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Private day tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Egyptian Museum and Citadel

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Overview

Dive into ancient Egypt on a day tour of the pyramids of Giza, Old Cairo, and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum. With a guide on site educated in Egyptology, you'll see historical artifacts, learn about King Tut and his treasures, and check out some of the earliest Christian churches in the Middle East.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) ( If Option Selected )
  • Personal Items
  • Tipping
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As per selected pickup time our tour guide will be waiting at the lobby area and he will be holding a sign showing our company name

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Pyramids of Giza

starts from cairo airport as soon as you reach to Cairo airport you will find your guide holding a sign of your name outside the Passengers area then you will be transferred to Giza City by Private A/C Vehicle to Start your day Tour to Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos. Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at The Sphinx - a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren .Also there you will Visit the Valley Temple where the dead body of King Chephren was Mummified
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Great Sphinx

then The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)

The only completely preserved portrait of the king is a three-inch high ivory figurine found in a temple ruin of a later period at Abydos in 1903. All other reliefs and statues were found in fragments, and many buildings of Khufu are lost. Everything known about Khufu comes from inscriptions in his necropolis at Giza and later documents. For example, Khufu is the main character noted in the Westcar Papyrus from the 13th dynasty.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Khafre's Pyramid

Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pyramid of Menkaure

Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gizeh Plateau

The Giza Plateau is a limestone plateau in Giza, Egypt, the site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza pyramid complex, which includes the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex. It forms the northernmost part of the 16,000 ha Pyramid Fields in the Western Desert edge of the Nile Valley that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Memphis and its Necropolis.The plateau is elevated approximately 60 meters above sea-level.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Panoramic View of the Pyramids

Explore the timeless wonder of the ancient pyramids with our Panoramic view tour. Behold the majestic structures from all angles as you take in the breathtaking beauty of these iconic landmarks. Our expert guides will provide you with fascinating insights into the history and significance of the pyramids, making this an unforgettable experience.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Then Continue your day tour to Egyptian Museum of antiquities. On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Cairo Citadel

Then Followed by a Visit to The Citadel where you visit The Alabaster Mosque Of Mohamed Ali Pasha that was Built in 1835Lunch is included in between visits at Local Restaurant Based on Full Meal for each Person but Beverages are not included
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Khan Al-Khalili

End your day tour by a visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brass ware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques etc.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Entry fees includes basic area only
  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private day tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Egyptian Museum and Citadel?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private day tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Egyptian Museum and Citadel?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle.
  • Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) ( If Option Selected ).
  • Entry Fees ( If Option Selected ).
  • Bottle of water.
  • guide on site ( If Option Selected ).
The following is NOT included:
  • Personal Items.
  • Tipping.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private day tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Egyptian Museum and Citadel is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private day tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Egyptian Museum and Citadel will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) ( If Option Selected )
  • Entry Fees ( If Option Selected )
  • Bottle of water
  • Guide on site ( If Option Selected )
  • Personal Items
  • Tipping

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Entry fees includes basic area only
  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen

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