Select Your Experience
Half-Day Tour of the Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
- On this half-day tour explore the architectural wonders of Cairo with an expert Egyptologist guide and hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Start off at the Pyramids of Giza, the only one of the old Seven Wonders of the World that is still standing.
- Soak up the panoramic views of Giza, along with the Pyramids Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure.
- Take a picture with the Sphinx, an easy-recognizable, iconic relic of ancient Egpyt that has a missing beard and nose.
- Enjoy a private tour of the Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx by selecting the available ticket option.
Inclusions
- Expert Egyptologist tour guide
- Round-trip hotel transfers on an air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit to the Great Pyramids
- Visit to the Sphinx
- Shared tour (optional)
- Private tour (optional)
- Private tour with photographer & camel ride and entrance tickets (optional)
- Private tour with entrance tickets (optional)
Exclusions
- Entrance fees at the Pyramids area (optional)
- Entrance fees at the Great Pyramid (optional)
- Fees for pick-up/drop-off outside city center
- Entrance fees at the Pyramids area (optional)
- Entrance fees at the Great Pyramid (optional)
- Fees for pick-up/drop-off outside the city center
- Hotel pick-up
- Great Pyramids
- Sphinx
- Hotel drop-off
- Tip: Wear comfortable clothes, shoes, a hat, and sunglasses.
- This tour is takes place in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic.
- Pick-up from Al Nasr City, Cairo International Airport, Heliopolis, Mirage city, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, 6th of October City are available at an additional charge of $10 per head.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tour of the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & the Bazaar
- Your tour guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby to bring you on an exciting full day tour of the Pyramids, Sphynxes and Egyptian Museum.
- Dig into a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy return transfers.
- Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Pyramids and marvel at the magnificent sights of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycinerus.
- Stop for a photo-op at the magnificent Great Sphynx and visit the Egyptian Museum.
- Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of a vibrant market at the timeless Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, situated in Cairo's old city.
Inclusions
- Transportation by modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar visit
- Bottle of water per person
Exclusions
- Mummy room visit
- Entrance fees
- Drinks during lunch
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick-up
- Pyramids of Giza
- Great Pyramid of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycinerus
- Great Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum
- Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
- Hotel drop-off
- Tip: Find souvenirs like miniature models of iconic Great Pyramids and Sphinxes from the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar to remember your trip to Egypt.
- This tour takes place in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Arabic.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Pyramids, Bazaar and Citadel Tour with Photographer
- Don't miss out on this iconic guided tour through Cairo that shows you must-visit landmarks, enjoy quintessential experiences, and stumble through age-old bazaars
- Pick up intriguing facts about Cairo's sublime history from your expert tour guide, who will navigate your tour
- A professional photographer will also accompany you, capturing real candids, top-notch portraits, and family pictures- whatever you need!
- You'll explore the majestic Pyramids of Giza, enjoy a short camel ride through the Sahara Desert and visit the Sphinx of Giza
- After a scrumptious lunch (at your own expense), you'll continue to the Citadel of Cairo, and explore this UNESCO stone structure while visiting the ancient edifices of the city
- Finally, visit the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, filled to the brim with ancient culture, and shop for souvenirs- well-crafted jewelry, handicrafts, and decorations
- Convenient round-trip hotel transfers on an air-conditioned vehicle make sure you don't have to arrange for transportation
Inclusions
- Expert Egyptologist tour guide
- Round-trip hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
- Photographer
- Bottled mineral water
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees to the Pyramids and Sphinx areas
- Entrance fee to the Great Pyramid
- Al Azhar park entrance fees
- Lunch
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Day Tour of Cairo & Giza from Hurghada with Flight Tickets
- On this full-day trip to Cairo and Giza from Hurghada, you'll visit the fascinating Great Pyramids of Giza and immerse yourself in the culture of Cairo.
- This well-planned experience includes comfortable round-trip flight tickets to Cairo and round-trip hotel transfers via an AC vehicle.
- Throughout your tour, you’ll be accompanied by a multilingual Egyptologist guide. Enjoy a delicious lunch later.
- Visit the Great Pyramid, one of the incredible Seven Wonders of the World, and the mysterious Sphinx, an enduring symbol of fear for ancient pharaohs.
- Explore ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, including King Tutankhamun's famous treasures.
- Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Old Cairo as you will get free time to explore at your own pace here.
