Cairo Layover Tour: Pyramids, Sphinx & GEM with Egyptologist

5.0
(22 reviews)
Cairo, Egypt

7 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

Land in Cairo with a long layover. Eight hours later, you have stood at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, seen the Great Sphinx up close, and walked through the Tutankhamun galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum, and you are back at the airport with two hours of buffer before your next flight.

This is the Cairo layover tour built for travelers with one shot at the Pyramids between flights. Your licensed Egyptologist meets you at Cairo airport with a private vehicle, knows exactly how long each stop takes, tracks your departure time, and returns you to the terminal with margin to spare.

A snack bag for the road. No shopping stops, no surprise detours. The tour that takes the layover seriously.

What's Included

Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
All entrance fees to Giza Plateau, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum
Real-time flight tracking with guaranteed pre-departure return buffer
Cairo airport pickup and drop-off in private air-conditioned vehicle
All service charges and taxes
Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
Lunch, personal expenses, souvenirs, and anything not listed as included

Meeting and pickup

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

Please share your flight numbers and arrival/departure times when you book. We coordinate pickup with your inbound flight and return to the airport based on your outbound departure. The tour ends approximately 2 hours before your scheduled departure to allow for check-in.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Pyramids of Giza

    Your Egyptologist meets you at Cairo airport with a private air-conditioned vehicle and a sign showing your name. About 45 minutes to the Giza Plateau. You stand at the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, hear the actual history, and have time at the panoramic view point. Optional: enter inside the Great Pyramid ($11 USD per person), camel ride along the ridge.

    3 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Great Sphinx

    The Great Sphinx of Giza, the limestone guardian carved from a single rock outcrop over 4,500 years ago. Your Egyptologist explains its history. Time for photos from the dedicated viewing platform with the Pyramid of Khafre rising behind it.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Grand Egyptian Museum

    You continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum ever built. Your guide walks you through the soaring atrium past the towering statue of Ramses II, up the Grand Staircase, and into the Tutankhamun galleries where his complete collection is shown together for the very first time in history.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please note: pickup reconfirmation is required upon booking, please refer to voucher for further details
Supplied by Egypt Day Tours

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
City Tours
Layover Tours
Car Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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