Giza Plateau and the Egyptian Museum tour
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On this all-inclusive private tour, you’ll be immersed in ancient Egyptian history by visiting two iconic attractions in Cairo: the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum.
An expert Egyptologist will guide you through the entire trip to help you comprehend the history behind the silent stones.
Your day tour starts at the Giza plateau, where you can see one of the most famous monuments in the whole world, “the Great Pyramid”, which is also the only remaining wonder of the ancient world. You can also see the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, the Valley Temple, and the Sphinx.
Then we’ll move to Tahrir Square to start the Egyptian Museum Tour. Stepping into the Egyptian Museum feels like walking through the pages of history. Each exhibit at the museum features ancient treasures that transport you back thousands of years.
Tour Highlights
- Giza plateau.
- The Great Pyramid of Khufu.
- The valley temple.
- The Sphinx.
- Panoramic viewpoint.
- Camel ride.
- Egyptian Museum Tour.
Book now and discover the mysteries of the pharaonic civilization in just a few hours.
Included/Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Entrance fees.
- Transportation.
- Private tour guide.
- lunch meal.
- Bottled water.
- Taxes and service charges.
- Personal expenses.
- Tickets for the tour inside the pyramid.
- Tippings.
- Extra activities not listed.
- Professional photo session.
Tour Plan
Pick-up
At 9 am, our representative will meet you at your hotel, and then you’ll be transferred to the Giza Plateau in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to ensure a hassle-free trip.
Giza plateau
Upon arrival at the Giza Plateau, you won’t need to queue because we’ve already taken care of everything. You'll just receive your pre-booked tickets and start your adventure.
- The Great Pyramid
Your visit starts at the Khufu Pyramid, the centerpiece of the Giza Plateau and the greatest of the Giza Pyramids. While exploring the immense size and excellent architecture of the Pyramid, your Private tour guide will provide an in-depth explanation of this mysterious monument.
In addition, you can have a tour inside the Khufu Pyramid to discover the inner design of this royal tomb.
Also, you’ll see “the Queens' Pyramids”, which are three small Pyramids next to the Great Pyramid dedicated to the burial of the women from the royal family.
It’ll also be amazing to see the boat bits where the Khufu boats were originally found, these boats were considered a symbolic way to help the king pass to the other world. They were transferred to the new Grand Egyptian Museum to be displayed in a special gallery.
- The Pyramid of Khafre
You may notice that the Pyramid of Khafre appears taller than that of Khufu because it is built on higher ground. Also, the remarkable thing about Khafre's Pyramid is that its funerary complex is still partially preserved, so you can have an idea of the entire plan of the complex and visit the valley temple of King Khafre.
- The valley temple
The Valley Temple was usually an essential part of royal mortuary complexes in the Old Kingdom, and the Valley Temple of King Khafre is a good remaining example. It was dedicated to the process of purification and mummification of the deceased king.
- The Sphinx
Then we’ll move to the “sphinx”, a landmark of the Egyptian monuments. It is a massive statue in the form of a seated lion but with the human head of King Khafre wearing the famous royal headdress of pharaohs.
- The panoramic viewpoint
Now it is time to enjoy a spectacular scene of the three Pyramids aligned together from the panoramic viewpoint, where you can also have an amusing camel ride or tour with a horse carriage before taking some magnificent photos and videos.
Egyptian Museum Tour
Then we’ll move to Tahrir Square at the heart of Cairo to complete our journey through ancient Egyptian history with the Egyptian Museum Tour.
It is more than just a typical museum, it is a historical landmark in its own right. Having been inaugurated in 1902 makes it the oldest archaeological museum not only in Egypt but also in the entire Middle East.
The museum comprises over 170,000 artifacts ranging from the early pre-dynastic ages to the Greco-Roman period. Among the masterpieces of the museum are the stela of Narmer, the colossal statue of King Amenhotep III and Queen Ti, statues of King Akhenaten, Fayum portraits, and the collection of Yuya and Tuya. Additionally, there are many remarkable coffins, sarcophagi, stelae, sculptures, and burial furniture.
drop-off
After finishing our Egyptian Museum Tour, we’ll take you back to your hotel in Cairo.
Good to know
- It is sunny at the Giza plateau, so make sure to protect yourself with a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- Wear Walking shoes and cotton clothes so you can enjoy the tour without any discomfort.
- Please inform the tour organizer if you would like to add lunch to the tour itinerary.
- Avoid carrying large bags because it is not allowed in the Egyptian Museum.
- If you want to use your camera during the Egyptian Museum Tour, please tell us in advance because it may require extra cost.
Booking and cancellation policy
- You must book the tour in advance through our website or contact us via phone or email.
- A 30% deposit is required to confirm the booking for the day tour.
- We will send you an instant confirmation after your booking.
- Last-minute bookings are accepted based on availability.
- Children from 0-2 are free, while children's bookings (under 11 years) will cost only 50% of adults’ prices.
- Rescheduling tours is available with no extra charges up to 24 hours before the date of the tour.
- If you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s date, you will be fully refunded. But in case you cancel the tour less than 24 hours before the tour, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- Extra fees may be applied for solo travelers.
Why choose us?
- We provide professional transportation services with private air-conditioned vehicles for a comfortable tour.
- Our Egyptologist will accompany you throughout the tour, allowing you to enjoy great guided tours inside the museums and while exploring Egyptian streets.
- We have a flexible booking and cancellation policy.
- You can benefit from our competitive prices and our special offers for large groups.
- We have no hidden fees because our prices include all taxes and service charges.
- You can customize your tour to fit your needs, even if you need a private tour only for you or need to book a tour for a large group.
- We provide tour guides in all major languages upon request, besides providing Female guides if needed.