Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Museum tour with camel ride

Touch the Great Pyramid and stand before Tutankhamun's gold

A full-day tour of Giza's pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum with a private guide, camel ride, and lunch (depending on your option). You'll visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, see all nine pyramids from the panoramic viewpoint, ride across the desert, explore the Sphinx and Valley Temple, then spend hours in the museum's 500,000 square meters among over 100,000 artifacts, ending at the golden treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Giza Pyramids1h 30m · entry included
2. Great Sphinx of Giza30m · entry included

Explore Giza Pyramids and Grand Museum

• Visit Great Pyramid of King Khufu
• Go to panoramic viewpoint of pyramids
• Enjoy camel ride across desert
• Visit Great Sphinx and Valley Temple
• Explore Grand Egyptian Museum artifacts
• See colossal statues of Pharaoh Ramses II
• Walk the Grand Staircase with monumental statues
• View treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb

The experience

How do you fit the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the world's largest Egyptian museum into one day? This tour builds the route around what matters most: the monuments first, then the artifacts. Your guide meets you at your hotel and drives you to Giza Plateau, where the Great Pyramid of Khufu stands as the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. You'll have the rare chance to touch its stones: a moment most visitors never get. From there, the route takes you to the panoramic viewpoint where all nine pyramids line up in a single frame, from the kings' pyramids to the queens' pyramids, then down to the desert floor for a 20-minute camel ride across the golden sand.

The Sphinx comes next: a limestone carving 240 feet long, its lion's body guarding the royal necropolis with a pharaoh's head. Your guide explains what the ancient engineers built and what later treasure hunters carved into it over centuries. You'll also visit the Valley Temple of King Khafre, built from massive stone blocks that still stand as proof of their precision. By mid-afternoon, you're at the Grand Egyptian Museum. A 500,000-square-meter complex that holds more than 100,000 artifacts. The Grand Staircase alone towers with monumental statues of pharaohs and temple masterpieces. Then comes the final stop: the complete collection from Tutankhamun's tomb. More than 5,300 artifacts, many covered in gold or crafted from pure gold, including the legendary golden mask that stops every visitor in their tracks.

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and includes a qualified guide who speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, or one of two other languages. What you book at checkout decides what else comes with it: the basic option covers the car, guide, and entry to Giza Plateau; the mid-tier option adds the camel ride and museum entry but skips lunch; the all-inclusive option adds lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off. Entry to the three interior pyramids (Khufu's, Khafre's, and Menkaure's) is not included in any option, so you'll see them from outside and from the panoramic viewpoint.

What’s included

• Entry to Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
• a qualified private guide.
• a 20-minute camel ride.
• traditional lunch.
• and hotel pickup and drop-off, though which of these come with your booking depends on which of the three options you choose at checkout.

Options for this experience

3 options

Only the car and guide are includedGuide in 6 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 12:00Includes only the car and guide. Pickup and drop-off are included.

Tour without lunch and camel rideGuide in 6 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 12:00Tour without lunch or camel ride. Includes guide, entry tickets, and car with driver. Excludes lunch and camel ride. Duration: 8 hours. Pickup is included.

A fully inclusive tourGuide in 6 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 12:00This all-inclusive option covers the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 12:00

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AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Wonders of Egypt Tours

Is this one for you?The all-inclusive option suits travelers who want everything arranged: pickup, lunch, the camel ride, and museum entry all in one booking. If you're staying near Giza or prefer to arrange your own meals, the mid-tier option covers the guide, monuments, camel ride, and museum at a lower price. The basic option works for travelers who only want the pyramids and Sphinx with a guide and don't need the museum or the ride.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

Can I actually go inside the Great Pyramid on this tour?

Entry to the interior of Khufu's Pyramid is not included in any of the three tour options, but you'll stand at its base, touch its stones, and see it from the panoramic viewpoint where all nine pyramids are visible together. The Valley Temple of King Khafre and the Sphinx are both open to explore.

What's the camel ride like, and is it included?

The camel ride lasts 20 minutes across the desert near the pyramids and is included in the mid-tier and all-inclusive options only. The basic car-and-guide option does not include it.

How much time do you spend inside the Grand Egyptian Museum?

The museum visit is part of the full day, but the exact time depends on your pace and which sections you linger in. The museum spans 500,000 square meters and holds over 100,000 artifacts, so most visitors spend several hours there. Entry is included in the mid-tier and all-inclusive options only.

Does the tour include lunch?

Traditional lunch is included only in the all-inclusive option. The basic and mid-tier options do not include a meal.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the all-inclusive option only. The basic and mid-tier options do not include transportation to and from your hotel.