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From Cairo: Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Half-Day Guided Tour with 1 Hour Felucca Ride on River Nile

Name: From Cairo: Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Half-Day Guided Tour with 1 Hour Felucca Ride on River Nile
Start: 2025-03-17T12:00:00
End: 2025-03-17T17:00:00
Location: Cairo

Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx with a felucca on the River Nile, Cairo tour.

Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with a traditional felucca on the River Nile, Cairo, Egypt.

Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with felucca on the River Nile, Cairo tour experience.

Explore Giza's wonders with a private guide and transport, from the pyramids and Sphinx to the Valley Temple and a Nile felucca ride.

Highlights

Experience a personalized adventure with a dedicated tour guide, allowing you to explore at your own pace and ask questions. Travel in comfort with private transportation provided.
Discover the legendary Giza Plateau (around 16,000 hectares), home to the iconic pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Learn about their fascinating construction and unique architectural features.
Step into history at the Valley Temple, where ancient rituals and ceremonies took place as part of the pharaoh’s journey to the afterlife.
Stand before the majestic Sphinx, a mythical guardian with a lion's body and a pharaoh's face, believed to be Khafre. Uncover the mysteries and theories surrounding its origins and purpose.
Enjoy a peaceful felucca ride along the Nile River, taking in stunning views of Cairo from the water while learning about the river’s essential role in Egyptian history and culture. Your tour guide will be with you throughout the experience.

Inclusions

Transportation facilities by modern air-conditioned minibus
Pickup and drop-off services at your hotel
Service of a licensed tour guide
1-hour Felucca ride on the River Nile
All taxes and service charges

Exclusions

Entrance fees to Pyramids and Sphinx
Entrance to the Great Pyramid
Any additional expenses or services not mentioned in the package
Tipping (not mandatory)

Itinerary

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Paul

5/5

Jun, 2024

We had Bossi as our tour-guide who was very informative. She is an ex-archeologist, so her knowledge was thorough and she was easy to talk/listen to. Our driver was Mahammad who was very attentive and nothing was too difficult for him and he navigated the Cairo traffic with ease. The tour was exceptionally done and was one of the highlight of our trip. The only negatives was we were taken to a high-end souvenir store which seemed like an organised sales pitch and although we enjoyed the Felucca down the Nile it just aimless floated about with no real direction.

Diaz

5/5

Apr, 2024

les heures que nous avons passées avec Nohran étaient les plus belles avec mon fils. nohran est exceptionnelle , gentille, professionnelle. des pyramides au chameau en passant par la balade en felouch, c'était un rêve. J'ai été impressionnée par Nohran.elle est unique

Stefan

5/5

Dec, 2024

We really liked Amaal as a tour guide. She was always friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. We would book a tour of Cairo with Amaal again and again. Thank you very much, dear Amaal.

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Giulio

5/5

May, 2024

The tour was well organized, with the right timing. The guide and driver contacted us the day before to set up the meeting, to which they showed up very punctually. The guide Samaa was really outstanding, alternating moments where he explained the site and the various monuments with others where he helped us with photos. During the felucca ride then we were able to talk and compare notes about our respective countries, a really pleasant and intelligent person. The driver (whose name I unfortunately cannot remember) always drove calmly and carefully in the chaotic traffic, also always smiling and ready to take us from one place to another. The car was new, clean and smelled good. We could not have asked for better for our vacation.

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Angelica

3/5

Apr, 2024

The nice boat ride at the end was a nice way to end the day. I enjoyed the pyramids. Giza Plateau is something you can visit on your own but if you want the history behind each pyramid then a guide is the way to go. I loved that our tour guide was honest about what we would see in the pyramids and warned us ahead of time of the small spaces!

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Your experience

Seamless pickup for a hassle-free start

Our tour guide will meet you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza at your requested time, holding a sign with your name. From there, you'll be transferred in a private car to begin your adventure at the Pyramids of Giza.

Explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx

Start with the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest of the three. Though its valley temple remains buried, traces of its grand structure have been found. Next, visit the Pyramid of Khafre, known for its well-preserved mortuary and valley temples. Finally, see the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest but historically significant, with a temple that was expanded during the 5th Dynasty.

Get a close-up view of the Great Sphinx, the legendary guardian with the body of a lion and the head of King Khafre. Hear fascinating stories and theories about its origins from your expert guide.

The perfect end to a lovely day

Head to downtown Cairo for a relaxing felucca ride on the Nile. Enjoy the city skyline and learn about the river’s historical significance as you sail. After an unforgettable day, you'll be comfortably transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza for a stress-free end to your journey.

Know before you go

What to bring

ID proof, preferably a passport (Copies are accepted)

What’s not allowed

Large bags and suitcases

Additional information

The inside of the pyramids and the Felluca boat are not wheelchair accessible.
Infant seats are available at your request.
This tour is not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Entry fees include basic area only.
There is no particular dress code for this tour. You can wear comfortable clothes.
For a camel ride, it's best to book online along with your ticket to avoid scammers at the location.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID while boarding
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs
While booking, please provide the name of your hotel
For areas outside the coverage area (Cairo Airport, Mirage City, Nasir City, Heliopolis City, New Cairo, New Capital, Rehab City, Madinty, and 06th of October city), you can arrange for a pick-up at an additional cost of USD 10 per person
Alternatively, pickup can be arranged from Ramses Hilton Cairo for the following out of coverage areas: Mirage city, Heliopolis, Nasir city, Airport hotels, Rehab City, Madintiny, New Cairo, and New Capital hotels
If the out of coverage area is 06th of Oct city, the pickup point will be at Le Meridian Hotel
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel
Your Headout host will be waiting for you here