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Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Half-Day Tour

4 HoursCairo & GizaPrivate tour
Pick-up & Drop-offYour hotel
Duration4 Hours
AvailabilityEvery day

Tour Overview

Giza is our home ground – Desert Fox is based in Al Haram, at the foot of the plateau. That means short transfers and a guide who knows the quiet corners and the best moments to avoid the crowds. In four hours you walk around the Great Pyramid, stand at the viewpoint where all nine pyramids line up, and finish face to face with the Sphinx. Add a camel or quad ride at the end if you like – we run both.

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.

Great Pyramid of Khufu

Built around 2560 BC from roughly 2.3 million blocks, Khufu’s pyramid held the title of tallest structure on earth for nearly four thousand years. Entry to the inner passages is optional and can be added on the day.

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.

Valley Temple of Khafre

Polished granite pillars and alabaster floors mark the place where the king’s body was received before burial – one of the best-preserved Old Kingdom buildings anywhere.

What’s Included & Excluded

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance ticket to the Giza pyramids plateau
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Ticket to go inside the Great Pyramid (optional)
  • Camel or horse ride at the pyramids (optional)
  • Lunch
  • Tipping (at your discretion)
  • Personal spending and souvenirs

Tour Plan

01MorningPick-up from your hotel

Your Egyptologist guide and driver collect you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned car. From most Giza hotels the plateau is only a few minutes away.

02MorningThe pyramids of Giza

You walk around the base of the Great Pyramid while your guide explains how and why it was built. If you want to go inside, a separate ticket can be bought at the gate.

Visit

  • Great Pyramid of Khufu
  • Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
03MorningPanoramic viewpoint

A short drive into the desert brings you to the spot where all nine pyramids line up – the classic photo. A camel ride here is optional and can be added on the day.

Visit

  • Panoramic viewpoint
04MiddayThe Sphinx

You finish down at the Sphinx and walk through the granite halls of Khafre’s Valley Temple, where the king’s body was prepared before burial.

Visit

  • Great Sphinx
  • Valley Temple of Khafre
05MiddayBack to your hotel

Drop-off at your hotel around four hours after pick-up.

Tour Prices

Group sizePrivate tour
1 person$52
2–3 persons$40
4–6 persons$38
7 or more persons$36

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
G
★★★★★

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
G
★★★★★

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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