Cairo Classic Private Day Tour
Explore two of Egypt's greatest highlights in one private day tour. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum before continuing to the Giza Plateau to discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Travel in your own modern air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver and private multilingual guide, with entrance tickets and soft drinks included. With no compulsory shopping stops and no shared tour bus, the day is focused entirely on experiencing ancient Egypt.
Travelling with more than 8 guests?Contact us for special group rates.
Journey Profile
Journey Overview
Discover the essential highlights of Cairo and Giza on a carefully planned private 8-hour tour combining the Grand Egyptian Museum with the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
Your private guide and professional driver will collect you from your hotel in Cairo and accompany you throughout the day in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Begin with the Grand Egyptian Museum, where an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian treasures brings thousands of years of history to life.
Continue to the Giza Plateau to stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx — some of the most recognizable monuments in the world.
The tour includes entrance tickets to the main scheduled attractions, allowing you to enjoy a straightforward private sightseeing experience without having to build your own itinerary.
No compulsory shopping stops. No shared tour bus. Just the classic highlights of ancient Egypt with your own private guide.
Tour Highlights
Who It Is For
This tour is designed for travelers who want to experience Cairo's most iconic ancient Egyptian highlights in a single, well-organized private day.
- First-time visitors to Cairo
- Travelers who want to combine the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids in one day
- Couples
- Families
- Private groups
- History and archaeology enthusiasts
- Travelers who prefer a private tour without compulsory shopping stops
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: The Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids of Giza
Your private guide and driver will collect you from your hotel in Cairo in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. Begin your day at the Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the world's most important museums dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization. Explore the collections with your private guide and gain a deeper understanding of Egypt's extraordinary history, art and royal heritage. Continue to the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Your guide will introduce you to the history and construction of these extraordinary monuments while allowing time to enjoy the panoramic views across the pyramid complex. You will then visit the Great Sphinx, the monumental limestone guardian of the Giza Plateau. At the end of approximately 8 hours of sightseeing, your private driver will return you to your hotel in Cairo.
What's Included
Included
- Private modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver
- Private tour guide in your selected available language
- Entrance tickets to the scheduled main attractions
- Soft drinks
- Hotel pickup and return in Cairo
Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu
- Optional activities
- Tips and personal expenses
Practical Information
Group Pricing
- 1 guest€110 per person
- 2 guests€90 per person
- 3 guests€80 per person
- 4–8 guests€70 per person
Child Pricing
- 0–5 yearsFree
- 6–11 years50% discount
- 12+ yearsFull price
Optional Add-ons & Extra Fees
These are not included in the base price and can be added to your day.
- Entrance inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu€25per person
- Camel rideApproximately 30 minutes€10per person
- Nile River boat trip€10per person
- Lunch at a good restaurant€10per person
Expert Insight
This journey is ideal for travelers visiting Cairo for the first time and wanting to experience its two essential ancient Egyptian highlights without the complexity of arranging a full day themselves. Combining the Grand Egyptian Museum with the Giza Plateau gives a strong introduction to Egypt's history while keeping the experience private, focused and comfortable.
Ready to Experience This Journey?
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