Private Giza Pyramids and GEM tour
See ancient and modern wonders of Egypt on this private Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum tour. This Giza Pyramids and GEM tour allows you to see the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx up close. You also get to marvel at the artifacts displayed at the stunning new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with the guidance of your own private Egyptologist.
This private Giza Pyramids and GEM tour provides you with a private car for transport between the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, allowing you the freedom to spend as much time as you like at each stop on your Cairo day tour.
Get picked up and brought back to your hotel in Cairo with no stress. With Aten Tours, this Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum full-day tour fits well if you want to see two major sights in one busy schedule. It also works on a return trip to Cairo, or if you only have one day to get a feel for the city.
Your Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum tour starts with hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza by Aten Tours in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with your Egyptologist guide.
From there, you head to the Giza plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. You also see the Great Sphinx, the limestone statue with a lion’s body and a pharaoh’s head, and the Valley Temple of King Khafre, where mummification rites are traditionally believed to have taken place before royal burial.
Your guide walks you through how the pyramids were built and what each site represented in the Old Kingdom, adjusting the pace to your group rather than rushing between stops. Eight hours is enough time to see the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple without feeling hurried, since the morning is dedicated to the plateau before you move on.
After the Giza sites, you’ll stop for lunch at a local restaurant serving authentic Egyptian dishes before continuing to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts. King Tutankhamun’s treasures are displayed together for the first time using modern interactive technology, alongside the Hanging Obelisk and the Grand Staircase lined with statues from multiple dynasties. Your guide prioritizes the halls most relevant to your group, since the museum is large enough that seeing every gallery in one visit isn’t realistic.
The day suits couples, families, and small groups who want a private pace rather than a fixed group schedule, and it typically wraps up by early evening with drop-off back at your hotel. Lightweight clothing, sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended for the outdoor portion at Giza, since the museum itself is fully air-conditioned.
Physical Requirements: Significant walking on uneven/sandy terrain at Giza, plus large museum galleries; closed-toe shoes recommended; Giza is not fully wheelchair-accessible, but the museum is
Weather & Dress: The Giza plateau is hot with little shade; wear light clothing, a hat, and sunscreen; dress modestly.
Timing: Split roughly evenly: outdoor Giza in the morning, indoor museum in the afternoon, lunch in between; early pickup available to beat heat/crowds
Photography: Generally permitted at both sites; flash and some temporary exhibits may be restricted
Children: Suitable with adult accompaniment
Group & Customization: Pacing, stop order, and time split can be adjusted pre-departure
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| Group Size | Price |
|---|---|
| Single | $185 |
| 2-3 Person | $115 |
| 4-6 Person | $95 |
| 7-10 Person | $85 |
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No. Entry tickets to both the Giza Pyramids complex and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) are included in this tour. The one exception is entry inside the Great Pyramid's interior chambers, which is a separate ticket not included in this package and can be arranged on request.
On this tour, your guide and vehicle are reserved only for your group for the full day — there's no joining other travelers, no waiting on a group's pace, and no fixed stopping time at each site. The itinerary, timing, and stop order can also be adjusted before departure to match what your group wants to see.
Yes, this tour is suitable for children accompanied by an adult.
Lightweight, breathable clothing, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended for the outdoor portion at Giza, since there's little shade on the plateau. The Grand Egyptian Museum is fully air-conditioned. Modest dressing is a safe standard for Egypt's religious and historical sites.
Yes. A licensed private Egyptologist guide accompanies you at both the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum for the full 8 hours. The guide travels with you and your private vehicle for the entire day, rather than meeting you only at one site, so you have expert context at both stops and help navigating each site efficiently.
It includes private hotel pickup, transportation, an Egyptologist guide, and visits to the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum.
The private tour takes around 8 hours, including transportation and time to explore both major attractions.
You’ll see the three main pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum’s ancient Egyptian collections.
Yes, the tour includes a lunch stop at a local restaurant.
Yes. The tour is private, with a dedicated vehicle, driver, and Egyptologist guide for your group.
Yes, convenient pickup and drop-off are available from hotels in Cairo or Giza.
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