Cairo Day Tours

Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Half-Day Tour

Explore the Giza Pyramids, Valley Temple and Great Sphinx on a private half-day tour with an Egyptologist guide.

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The Giza pyramid complex
The Giza pyramid complex, a landmark on the proposed route. Photo: John Atherton. License: CC BY-SA 2.0.
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A closer look.

Spend a morning or afternoon on the Giza Plateau with your private guide.

View the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, then visit the Valley Temple and Sphinx. Your guide explains the monuments and pyramid construction, with optional interior entry confirmed separately.

  • Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza
  • Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
  • Panoramic desert viewpoint photo stop
  • Valley Temple granite architecture
  • The enigmatic Great Sphinx

Your itinerary.

Timings are coordinated around pickup, access and your agreed arrangements.

01

Cairo Pickup & Route Introduction

Meet your private Egyptologist guide at your Cairo or Giza hotel and drive directly to the Giza Plateau in an air-conditioned vehicle.

02

Giza Pyramids Plateau & the Great Sphinx

Tour the three royal pyramids with your guide, admiring their colossal masonry and desert setting. Descend to the Valley Temple to view the Sphinx.

03

Return Transfer to Cairo

Rejoin your private vehicle after completing your pyramid exploration for the return drive to your hotel, concluding your half-day tour.

Included in the proposal.

  • Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo pickup point and back
  • Private guiding or excursion coordination in the language confirmed in your quotation
  • Planning and coordination for the route in your confirmed itinerary

Not included unless quoted.

  • International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
  • Entrance fees, pyramid-interior tickets, special tomb tickets (including Tutankhamun's tomb) and optional activities, unless listed as included in your quotation
  • Domestic flights, train tickets and overnight hotel stays, unless listed as included in your quotation
  • Meals, drinks, personal purchases and optional equipment hire, unless listed as included
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew

The practical details.

Tour Pricing per Person (Private Rates)

Solo Traveler: $136 | 2 Persons: $85 / person (Standard Rate) | 3 to 5 Persons: $70 / person | 6+ Persons: $59 / person. Children under 6 years are complimentary; children 6–11 receive a 50% discount. Includes private air-conditioned vehicle, licensed Egyptologist guide, and scheduled visits.

Walking, steps and sun protection

Expect steps, uneven ground and time in the sun at archaeological sites and desert stops. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and bring water and sun protection. Tell us about any walking or access needs before the route is confirmed.

Photos and confirmed arrangements

Photos illustrate the destinations on this route. Your quotation confirms the transport, accommodation and tickets included in your booking; a photograph does not identify a particular vehicle, hotel room or cruise ship.

The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.

Good to know.

What are the rates for different group sizes?

This tour is private. Rates start at $85 per person for 2 guests. Solo travelers pay $136 for dedicated transport and guiding, while parties of 3–5 pay $70 per person, and 6+ guests pay $59 per person.

Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?

Check your quotation for the entrance tickets, boat crossings, meals and transport included in the price. The itinerary shows the proposed visits; any extra tickets or services are confirmed separately before booking.

Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?

Yes. We can discuss pickup times, breaks and time at each stop when planning your private ground arrangements. Changes need to fit your hotel location, any flight or ship schedule and the time available for the visits.

Where will we be picked up?

Your Cairo hotel or an agreed meeting point. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.

How is my booking confirmed?

Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.

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