Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & GEM Tour with Egyptologist
Description
Step onto the Giza Plateau in the morning and stand at the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, looking up at 2.3 million stone blocks that have stood for 4,500 years. This is the full-day private Giza tour, not rushed. Your licensed Egyptologist gives you real time at all three Pyramids, the panoramic view point where they align for photos, and the Great Sphinx, with stories you will not hear on a generic tour. After Giza, you continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Walk past the towering statue of Ramses II, up the Grand Staircase, and into the Tutankhamun galleries where his complete collection is shown together for the first time in history. Lunch at a quality local restaurant in between. Just you, your group, an Egyptologist who loves their country, and the time to do Egypt properly. Since 2013.
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Itinerary
You continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum ever built, opened in November 2025. Your guide walks you through the soaring atrium past the towering statue of Ramses II, up the Grand Staircase, and into the Tutankhamun galleries where his complete collection is displayed together for the very first time in history. The gold mask, the chariots, the throne, all explained by someone who actually studied them.
Your Egyptologist meets you at your hotel and travels with you to the Giza Plateau, about 30 minutes from central Cairo. You stand at the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, walk its perimeter, and hear the actual construction theories that hold up to modern research. Optional: enter inside the Great Pyramid ($11 USD per person), camel ride along the desert ridge.
Your driver takes you to the panoramic view point where all three Pyramids align in a single frame for the iconic Giza photograph. You have time to take photos, hear how the alignment relates to Pharaonic burial practices, and absorb the scale of the necropolis from a distance.
A short drive to the Great Sphinx of Giza, the limestone guardian carved from a single rock outcrop over 4,500 years ago. Your Egyptologist explains its disputed age, what it actually represents, and the centuries of restoration. Time for photos from the dedicated viewing platform with the Pyramid of Khafre rising behind it.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide pickup and drop-off for all our travelers from their hotels or accommodations in Cairo and Giza. Please ensure you provide your hotel name and address when booking. Pickup Details: - Pickup is available from all hotels, hostels, and private residences within Cairo and Giza. - If your accommodation is outside these areas, please contact us in advance to arrange the nearest meeting point. - Our driver will meet you at the hotel lobby or the main entrance at the scheduled pickup time. If you have any special requests or need further assistance, feel free to contact us after booking. We’re happy to accommodate your needs for a smooth and hassle-free experience!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please note: pickup reconfirmation is required upon booking, please refer to voucher for further details
Reviews(43)
Fantastic trip, Eslam was nice, competent and engaging. An unforgettable day! Highly recommended
Grazie mille per la vostra fantastica recensione! Siamo felici che abbiate avuto una giornata indimenticabile esplorando le Piramidi di Giza, la Sfinge e il Museo Egizio. È un piacere sapere che Eslam ha reso la vostra esperienza interessante e coinvolgente – è davvero un ottimo guida! Vi ringraziamo per il vostro consiglio e speriamo di potervi accogliere di nuovo per altre avventure incredibili in Egitto.
My visit to the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum was unforgettable! Standing before the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx was surreal—our guide Islam stories brought the ancient wonders to life. The panoramic views and a short camel ride added an adventurous touch. At the Grand Egyptian Museum, the collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures stole the show, alongside beautifully displayed artifacts and mummies. The modern design and interactive exhibits made the experience truly engaging. A perfect blend of history and discovery, this tour is a must for anyone visiting Cairo. Don’t forget comfortable shoes and a camera for the breathtaking moments
Thank you for sharing your incredible experience! 🏺🐪 We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum with our amazing guide, Islam. It’s always magical to stand before these ancient wonders, and we’re happy to hear that the camel ride and museum visit added to the adventure. Your tip about comfy shoes and a camera is spot on! We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments in Egypt.
It waz an amazing experience with Attarious tours. Their team was amazing. Starting from Ahmed who guided me really well and gave us a very good discount in both pyramid tour and Nile Cruise tour. Our guide in Nile cruise tour Mahmoud was amazing person. Very humble, jolly and full of life. He gave us very good information about attractions. Then during civilization museum and pyramid tours Our guide Mahmoud Badr was again an excellent guy, very knowledgeable about history and explained all the tour very well. Overall it was an amazing experience with Egypt Day tour team. Will recommend to everyone
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience with our team. Ahmed, Mahmoud, and Mahmoud Badr will be so happy to know they made your trip special with their knowledge and hospitality. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in Egypt.
