1-Day Egypt Pyramids and Museums Tour

1-Day Egypt Pyramids and Museums Tour

By Ruby Zhao | Updated Sep. 28, 2023

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This is an in-depth immersion tour for pyramid lovers and history buffs. Go back in time and track the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. See their accomplishments from the earliest pyramids and then, in the ancient capital of Memphis, visit the best pharaonic museum in the world.

Day

1

Price

from US$159 p/p

Best For

First-timers

Best Time

All year round

Tour Highlights

Walk among the Pyramids

Explore the timeless emblem of ancient Egypt — the Pyramids of Giza. Think about whether the pyramids are the tombs of the pharaohs or not.

Walk among the Pyramids
Look Right at the Eyes of King Tutankhamun

Unveil the secrets of the pharaohs in the Egyptian Museum. Witness the amazing gold mask of the King Tutankhamun and his rare treasures.

Look Right at the Eyes of King Tutankhamun
Touch Antiquities of Ancient Egypt

Listen to the stories of pharaohs and experience the history of the kingdoms and dynasties they established and the glory of the Ancient Egyptian Civilization.

Touch Antiquities of Ancient Egypt
Enjoy a Lunch with a View of the Pyramids

Have a relaxing time looking at the world wonder in the desert. Realize that the ravages of time are what people fear, and that the pyramids stand unafraid.

Enjoy a Lunch with a View of the Pyramids

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Itinerary Details

The itinerary below is one of many possibilities, offered to inspire you to make a trip to these charming places. We can organize your tour to suit your own requirements. Let us know your preferences, and our travel experts will customize your trip to suit your interests, taste, and budget.

9:00am
Hotel Pick up

Your guide will telephone you at your hotel in Cairo one day in advance or leave a message to confirm your collection time. You guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby.

9:30-12:00 pm
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

This majestic pyramid complex fascinates people from all over the world. A link back to the golden age of the pharaohs, marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure and the Sphinx in Giza. The amazing architecture and the mysterious history behind it will make for the memory of a lifetime.

12:00- 1:00pm
Lunch

Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with the view of the pyramids.

1:00-4:00pm
Discover the Pharaohs' and the Mummies' Secrets

Discover ancient Egyptian artifacts and examine them in depth at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. The highlight of the museum is a close encounter with the treasures of the Ancient Egypt. You can also marvel at the fabulous treasures of King Tutankhamen among 120,000 other items from various collections in what is indisputably the best pharaonic museum in the world.

After your journey, your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel.

Price Includes

Price from: $159 (Tour code: gh-eg-4)

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One-to-one consultancy
Knowledgeable local guides
Knowledgeable local guides
Private drivers/driver guides and vehicles as listed
Private drivers/driver guides and vehicles as listed
Hand-picked hotels
Hand-picked hotels
Breakfasts and meals as listed
Breakfasts and meals as listed
Entry to all attractions on the itinerary
Entry to all attractions on the itinerary
Transportation as listed
Transportation as listed
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