Private Tour of Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo

9 hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 1+Guided Operated by Bes Egypt tours

Why we love it?

The Private Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo Experience is a comprehensive 9-hour tour designed for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking an in-depth exploration of Egypt's ancient wonders. Starting from your hotel in Cairo, the journey includes a 30-minute camel ride around the iconic Giza Pyramids, followed by a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to a vast collection of artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb. With a qualified Egyptologist guide leading the way, participants gain valuable insights into the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt. The tour also features a lunch at a quality local restaurant, providing a taste of traditional Egyptian cuisine, before concluding with a visit to Old Cairo, making it a distinctive blend of history, culture, and culinary experience.

Inclusions

  • 30 minutes camel ride
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Bottled water
  • Transport in air-conditioned minivan
  • Lunch in a good quality restaurant
  • Local taxes and parking fees
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off
  • Transportation By modern cars

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Your tour guide will meet you in your hotel and you can start your tour from Cairo or Giza. You will see the Giza pyramids which are the biggest pyramids in Egypt. From there you will be transferred to a panoramic area where you can see the entire area and live the adventure in a camel ride around the pyramids. From there, you will then visit The Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Stop 2

After the pyramids you will arrive at the Egyptian Museum, located on famous square in Cairo. On the ground floor of the museum there is an extensive collection of papyrus and coins used in the Ancient world and artifacts from the New Kingdom. On the first floor there are artifacts from the final two dynasties of Egypt, including items from the tombs of the Pharaohs Thutmosis III, Thutmosis IV, Amenophis II, Hatshepsut, and the courtier Maiherpri, as well as many artifacts from the Valley of the Kings, in particular the material from the intact tombs of Tutankhamun and Psusennes I. See the Gold Death Mask of Tutankhamun and some mummified animals, overall the museum houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities.

Stop 3

After the museum you will have lunch an a local restaurant. And after lunch the last place to visit during this tour will be Hanging Church, which is also referred to as the Suspended Church or Al-Moallaqa. It is called the Hanging Church because it was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress. Logs of palm trees and layers of stones were constructed above the ruins of the Roman fortress to be used as a foundation. Explore famous church in Cairo to understand Coptic religion. Hanging Church served as the residence of the Coptic Patriarch. Later, you will be transferred to your hotel..

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • any Hotel in Cairo or Giza

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start