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Luxury Half Day Tour to Great Pyramids and Sphinx
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the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. This half-day private tour offers a perfect blend of history, adventure, and luxury, ensuring an immersive experience in ancient Egypt. Tour Highlights: Explore the Great Pyramids – Visit the legendary Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, learning about their construction, history, and secrets with a professional Egyptologist guide. Panoramic Viewpoint – Capture stunning 360° views of all three pyramids, an ideal spot for breathtaking photos. Optional camel or horse ride available for an authentic desert experience. The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple – Stand before the mystical Sphinx, the guardian of the pyramids, and explore the ancient Valley Temple, where pharaohs were mummified.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
Marvel at the Scale & Construction: Standing at 146 meters (originally) and built from over 2.3 million limestone blocks, the Great Pyramid is an engineering masterpiece that has stood for over 4,500 years. Your expert guide will explain the fascinating methods used to construct this monumental tomb, sparking curiosity about the secrets still hidden within. Enter the Pyramid (Optional Experience): For an even more immersive experience, venture inside the pyramid through the narrow passageways leading to the Grand Gallery and the King’s Chamber. Feel the energy of this sacred resting place of Pharaoh Khufu, where mystery and legend surround its unadorned granite sarcophagus.
Capture breathtaking photos of the Great Pyramid from the best angles. Visit the Panoramic Viewpoint to see all three pyramids aligned, offering a once-in-a-lifetime photography opportunity.
The Sphinx measures 73 meters (240 feet) long and 20 meters (66 feet) high, making it the largest monolithic statue of the ancient world. • Your guide will reveal fascinating details about how it was carved from a single piece of limestone. Explore the Valley Temple, where pharaohs were mummified before burial. • Admire the massive limestone blocks used in its construction, some weighing over 80 tons. Capture creative photos, including the famous “kissing the Sphinx” pose. • Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Sphinx with the Pyramids in the background.
Just send your pick up point and will pick you up
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Luxury Half Day Tour to Great Pyramids and Sphinx lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $50 per person for this Cairo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 2–6 pay from $25, adults from $50. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Just send your pick up point and will pick you up Pickup points include Ramses Hilton, Cairo Intl Airport.
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Fares.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Half Day Tour to Great Pyramids and Sphinx | 4 hours | 5.0 (1) | $50 | |
 Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids& Great Sphinx with Private Tour Guide | 4–5 hours | 4.9 (2,714) | $27 | View |
 Luxury Half Day Tour to Giza Pyramids & sphinx &Camel ride | 4 hours | 5.0 (82) | $20 | View |
 Cairo Guided Half-Day Tour of Giza Pyramids, Sphinx | 4–5 hours | 4.9 (415) | $27 | View |
 Private Half Day Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with Egyptologist | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (148) | $45 | View |
 Half Day Adventure Pyramids Sphinx and Camel Safari | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (82) | $50 | View |
 Private Half day Tour of the Pyramids and Sphinx from Cairo | 5 hours | 5.0 (61) | $8 | View |