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Pyramids, Valley Temple and Sphinx — Rates, Photos & Booking Help

Half-day private tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx with an expert Egyptologist guide. 4 hours, from $40 per person.

4 Hours Private Tour Cultural & Historical 🔥 Hot Deal
The Giza Plateau opens early, and the calmest light with the thinnest crowds is before 9 AM, so an early start is well worth it. Summers on the plateau are intensely hot and largely shadeless — October through April is far more comfortable for walking between the monuments. Wear closed, supportive shoes for uneven ground and soft sand, bring sun protection and water, and note that entry into the interior chambers of the Great Pyramid is a separate ticket purchased on site. Modest dress is sensible if you plan to combine the tour with Coptic or Islamic Cairo.
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Pyramids, Valley Temple and Sphinx — Overview

The Giza Plateau, on the western edge of Greater Cairo, holds the oldest and only surviving wonder of the ancient world. Raised during Egypt's Fourth Dynasty, around 2600–2500 BC, the three great pyramids were built as royal tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, aligned with astonishing precision to the cardinal points and to the stars.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu stood as the tallest structure made by human hands for nearly four thousand years. Beside it, the pyramid of Khafre appears taller thanks to its higher ground and still keeps a cap of the original polished casing at its summit. Guarding the plateau lies the Great Sphinx, a limestone lion with a pharaoh's face, carved from a single outcrop and watched over by the Valley Temple, where kings were ritually purified before burial.

Standing among them is the closest most travellers will come to touching the scale and ambition of ancient Egypt — which is why no first visit to Cairo is complete without it.

Photos

The Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza The Great Sphinx of Giza The Valley Temple at Giza Panorama of the three Giza pyramids

Rates

Solo Guest

1 guest

$90per person

2 to 6 Guests

per person

$55per person

7+ Guests

per person

$40per person

Children

👶
Free Infant

Infants up to 4 years old join free of charge.

🎓
50% Discount Per Child

Children from 4 to under 12 years old receive a 50% discount.

Best For

First-time visitors to Egypt, history and archaeology enthusiasts, photographers, and families. The private format suits travellers who want to set their own pace at each monument rather than follow a large group, and it adapts easily for guests who prefer a gentler walk or an early start to beat the heat and the crowds.

What You’ll See

  • The Great Pyramid of Khufu — the last standing Ancient Wonder of the World
  • The Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
  • The panoramic viewpoint over all three pyramids together
  • The Valley Temple, where pharaohs were ritually purified before burial
  • The Great Sphinx of Giza, guardian of the plateau

Tour Includes

  • Pick-up service from your hotel
  • Egyptology guide
  • Entrance fees to sightseeing as per the program
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • All taxes & service charge
  • Drop-off at your hotel

Tour Excludes

  • Tips
  • Meals and beverages
  • Optional entry ticket inside the Great Pyramid, Personal purchases or souvenirs etc..

Tour FAQ

How long is the tour?
About 4 hours, plus hotel pickup and drop-off time depending on where you are staying in Cairo or Giza.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off at your Cairo or Giza hotel are included in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
Is entry inside the Great Pyramid included?
The Giza Plateau entrance is included. Going inside the interior chambers of a pyramid is an optional separate ticket bought on site.
When is the best time to go?
Early morning is coolest and least crowded. Across the year, October to April is the most comfortable season on the plateau.
Is the tour private?
Yes — every tour is private, with your own Egyptologist guide and vehicle. Rates per person fall as the group grows.
Can children join?
Absolutely. Infants up to 4 are free, and children from 4 to under 12 receive a 50% discount.
Please Note: Prices are calculated based on entrance fees, fuel price and local taxes as at June 30, 2020. Any increase in entrance fees, fuel price or local taxes will be reflected on any unpaid tour immediately. However, any pre-paid tour will not be affected by the change of rates. We highly recommend booking your tours in advance to be protected from price fluctuation.

Early Booking Benefits

💰 Payment & Deposit
  1. Deposit: only 20% deposit at the time of booking.
  2. Installments: 0% interest, equal monthly installments. The last installment is required 30 days before the tour date.
🛌️ Tour Privileges — all tours booked 6 months in advance get
  1. A private guide free of charge, without supplements.
  2. Your choice of guiding language: English, French, Italian, German or Spanish.
📅 Flexibility (Changes)
  1. Date change: free of charge, with respect to seasonality price, up to 7 days before the tour date.
  2. Tour swap: free of charge, with respect to the price difference between both tours, up to 7 days before the tour date.
  3. Name change: free of charge up to 7 days before the tour date.
📉 Price Fluctuation Protection
  1. Price increase guarantee: your price is protected against any future increase in tour rate, fuel price, government taxes or entrance fees.
  2. Price drop guarantee: you receive a refund of the difference if the price drops (same booking conditions).
🌍 National / Global Shutdown Protection

Examples: pandemic, airspace closure, or force-majeure events affecting all tours.

  1. Postpone travel date free of charge: move your travel to a later date, keeping the exact same booked plan, benefits and conditions.
  2. Full refund: receive a 100% refund.