Giza Pyramids tour from Port Said: Private guide, lunch included

Nine to eleven hours among three royal pyramids, the Valley Temple, and the Great Sphinx

A private day tour from Port Said Port to Giza takes you through the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, the Valley Temple where priests mummified the pharaohs, and a panoramic view of the Giza Plateau and Great Sphinx. Your Egyptologist guide meets you at the port or hotel, handles all entry fees, and includes lunch at a high-quality restaurant before returning you to Port Said. The tour runs nine to eleven hours and suits travelers with limited time in port who want expert context and no logistics to arrange.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Giza PyramidsEntry included3h
2. Great Sphinx of GizaEntry included2h

Private tour from Portsaid to Giza

• Meet guide at Portsaid port or hotel
• Travel to the Pyramids of Giza
• Visit Great Pyramid of Cheops
• See pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus
• Visit Queens' small pyramids
• Visit Valley Temple of King Chephre
• View panoramic Giza Plateau and Great Sphinx
• Enjoy lunch at high quality restaurant
• Return to Portsaid port or hotel

The experience

Your guide meets you at Port Said Port holding a sign with your name, then drives you in a private van toward Giza. The three main pyramids stand on the plateau: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, built around 2589 BC and the oldest of the three; the pyramid of Khafre, his son; and the pyramid of Menkaure, his grandson. Each served as the final resting place of a 4th Dynasty king, and Khufu's pyramid remained the tallest building on earth for 3,800 years. Your guide walks you through what each structure was, who built it, and why these tombs still stand when almost everything else from that era has crumbled.

After the pyramids, you visit the Valley Temple, where the ancient priests performed the mummification of King Khafre's body before his burial. From there, you get a panoramic view of the entire Giza Plateau, then move to the Great Sphinx: the limestone creature with a lion's body and human head carved from bedrock, one of the world's largest monolithic statues. Lunch happens at a high-quality restaurant partway through the day, so you eat without breaking the flow of the tour.

The van returns you to Port Said Port or your hotel at the end. All entry fees are included, and your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language depending on which option you select at checkout. If you're docking at Suez Canal Cruise Port instead, pickup is available from there as well.

What’s included

• Private van transportation from Port Said Port, your hotel, or Suez Canal Cruise Port.
• Egyptologist guide in your chosen language.
• entry fees to all Giza sites.
• lunch at a high-quality restaurant.
• panoramic views of the Giza Plateau.

Options for this experience

2 options

Starting at Port Said Port and hotelsGuide in 5 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 10:00Private tour with a guide, entry fees, lunch and snacks, plus pickup and drop-off at Port Said port. Pickup is included.

Departing from the Suez Canal Cruise PortGuide in 5 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 10:00Guide, fees, snacks and lunch are covered at the Suez Canal (Port Tawfiq) port, with pickup and drop-off at the Suez Canal cruise port (Port Tawfiq) and hotels. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Lasts 9h–11h, runs every day, 10 start times, from US$ 200 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 10:00

AgesAdult (20 to 50 years) · Senior (51 and older) · Youth (10 to 19 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian 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 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pharaoh Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if your ship docks at Port Said and you need a private guide who meets you at the port. The egyptologist handles Giza, the Valley Temple, and the Sphinx in one fixed route timed for a port day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 19 years); Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (1 to 2 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.

How long does the tour take from Port Said?

The tour runs nine to eleven hours round-trip, including travel time from the port to Giza, time at each site, lunch, and the return journey.

What are the three main pyramids I'll see?

The Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramid of Khafre (his son), and the pyramid of Menkaure (his grandson) all stand on the Giza Plateau. Each was built as a royal tomb during the 4th Dynasty, around 2600 BC.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Yes, lunch at a high-quality restaurant is included and happens partway through the day so you don't lose time from sightseeing.

Can I book pickup from my hotel instead of the port?

Yes, you can choose pickup from Port Said Port, your hotel, or Suez Canal Cruise Port when you book. Your guide will meet you at whichever location you select.

What does the Valley Temple involve?

The Valley Temple is where ancient Egyptian priests performed the mummification ritual for King Khafre before his burial. Your guide explains the process and the temple's role in the royal funeral ceremony.

Do I need a separate ticket to go inside the pyramids?

Entry fees to the Giza sites are included in the tour price, but going inside any of the pyramids requires a separate ticket purchased on-site if you choose to do so.