Giza Pyramids tour with camel ride and lunch from Cairo

Walk inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, then ride a camel at the overlook where six pyramids come into view.

A private Giza Pyramids tour from Cairo with a qualified Egyptologist guide covers the three main pyramids, the Valley Temple, the Great Sphinx and a panoramic stop for photos and camel riding. The tour includes private car pickup from your hotel, a bottle of water, and runs four to five hours. Entry to the pyramids and camel ride are included in the all-inclusive option, and you can choose whether to add entry inside Khufu's pyramid and lunch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

• Pick up from requested location
• Visit Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinos
• Explore Valley Temple of Khafre
• See Great Sphinx up close
• Tour Khufu's pyramid area with Egyptologist
• Explore Khafre's pyramid and valley temple
• Enjoy panoramic view of 6 pyramids and Giza city
• Visit Menkaure pyramid
• Take photos with Great Sphinx assistance
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your guide picks you up from your Cairo hotel in a private air-conditioned car and drives you to Giza. The tour starts at the three main pyramids: Khufu (the only surviving wonder of the ancient seven), Khafre, and Menkaure, where your Egyptologist walks you through each complex, explaining the construction, the valley temples, and the causeways built for the mummification process. Khufu's pyramid stood as the highest building on earth for over 3,800 years. Khafre's granite outer layer still clings to its lower sections, quarried from Aswan over 1,000 kilometers away. You'll see the Great Sphinx up close, the limestone guardian with a lion's body and the head of King Khafre.

After the pyramids, the tour stops at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking all six pyramids and the city of Giza for 30 minutes. This is where the camel ride happens. You get 20 minutes on the camel at this overlook, a moment most visitors come for and most tours rush through. Your guide is trained in photography and will help you frame shots with the pyramids behind you.

The all-inclusive option adds Egyptian traditional lunch, entry tickets to the pyramids and Sphinx, and the camel ride. If you want to go inside Khufu's pyramid itself, that requires a separate ticket your guide will help you arrange. The tour ends with drop-off back at your hotel. No hidden charges.

What’s included

• Qualified Egyptologist guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Arabic.
• private air-conditioned car with pickup and drop-off from your Cairo hotel.
• bottled water on board.
• 20-minute camel ride at the panoramic viewpoint (all-inclusive option).
• entry to the Giza Pyramids complex and the Great Sphinx (all-inclusive option).
• Egyptian traditional lunch (all-inclusive option).
• optional separate ticket for entry inside Khufu's pyramid, arranged by your guide.

Options for this experience

6 options

Guide and luxury car, without tickets.Guide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Pyramids and Sphinx: this option includes a car, a guide, lunch, and drinks, but no pyramid tickets. VIP, 4 hours, with water and local lunch. Included: soft drinks and an Egyptian traditional lunch of Koshary or Falafel, plus a private air-conditioned car. Fees and tipping are not included. Pickup is included.

An all-inclusive tour in the top VIP categoryGuide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Tickets, camel ride, and guide: included are a car, a guide, entrance fees, lunch, a camel ride, and entry inside the Queen's Pyramid. VIP service is not included, nor are tipping or entry inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Lasts 4 hours with lunch included, an air-conditioned car, and pickup included.

Giza Pyramids and Coptic Cairo.Guide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Pyramids and Old Cairo: this option includes the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, Old Cairo, the Hanging Church, the Cave Church, and the Synagogue of Ben Ezra. Private VIP tour lasting 6 hours with an Egyptian traditional lunch, a private air-conditioned car, and pickup included. Also includes a car, a guide, a light lunch, a camel ride, and tickets for the pyramids area and inside the Queen's Pyramid. Pickup is included.

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Top VIP all-inclusive plus quad bike.Guide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Pickup and drop-off are included. This option is top VIP all-inclusive, with a tour guide, an air-conditioned car, a quad bike, lunch, and a ticket to the pyramids area. Entry inside the Queen Hetep-Heres Pyramid and a camel ride are included. Private VIP tour lasting 5 hours with an Egyptian traditional lunch. Not included: tipping and entry inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Pickup is included.

Pyramids & Grand Egyptian MuseumGuide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 10 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Private VIP tour lasting 8 hours with an Egyptian traditional lunch. Included: the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, an air-conditioned car, a guide, tickets, lunch, and a camel ride. Pickup is included.

Luxury VIP all-in-one tour.Guide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Pyramids, Sphinx, camel, and lunch: this is the ultimate luxury all-in-one option, including tickets to all the pyramids with entry inside, lunch with a view of the pyramids, a car, and a camel ride. Luxury VIP tour with a tour guide, lasting 5 hours. Lunch with a pyramids view, a private air-conditioned car, and pickup included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egypt Dreamers Tours

Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive option if you want everything settled before you arrive: entry, lunch, the camel ride and transport are confirmed, so the day unfolds without stops to buy tickets or arrange the ride. Choose the guide-and-car-only option if you prefer to handle entry tickets yourself or skip the camel ride and lunch.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Arabic.

Can children come?

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

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu on this tour?

Entry inside Khufu's pyramid requires a special ticket beyond the standard pyramid complex admission. Your guide will assist you in purchasing it if you want to descend into the interior chambers.

How long is the camel ride?

The camel ride lasts 20 minutes and happens at the panoramic viewpoint overlooking the six pyramids, where you'll also have time to take photos.

What's included in the all-inclusive option?

The all-inclusive option includes entry to the pyramids and Sphinx, Egyptian traditional lunch, the 20-minute camel ride, your Egyptologist guide, private car pickup and drop-off, and bottled water.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup from your Cairo hotel is included. If your hotel is outside the standard range, the driver will arrange collection from a nearby location.