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Private Half day Tour of the Pyramids and Sphinx from Cairo

5 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 6+Guided by Sofy Egypt Tours

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Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 6+Guided

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This private, guided tour from Cairo takes you to the Giza Plateau to explore the three iconic pyramids of the Old Kingdom’s Fourth Dynasty: the Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Cheops), the Pyramid of Chephren, and the Pyramid of Mykerinos. You’ll learn about the construction and history of these limestone monuments, including the Great Pyramid’s 2.6 million blocks and its status as the tallest pyramid in Egypt. The tour also includes a visit to the Great Sphinx of Giza, a limestone statue with a lion’s body and a human head built by King Khafre, believed to guard the pyramids. This experience suits travelers interested in ancient Egyptian architecture and history, with transportation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and an expert English-speaking guide to provide detailed insights throughout the five-hour excursion.

Inclusions

Expert English tour guide
Snacks
Transportation with Nice vehicle a condition

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Personal items
Tips

Itinerary

It's the highest pyramid in Egypt. It's about
137 m high.its for King Khufu or Cheops.
It was made out of Limestone and it has 2 million and 600 thousand blocks.

It's the Second highest pyramid in Egypt.
Its 134 m high
He is the son of Khufu. It was made out of Limestone and it's the unique pyramid which is conserved with his Top.

visit the third pyramid of mykerinos, grand son of Khufu. It's the smallest pyramid in this area. It was built During Old Kingdom.
So all the three Pyramids date back to the Old Kingdom During 4th Dynasty.

It was built by king khafre the owner of the Second pyramid to be as a guard and to protect the whole Area.
It consists of Lion Body and human head.
To symbolize his intelligence and his power.