Embark on a custom tour to the Giza pyramids and experience the awe-inspiring history of ancient Egypt. Enjoy a tranquil felucca ride on the Nile for a unique perspective of the cityscapes and sunset.
- Pyramids of Giza - Begin your tour anytime between 7:00 am and 1:00 pm with a pickup from Cairo airport by our local tour guide, who will be holding a sign with your name. You’ll be transferred in a private A/C limousine to Giza City, where you’ll visit the renowned Pyramids of Giza. Explore the Great Pyramid of King Cheops and the Middle Pyramid of King Chephren. You can also enter any of the pyramids for an additional fee, which our guide will help you with. Then, visit the Sphinx, one of the oldest and largest statues in ancient Egypt.
- Giza Plateau - The Giza Plateau (Arabic: هضبة الجيزة) is located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. It is the site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza Necropolis, which includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers’ village, and an industrial complex.
- Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) - The only completely preserved portrait of King Khufu is a three-inch high ivory figurine found in a temple ruin at Abydos in 1903. Other reliefs and statues were found in fragments, and many of Khufu’s buildings are lost. Information about Khufu comes from inscriptions in his necropolis at Giza and later documents, such as the Westcar Papyrus from the 13th dynasty.
- Khafre’s Pyramid - The only completely preserved portrait of King Khufu is a three-inch high ivory figurine found in a temple ruin at Abydos in 1903. Other reliefs and statues were found in fragments, and many of Khufu’s buildings are lost. Information about Khufu comes from inscriptions in his necropolis at Giza and later documents, such as the Westcar Papyrus from the 13th dynasty.
- Menkaure Pyramid - Menkaure’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once housed several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also contained several statues of Menkaure.
- Great Sphinx - The Sphinx is the legendary guardian with a lion’s body and the head of King Chephren, standing by the massive funeral complex.
- Nile River - Drive from Giza to Cairo City Center to enjoy a Nile trip on a traditional Egyptian boat known as a Felucca. Sail for an hour on the Nile, and after the ride, you’ll be transferred back to Cairo airport.
This private guided tour includes all transfers, entry fees, a tour guide, water, and snacks. Entry inside the pyramids or a camel ride is not included but can be arranged on the spot.
- Private tour with hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- All transfers in a private, air-conditioned latest model vehicle
- Complimentary bottle of water
- 1-hour traditional felucca sail on the Nile River
- Entry Fees (Optional)
- Guide (Optional)
- Lunch (Optional)
- Inside any of the pyramids
Embark on a mesmerizing trip to one of the world’s oldest and most remarkable places with our personalized tour of the Giza pyramids. As you roam around the foundation of these massive edifices, the sensation of stepping back in time will overcome you. Our knowledgeable guide will articulate the captivating saga of these pyramids and their significance in age-old Egyptian society.
Upon concluding your pyramid expedition, we welcome you to partake in a delightful felucca journey on the Nile. The traditional wooden sailboat smoothly cutting through the surface of the river will usher you into a serene and enchanting space that countless visitors have been privy to for ages. Savor the unique sight of the urban skyline, the setting sun, and the lifestyles along the riverside from this vantage point.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
