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Cairo Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Explore the ancient wonders of Egypt with our Half-Day Tour to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Uncover history with an expert Egyptologist. Book today!

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About Cairo Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Explore the ancient wonders of Egypt with our Half-Day Tour to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Uncover history with an expert Egyptologist. Book today!

See the Pyramids of Giza, the largest surviving monuments of the ancient world, and the Sphinx on a half-day tour. Start this thrilling experience as an Egyptologist tour guide picks you up in a comfortable air-conditioned car from your Cairo/ Giza hotel.

Listen as the Egyptologist will narrate information about the pyramids on your way to the pyramids, including facts, myths, and more. Marvel at the view of the pyramids of Giza, which includes three pyramid complexes and a Sphinx, is a visual treat. Admire the largest among the three Pyramids of Giza, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, a must-see attraction for history enthusiasts and wanderlusts alike.

Take a walk around the pyramid, and feel lucky to witness the panoramic views of the Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure, the three important pyramids in the Giza complex. Reward yourself with the inside views of the great pyramid if you choose the option when booking.

Feel as though you are traveling back in time while you traverse inside the pyramid. Roam around, and make sure to capture all the memories in your camera as these pyramids make for excellent photographic backdrops.

Enjoy a chance to visit the famous Sphinx of Giza. Take in views of the fabled sculpture that is composed of half a lion and half a pharaoh and was carved out of a single piece is a must-see attraction while in Egypt. With a heart full of memories collected in half a day, you’ll be dropped back at your hotel at the end of the day.

Day Trip Details

Duration:6 Hours

Primary City:Luxor

Tour Highlights

Experience the mysteries and treasures of Egypt Experience the mysteries and treasures of Egypt
Embark on a leisurely paced 3-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. Relax and enjoy seeing the monuments... Embark on a leisurely paced 3-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. Relax and enjoy seeing the monuments in a very peaceful way.
You’ll cover the highlights of Egypt, from millennia-old temples to the Aswan Dam, a feat of modern engineering. You’ll cover the highlights of Egypt, from millennia-old temples to the Aswan Dam, a feat of modern engineering.
Your private, Egyptologist guide provides undivided attention and an insider’s perspective of Upper Egypt. Your private, Egyptologist guide provides undivided attention and an insider’s perspective of Upper Egypt.
Full Private tour. You can full customize the tour according to your full comfort and privacy Full Private tour. You can full customize the tour according to your full comfort and privacy
Accommodation, lunches, activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Accommodation, lunches, activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Tour is suitable for all ages and all genders Tour is suitable for all ages and all genders
Hotel in Cairo for 4 nights Hotel in Cairo for 4 nights
5* Nile Cruise for 3 nights 5* Nile Cruise for 3 nights
Cruise Boat Cruise Boat
Plane Plane
Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Horse carriage at Edfu Horse carriage at Edfu
Taftaf at Valley of the Kings Taftaf at Valley of the Kings
Motor Boat to Philae island Motor Boat to Philae island
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
Domestic flights Domestic flights
Meet, greet and assist with all arrivals and departures Meet, greet and assist with all arrivals and departures
All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
All sightseeing tours mentioned in the Best of Egypt Tour itinerary All sightseeing tours mentioned in the Best of Egypt Tour itinerary
English speaking Egyptologist guide English speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the Best of Egypt Tour itinerary Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the Best of Egypt Tour itinerary
Portage when needed Portage when needed
All service charges and taxes All service charges and taxes

Places You'll Visit

Cairo Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx Activity Timeline

Meet your private Egyptologist at your hotel and travel to the Giza Plateau. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the sole surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, and explore the royal pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure while learning about pharaonic burial traditions.

Activities

Great Pyramid of Khufu Panoramic Plateau Viewpoint Camel Ride Opportunity

Descend to the Valley Temple of Khafre to see the masterfully preserved megalithic limestone and granite architecture where royal mummification rituals were performed. Stand at the base of the enigmatic Great Sphinx, the legendary lion with a human head.

