Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo
Description
Experience the marvels of ancient civilization on our Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Day Tour including Lunch from Cairo. Unravel the secrets of the world's oldest monumental structures, crafted by the hands of ancient Egyptians. View the breath-taking sight of the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the timeless testament to ancient ingenuity, and behold the mystical Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. The tour concludes with a delicious lunch in Cairo featuring local cuisine. Plan your journey into history now and experience a day filled with magnificent views and intriguing tales of the past.
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Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour . The Giza pyramid complex, also called the Giza Necropolis, is the site on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza. All were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. The site also includes several cemeteries and the remains of a workers' village. The site is at the edges of the Western Desert, approximately 9 km (5 mi) west of the Nile River in the city of Giza, and about 13 km (8 mi) southwest of the city centre of Cairo. The Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre are the largest pyramids built in ancient Egypt, and they have historically been common as emblems of ancient Egypt in the Western imagination.
Khufu's pyramid 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.[4][5] The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed.
Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple
Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860.
The Great Sphinx lies on the east side of the complex. Current consensus among Egyptologists is that the head of the Great Sphinx is that of Khafre. Along with these major monuments are a number of smaller satellite edifices, known as "queens" pyramids, causeways and valley pyramids . Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza
The Giza Plateau is a limestone plateau in Giza, Egypt, the site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza pyramid complex, which includes the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex. It forms the northernmost part of the 16,000 ha Pyramid Fields in the Western Desert edge of the Nile Valley that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Memphis and its Necropolis. The plateau is elevated approximately 60 meters above sea-level.
Explore the timeless wonder of the ancient pyramids with our Panoramic view tour. Behold the majestic structures from all angles as you take in the breathtaking beauty of these iconic landmarks. Our expert guides will provide you with fascinating insights into the history and significance of the pyramids, making this an unforgettable experience.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
As per requested time our tour guide will be waiting at the lobby area and he will be holding a sign showing our company name Emo Tours
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Reviews(46)
Excellent guide Yasser Suco, with a pleasant way to explain and show each place, very good experience, at all times friendly and helpful, highly recommended.
Guide was knowledgeable, flexible, and friendly. Very pleasant experience overall. We were able to see all the pyramids, take a camel ride, eat at Khufu’s (pre book that separately), and see the pyramid. All in 4-5 hours. Great half day trip
Our driver was great, our guide was either naturally quiet/ shy, didnt give us much information compared to the other tours we did around Luxor. Felt like if we had another guide i would have learnt alot more. We were not explained how long we had at each place or the layout of the day, and also were not given free time to explore on our own like the other tours. None the less we still seen the pyramids, sphinx, and went to some great spots for photos, and had a delicious buffet lunch. After lunch we seen how they made paper out of papyrus which was good, the people were not pushy and we felt if we didnt want to purchase anything we could leave no hassles. This was not the case at the stop after this where they show you about how they make oils and perfumes. They didnt explain or show us anything about how they were done, rather just gave us a sample smell of about 5 of them, told us how to use it and then asked which ones we wanted to buy. I told him 3 times we were not interested in buying and he kept insisting and pushing, to make it easier i just purchased an oil i had no interest in to leave($15usd) when to my surprise they then took us to another section about tea's and herbs! Same deal, no information on how it was made, clearly not interested in showing you anything rather than just making a sale at any means neccessary. Wish we skipped this stop, completely pointless.
The tour to the pyramids was one of the best tours I’ve been on. An early pickup meant we got to the pyramids just after sunrise. Our tour guide Asma was very friendly and made this tour comfortable and seamless. She was a great photographer as well meaning we have got amazing pictures of the pyramids and the sphinx. The camel ride was all prearranged taking away the hassle of trying to organise ourselves. There was lunch included but as we were both unwell on this trip , we were able to go straight back to the hotel for some rest. This was the perfect way to see and experience one of the wonders of the world. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cairo or Giza.
We opted for this private tour and I can highly recommend it, our tour guide Ayman was brilliant, kind and friendly and very knowledge and passionate about telling us the stories of the pyramids.. but the most important thing of all is peace of mind.. To get the best of Cario and seeing the pyramids you need a guide, they keep you away from the sellers and hustlers, picking you up from the hotel and dropping you back, they are there with you all the way, getting you through the queues etc.. highly recommended.. we are so glad we did this..
No pickup/drop off issues. Been to the Pyramids on a previous trip in 2004. Was a second visit worth it? For me it was. For this trip, I was able to go inside the pyramids for the first time. This option costed an additional 600 pounds - about $40 or so. Additionally, I purchased the quad bike/camel ride options, and that was both worthwhile and fun. The tour guide was knowledgeable, professional, courteous. Never had shwarma before and enjoyed lunch at Felefal near my hotel in Cairo.
We visited the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx with Mamdouh Kamal and Agami who were very flexible and interesting. Finally, we visited also Dachur and Saqqarah pyramids after a lunch, all for 60€. Mamdouh explications were perfectly clear, he is a very clever and funny guide, the best one. At the end, we were alone on the Saqqarah’s site as Mamdouh knows the security, so cool ! Mamdouh also give us fruits as gifts. It was a wonderful visit, I recommended Mamdouh and Agami for all the visitors who want to visit egypt pyramids.
Dear our valued customer Thank you so much for sharing your travel experience you had with us. The fact that you mention that our tours were without doubt the best run tours that you’ve ever been on means a lot to us! We love to read that you enjoyed all the destinations and activities 100%, that the itinerary suited you perfectly, that you loved the restaurants we picked and that you had a lot of fun! Because that’s exactly what we want for you and our visitors We hope to see you again ^_^ Best regards, Emo Tours Egypt
Trip advisor The Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx Today’s experience visiting the pyramids and Sphinx was absolutely amazing. We were also able to add the option to ride camels to see all 9 pyramids. Tonsie was our guide for this tour and was by far, the best guide we have toured with yet! He has made our trip a memorable one for sure. He was knowledgeable of Egyptian history but he didn’t overwhelm us with more information than we could intake in a given time. He balanced his wealth of knowledge all while allowing us to enjoy our time with making memories and photography. The photos he took captured our joy in the moments. He is fun, energetic and personable. He’s most definitely a five star guide! I would recommend this company as well as Tonsie to anyone who’s looking for an outstanding and memorable experience.
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Osama was a great tour guide and made this really fun. You definitely need someone who knows the area and the history to take you through this. We had a lot of fun.
Today, I had a wonderful tour of the pyramids of Giza with Amr Samir and Ehab Sedan. Amr was a wonderful guide, sharing a wealth of knowledge and navigating me through days worth of sites efficiency in a day. He was personable, patient, and friendly. I’d recommend him highly to any tourist looking to get a detailed tour of the area. Ehab was a wonderful driver, provided a variety of insights about Cairo and the culture. I couldn’t have asked for a better day.
