Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum from Alexandria

Summary Description

Get an early start with 8am pickup in Alexandria, then travel to Cairo in an air-conditioned minivan with a private driver/guide. Make the first stop of the day at the Giza Plateau, where the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure dominate a stark landscape at the edge of the Sahara Desert.

Explore the pyramids as your guide shares stories about ancient Egyptian history, culture, and beliefs, and continue to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, a funerary complex built under the rule of King Khafre.

Pause for lunch at a local restaurant, then drive across the Nile into the city of Cairo to see the world’s largest collection of pharaonic antiquities at the Egyptian Museum. Sample the best of the galleries with your guide, who will help find the things that interest you most, from mummies and artwork to hieroglyphs and the magnificent treasures that were buried with King Tutankhamun.

After visiting the Egyptian Museum, make the return trip to Alexandria, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship.

Highlights
  • Get an early start with 8am pickup in Alexandria, then travel to Cairo in an air-conditioned minivan with a private driver/guide. Make the first stop of the day at the Giza Plateau, where the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure dominate a stark landscape at the edge of the Sahara Desert. Explore the pyramids as your guide shares stories about ancient Egyptian history, culture, and beliefs, and continue to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, a funerary complex built under the rule of King Khafre. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant, then drive across the Nile into the city of Cairo to see the world’s largest collection of pharaonic antiquities at the Egyptian Museum. Sample the best of the galleries with your guide, who will help find the things that interest you most, from mummies and artwork to hieroglyphs and the magnificent treasures that were buried with King Tutankhamun. After visiting the Egyptian Museum, make the return trip to Alexandria, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship.
  • Description

    Explore the history of Egypt on the day tour of the Pyramids of Giza. Visit the Valley Temple of the Chephren Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. And see treasure from the tomb of Tutankhamen and over 5,000 years of Egyptian art in the Egyptian Museum.

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Lunch
    • Qualified Egyptologist guide
    • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
    • Private tour
    • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
    • Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in the program
    • Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza
    • Entry/Admission - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
    What's Not Included
    • Drinks
    • Gratuities
    • Entrance fee to the royal hall of mummies and inside the Pyramids
    Important Information
    Know Before You Book
    • Duration: 10h
    • Mobile tickets accepted
    • Instant confirmation
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    Additional Information

    Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
    A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
    Not wheelchair accessible
    Most travelers can participate
    This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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    What is the Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum from Alexandria cancellation policy?

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    Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum from Alexandria cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    How much is Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum from Alexandria?

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    Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum from Alexandria price starts from $190.00.

    Which attractions will I visit with Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum from Alexandria?

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    During this experience, places you will visit include:

    What time does Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum from Alexandria start?

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    Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum from Alexandria will start at 6:00 AM.