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Viator · Private tour

Full Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum &Felucca

5.0(15)Cairo1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(13)

Description

Visiting the pyramids and the Egyptian Museum is unforgettable lifetime experience , with Gem Explore Egypt you will have the best tour for the pyramids and Sphinx and the Museum of Egyptian Artifacts and a 1-Hour Felucca Ride on the sunset of the beautiful Cairo, With your professional guide you will be able to visit Giza pyramids and Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and you will learn more about the ancient culture. The tour’s start time is flexible, but usually, the tour starts around 8 AM, takes a duration of 7-8 hours, and ends around 5 PM. This private tour includes Pick-Up with our air-conditioned vehicles at your requested location, and Drop Off at your requested location. The tour also provides Taxes Services(Entrance fees to the pyramids and Museum are optional to be selected as we have 2 options) . Tour Guides with an experience of 15+ years, and a bottle of water.

Tour Options

Guide+Lunch+Felucca+Fees
  • Guide+Felucca +Entry Fee+Lunch: Guide+Felucca+Entry Fees+Lunch Pickup included
Guide+Lunch+Felucca Only
  • Guide+Felucca+Lunch+Without Entry Fees to the Museum and Pyramids of Giza Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

Pick Up from the Requested Location by GEM Explore Egyptologist to start your Journey across Cairo heading to the Great Pyramids of Giza where you will enjoy The pyramid of King Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, the tour will continue by vising the Valley Temple of Khafre, where is located the reception of the royal body of Khafre. The Valley Temple was built for the process of mummification of King Khafre. Finally, you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and the head of King Khafre. (please note that entering the pyramids from inside requires a special ticket, the guide will be happy to assist).

60 min

Khufu's pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient seven wonders still remains and standing today!! the highest building on earth for more than 3800 Years, the complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated yet, with your advanced Egyptologist you will be able to explore the entire area.

30 min

The Second highest pyramid in the complex is dedicated to king Chefren or Khafre, the entire complex is still in good condition so with your Egyptologist you will explore the valley temple and the causeway of king Khafre. ( Please note that entering the pyramids from inside that is requires a special ticket. ( Guide will be happy to assist).

Pass by

The Smallest pyramid in Giza plateau, now it is about 61m high, Menkaure pyramid is very special because of the granite outer layer still remains on the lower part of the pyramid, the granite was quarried from Aswan over 1000 kilometers away from Giza !!!

10 min

Next, a visit to a panoramic view of the 6 pyramids, and the city of Giza, were you will stay there for 10 minutes to take photos and enjoy the view

30 min

Finally, you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and a head of King Khafre, and then a visit to the Great statue of Sphinx.

Admission included180 min

The tour will continue by visiting the museum of Egyptian Antiques in Tahrir Square built in 1901 AD , where is the home of 120,000 of ancient Egyptian Antiques Collection that dates up to 6000 years old, including the Tutankhamun exhibit.

60 min

1-Hour Felucca Ride on the Nile River( The Longest River in Africa and the second longest all over the world) at Sunset.

Highlights

Bottled water
Lunch
1-Hour Felucca Ride on Nile River
Expert Tour guide
Pick up and Drop off at your Accommodation in Cairo or Giza

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Lunch
1-Hour Felucca Ride on Nile River
Expert Tour guide
Pick up and Drop off at your Accommodation in Cairo or Giza
Not included
Entrance Fees (Select the option)
Gratuities
Extra 15 USD per Head pick up from Airport,Nasr City,New Cairo, 6th Of October City

Pickup Locations & Times

Guide will be waiting in the lobby holding sign with company name .

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(15)

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Inmaculada_E
May 11, 2026
I loved the...

I loved the experience. Niveen has been very nice and explained everything. He's taken us to many places. We are very happy

Operator response

Dear valued Customer ,Thank you for your kind words about your Day tour ! We are thrilled to hear that both your guide and driver provided such a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that you felt comfortable to ask questions and make requests throughout the tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more incredible experiences in Egypt. If there’s anything we can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Warm regards, Gem Explore Egypt

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Getaway53534007557
December 15, 2025
Amazing Cairo!

A huge thank you to Donia and Ahmed Nagy for an unforgettable 3-day experience in Cairo! Everything was seamless from start to finish — prompt pick-ups, fantastic organisation, and so much knowledge shared in a fun and engaging way. Donia made our visits to the Pyramids, Citadel, Mohammed Ali Mosque, Abu Serga, and the Hanging Church truly special (and even convinced us to ride camels!). Ahmed’s tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Museum of Civilization was absolutely mind-blowing — the mummies alone are something we’ll never forget. We also loved the Felucca ride on the Nile and a lively evening in the Grand Bazaar. Their photography skills were a huge bonus — so many beautiful memories captured! Most importantly, they went above and beyond in caring for our elderly mother, treating her with such kindness and respect. Friendly, professional, and genuinely wonderful people — they made our holiday one we’ll never forget. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Operator response

Customer ,Thank you for your kind words about your Day tour ! We are thrilled to hear that both your guide and driver provided such a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that you felt comfortable to ask questions and make requests throughout the tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more incredible experiences in Egypt. If there’s anything we can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Warm regards, Gem Explore Egypt

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acaba27
December 10, 2025
Highly recommended tour, attentive and knowledgeable guides.

We highly recommend Nader and Mahmoud they were very nice with us. Nader is incredibly kind, always attentive to what we needed, and extremely knowledgeable about Egyptian civilization. We would definitely take a tour with him again. Mahmoud is a true expert behind the wheel and very friendly, we always felt completely safe with him driving. We recommend him 100% without hesitation.

