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From Cairo: Budget Half-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx

Tourist exploring Giza Pyramids and Sphinx in Egypt.
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo during a half-day tour.
Tourist exploring the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx in Egypt.
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with tourists on a half-day guided tour in Cairo, Egypt.

Duration

5 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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    • Visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx with a guide who provides key historical details about each site in Arabic and English.

    • Stop at the Amoun Papyrus Museum to watch a demonstration of traditional papyrus-making techniques.

    • Visit El Sultan Perfume Palace to explore a range of locally produced perfumes made from regional ingredients.

    • Learn how local artisans create textiles and carpets during your visit to the Egyptian Flower Cotton House and the Royal Handmade Carpets School.

    • Travel to and from the Giza Complex in an air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable and hassle-free experience.

    • Upgrade your tour to a private tour for a more personal and exclusive experience.

    • Guided half day tour of the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and papyrus, perfume, and carpet-making centers
    • Tour available in Arabic and English
    • Entry fees to the Giza Complex
    • Transportation in an A/C vehicle
    • Transfer from a common meeting point
    • Inside entry to the pyramids (can be purchased on-site)
    • Hotel transfers
    • Lunch
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Visit one of the seven wonders of the world

    Start your adventure with hassle-free transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle from your selected meeting point. Explore the iconic Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at the Giza Complex with a knowledgeable guide who brings each monument to life in both Arabic and English. Discover the stories behind these world wonders and immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient Egypt.

    Experience Egypt beyond the pyramids

    Beyond the pyramids, enjoy a live demonstration of traditional papyrus-making at the Amoun Papyrus Museum. Breathe in the scents of locally produced fragrances at El Sultan Perfume Palace, made with regional ingredients. Then, see skilled artisans at work at the Egyptian Flower Cotton House and the Royal Handmade Carpets School. For a more personalized experience, opt for a private tour and explore at your own pace.

  • What to bring: Copy of your ticket along with a valid ID (passport for non-Egyptians).

    What’s not allowed: Pets

    Accessibility: This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information:

    • Infant rate applies to children under 5 years of age.Infant rate applies to children under 5 years of age and child rate applies to guests below 12 years of age.
    • Inside pyramid access requires a separate ticket, available for purchase on-site.
    • Pick-up/meeting point times will be communicated directly to the guest via WhatsApp the night before the tour.
    • Failure to show up within 15 minutes of the assigned time will result in cancellation of their tour without refund.
    • Pick-up and drop-off are available from two meeting points—InterContinental Cairo Semiramis (for Cairo, Nasr City, New Cairo, Dokki) and Mamlouk Pyramids Hotel (for Giza, Haram, Nazlet Samman, Remaya Square).
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Pickup point 1

    • Meet your guide at Inter Continental Cairo Semiramis by IHG.

    • Address: Nile Corniche, Qasr Ad Dobarah, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 11511, Egypt.

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    Pickup point 2

    • Meet your guide at Mamlouk Pyramids Hotel.

    • Address: 18 Abou El Houl El Seyahi, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 12567, Egypt.

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