Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, & Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Description
Embark on a private, 8–10-hour journey into Egypt’s awe-inspiring past in the company of our knowledgeable guide. After travelling in air-conditioned comfort to the Giza Plateau, stand in awe before the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. The oldest, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today. Return to Cairo to tour the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever displayed. An unexpected highlight of this tour is the chance to cruise down the Nile on a traditional felucca – a wooden sailboat used by the Egyptian people for thousands of years. • A full-day tour of Cairo’s top cultural attractions • Benefit from the insight of an experienced local guide • Learn about Egyptian history from the Old Kingdom to the Fatimid era • Cruise down the Nile in a traditional felucca • Includes transportation and refreshments
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Itinerary
The greatest pyramid ever constructed and the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was originally about 480 ft. high but now its height is about 450 ft. Each side of its square base measures about 700 ft. in length. Please note that going inside the pyramid is an optional activity that requires an extra ticket can be bought on the spot.
Second pyramid on the plateau of Giza in time and in size from far away it looks a bit higher than that of Cheops due to the fact that it was built on a higher ground. Please note that going inside the pyramid is an optional activity that requires an extra ticket can be bought on the spot.
The third and smallest pyramid on Giza Plateau. Menkaure (Mycerinus) was the grandson of king Cheops and his pyramid was partially covered with granite blocks. Please note that going inside the pyramid i8s an optional activity that requires an extra ticket that can be bought on the spot.
Welcome to the Grand Egyptian Museum, a breathtaking journey through 5,000 years of civilization. Standing at the foot of the Giza Plateau, this architectural marvel houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. As you walk through its grand halls, you’ll encounter towering statues of pharaohs, glittering royal treasures, and intricately crafted relics that reveal the genius of one of history’s greatest cultures. The crown jewel is the complete collection of Tutankhamun’s treasures, displayed together for the first time. Through vast glass walls, the pyramids rise majestically beyond, reminding every visitor that they stand at the very edge of eternity.
1 hour felucca (traditional sailboat) ride on the the Nile river that is considered the longest river in the world.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Any hotel in Cairo or Giza
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(154)
5/5 Mimo and Peter were amazing. Their Knowledge, passion, understanding of what we required was unsurpassed. Today made all our dreams come true. When you visit Cairo & Giza these are the people you need to request!!! Thank thankyou.
Great tour in Italian with Mimmo and Ashraf. Highly recommended for competence
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a fantastic full‑day tour to the Pyramids and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation. Mimo, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made ancient Egyptian history come alive with fascinating explanations. He was patient, engaging, and happy to answer all our questions. Hafez, our driver, was professional and reliable, navigating Cairo traffic smoothly and making sure we were comfortable all day. The tour was well organized, relaxed, and truly enjoyable. Highly recommend this experience and this great team!
Here's the response: --- Thank you so much, Abdullah, for this amazing 5-star review! We're delighted that your full-day tour was such a fantastic experience. Mimo truly has a gift for bringing ancient Egyptian history to life, and it's wonderful to hear that his knowledge, patience, and engaging style made the day so memorable for you. Hafez also deserves great credit — navigating Cairo's traffic smoothly while keeping guests comfortable all day is no easy feat! "Well organized, relaxed, and truly enjoyable" — that's exactly the experience we aim to deliver on every tour. We'll be sure to share your kind words and recommendation with both Mimo and Hafez. We hope to welcome you back to Egypt again soon! Warm regards, Egypt Life Tours Team
We had an excellent day exploring Cairo with Mimo and Adel. Mimo was a fantastic guide — very knowledgeable, engaging, and great at explaining the history in a way that was easy to follow and interesting. He paced the day really well and made sure we covered all the key highlights without feeling rushed. Adel was equally great as our driver — always on time, friendly, and made navigating Cairo’s traffic feel smooth and stress-free. Overall, the whole experience was seamless, enjoyable, and very well organised. Highly recommend both Mimo and Adel for anyone visiting Cairo!
Thank you for this excellent 5-star review! We're thrilled that your day exploring Cairo and Giza was seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. Mimo's ability to explain Egypt's rich history in an engaging, easy-to-follow way while pacing the day perfectly is exactly what a great guide delivers. Covering all the key highlights without ever feeling rushed — that's the balance we always aim for on our private tours. Adel is a true professional behind the wheel, and we're glad he made navigating Cairo feel smooth and stress-free for you. A great guide and a great driver together make all the difference! We'll be sure to share your kind words and recommendation with both Mimo and Adel. We hope to welcome you back to Egypt again soon! Warm regards, Egypt Life Tours Team
We had an excellent day exploring Cairo with Mimo and Adel. Mimo was a fantastic guide — very knowledgeable, engaging, and great at explaining the history in a way that was easy to follow and interesting. He paced the day really well and made sure we covered all the key highlights without feeling rushed. Adel was equally great as our driver — always on time, friendly, and made navigating Cairo’s traffic feel smooth and stress-free. Overall, the whole experience was seamless, enjoyable, and very well organised. Highly recommend both Mimo and Adel for anyone visiting Cairo!
Thank you for this excellent 5-star review and for recommending us on Viator as well! We're thrilled that your day with Mimo and Adel was such a seamless and enjoyable experience. Mimo's knowledgeable, engaging style and perfectly paced itinerary combined with Adel's friendly, smooth driving make for a winning team. We're so glad they delivered the stress-free, well-organized day you deserved. We'll make sure both Mimo and Adel see your wonderful words. We hope to welcome you back to Egypt again soon! Warm regards, Egypt Life Tours Team
Very safe and very informative tour with a well spoken Egyptologist Mimo and Emad as the driver. Do not miss the spice shop Egyptologist spices and make sure that the attendant actually gives you samples of each and every spice and incense, etc. because if you don’t you miss out on a lot. Get through both the GEM and the pyramids with at least two other parts of the city and a Nile boating easily in one day!
Fantastic experience and a full day of life memories. I would highly recommend this tour. From hotel pick-up, driver and transport, and our guide Mahmoud, everything was amazing and the best meal of the holidays. The Sphinx and great pyramids, camel ride, GEM museum, lunch, and boat trip on the Nile to finish. We simply had an amazing day. Mahmoud is a great guide, knowledgeable, and so enthusiastic boarding on slightly theatrical he enthused us throughout the day. This is a top trip and well worth doing.
Really probably the best experience you would have as a private Day tour. Zenab is fantastic as well as our Driver. They really are very accommodating when it comes to including things in the package
Hagar was our guide for the day tour to the Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum. She was thoughtful, considerate, and well knowledge about Egyptian history and culture. She was very flexible, attentive, and made our experience phenomenal. Anyone who is lucky to have Hagar as a guide will have a wonderful experience.
We spent a full day with Mimo and Adel, everything was so well planned and organized since the moment we booked…I am leaving Cairo with the head full of memories and most importantly more knowledge about this great culture and history Mimo is a real professor we learned so much with him and he took care of answering every single question and more going the extra mile to make our trip extraordinary!!! Mimi and Adel you rock !!! We highly recommend and will definitely comeback and book a different tour with them again!!! Cheers Feriel
