Private Full Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis
Discover the ancient wonders of Egypt on a Cairo guided tour to the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Ancient Memphis. Visit the well-known Pyramids of Giza, s...
FromUS$ 80 / person
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Private Day Tour
Stopover Cairo Day Tour to Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
Trip overview
Cairo Day Tour to Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
Discover Egypt's ageless secrets on this entertaining Cairo day tour to the Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum, starting with the Giza Pyramids tour from Cairo, a marvel of the Ancient World. Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the lesser Pyramid of Menkaure, and the mighty Great Sphinx, which has guarded the pyramids for millennia. This day trip to the Giza Pyramids is one of the best Cairo day trips included in many Egypt tours for travelers who want to experience history up close.
Following lunch at one of the local eateries, head to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), where you can enjoy a specialized Grand Egyptian Museum tour. This GEM museum Cairo experience highlights one of the world's finest collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The Egyptian history is brought to life in one fascinating detail inside the GEM museum. Among the offerings are kings, mummies, and royal treasures of provenance. Thus, this full-day Egypt day tour in Cairo ends with memories of the pyramids and the museum that will live in the hearts forever.
Tour highlights
What makes this day different
Great Pyramids of Giza
Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure on the plateau where they've stood for thousands of years.
Great Sphinx
The lion-bodied guardian of the pyramids, with your guide's stories on-site.
Valley Temple
Khafre's granite temple, used for royal burial rituals in antiquity.
Grand Egyptian Museum
The new home for Egypt's largest collection of treasures, right by the Pyramids.
The route
5 stops, one unforgettable day
Your day at a glance
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Your Egyptologist guide and private driver collect you from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
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Great Pyramids of Giza
Start at the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure. These monuments have withstood the sands of time for thousands of years — magnificent proof of Egypt's architectural genius.
Pyramid of Khufu
Pyramid of Khafre
Pyramid of Menkaure
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The Great Sphinx
Stand before the Great Sphinx, the ancient monument with the body of a lion and the face of a pharaoh — most agree it represents Khafre. Your guide shares the stories behind its building, meaning and mystery.
The Sphinx enclosure
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Valley Temple
Continue to the Valley Temple, used for important archaeological rituals and mummification in antiquity. Explore the complex while enjoying views of the pyramids and the surrounding countryside.
Khafre's Valley Temple
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Lunch at a local restaurant
Break for lunch at a good-quality local restaurant in Cairo — included in the tour price — before continuing to the museum.
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Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the new home for one of the world's largest collections of ancient Egyptian treasures — statues, artifacts and royal treasures spanning the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms.
Statues and royal treasures
Old, Middle & New Kingdom artifacts
Back to your hotel
Return transfer at the end of your day — hotel, Nile cruise dock or the airport.
What's included
Everything's taken care of
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Expert Egyptologist guide during your private tours in Cairo.
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing are included in Cairo guided tours.
- All service charges and taxes are included in Cairo historical sites guided tour.
- Air-conditioned vehicle transportation in Cairo adventure tours.
- Lunch meal at a good-quality local restaurant in Cairo.
Not included
- Tipping.
- The tour package excludes everything that isn't included in Cairo city tours itinerary.
Prices
One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays
Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one
US$ 200/ person
2–4 travellers
US$ 140/ person
5–8 travellers
US$ 110/ person
9–14 travellers
US$ 90/ person
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Prices may vary based on the season and group size.
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Rates typically cover entrance fees, transportation, and guided Cairo adventure tours.
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Cairo day tours include standard costs but extra charges will occur for optional activities that are excluded from the Cairo museum tours with Egyptologist.
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Children's discounts may be available depending on age and operator policy.
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Prices are usually quoted in USD or EGP and may be subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
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US$ 50 per personEssential information
Before the morning of your tour
We collect you from your hotel in the morning by private vehicle — just tell us your preferred time when you book. Your guide's name and number are sent the evening before.
- Closed walking shoes
- A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Small notes for tips
Phone and camera photography is free across the open sites; a permit is sometimes required inside ticketed areas, which your guide can arrange at the gate.
The Giza plateau is reachable by vehicle at every viewpoint, and the museum is fully paved and air-conditioned throughout.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. No prepayment is taken to reserve the date — you settle with your guide on the day.
Good to know
Day tour FAQs
Yes — from any hotel in Cairo or Giza, at no extra cost.
Yes, entrance fees for all sightseeing on this tour are included in the price.
The Giza plateau involves some walking on sand and uneven ground; the museum itself is fully paved and air-conditioned, so the day balances out comfortably.
Light, covering clothes and closed, comfortable shoes.
Yes — this is a private tour, so just tell your guide on the morning if you'd rather start elsewhere.
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