Inclusions
- Full-day trip to Cairo & Giza
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Hurghada airport
- Transfers via AC vehicle
- Round-trip flight tickets from Hurghada to Cairo
- Entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids
- Entrance to Egypt Museum
- Free time in Old Cairo
- Multilingual Egyptologist tour guide
- Lunch in a restaurant
Exclusions
- Transfers from Makadi, Sahl Hashesh, Soma Bay, El Gouna and Safaga ($15 per person)
- Drinks at the restaurant
- Boat cruise
- Camel ride
- Pick-up from Hurghada–Hurghada International Airport–Cairo International Airport–Pyramids of Giza–Egyptian Museum of Antiquities–Egyptian lunch–Old Cairo (free time)–Cairo International Airport–Hurghada International Airport–Drop-off at hotel in Hurghada
- Tip: Carry cash in hand for shopping at the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar. Know that bargaining is a common practice.
- This tour is available in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, and Polish.
- Bring along your passport as an ID proof to board your flight to Cairo.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Full-Day Trip to Cairo & Giza from Hurghada
- Have the chance to explore 7 wonders of Giza and the best of Cairo on a tour from Hurghada with round-trip transfers.
- Visit the Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Cairo and listen to their histories and importance from an Egyptologist.
- Take a tour of the Giza pyramids, first built in 3000 BC, the oldest wonder of the world.
- Enjoy a lip-smacking lunch at an oriental restaurant before entering one of the oldest archaeological museums in the Middle East, the Egyptian Museum.
- Find out how the pyramids were constructed, the history behind them, and how they were built from your certified Egyptologist.
- Choose to either take a private day tour or a full-day tour.
Inclusions
- Full-day trip to Cairo & Giza
- Transfer guide
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Attraction entrance fees
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup/drop-off from Hurghada
Exclusions
- Pick up/drop-off (Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, and El Gouna)
- Tip: When exploring the streets and monuments, it is advised to dress modestly. It is best to wear clothes that don't reveal shoulders or legs beneath the knees.
- Available languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese.
- Arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes before the trip's departure.
- Keep your passport close by so you can enter different places.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tour of the Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Bazaar
- Discover Egypt through its iconic attractions with a guided tour to the Great Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and the local market, Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
- Enjoy safe and comfortable transfers in an air conditioned vehicle with a guide who will continue to give informational facts and stories about the attractions.
- Admire the magnificent pyramids– Cheops, Khafre and Mykerinos– the only remaining Ancient Seven Wonder of the World.
- See the Sphinx – the legendary guardian with its lion body and the head of King Chephren that stands next to the huge funerary complex.
- Visit the largest museum in Africa, the Eqyptian Museum that houses over 250,000 genuine artifacts dating back 5,000 years.
- Take home sovenirs with a shopping spree at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar which has numerous shops selling fine items in brass, copper, perfumes, leather, and more!
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Egyptian Bazaar
- English or German-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Transfers in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- All taxes & services
- Tip: If you wish to elevate your visit to Cairo by tasting the finest cuisines then you must give the Oasis Food Court by Oasis restaurants and entertainment a try! It is the largest food court in the world, spread over around 41,000 sq.m.
- This tour is available in English and German languages.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
All Your Cairo to Giza Tours Explained
Half-Day Tour of Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, & Solar Boat Museum
You will get to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World and learn the history of the area accompanied by an Egyptologist. It includes highlights like the three Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. You’ll also get the chance to visit the Valley Temple and the Solar Boat Museum to learn all about ancient Egyptian religious rituals.
Guided Tour of the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & the Bazaar
Enjoy exploring the awe-inspiring sites of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, followed by a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Then you will discover 5,000 years of Egyptian history with a tour of the Egyptian Museum, including the famous tomb artifacts of Tutankhamun. Finally, visit Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, where you can soak in the atmosphere of one of the oldest markets in the city.
Pyramids, Bazaar, and Citadel Tour with Photographer
Get the chance to go to historic landmarks, enjoy Egyptian experiences, and wander through ancient bazaars: all with a professional photographer to capture your memories. With an expert guide, visit the majestic Pyramids of Giza, where you can also take a captivating camel ride through the Sahara Desert. Continue on to the Citadel of Cairo, a medieval Islamic fortification with great panoramic views of the city, and finally, end your day at the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, one of the Middle East's oldest bazaars to pick up the perfect souvenir.
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis Tour from Cairo
Explore the best of ancient Egypt accompanied by an expert Egyptologist tour guide. Visit the very first pyramid built in Egypt, by King Djoser along with the pyramids and tombs of many important kings and nobles in Saqqara, and then continue on to Memphis, the old capital of ancient Egypt. And finally, end your day by exploring the famed Pyramids of Giza, and the Great Sphinx.
