1 Day Giza Tour: Exploring Ancient Wonders
Pyramids, Sphinx, and a free private photoshoot — all in one day.
Two to three hours walking on sand and uneven ground across the plateau. Going inside a pyramid means a stooped, low-ceilinged descent and is entirely optional; the camel ride is too.
About this tour
Our signature day trip combines the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple with a camel ride, the iconic Nine Pyramids View, and a complimentary professional photoshoot — finished off with an Egyptian lunch and a perfume and essential oils experience.
Highlights
- ✦Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx
- ✦Valley Temple
- ✦Camel experience
- ✦Nine Pyramids View
- ✦Complimentary professional photoshoot
- ✦Egyptian lunch
- ✦Perfume & essential oils experience
Where You’ll Go
The single base for this tour.
Included
- ✓Hotel pickup and return
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Private English-speaking Egyptologist
- ✓Professional photoshoot
- ✓Professional content creator
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Shopping tours
- ✓Taxes and service charges
Not Included
- ✕Extras not mentioned
- ✕Tips
- ✕Hotels
- ✕Flights
Make It Yours
Experiences travelers often add to this itinerary.
Before You Book
The things travelers ask us most about this tour.
Yes — entrance fees for the sites on this itinerary are in the price, so there is nothing to buy at the gate. What you would still pay for separately are tips, hotels, flights and extras not mentioned.
Yes. Hotel pickup and return is included — we collect you from your hotel or Cairo address and bring you back at the end, so you are not arranging taxis around the day. Tell us where you are staying when you book; if you have not chosen a hotel yet, you can send it on later.
Private. It runs for your group alone — private air-conditioned vehicle and private English-speaking Egyptologist — so the pace is yours and nobody waits on a coach filling up. We do not merge bookings into larger groups.
Prefer to join a small group? See Weekly Trips →A fair amount, but nothing strenuous. Two to three hours walking on sand and uneven ground across the plateau. Going inside a pyramid means a stooped, low-ceilinged descent and is entirely optional; the camel ride is too. If someone in your group has limited mobility, tell us before you book — we can usually adjust the route or the pace rather than have you find out on the day.
8 hours, door to door from your hotel. Start times are flexible — going early is the single best thing you can do for both the light and the crowds, but if you would rather not, we will build the day around the time you want to leave.
Yes. Travellers on this itinerary most often add ATV Quad Bikes at Pyramids' Sahara Desert and Food Tour, and any of them can be built into the day rather than booked separately. You can also swap a site, change the pace, or start from a blank page if none of this is quite right.
Customize this tour →What travellers said
“The Pyramid and Sphinx tour with our photographer absolutely incredible from start to finish. Our photographer provided deep and engaging insights about the Pyramids, temples, and Sphinx throughout the tour, bringing ancient history to life with passion and clarity. He went above and beyond—not just as a guide, but even helping us negotiate with local vendors, which made the experience even more enjoyable and stress-free. The itinerary was…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Rohan
1 Day Giza Tour
“The all inclusive Pyramids and Sphinx experience with our guide (and Ru) was exceptional! Communication about pick up and itinerary of activities were clear and timely. Also, entrance to the sites was very easy and efficient. No hassle or waiting in long lines! Ru was an exceptional guide! She’s very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English, which made the exchange of information very fluid and easy. I learned SO much! Additionally, they were…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Bernard
1 Day Giza Tour
“This tour exceeded all my expectations and provided a truly exceptional experience. On the day I originally booked, I wasn’t feeling well, but the team was incredibly understanding and accommodated me by rescheduling for the following day. Their flexibility and kindness set the tone for the rest of the experience. The private nature of the tour made it even more enjoyable, as everything was tailored to my pace and preferences. My guide, our…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Thien
1 Day Giza Tour
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