Overview
History enthusiasts together with curious travelers should take a half-day trip to visit the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx at the iconic site in Egypt. Start your historic tour from your Cairo or Giza hotel with an air-conditioned transportation service along with an Egyptologist expert who will teach you about ancient pharaonic wisdom.
Giza Plateau welcomes you first with its legendary Pyramids of Giza which make up the ancient world's Seven Wonders list. Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu which maintains its status as both the oldest and largest of all three remaining pyramids built 4,500 years ago. Gain knowledge about this ancient monument and understand its design principles along with learning about the fantastical expertise of ancient Egyptian builders. Experience the separate designs of the Khafre and Menkaure pyramids at their location by snapping breathtaking pictures of these astounding ancient structures.
During your tour, you can enhance your experience through optional activities including camel rides surrounding the pyramids alongside a visit to the Solar Boat Museum displaying an expertly restored wooden boat from Pharaoh Khufu.
History enthusiasts together with curious travelers should take a half-day trip to visit the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx at the iconic site in Egypt. Start your historic tour from your Cairo or Giza hotel with an air-conditioned transportation service along with an Egyptologist expert who will teach you about ancient pharaonic wisdom.
Giza Plateau welcomes you first with its legendary Pyramids of Giza which make up the ancient world's Seven Wonders list. Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu which maintains its status as both the oldest and largest of all three remaining pyramids built 4,500 years ago. Gain knowledge about this ancient monument and understand its design principles along with learning about the fantastical expertise of ancient Egyptian builders. Experience the separate designs of the Khafre and Menkaure pyramids at their location by snapping breathtaking pictures of these astounding ancient structures.
During your tour, you can enhance your experience through optional activities including camel rides surrounding the pyramids alongside a visit to the Solar Boat Museum displaying an expertly restored wooden boat from Pharaoh Khufu.
Inclusion
- Cairo Top Tours provides transportation services from hotels in Cairo or Giza and back.
- An air-conditioned car is used for your transportation.
- All admission costs to all of the locations included in the tour schedule are covered.
- A certified Egyptologist guide will go with you on your tours of Cairo.
- All of our Cairo Day Tours include complimentary bottled water on the car.
- Shopping excursions in Giza or Cairo (on request).
- The Cairo Half Day Tours to the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx include coverage for all taxes and service fees associated with Egypt Day Tours.
Exclusion
- Anything additional that isn't covered in the Cairo Day Tours itinerary.
- Tipping is not included in Cairo Half Day Tours that tour the Sphinx and the famed Giza Pyramids.
Itinerary
The Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Experience begins with an early morning start in Cairo, where you will learn about pharaoh construction methods and history from our top tour guide. The Great Pyramid of King Cheops is the sole survivor among the seven ancient wonders, built by King Chephren during the old kingdom. The pyramid of Mycerinus stands as a major tourist attraction due to its construction using limestone and granite.
After the Great Pyramid, you will continue your exploration through Egypt, visiting the Valley Temple of King Chephren, which served as the site for royal body preparation during mummification ceremonies. This tomb is believed to symbolize the wisdom and intelligence of King Chephren, who was also a semi-god. The famous statue with a human head and lion's body is believed to have been carved for King Chephren to be a guardian of the pyramids and to symbolize his wisdom and intelligence.
You will then continue your half-day tours in Cairo, entering the Valley Temple of King Chephren, where the royal body of the king was embalmed during mummification. The temple is located in front of the Great Sphinx. In the evening, you can enjoy camel riding at the Giza plateau, with expert guidance helping you capture unforgettable moments throughout your Egypt Day Tours.
Your Cairo Trips conclude with a drop-off transfer to any designated destination of your preference. The Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Experience offers an unforgettable experience for visitors, allowing them to learn about the pharaohs and their construction methods.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $110 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $70 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $55 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $45 Per Person |
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The day tour is 8 hours and you visit more than one attraction. As for the half-day tour, it is 4 hours and you visit only one attraction.
Yes, you can do some optional tours like Quad Bike or Camel Ride.
During the tour, you will visit the Giza Plateau, where you will see the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest pyramid in Egypt, as well as the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure. You will also have the opportunity to explore the Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. Your guide will provide historical and cultural insights about these ancient structures.
Yes, taking pictures at the Giza Pyramids is normally permitted. In most parts of the complex, even outside the pyramids, visitors are able to take pictures and movies. Nonetheless, it's possible that utilizing flash photography or tripods inside the pyramids is prohibited.
To obtain a tourist visa, you can contact your local Egyptian embassy or consulate. However, most foreign travelers can obtain their visas on arrival in Egypt. Visas are issued at the ports of Alexandria and Sharm el Sheikh, and at the international airports of Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh.
A valid passport is required for at least six months after arrival in Egypt.
The Egyptians thought that the sphinx was a special creature that looked like a lion with a human head. They believed it was a symbol of their powerful Sun God and represented important and holy things in their culture.
King Tut, also known as King Tutankhamun, was not well-known until 1922 when Howard Carter found his tomb. Inside the tomb were lots of ancient things, a fancy coffin with his body inside, and a famous hat.
In ancient Egypt, many mysterious things made time itself seem magical. From the big pyramids to the Rosetta Stone, and even stories about curses and searching for hidden tombs, there are lots of things that make people curious and excited about Egypt's past.
The Khufu pyramid is big, like a big mountain. It was built a really long time ago, even before dinosaurs! The sides of the pyramid go up at an angle, like a slide at the playground. The bottom of the pyramid is long, like a giant rectangle. The pyramid used to be even taller, but some parts got taken off, so now it's a bit shorter.
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