As this is a private tour, you can select your own departure time, with a recommendation between 9am and 10am. Your Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel in Giza or downtown Cairo (an additional charge applies for Heliopolis hotels) for a short, air-conditioned drive to the Giza Pyramids.

The three pyramids, constructed by Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and guarded by the enigmatic Sphinx, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Egypt’s most renowned attraction. Your guide will explain how these structures were built as tombs for ancient Egypt’s great kings, to preserve the pharaohs’ bodies until their resurrection.

The Great Pyramid, built by King Khufu, the second pharaoh of ancient Egypt’s fourth dynasty, stands an impressive 449 feet (137 meters) above the Giza Plateau. Originally, it was 479 feet (146 meters) tall, but the summit has eroded over the past 4,500 years. Near its eastern side are three smaller pyramids, likely dedicated to his wives. Khufu’s son, Khafre, constructed the next pyramid you’ll see – at 446 feet (136 meters), it’s nearly as grand as his father’s. The third pyramid was built by Menkaure, Khafre’s son, and stands 203 feet (62 meters) tall.

After admiring the mysterious Sphinx and taking photos, you’ll return to the car to visit a small bazaar where you can enjoy a traditional (non-alcoholic) Egyptian drink and perhaps haggle for some souvenirs. Then, relax over an included lunch at a top-notch local restaurant.

Following lunch, you’ll visit the Amir Taz Palace, one of the most magnificent homes surviving from medieval Cairo. Originally built in 1352 for an adviser to the Mamluk sultan al-Nasir Muhammad, who would eventually control the throne through Sultan Hassan, the palace has been remodeled several times, most notably in the seventeenth century, and has served as a girls’ school and a storage depot. Recently restored and renovated, it features an exhibit about the palace’s treasures and well-preserved medieval Islamic architecture.

Once your visit is complete, your driver will take you back to your hotel where your guide will bid you farewell. As this is a private tour, the duration is flexible: most guests conclude their tour between 3 and 4pm.

Points of Interest

• Great Sphinx

• Khafre’s Pyramid

• Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)

• Pyramids of Giza

• El Amir Taz Palace

• Taxes and service charges
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Private Egyptologist guide

• Additional entrance fees to climb inside a pyramid
• Gratuities

Embark on a private day journey to Egypt’s renowned ancient location, the Giza Pyramids, recognized by UNESCO World Heritage. Let yourself be transported back in time to the medieval period of Cairo’s Mamluk sultans, led by a guide with extensive knowledge in Egyptology. Be awestruck by the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, and the queens, experience the grand Sphinx, and discover the lesser-known but equally impressive Amir Taz Palace, a beautiful example of medieval Islamic design. The tour includes meal provisions and covers the cost of entry fees.

• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• A current valid passport name, number, expiration date and country is required for all participants at the time of booking and on the day of travel

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.