Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Private Half Day Tour

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discover the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx on a private half-day tour designed for travelers who want to focus on Egypt’s most iconic ancient site without committing to a full-day itinerary. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed Egyptologist guide and explore the Giza Plateau, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, panoramic pyramid viewpoints, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from the selected Cairo and Giza areas. Because only your booking group participates, the tour offers a more personal pace and more time for questions and photographs. Entrance tickets, pyramid-interior access and optional camel rides are clearly identified according to the option selected.

What's Included

Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off from the selected Cairo and Giza pickup areas
Private tour exclusively for your booking group
Licensed Egyptologist tour guide
Bottled water during the tour
Lunch, unless included in the selected option
Gratuities for guide and driver
Personal expenses and optional activities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup and drop-off are available from hotels and accommodations within the specified Cairo and Giza pickup areas. Please provide your accommodation name and address when booking. Pickup from Cairo Airport and locations outside the standard pickup areas is not included and may require prior arrangement.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Pyramids of Giza

    Explore the Giza Plateau and see the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure with your private guide. Learn how the pyramid complex developed during Egypt’s Old Kingdom, stop for photographs and view the surrounding royal monuments. Entrance inside a pyramid is not included unless specifically stated in your selected option.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)

    Stop beside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest pyramid at Giza and the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Your guide explains its construction, purpose and place within the Giza complex while you view the monument from outside. Interior entry requires a separate ticket unless specifically included in your selected option.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Panoramic View of the Pyramids

    Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Giza Plateau, where the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure can be seen together across the desert landscape. Enjoy time for photographs while your guide points out the layout of the pyramid complex.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Great Sphinx

    Visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, the monumental limestone figure with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. View the Sphinx from the designated visitor areas while your guide explains its history, symbolism and connection with the pyramid complex of Khafre.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Valley Temple of Khafre

    Explore the Valley Temple associated with Pharaoh Khafre beside the Great Sphinx. See its massive limestone and granite construction while your guide explains its role in the royal funerary complex and how it connects with Khafre’s pyramid and causeway.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Destover Travel

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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