Cairo: Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with Grand Egyptian Museum
Al Haram, Giza, Cairo
Explore Cairo's iconic Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Discover ancient wonders and artifacts with our expert Egyptologist guide on this unforgettable cultural day tour.
Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum Private Tour
This private tour in Giza is ideal for history enthusiasts wanting to explore ancient Egypt’s pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Highlights
- Giza Pyramids Complex: Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus
- Visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple
- Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum’s artifact collection
- See the monumental Hanging Obelisk and Grand Staircase
- Discover Tutankhamun’s treasures and Khufu’s solar boats
Description
Your guide from Sun Pyramids Tours will pick you up from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the three pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus in the Giza Pyramids Complex.
Next, explore the Great Sphinx, a limestone statue with the body of a lion and a human head, followed by a visit to the Valley Temple used for the purification of Pharaoh Khafre’s mummy before burial.
Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. Begin beneath the Hanging Obelisk, then view the statue of Ramses II in the Grand Hall, and admire the Grand Staircase surrounded by colossal artifacts.
Tour the 12 Main Gallery halls tracing Egyptian history from prehistory to the Roman era. Visit the Tutankhamun Galleries displaying over 5,000 items from the young king’s tomb, including golden treasures.
Finish with a visit to the Khufu’s Boats Museum to see the solar boats of the great king.
Your expert guide will highlight key points including:
- Hanging Obelisk
- Statue of Ramses II
- 10 Statues of King Senusert
- Grand Staircase
- Ptolemaic King and Queen statues
- Victory Column of Merneptah
- Royal Regalia
- Grand Atrium and Gift Shop
After touring, enjoy lunch before a comfortable return to your hotel.
Pickup or drop-off from Cairo Airport, Sphinx Airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed City, or Madinaty City is available for an additional cost.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off service
- Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry fees to all sites
- Lunch
- Shopping tour in Cairo
- Private tour guide
- All taxes and service charges
Excludes
- Additional expenses not listed in the itinerary
- Gratuities
- Beverages and water during lunch
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book this tour in the morning to avoid afternoon heat. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection and a camera.
