Cairo Half-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
Overview
Cairo Half-Day Tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
Don't miss the chance to book one of our affordable Egypt trips. Our fantastic Egypt Day Tours will take you to the famous Pyramids of Giza, built by Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the iconic Great Sphinx. You'll be transported to the Giza Pyramids to witness these incredible structures, achievements of the powerful Pharaohs of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom, including King Snefru's son, who constructed four famous pyramids: the Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, and the Meidum Pyramid.
Additionally, you'll see the Great Sphinx of Giza, one of the world's most renowned statues, with our Egypt tour packages. You'll also visit the Valley Temple next to Chephren's Middle Pyramid to learn more about ancient Egypt's history and the mummification process. Book your Cairo tours with a private guide.
After exploring the pyramids and hearing the legendary stories about their construction, the tour can continue in Old Cairo.
This short tour allows you to discover the splendor of the pyramids and the beauty of the historical site, with a special focus on the Valley Temple of King Chephren. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll not only marvel at the majestic pyramids but also delve into the fascinating history encapsulated by the Valley Temple of King Chephren. Additionally, this tour offers a delightful blend of local shopping and cultural immersion.
If you want to explore the most important archaeological sites in Cairo, check out our Cairo Half-Day Tours. You can choose from the best group of exciting tours and excursions in Egypt. We offer many Cairo Day Tours so you can explore the city's most significant landmarks.
Cairo Half-Day Tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
Don't miss the chance to book one of our affordable Egypt trips. Our fantastic Egypt Day Tours will take you to the famous Pyramids of Giza, built by Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the iconic Great Sphinx. You'll be transported to the Giza Pyramids to witness these incredible structures, achievements of the powerful Pharaohs of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom, including King Snefru's son, who constructed four famous pyramids: the Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, and the Meidum Pyramid.
Additionally, you'll see the Great Sphinx of Giza, one of the world's most renowned statues, with our Egypt tour packages. You'll also visit the Valley Temple next to Chephren's Middle Pyramid to learn more about ancient Egypt's history and the mummification process. Book your Cairo tours with a private guide.
After exploring the pyramids and hearing the legendary stories about their construction, the tour can continue in Old Cairo.
This short tour allows you to discover the splendor of the pyramids and the beauty of the historical site, with a special focus on the Valley Temple of King Chephren. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll not only marvel at the majestic pyramids but also delve into the fascinating history encapsulated by the Valley Temple of King Chephren. Additionally, this tour offers a delightful blend of local shopping and cultural immersion.
If you want to explore the most important archaeological sites in Cairo, check out our Cairo Half-Day Tours. You can choose from the best group of exciting tours and excursions in Egypt. We offer many Cairo Day Tours so you can explore the city's most significant landmarks.
Inclusion
- Transport services from Giza or Cairo hotels and return by Cairo Top Tours.
- Your transports are done by an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle.
- All entrance fees to all the sites as listed within the tour itinerary are included.
- Accredited Egyptologist guide to accompany you through Cairo excursions.
- Free Bottled water on board the vehicle during all our Cairo Day Tours.
- Shopping tours in Cairo or Giza. (upon request).
- Any service charges and taxes of Egypt Day Tours are covered during the Cairo Half Day Tours to Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
Exclusion
- Any extras not mentioned in the Cairo Day Tours program.
- Tipping is not covered during Cairo Half Day Tours to visit the famous Giza Pyramids and Sphinx.
Itinerary
Start your Cairo Half Day Tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, in the morning. You'll meet our knowledgeable Cairo top tour guide for one of our awesome Cairo excursions to the Giza Plateau, where you'll learn about the pharaohs and how they constructed those pyramids.
The Great Pyramid of King Cheops is the only remaining of the seven wonders of the world that still standing now. The pyramid of Chephren was built by King Chephren, the son of King Cheops during the old kingdom. Continue to see the pyramid of Mycerinus that was built by King Mycerinus, the son of King Chephren, and the only pyramid of Giza pyramids built from both limestone and granite.
The Great Sphinx is your next stop, 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 also to symbolize the wisdom and intelligence of the king who was also a semi-god. Then you will continue your half-day tours in Cairo Egypt,
Proceed to enter the Valley Temple of King Chephren and this is where the royal body of the king was embalmed during the mummification, the temple is located in front of the Great Sphinx.
Also, you can enjoy camel riding at the Giza plateau and our expert guide will help you take the best pictures to remind you of your best moments during your Egypt Day Tours.
At the end of your Cairo Trips and when you finish your wonderful Giza Pyramids tour, you will be transferred to any preferred drop-off location.
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 |
Start from : $45
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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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