Private Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo Experience
Description
This experience combines ancient Egyptian wonders with Cairo’s rich cultural and religious heritage in a well-paced private tour. Unlike rushed itineraries, it focuses on quality over quantity—giving you time to truly explore the Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and the historic Hanging Church with a knowledgeable guide.
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Itinerary
Your tour guide will meet you in your hotel and you can start your tour from Cairo or Giza. You will see the Giza pyramids which are the biggest pyramids in Egypt. From there you will be transferred to a panoramic area where you can see the entire area and live the adventure in a camel ride around the pyramids. From there, you will then visit The Sphinx and Valley Temple.
After the pyramids you will arrive at the Egyptian Museum, located on famous square in Cairo. On the ground floor of the museum there is an extensive collection of papyrus and coins used in the Ancient world and artifacts from the New Kingdom. On the first floor there are artifacts from the final two dynasties of Egypt, including items from the tombs of the Pharaohs Thutmosis III, Thutmosis IV, Amenophis II, Hatshepsut, and the courtier Maiherpri, as well as many artifacts from the Valley of the Kings, in particular the material from the intact tombs of Tutankhamun and Psusennes I. See the Gold Death Mask of Tutankhamun and some mummified animals, overall the museum houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities.
After the museum you will have lunch an a local restaurant. And after lunch the last place to visit during this tour will be Hanging Church, which is also referred to as the Suspended Church or Al-Moallaqa. It is called the Hanging Church because it was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress. Logs of palm trees and layers of stones were constructed above the ruins of the Roman fortress to be used as a foundation. Explore famous church in Cairo to understand Coptic religion. Hanging Church served as the residence of the Coptic Patriarch. Later, you will be transferred to your hotel..
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
any Hotel in Cairo or Giza
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(4)
Ahmed Gaber was very knowledgeable and explained very thoroughly the history behind the architecture we visited. Would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Cairo.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Ahmed Gaber and that his detailed explanations and knowledge of the history and architecture made your visit more meaningful. It’s great to know that you would highly recommend him to others visiting Cairo — we truly appreciate your recommendation. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
Doaa my tour guide made the tour a memorable one . I learnt so much from her about Eygpt’s history and culture. Also to travel in a private car to visit the Pyramids, Sphinx , Churches, Museums, shops ,Egyptian restaurant flor Lunch by car with a tour guide was very memorable experience for me. .
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that Doaa made your tour such a memorable experience! Her knowledge and passion for sharing Egypt’s rich history and culture truly make every journey special. We’re so happy you enjoyed the comfort of traveling in a private car while exploring the Pyramids, the Sphinx, churches, museums, local shops, and enjoying an authentic Egyptian lunch. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Egypt 🇪🇬
Wonderful tour included Egyptian Museum, Saladin fortress and Alabaster mosque, Hanging church, Jewish temple, el-Khalili market. Loved the coffee shop at market. Delicious lunch and super tourguide Jimmy. Jimmy was thoughtful and again made us feel like the only people in Egypt. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind review! 🌟 We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your private tour with Guide. The guide will be delighted to know that you appreciated the experience, Creating enjoyable memories and helping guests capture great photos is always an important part of the journey! 📸✨ Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Egypt again soon for more unforgettable adventures
Jimmy has outdone himself again today. Well done to him for creating great memories that will last a long time to come
Thank you so much for your kind review! 🌟 We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your private tour with Guide. The guide will be delighted to know that you appreciated the experience, Creating enjoyable memories and helping guests capture great photos is always an important part of the journey! 📸✨ Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Egypt again soon for more unforgettable adventures
