guide walks you around its perimeter, explains the construction theories that actually hold up, and gives you time for photos. Optional: enter inside the Great Pyramid (additional entrance fee $11 USD). Next, you head to the panoramic view point where all three Pyramids align for the iconic photo. Then on to the Sphinx, where your guide explains its history and the latest theories about its true age. Optional: a 15-minute camel ride along the desert ridge with the Pyramids in your background, arranged directly with a licensed handler. Your guide drops you back at your hotel by lunchtime.
Duration: 240 mins

Inclusion

All Taxes

Hotel pickup and drop off

Transport by air-conditioned modern minivan

Qualified guide

Exclusion

Gratuities

Any Extra not mentioned

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress code is smart casual

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Please note: pickup reconfirmation is required upon booking, please refer to voucher for further details

Supplied by Egypt Day Tours

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