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Cairo Layover Tour from the Airport

7 HoursCairo & GizaPrivate tour
Pick-up & Drop-offCairo Airport
Duration7 Hours
AvailabilityEvery day

Tour Overview

Seven hours or more between flights is enough to see Giza properly. Our team meets you after passport control, drives you to the pyramids and the Sphinx, then to the Grand Egyptian Museum for its highlights, with lunch on the way. We watch the clock for you and have you back at the terminal with time to spare.

Tour Highlights

Giza Pyramids Complex

The last standing wonder of the ancient world sits on a desert plateau a few minutes from our hotel. Your Egyptologist explains how three generations of kings turned limestone into eternity, and where to stand for the classic panorama.

The Great Sphinx

Carved straight out of the bedrock, the lion-bodied guardian of Giza faces the rising sun. We time the visit to avoid the coach crowds so you get clear photos from the viewing terrace.

Grand Egyptian Museum

The world’s largest museum dedicated to one civilisation. Climb the Grand Staircase lined with royal statues, meet the colossus of Ramses II in the atrium and see the complete Tutankhamun treasure displayed together for the first time.

What’s Included & Excluded

  • Meet and assist at Cairo Airport
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance tickets to the Giza pyramids plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Egypt entry visa if your nationality needs one (US$25)
  • Drinks with meals
  • Tipping (at your discretion)

Tour Plan

01MorningMeeting at Cairo Airport

Our team meets you after passport control with a name sign and helps you through. Your guide and private car are waiting outside; the drive to Giza takes about an hour.

02MiddayPyramids and Sphinx

The Great Pyramid, the panoramic viewpoint and the Sphinx with your Egyptologist, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit

  • Great Pyramid of Khufu
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Great Sphinx
03AfternoonGrand Egyptian Museum

A highlights visit of the new museum – the Grand Staircase and Tutankhamun’s treasures – timed to fit your connection.

Visit

  • Grand Staircase
  • Tutankhamun galleries
04AfternoonBack to the airport

We drive you back to the terminal at least three hours before your next flight.

Tour Prices

Group sizePrivate tour
1 person$137
2–3 persons$105
4–6 persons$100
7 or more persons$95

Prices in US dollars per person. Child prices are confirmed with your quote.

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Private Egyptologist guide who adapts to your pace
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle and driver
  • Run by our own team in Giza
  • Flexible itinerary – add, swap or extend days

What Our Guests Say

Hasan BüyükdagGermany · Oct 2026
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★★★★★

We were very satisfied with the whole experience! We booked a full-day tour including the safari and quad biking, and everything was great.

From the manager to our driver Omar, as well as Kareem, Ibrahim, and Islam — everyone was very friendly, respectful, and welcoming.

We can highly recommend this team and Desert Fox Safari!

Best wishes from Ilhan and Hasan from Calw, Germany!

Logan WareSep 2026
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★★★★★

Incredible experience! The entire team was very accommodating and friendly. They made sure my friend and I had the best experience possible and provided fantastic service. From the pickup and drop off service from our hotel, lunch, the camel ride and ATV tour everything was perfect. Thank you guys, we will be back!

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How Booking Works

  1. 1

    Send a request

    Choose your date and travellers in the booking box.

  2. 2

    Get your quote

    We confirm availability and the final price.

  3. 3

    Confirm

    Approve the plan – only then do we ask for payment.

Good to Know

Entry visa

Most visitors buy a US$25 visa on arrival or an e-visa online. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Tickets inside the pyramids & special tombs

Entry inside the Great Pyramid, Tutankhamun’s tomb and some special tombs is optional and paid on the spot.

Children

Children are very welcome. Child discounts depend on age and room sharing and are confirmed with your quote.

Dress code

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and churches; a light scarf is useful.

What to Pack

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Light layers for cool evenings
  • Passport & some cash for tips
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera & power bank
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Most nationalities can buy a 30-day visa on arrival at Cairo airport for US$25, or apply online for an e-visa before travelling. Our representative meets you before passport control and helps with the process.

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable season for sightseeing, with sunny days around 20–28°C. Summer is hot in Luxor and Aswan but perfect for the Red Sea, and we adjust touring hours to early mornings.

Are your tours private?

Yes. Unless a tour is marked as a small-group departure, you travel only with your own party, with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I change an itinerary?

Every itinerary is a starting point. Add days, swap hotels, include a balloon ride or a beach stay – tell us what you would like and we will send an updated plan and price.

How do I book and pay?

Send a booking request from any tour page. We confirm availability and the final price by email or WhatsApp. Nothing is charged until you have approved the plan.

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