my wife, my twin kids, and myself had Sarah as our guide for a full day. She took us to the Egyptian museum in Cairo and then for a visit at the pyramids and the Sphinx. We were extremely happy to have her as our guide, at the end it is important to have a good guide, with wealth of knowledge, and most important to be willing to transfer his knowledge to you as a tourist. Sarah had all this, excellent knowledge of the Egyptian history, and simple way to deliver this knowledge to us and she had her style to keep 11 years old kids engaged in our visit. She Also has the passion about the history of Egypt. At every piece we stopped at the museum, she explained it to us thoroughly. During our visit to the pyramids she showed that she is ready to distinguish herself from all the other guides we saw at the sight. She not only explained to us about the history of the pyramids, and the techniques of building them, but also took us to the spots we very peculiar pictures can be taken. My kids were very happy with the remarkable pictures she took for them and at the best locations and at the best angles. I have seen guides in front of us walking beside these peculiar locations without stopping to tell their customers about the best places to make good pictures while we stood at each place to take these pictures. Her style with the kids was very attentive, that they were encouraged to ask questions and to turn their trip into not only a fun vacation, but also a learning journey. Thank you Sarah for the time and effort you gave us during this tour. we fully recommend her as a tour especially for families with young kids.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you and your family had such a memorable day with Sarah. It’s wonderful to know that she was able to make the Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids experience both informative and engaging for your twin kids. Sarah truly has a passion for Egypt’s rich history, and it’s fantastic to hear that her knowledge and personal touch helped create such a fun and educational experience for your family. We’re so glad your kids enjoyed the unique photo opportunities, and that Sarah took the time to ensure you captured the best memories of the day. We truly appreciate your recommendation, especially for families with young children. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you and your family back for more incredible experiences in Egypt!
I did 2.tours, this one and another that visited Old Cairo and the new Grand Egyptian Museum ( A trial tour). I can't speak highly enough of my guide ( Yasser) who was an Egyptologist and therefore could answer any tricky questions. I loved the knowledge he happily shared and he made such relevant suggestions and knew the best times to visit different sites. I also appreciated the speed with which Ahmed replied to all requests and questions. They made visiting Cairo enjoyable and simple!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that both of your tours, including the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum tour, were such a success. It’s great to know that Yasser’s expertise as an Egyptologist made a real difference in your experience, and that his knowledge and helpful suggestions enhanced your visit. We also appreciate your kind words about Ahmed and the quick responses he provided. We always strive to make the experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible, and it’s wonderful to hear that we achieved that. Thank you again for choosing us for your Cairo adventures. We hope to welcome you back for even more memorable tours in the future!
AMAZING FOKS! INCREDIBLE COMMUNICATION!! I would go with them without any hesitation....Now the full story: we were scheduled for a full day private tour from Alexandria to the Pyramids but Hamas had a different idea .. two days before our scheduled arrival the Israel/Gaza/Hamas war broke out. Of course we could not even get to Alexandria and on short notice, the company was gracious about refunding our deposit immediately. They are such good folks!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate your understanding during such uncertain times. We’re so sorry that the situation prevented you from experiencing the full day tour, but we're happy we could assist with a quick refund. It’s always our goal to offer excellent communication and support to our guests, especially in difficult circumstances. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another tour in the future when things are more stable, and we’re sure you’ll have an incredible time! Stay safe and thank you again for your trust and understanding.
Everything was very satisfactory! Ahmed is a fantastic tour guide and we were happy with how everything went.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that everything met your expectations and that you had a great experience with Ahmed. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for more unforgettable experiences in Egypt. Thank you for choosing us!
Mina and his team gave us the best 3-Day Cairo we could have ever have hoped for. Our group was 17 people and we were so well taken care of. Mina knew the history of Egypt like a professor and we all saw and learned so much. Our daily security guards made sure we were safe every minute and our driver was an expert at navigating Cairo traffic. Our tours were tailored to visit the sights we wanted to see and we even added tours at the last minute. I highly recommend Egypt Day Tours for all your touring in needs in Egypt.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that Mina and the team provided such an exceptional 3-day experience for you and your group. It’s wonderful to know that the combination of Mina’s expertise, tailored tours, and expert safety measures made your trip memorable and enjoyable. We are also glad that our driver navigated Cairo’s traffic with ease – it’s not always an easy task! Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re honored that you chose Egypt Day Tours for your Cairo adventures. We hope to welcome you back for even more unforgettable experiences in Egypt! Safe travels and thank you again for your kind words.
Simply perfect from the magnitude of the great Pyramids with all the history and culture of one of the most ancient civilization to the dinner on Nilo cruise experiencing the Egyptian Folklore! The Egypt Day Tour agency prepared everything to make this trip an amazing experience! Thanks to the great driver Amr Shams who was always efficient and on time, to Khalid who guided me to the Nilo dinner cruise, to the great agent Marmood who prepared all the schedules for the tours (Pyramids, Sphinx, old Cairo, Citadel, Egypt Museum, Nilo dinner, etc) and thanks to the amazing guide Nada Ashraf who not only guided me with professionalism and kindness, but also gave a comprehensive "class" about the Egyptian history and culture, her knowledge is really impressive. I highly recommend Egypt Day Tour and Nada Ashraf as guide!
It has been awesome experience to be guided so professionally and provided with friendly company during our tour. Our trip to Giza will linger in our memories for years to come. The thorough knowledge of history, Egyptian antiquity in particular, so kindly shared by our guide with us, made our touring more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks for this opportunity!
