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Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Day Tour

8 HoursCairo & GizaPrivate tour
Pick-up & Drop-offYour hotel
Duration8 Hours
AvailabilityEvery day

Tour Overview

Both of Giza’s big sights are a few minutes from our base, so the day is spent seeing them, not sitting in traffic. Your Egyptologist starts on the plateau early, before the heat and the coaches, and after an Egyptian lunch takes you through the Grand Staircase and the complete Tutankhamun galleries of the new museum.

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

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

Tour Plan

01Early morningPick-up from your hotel

Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by your Egyptologist and driver. We start early to reach the plateau before the heat and the tour coaches.

02MorningGiza plateau

About three hours on the plateau: the Great Pyramid, the panoramic viewpoint for the photo of all nine pyramids, then the Sphinx and the Valley Temple.

Visit

  • Great Pyramid of Khufu
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Great Sphinx
  • Valley Temple of Khafre
03MiddayLunch

Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant near the pyramids – included in the price.

04AfternoonGrand Egyptian Museum

Two to three hours in the new museum: the colossal Ramses II in the atrium, the Grand Staircase lined with royal statues and the complete Tutankhamun collection.

Visit

  • Colossal statue of Ramses II
  • Grand Staircase
  • Tutankhamun galleries
05AfternoonBack to your hotel

Drop-off at your hotel in the late afternoon.

Tour Prices

Group sizePrivate tour
1 person$98
2–3 persons$75
4–6 persons$71
7 or more persons$68

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
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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