Remember that certain things are not included in the tickets, such as entrance fees and personal expenses.
Plan Your Visit
Pyramids of Giza opening hours are 8 AM to 5 PM in the summer (Apr-Sept) and 8 AM - 4 PM in the winter (Oct-March).
The average duration of a tour is between 6-8 hours. But, you can expect a slight variation here and there.
Depending on your booking, your Pyramids of Giza tour will begin around 08:30 PM. Exact details will be clearly mentioned on your confirmed ticket.
Yes. Your day tours include return transfers. You’ll be picked up from and dropped back to your hotel in Cairo.
You’ll travel in an air-conditioned coach during your Caito to Giza tour.
Yes, you will be picked you up directly from your hotel in Cairo, and also be dropped back accordingly.
The tour includes a fair amount of walking, so it is recommended that you wear something comfortable and comfortable shoes. As it gets very hot near the pyramids, take something to cover your head, such as a hat or a scarf.
While you can take photographs in the Giza Complex and outside the pyramids, you cannot take camera inside the pyramids themselves.
It is not recommended that you carry large bags or luggage on your tour owing to limited space on the coach. Moreover, the Pyramids of Giza do not permit large luggage as well. You can carry small backpacks or bags.
What to See on a Cairo to Giza Day Tour
The Pyramids of Giza complex is packed with ancient monuments from ancient Egypt, and the day tours will also take you to the top sights in Cairo. While there’s a lot of ground to cover, here are the top highlights of your tour.
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built as a tomb for the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and dates back to 2600 BC. You can go inside the pyramid and explore the many subterranean chambers.
Pyramid of Khafre
The Pyramid of Khafre is slightly smaller than the Great Pyramid. It was built for the pharaoh Khafre in 2570 BC. Unfortunately, its treasures were plundered in ancient and medieval times.
Pyramid of Menkaure
The Pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest of the Giza Pyramids. It was completed around 2510 BC. Its north face was damaged when a medieval Sultan attempted to demolish it.
Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is a colossal sandstone statue of a mythical creature with the head of a man, and the body of a lion. It sits in front of the Pyramid of Khafre and is famous for having a broken nose.
Giza Solar Boat Museum
Near the Great Pyramid of Khufu Solar Boat Museum. It houses a reconstruction of the pharaoh’s solar barque, the ship buried with the king to use on his journey across the heavens.
Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, also called the Cairo Museum, is home to a vast collection of pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It also hosts special events and exhibitions all year long.
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
The Khan el-Khalili bazaar is perhaps the most famous bazaar in Cairo. Here you can buy spices, souvenirs, antiques, local food, and jewelry, or just enjoy the bustling atmosphere.
Cairo Citadel
The Cairo Citadel is a grand castle built by Salah Al-Din in the 12th century. It is located in Cairo’s historic Islamic center and is famous for its stunning city views.
Memphis
Located 40 km southwest of Cairo, the ancient city of Memphis was the capital of Egypt for over 3,000 years. It’s said to have been founded by the legendary first king of Egypt Menes in 3100 BC. Today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and includes many ancient cemeteries in its area, including the Giza Necropolis, Saqqara, and Dahshur.
Saqqara
Saqqara is one of the most important cemeteries in the ancient city of Memphis. Here you will find the world’s oldest pyramids, the Step Pyramid of Djoser (c.2613 BC), as well as the pyramids and tombs of many important kings and nobles from throughout ancient Egyptian history. Don’t miss the Imhotep Museum, the Tomb of Horemheb, and the Serapeum.
Pyramids of Giza Day Tours FAQs
A. Yes. Pyramids of Giza tours are available. You can book your tickets here.
A. You’ll travel on an air-conditioned coach with an expert tour guide and visit the Pyramids of Giza. Depending on your ticket, you’ll also visit the Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, the Cairo Citadel, or Saqqara and Memphis.
A. The average duration of a Pyramids of Giza tour is around 6-8 hours.
A. It depends on the tour you book. Some offer a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours before the schedule. Please check before you book your tour.
A. Yes, depending on your ticket, you’ll avail the services of an expert accompanied by an Egyptologist tour guide. Please ensure to check whether the tour is multi-lingual, or available only in a specific language.
A. Yes, return transfers are included in a Pyramids of Giza day tour. You will be picked up from and dropped back at your hotel in Cairo.