Private Half Day and Tour in Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx
Giza, Egyptby Elite Trips Egypt
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
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- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Hindi, German, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Greek, English, Italian, Bangla, French, Spanish, Arabic, Hakka Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Romanian, Hebrew, Turkish, Dutch
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Overview
Choose your preferred pickup time and begin your private journey from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Travel comfortably with a private, air-conditioned vehicle and a licensed professional tour guide who can provide the tour in your preferred language upon request. Explore Giza Plateau and the Great Pyramids of Giza, including the Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), the Pyramid of Chephren (Khafre), and the Pyramid of Mykerinos (Menkaure). Learn about the history, construction, and fascinating stories behind these ancient monuments. Want to explore more of ancient Egypt? You can customize your experience by adding other remarkable sites to your tour, such as the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Simply choose the option that best suits your interests when booking. With flexible pickup times, a licensed multilingual guide, a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, and competitive pricing. At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel
What's included
- Bottled water
- Shopping (optional can be Skipped)
- Pick up and Drop off from or To Your accommodation in Cairo down town or Giza
- General Area tickets
- Meals
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
The Pyramids Of Giza
1 hour
pickup from the requested location by your tour guide to start trip in The pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are among the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and indeed already were even in Roman times. Each of these spectacular structures served as the final resting place of a king of the 4th Dynasty (c.2613–2494 BC). The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for king Khufu (c.2589–2566 BC), and the other two for Khafre and Menkaure, his son and grandson. Khufu’s pyramid is both the oldest and largest of the three, and the first building to exceed it in height would not be built for another 3,800 years!
- 2
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
1 hour
The Great Pyramid, the tomb of King Khufu (c.2589–2566 BC), with its original height of 146.5 meters, was the tallest structure in the world for 3,800 years. It remains the last surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and took an estimated 10 to 20 years to build. To this day, it is not entirely certain how this was done. The Great Pyramid is made of local limestone, but its exterior was once entirely covered with high quality limestone. These casing stones were brought from Turah, south of Maadi, by ship. On the inside, the pyramid has three chambers, one cut into the bedrock underneath, and two high up within the masonry itself, a feature that no other pyramid possesses. The sarcophagus in which Khufu was once laid to rest can still be seen in the upper of these two rooms, the King’s Chamber. This room is accessed through the Grand Gallery, a majestic corbelled ascending passage, and a masterpiece of ancient engineering and architecture.
- 3
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
30 min
Khafre (c.2558–2532 BC), whom the ancient Greeks knew as Khefren, was a son of King Khufu (Cheops), the builder of the Great Pyramid. He built the second pyramid complex at Giza, and constructed his tomb on slightly higher ground, making it appear just as tall as his father’s. At 143.5 meters in height, however, his pyramid is only slightly shorter, and a tremendously impressive monument. Its core masonry is made of blocks of local limestone. The top of the pyramid still preserves the beautifully polished blocks of high-quality limestone that once encased the majority of the structure’s towering height. This white stone was quarried in Turah, south of Maadi, and transported here by ship. The mortuary temple of Khafre at the foot of his pyramid and the valley temple at the end of the causeway are larger than any of those of older pyramids, and also among the best preserved of the Old Kingdom.
- 4
Panoramic View of the Pyramids
1 hour
Panorama View Pyramids offers a unique experience on the Giza plateau, where visitors can see all nine pyramids in one line and take stunning pictures. The site also provides the opportunity for horse or camel rides, with these activities included in the visit. Additionally, guests can explore the Temple of Mummification and the Great Sphinx to capture amazing photos. After sightseeing, visitors have the chance to learn about ancient Egyptian papyrus-making at the Papyrus gallery and shop for souvenirs.
- 5
Great Sphinx
1 hour
Colossal statues are one of the hallmarks of ancient Egyptian civilization, and the Great Sphinx of Giza is the most famous. It was carved directly out of the bedrock during the 4th Dynasty (c.2613–2494 BC), which also makes it the oldest. Ancient Egyptian sphinxes represented the king with the body of a lion, in a clear demonstration of his power. The evidence points to the Great Sphinx having been carved during the reign of Khafre (Khefren to the ancient Greeks; c.2558–2532 BC), the builder of the second of the Giza pyramids. The Great Sphinx and the temple in front of it, called the Sphinx Temple, lie directly next to Khafre’s valley temple and the lower portion of the causeway leading up to his mortuary temple and pyramid. Careful archaeological analysis has revealed that the valley temple was finished before work was begun on the Great Sphinx and its temple. Analysis of the Great Sphinx’s facial features has also revealed striking similarities with those of Khafre’s statues.
- 6
Cairo
30 min
After having complete visit to the pyramids, if you preferring go to local Market(Bazaar) for gift and souvenirs, then we will transfer to your accommodation in Giza or Cairo Down town>
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign Elite Trips Egypt.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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