Private Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Tour

Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour (Tahrir)

Duration
Approx. 6–8 hours
Route
Giza Plateau . Egyptian Museum (Tahrir Square)
Style
Private Guided Tour
Schedule
Available daily

Overview

Explore two essential chapters of ancient Egyptian history on a private Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Tour. Visit the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, stand before the Great Sphinx, and then continue to the historic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.

This tour visits the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo, not the Grand Egyptian Museum. Its collection includes the treasures of Tanis, the complete burials of Yuya and Thuya, the Narmer Palette, royal statues, jewellery, papyri and objects spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman era. Your private Egyptologist guide will connect the monuments of Giza with the remarkable artefacts preserved inside the museum.

Highlights

Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mycerinus
The Great Sphinx of Giza
The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir Square)

Tour Itinerary

Tour Itinerary
Your Nile Empire Egyptologist guide and private driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to begin your full-day tour. Start at the Giza Plateau, where your guide will introduce you to the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and explain the history of these remarkable Fourth Dynasty monuments. Continue to the panoramic viewpoint for photographs of the three pyramids before visiting the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre. After exploring Giza, drive to downtown Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. This tour visits the historic Tahrir Museum, not the Grand Egyptian Museum. Your guide will lead you through its most important collections, including the treasures of Tanis, the complete burials of Yuya and Thuya, the Narmer Palette, royal statues, jewellery, sarcophagi and artefacts covering thousands of years of Egyptian history. You will also have some free time to explore the galleries independently. At the end of your approximately eight-hour private tour, your driver will return you to your hotel. The order of visits may change according to traffic and operating conditions.

Experience: Tahrir Museum vs. Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

FeatureThis Tour (Tahrir Museum)GEM Tour
AtmosphereHistoric 1902 Building (Classic)Modern & State-of-the-Art
Key CollectionStatues, Sarcophagi, Jewelry RoomFull Tutankhamun Collection
LocationDowntown Cairo (Tahrir Sq)Giza (Near Pyramids)

What’s Included

Included

  • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private Egyptologist guide.
  • Bottled water during your trip.
  • All taxes & service charges.

Not Included

  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
  • Any Optional Tours not mentioned.
  • Tipping.
Pricing Information

Prices are shown in US dollars per person. Seasonal supplements may apply during Christmas, New Year and Easter unless a specific seasonal price is displayed.

Children’s Policy
0-5.99 years
Free of charge
6-11.99 years
Pay 50% of tour price
12+ years
Pay full tour price as per adult person

Note: Child rates apply to children travelling with their parents. Where accommodation is included, a maximum of one child per room applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What places will we visit on the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Tour?
This tour covers the Giza Plateau, including the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Afterwards, you will visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to see its vast collection of ancient artifacts.
Is the entrance fee included in the tour price?
No, the entrance fees to the sightseeing sites are excluded from the tour price and must be paid on-site. However, all transportation, a private guide, and taxes are included.
How much are the entrance fees to the sightseeing listed in the itinerary?
Entrance fees in Egypt generally range from EGP 200 to EGP 1500 (4 USD to 30 USD), depending on the site, and all major attractions accept credit card payments or online booking. You can learn more details by reading the following article: Egypt Attractions Entrance Fees Guide.
Will I see King Tutankhamun’s mask on this tour?
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir still holds a massive collection of gold and jewelry. However, many of King Tutankhamun’s primary treasures have been moved to the new Grand Egyptian Museum. Your guide will show you the most impressive masterpieces currently on display in Tahrir.
Is hotel pickup and drop-off provided?
Yes, the tour includes private pickup and drop-off services from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by an air-conditioned vehicle.
Can I customize the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Tour?
Yes, since this is a private tour, you can discuss slight adjustments with your guide. If you wish to add other sites like the Citadel or Saqqara, we recommend checking our other specific tour packages for the best experience.

Why Book With Nile Empire

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Private & tailor-made

Every trip built around your dates, pace, and budget.

Certified Egyptologists

Your own private guide at every temple and tomb.

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