Private Half Day Tour to Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx from Cairo [10726P65]
Explore the Wonders of Egypt: Elebate your holiday with our Cairo half-day tour to the breath-taking Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. Get a closer look at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, guided by professional Egyptologists who will shed light on their vast history. As part of your tour, you will board a traditional horse carriage ride. This experience adds a unique charm, taking you back to the ancient times while you comfortably view the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the world's oldest tourist attractions during your visit to Cairo.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
INCLUDED
- Tour guide
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry Fees
- 30 min Horse carriage
- Bottle Water
NOT INCLUDED
- Tipping
- Lunch at local restaurants (koshari)(Optional)
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Starts at 8:00 am with pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By Tour guide and transfer to Giza Pyramids to Start your half day tour visiting Giza Pyramids Where you Visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos
- Khufu's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated.
- Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860
- Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple
- The Great Sphinx is one of the world's largest and oldest statues, but basic facts about it are still subject to debate, such as when it was built, by whom and for what purpose. Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza
- The Giza Plateau is a limestone plateau in Giza, Egypt, the site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza pyramid complex, which includes the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex. It forms the northernmost part of the 16,000 ha Pyramid Fields in the Western Desert edge of the Nile Valley that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Memphis and its Necropolis. The plateau is elevated approximately 60 meters above sea-level.
- Explore the timeless wonder of the ancient pyramids with our Panoramic view tour. Behold the majestic structures from all angles as you take in the breathtaking beauty of these iconic landmarks. Our expert guides will provide you with fascinating insights into the history and significance of the pyramids, making this an unforgettable experience.