Activities

Valley Temple Exploration Sphinx Photography Hotel Return Transfer

What's Included

Included in Your Journey

Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle,Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza,Egyptologist tour guide,Lunch (available as an add-on),Camel ride (available as an add-on),All taxes and service charges

Not Included

General admission to the Pyramids & Sphinx Area,Entry inside the Great Pyramid,Tips (not mandatory),Personal expenses

Pricing & Packages

Choose the pricing option that suits your trip. Prices use USD.

Solo Traveler

1 Pax

$83

per person

Couple's Journey

2 Pax

$64

per person

Small Group

3 Pax

$61

per person

Family Adventure

4 Pax

$58

per person

Extended Group

5 Pax

$55

per person

Large Group

6–99 Pax

$53

per person

Accommodation Tiers & Season Pricing

Assigned Hotels

Cairo Steigenberger El Tahrir

★★★★★

Cairo Cairo Pyramids

★★★★★

Cairo Baron Hotel Cairo

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Princess Sara ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Princess Sara

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Esadora ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Esadora

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Radamis II ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Radamis II

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS A Sara ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS A Sara

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Nile Story ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Nile Story

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Sara II ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Sara II

★★★★★

Season / Period	Occupancy / Room Type	Price per Person
May to August	Triple Room	$1,579
	Double Room	$1,673
	Single Room	$2,309
September to April	Triple Room	$2,039
	Double Room	$2,133
	Single Room	$2,962

Assigned Hotels

Cairo Holiday Inn Maadi

★★★★★

Cairo Triumph Luxury

★★★★★

Cairo Sofitel Down Town

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Nile Premium ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Nile Premium

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Crown Emperor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Crown Emperor

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Concerto ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Concerto

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Blue Shadow ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Blue Shadow

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Nile Goddess ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Nile Goddess

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Crown Empress ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Crown Empress

★★★★★

Season / Period	Occupancy / Room Type	Price per Person
May to August	Triple Room	$2,024
	Double Room	$2,141
	Single Room	$2,936
September to April	Triple Room	$2,699
	Double Room	$2,816
	Single Room	$3,828

Assigned Hotels

Cairo Fairmont Nile

★★★★★

Cairo Hyatt Regency West

★★★★★

Cairo Kempinski Nile

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Moon Goddess ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Moon Goddess

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Amwaj ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Amwaj

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Legacy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Legacy

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Minerva ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Minerva

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Regency ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Regency

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Le Fayan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Le Fayan

★★★★★

Season / Period	Occupancy / Room Type	Price per Person
May to August	Triple Room	$2,932
	Double Room	$3,101
	Single Room	$4,246
September to April	Triple Room	$4,000
	Double Room	$4,169
	Single Room	$5,582

Assigned Hotels

Cairo St Regis

★★★★★

Cairo Waldorf Astoria

★★★★★

Cairo Four Seasons First Residence

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Sun Goddess ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Sun Goddess

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Sonesta St George ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Sonesta St George

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Princess Farida ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Princess Farida

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Hamees ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Hamees

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Royal Lily ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Royal Lily

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Sunray ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant

★★★★★

Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Sunray

★★★★★

Season / Period	Occupancy / Room Type	Price per Person
May to August	Triple Room	$3,508
	Double Room	$3,696
	Single Room	$4,968
September to April	Triple Room	$4,778
	Double Room	$4,966
	Single Room	$6,574

Option	Pax / Group	Price Details	Validity	Price
Imported from legacy resource_prices	-	Tier	All Year	$66
Imported from legacy resource_prices	-	Tier	All Year	$44
Imported from legacy resource_prices	-	Tier	All Year	$90

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Cairo Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

About Cairo Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Day Trip Details

Tour Highlights

Places You'll Visit

Cairo Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx Activity Timeline

Stop 1 : The Great Pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre & Menkaure)

Stop 2 : The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple of Khafre