Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx Guided Tour
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Experience Highlights
Get up close and personal with the only Wonders of the Ancient World still standing: the Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. From your hotel in Cairo or Giza, an Egyptologist guide picks you up in an air-conditioned vehicle and, in just 30 minutes, takes you to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the most colossal monument ever built by mankind.
During this half-day tour you will learn the engineering secrets that baffle archaeologists, explore funerary temples and enjoy panoramic views of the desert that merges with the metropolis. The tour is offered in English, Spanish, French and German, and includes the option of free time for photos or souvenir shopping.
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- Save time: pick-up and drop-off directly at your hotel
- Take leisurely photos of Egypt's most iconic monuments
What’s included
- Private transfer to and from hotels in Cairo or Giza and back
- Qualified Egyptologist Guide (Spanish, English, French or German)
- Entrance fees to the Giza Plateau and the Temple of Chephren Valley
- Modern vehicle with air-conditioning and bottle of water per person
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Step by Step
The adventure begins in the comfort of a private transfer to the Giza plateau, where your guide will outline the historical context of the 4th Dynasty and the rituals of passage to the afterlife. In front of the Great Pyramid of Cheops, you will learn about the methods of construction with limestone blocks that are still debated today. A short walk leads to the pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos, guardians of the Nubian skyline for more than 4 500 years.
Next, a stop at the desert lookout allows you to capture the classic postcard of the three pyramids lined up in a row. Here, those who wish can add a camel ride (for hire on site). The guide offers tips on how to get the best photo with the sun gilding the sand and the pyramid outlines.
The tour continues to the Valley Temple of Chephren, where royal embalming took place, and culminates in front of the imposing Sphinx, carved from a single block of limestone. Its face, attributed to Pharaoh Khafre, and its lion-like body symbolise eternal power and wisdom. With the guide's explanation, you will understand the enigmas surrounding its lost nose and the myths that have made it the subject of millenary legends.
After a last look at the architectural complex, you will return to the hotel with your memory full of stories about pharaohs, gods and ancient mathematics. A journey through time that fits into a morning or afternoon, leaving the rest of the day free to continue exploring Cairo.
