Cairo day trip to Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Ancient Memphis
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Cairo day tour to Sound and Light Show at Giza Pyramids
Trip overview
Cairo day tour to Sound and Light Show at Giza Pyramids
Experience the glory of ancient Egypt in a Cairo day tour of the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids. Egypt's history, with all its powerful pharaohs and majestic monuments, comes alive in the night's memorable experience in a spectacular fireworks display of light and sound during your Cairo day tour. Seeing the show amidst the world-famous Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx will take you back in the and tell you tales about Egypt's great history. This experience is part of many Cairo, Egypt day tours, Cairo Pyramid Day Tours, and Excursions in Cairo, making it an unforgettable Egypt day trip for anyone seeking a day in Cairo adventure. It is also one of the most recommended Egypt tours for travelers wanting a unique nighttime experience.
Tour highlights
What makes this day different
Pyramids of Giza
Lit up after dark, with a sound-and-narration show telling the story of the pharaohs.
Great Sphinx
The Sphinx's 5,000-year story, narrated as part of the show.
The route
Your itinerary
Your day at a glance
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Your guide collects you from your hotel in the evening for the short drive to the Giza Plateau.
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Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids
As dusk falls over the Giza Plateau, the Sound and Light Show brings the Pyramids and Great Sphinx to life with lights and narration, telling the stories of Thutmosis IV, Akhenaten, Nefertari and Tutankhamun against the backdrop of the Great Pyramid of Khufu and its neighbours.
Great Pyramid of Khufu
Great Sphinx narration
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 private tours in Cairo.
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing are included in Cairo city tours.
- All service charges and taxes are included with our best day trips from Cairo to the Giza pyramids.
- Air-conditioned vehicle transportation.
Not included
- Tipping.
- Cairo historical sites guided tour excludes everything that isn't included in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.
Prices
One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays
Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one
US$ 95/ person
2–4 travellers
US$ 80/ person
5–8 travellers
US$ 75/ person
9–14 travellers
US$ 70/ person
- Prices may vary based on the season and group size.
- Rates typically cover entrance fees, transportation, and guided Cairo cultural tours.
- Cairo day tours include standard costs but extra charges will occur for optional activities that are excluded from the package.
- Children's discounts may be available depending on age and operator policy.
- 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 throughout the show — a tripod may help for night shots.
The seating area is level and reachable by vehicle; the show itself involves no walking.
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 to the Sound and Light Show is included in the price.
It's an evening show at the Giza Plateau — your guide will confirm exact timings when you book, since showtimes vary by season.
Light layers — desert evenings can turn cool after sunset.
Yes — it's a seated show suitable for all ages.
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