Overview
Tour Description
Egypt’s two essential sights in one day, with lunch included: the pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, and Tutankhamun’s treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum next door. An Egyptologist and a private car collect you from your Cairo hotel.
Highlights
- The three pyramids and the panorama point
- The Sphinx and the Valley Temple
- The Grand Egyptian Museum
- Lunch at a good Cairo restaurant
Itinerary
Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Your Egyptologist collects you from your hotel in a private air-conditioned car and takes you to the Giza Plateau: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, 147 meters high when built and the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, the panorama point for photos, the Sphinx and the granite Valley Temple beside it. After lunch you visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, 2 km from the pyramids, where the complete Tutankhamun collection is shown together for the first time, along with the colossal statue of Ramses II in the atrium, before driving back to your hotel.
Duration: about 7 hours. Meals: Lunch.
Included and Excluded
- Hotel pick-up and return
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking Egyptologist
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Tickets to enter the pyramids
- Camel or horse rides
- Drinks
- Tips for the guide and driver
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FAQs
How much is the Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum day tour?
It depends on group size: $175 (1 person), $150 (2 people), $130 (3 to 4 people), $110 (5 to 8 people), $80 (9 to 35 people) per person.
How long should I spend at the GEM?
Two to three hours is enough for the Tutankhamun galleries and the highlights. Your guide plans the visit around what interests you.
Can I ride a camel at the pyramids?
Yes, for an extra fee. Your guide will help you find a licensed operator and agree the price first.
What is the difference from your private VIP version?
This tour has the same sights at a lower price. The VIP version adds airport pick-up for layovers.