Operator response

Customer ,Thank you for your kind words about your Day tour ! We are thrilled to hear that both your guide and driver provided such a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that you felt comfortable to ask questions and make requests throughout the tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more incredible experiences in Egypt. If there’s anything we can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Warm regards, Gem Explore Egypt

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785in_sp
July 14, 2025
Guides Donia and Ryan!

We were really happy and grateful for our guides Donia and Ryan. They were really nice and worried about our well being in every single moment. They gave us useful explanations about the egyptian culture and the places we visited, that really made us fell in love with the egyptian culture, customs and people. I would definitely recommend these 2 guides DONIA and RYAN, to anyone visiting egypt!!

Operator response

Dear Valued Customer ,Thank you for your kind words about your Day tour ! We are thrilled to hear that both your guide and driver provided such a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that you felt comfortable to ask questions and make requests throughout the tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more incredible experiences in Egypt. If there’s anything we can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Warm regards, Gem Explore Egypt

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L8738ICrodrigof
July 14, 2025
Egypt’s trip

Thank you so much, Ryan and Donia, for the amazing day at the pyramids. I loved how you brought the stories to life and made everything feel easy and fun. Your kindness and energy made it a day I’ll never forget. Truly grateful for both of you.

Operator response

Dear Valued Customer ,Thank you for your kind words about your Day tour ! We are thrilled to hear that both your guide and driver provided such a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that you felt comfortable to ask questions and make requests throughout the tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more incredible experiences in Egypt. If there’s anything we can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Warm regards, Gem Explore Egypt

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B455NBeduardoa
July 14, 2025
Egypt guides

We had an absolutely amazing experience with our guides Rayn and Donia! From the very beginning, they were friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local history and culture. We visited the breathtaking Pyramids of Giza, where Donia explained everything with such passion—it truly brought the place to life. Afterwards, we explored the Khan el-Khalili market (hope I spelled that right!), and Rayn guided us through the lively alleys with so much care, even helping us bargain with the shopkeepers. We always felt safe, informed, and in great company. This was one of the highlights of our trip. We highly recommend Rayn and Donia—thank you both for an unforgettable day!

Operator response

Dear Valued Customer ,Thank you for your kind words about your Day tour ! We are thrilled to hear that both your guide and driver provided such a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that you felt comfortable to ask questions and make requests throughout the tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more incredible experiences in Egypt. If there’s anything we can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Warm regards, Gem Explore Egypt

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Camper19208752610
September 22, 2024
A memorable day in Cairo

Our guide, Menna welcomed us with her big smile , she was amazing and knowlegable in her field and she spoke fluent english. She explained everything so well and making the history easy for us to understand. We asked a lots of questions and she answered her best. We chatted, laughed and exchange cultural knowledge and we felt connected as we were touring with family. The van we were riding around were comfortable which made it a nice trip around Cairo. Our driver Marcus was very courteous and we thank him for that. We shared a table with both Menna and Marcus for lunch and they explained many things about Egypt and cultures which is awesome for us as a tourist. I highly recommend both of them as your tour guide!

Operator response

Dear Valued Customer thank you so much for sharing your views and experiences with GEM EXPLORE EGYPT . We are so proud and happy to see how happy you are with your trip . Your review is highly appreciated and it is very important for us and for the guest who are looking for a perfect trip in Egypt we all promise you to keep going to provide the best tours ,thanks for choosing our tour company and Thank you again for your nice words , looking forward seeing you many times in Egypt . Gem Explore Egypt

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O2058IXstevep
September 9, 2024
Wael great guide - Great Tour

Wael was a fantastic guide. He is so knowledgeable and takes you to all the best locations on the tour. He was so good we ended up booking a a river cruise with him as well. If you are in Egypt seek out for Wael as your guide you can’t go wrong.

Operator response

Dear Valued Customer thank you so much for sharing your views and experiences with GEM EXPLORE EGYPT . We are so proud and happy to see how happy you are with your trip . Your review is highly appreciated and it is very important for us and for the guest who are looking for a perfect trip in Egypt we all promise you to keep going to provide the best tours ,thanks for choosing our tour company and Thank you again for your nice words , looking forward seeing you many times in Egypt . Gem Explore Egypt

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eubenedicto
August 1, 2024
Fullfiling experience, perfectly executed

Aly was an exceptional guide, knowledgeable and attentive. We were driven in a comfy vehicle, ice cold water and a full day of itinerary perfectly planned by Gem Explore, delivered by Aly in all fulfilling experience. Especially appreciated a stop for a local coffee by a roadside, a taste of Cairo in addition to all the wonderful sights we saw. Thank you Aly and Gem Explore. Five star.

Operator response

Dear Valued Customer thank you so much for sharing your views and experiences with GEM EXPLORE EGYPT . We are so proud and happy to see how happy you are with your trip . Your review is highly appreciated and it is very important for us and for the guest who are looking for a perfect trip in Egypt we all promise you to keep going to provide the best tours ,thanks for choosing our tour company and Thank you again for your nice words , looking forward seeing you many times in Egypt . Gem Explore Egypt

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alfonsoaN5067MI
March 6, 2024
A wonderful afternoon

Everything was very good, the guide Donia was very friendly and spoke perfect Spanish and explained everything very well. Very punctual, responsible and has a lot of knowledge about Egypt.

Operator response

Dear Mr. Alfonso Arevalo Lamas thank you so much for sharing your views and experiences with GEM EXPLORE EGYPT . We are so proud and happy to see how happy you are with your trip . Your review is highly appreciated and it is very important for us and for the guest who are looking for a perfect trip in Egypt we all promise you to keep going to provide the best tours ,thanks for choosing our tour company and Thank you again for your nice words , looking forward seeing you many times in Egypt . Gem Explore Egypt