Ancient Wonders: A Day Tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza"

Discover Egypt’s most iconic ancient wonders on this fascinating full-day tour from Cairo. Begin your journey at the Giza Plateau, where the majestic Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure stand as timeless symbols of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Learn about the pharaohs who built these magnificent tombs and the incredible engineering behind their construction.

Continue to the legendary Great Sphinx, the mysterious guardian of the pyramids. This colossal limestone statue, with the body of a lion and the face of a king, has watched over the Giza Plateau for more than 4,500 years and remains one of Egypt’s most powerful symbols.

Then travel south to Saqqara, the ancient burial ground of Memphis, Egypt’s first capital. Here you’ll visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, designed by the great architect Imhotep — the earliest colossal stone building in history and the prototype for all later pyramids.

This tour offers a remarkable journey through Egypt’s early dynastic history, giving you a deep understanding of the genius and spirit of the ancient Egyptians. Perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors alike.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • pyramid tour of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus.
  •  visit the Great Sphinx,
  • visit the Grand Egyptian Museum,
  • visit the laboratories and the conservation center.

will pick you up from your hotel to begin an unforgettable Pyramids Tour.

Start your journey at the Giza Plateau, where you will explore the magnificent Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus — the last remaining wonders of the ancient world.

Continue to marvel at the iconic Great Sphinx, dating back to the reign of King Chephren, and visit the nearby Valley Temple, which served as part of the Pyramid complex. The Valley Temple was used for both the purification of the king’s mummy and the mummification process itself.

Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional local restaurant.

Then, proceed to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the newest and most impressive archaeological museum in the world, showcasing priceless artifacts from Egypt’s Pharaonic period. During your visit, you will also explore the museum’s laboratories and conservation center, where ancient treasures are being preserved for future generations.

At the end of the tour, you’ll be comfortably transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Lunch
Visits: Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinus), Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum

  • Pick up services from your hotel & return
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Lunch meal at good quality local restaurant in Cairo
  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour 
  • Solo traveler extra charge 
  • Tipping