Private Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum tour with lunch

Pyramids and Sphinx tour with Egyptologist plus Tutankhamun treasures museum visit

A private tour of the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum in one day, with a professional Egyptologist guide, all entrance tickets, lunch and hotel pickup included. The guide speaks English and adjusts the pace to your interests. Pickup is from your Cairo or Giza hotel. Out-of-range locations like the airport incur an extra charge. Lunch is a traditional Egyptian meal at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Giza Pyramids3h
2. Great Sphinx of Giza1h

Explore Giza Pyramids and GEM

• Visit Great Pyramid of Khufu
• See Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
• Explore Great Sphinx of Giza
• Tour Grand Egyptian Museum galleries
• Enjoy traditional Egyptian lunch

The experience

What's the best way to see the Pyramids without getting lost in a crowd or spending the day arranging tickets and transport? A private Egyptologist guide meets you at your hotel and drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau, where you stand in front of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. The guide explains the history and construction of each one, pointing out details most visitors miss. You set the pace: linger at the Sphinx if its mysteries grip you, or move on if you've seen enough. Entrance tickets to both the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum are already paid for, so you walk past the admission lines.

After the Plateau, you drive to the Grand Egyptian Museum to explore its modern galleries and the collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including pieces from King Tutankhamun's tomb. The museum is climate-controlled and a sharp contrast to the open-air heat of the Pyramids. Lunch happens at a carefully selected local restaurant where you eat grilled meats, rice, fresh salads and vegetarian dishes if you've requested them. Bottled water and snacks travel with you throughout the day.

The whole tour runs 8 to 9 hours. Because it's private, only your group participates: no strangers on the bus, no guide splitting attention between twenty people. The vehicle picks you up and drops you back at your hotel when the day ends. If you're staying outside the standard pickup range (the airport, New Cairo, Nasr City, Heliopolis or the New Administrative Capital), an extra charge applies, paid to the driver.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private professional Egyptologist guide speaking English.
• entrance tickets to the Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum.
• lunch at a local restaurant with vegetarian options available.
• private air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 30

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by egytiatours

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a pace you control (your guide adjusts to your interests and timing), so you spend as long as you want at each stop without rushing through the Pyramids or the museum galleries.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What exactly will I see at the Giza Pyramids on this tour?

The Giza Pyramids stop includes the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and panoramic views of the entire complex. Your Egyptologist guide explains the history and construction secrets of each pyramid and points out details from the plateau itself.

Does the tour go inside any of the pyramids?

Entry to the interiors of the Great Pyramid is optional and paid separately on-site. It is not included in the tour price. The guide will explain what's available if you're interested.

What is the Grand Egyptian Museum like, and how much time do I spend there?

The Grand Egyptian Museum is one of Egypt's most important cultural landmarks with modern galleries and a collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb. The museum is part of the same day's itinerary, though the exact time you spend there depends on your interests and the guide's flexibility with the schedule.

Is lunch included, and can I eat vegetarian?

Lunch at a local restaurant is included and features traditional Egyptian dishes such as grilled meats, rice, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Tell the operator about any dietary requirements when you book, and vegetarian meals will be arranged.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation, or is pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Cairo and Giza are included. If you're staying at the airport or in out-of-range areas like New Cairo, Nasr City, Heliopolis or the New Administrative Capital, an extra charge applies and is paid to the driver.