Half Day Tour to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Private Exploration of Ancient Egyptian Landmarks
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14 Ratings
Giza
Embark on a private half-day tour to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, immersing yourself in the ancient Egyptian world. Discover the fascinating history behind these iconic landmarks and marvel at their architectural brilliance.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pyramids of Giza - Meet your personal guide in your hotel lobby at 8:00 am for the short drive out of Cairo to the desert at Giza, part of the legendary Sahara Desert. Here you’ll admire the three mighty pyramids silhouetted against the sand, beginning with the Great Pyramid, built by the pharaoh Khufu over 3,500 years ago. Your guide will explain the stories behind this and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, including how they were constructed and how they looked in ancient times, and take you out into the desert for photo opportunities. Next, you’ll descend to admire the Sphinx, the giant half-human, half-lion monument that’s an icon of Egypt. Finally, you’ll explore an Ancient Egyptian temple, the Valley Temple, most likely built by Khafre, in the days when the River Nile flowed past Giza and this desert gorge was fertile valley. You’ll drive back to your hotel
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Camel Ride
  • ATV Ride Around Giza Desert
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the antiquity of Egypt with a half-day, individualized tour of the Giza pyramids and the grand Sphinx from Cairo or Giza. Benefit from the adaptability of a private tour guide and personal vehicle as you discover these renowned landmarks, while learning about the monarchs, clergy, and laborers who were integral in the construction of the pyramids.

Location
Pyramids of Giza
Al Haram Str.,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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Melindafo7199uv
Nov 26, 2023
Getting it all in... - We only had a short window in which to get in a tour of the Pyramids. We loved that we could choose our start time for the day, giving us plenty of flexibility to meet our other commitments. Our guide, Sam, did a great job capturing all of the fun pictures (holding the pyramid, leaning against it, kissing the Sphinx, etc.) for us to have as memories. Although not originally part of our itinerary, we were able to stop at a papyrus store to learn how the artwork is made.
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Annette_b
Nov 13, 2023
Excellent tour - Our guide was excellent. On time and shared much knowledge! Took us to a papyrus shop at the end. Gave us good advice.
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Erinbh9758mw
Sep 22, 2023
The Best Experience! - We had such an amazing time! The tickets were sent to us so we could access them on our phone, and our Guide (Sam) was amazing!! We've done a lot of small/ private tours, and he was beyond wonderful. The information he shared was relevant, helpful, and very informative. If you are questioning about who to have with you during your stay, you will be 100% satisfied!
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Chan4est
Sep 17, 2023
One of the best days of my life! - One of the best days of my life! I had a private tour with just me (solo) with Sayed as my guide and Salah as my driver. Both were extremely kind and helpful. Sayed knows the answer to just about any question you ask him! I was able to learn everything I wanted to know about the pyramids and Egypt in general, take a camel ride, and get some spectacular photos! Sayed seemed to know everyone at the ticket desks, security, and even the restaurants we went to and Salah was always on standby with the air conditioned car when we were done. It feels like you’re getting the completely deluxe presidential treatment in Egypt. Don’t hesitate to get a guide to Egypt. Everyone I know who went here (including my father many years ago) gets one. Make your trip to Egypt a memorable one! I was so happy with the tour, I got them for two additional days. One day we went to the Egyptian Museum, NMEC, and Hanging Church. The other day we went to Al-Azhar Park, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and Al-Azhar Mosque, and Khan el-Khalili (the famous market). Both were extremely nice, time efficient, and extremely memorable. If you’re happy with the trip to Giza, make sure to ask about hiring them for additional days. You won’t regret it!
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Fidaer
May 18, 2023
Pyramid Experience - I really like the experience, it was something new that I’ve ever try before. The guide was really kind and helful.
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Simonx935
Apr 24, 2023
Nice, gentle, knowledgeable; - Sam is a Nice guy with clean explanation. He is knowledgable, prompt. He choose a good restaurant for us. We had a nice day!
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L3904edmichaelal
Sep 5, 2022
One of the best in the game!! - My tour was an amazing experience. Mohsen is one of the best guides I’ve ever had. As a woman traveling solo, he made me feel very safe and comfortable while still maintaining respectful boundaries. He took care of all the logistics I needed so that the trip was smooth and easy going. Mohsen’s English is first rate and he really goes into detail about everything you see. He is super knowledgeable and is really good using that knowledge to tell you a story, rather than just throwing facts at you. I 100% recommend any of his tours!
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Babalwal3
Sep 2, 2022
Unforgettable experience - Our guide Ahmed Mohsen was very professional and knowledgeable. He was always punctual. We learnt so much about Egyptian history and culture. And you can tell he’s passionate about being a tour guide. His knowledge was not only limited to the Pyramids but Egyptian history in general. I highly recommend him 👍🏼
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Pathikvegabondo
Sep 2, 2022
An incredible day with Sphinx - Experience was fascinating। The guide was very friendly and we'll versed in English। He had a commandable hold on Egyptian history the tour was very nicely articulated। Special mention to the awesome photo locations highlighted by him। We had crazy fun। The best part was that he suggested an incredible restaurant for the lunch as we wanted to try local cuisines। Would highly recommend this tour
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Donaldw90383
Sep 1, 2022
Nothing but the BEST! - I had a great experience with Mohsen and team! He is literally one of the best guides in Cairo! He was attentive to our needs, made our experience very personal, and (not to mention) he is an EXCELLENT photographer, which makes it even more worth it. I enjoyed Mohsen so much that we booked him for almost everything else we did. No other tour guide or company compared!!
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