Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids & the Sphinx

About this tour

Full-Day Cairo Tour: Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Adventure

Make the most of your time in Cairo with this action-packed day trip covering Egypt’s most iconic sites. Visit the world-renowned Egyptian Museum and discover thousands of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Explore the legendary Giza Plateau with the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, marveling at one of the last remaining wonders of the ancient world. Enhance your experience with optional extras like a relaxing Nile boat ride or an unforgettable camel or horseback tour around the pyramids. Led by a certified Egyptologist, this full-day Cairo tour blends history, adventure, and culture — perfect for first-time visitors and history lovers alike.

🕕 Tour Overview:

• Start Time: Early morning pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel

• Transportation: Air-conditioned private vehicle

• Guide: Professional English-speaking Egyptologist

• Duration: Full day

• Drop-off: Return to your hotel or preferred location

📍 Tour Itinerary:

🏺 Stop 1: Egyptian Museum of Antiquities – 2 Hours

Start your adventure at the Egyptian Museum, home to over 120,000 priceless artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun, ancient mummies, and rare relics from Egypt’s Pharaonic past.

🏜️ Stop 2: Pyramids of Giza & The Great Sphinx – 3 Hours

Experience one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World up close!
Explore the Pyramids of Cheops (Khufu), Khafre, and Mykerinos on foot, or opt for a camel or horseback ride around the plateau (available upon request).
Visit the Great Sphinx, a massive statue with a lion’s body and a human head, carved directly from the bedrock — one of Egypt’s most iconic landmarks.

🛍️ Stop 3: Papyrus Museum & Perfume/Oil Shop – 1 Hour

Visit a traditional Papyrus Institute to learn how ancient Egyptians made paper from the papyrus plant.
Then explore a fragrance shop, where you can experience authentic Egyptian oils and perfumes.

💡 Optional Extras:

• Camel or horse ride at Giza

• Felucca boat ride on the Nile

• Entrance to the Great Pyramid (ticket not included)