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Top rated Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Tour from Cairo Airport

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Badge of Excellence

Cairo, Egypt

6 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Make the most of spare time between flights with this Giza Pyramids and Sphinx tour. Meet your Egyptologist guide at the airport, and travel by air-conditioned minivan to Giza as your guide points out Cairo’s highlights on route. Ogle the three mighty pyramids on the Giza Plateau, enjoy a camel ride, and see the Great Sphinx and ancient Valley Temple ruins. After lunch at a local restaurant, ride back to the airport in time for your departure flight.

See the three Great Pyramids on the Giza Plateau with an Egyptologist guide
Visit the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, the ruins of a pyramid funerary complex
Take a camel ride on the plateau and soak up views down over Cairo
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian meal at a local restaurant

What's Included

Entrance fees including Pyramids of Giza Plateau
Lunch
30 minutes camel ride
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off

Gratuities
Drinks
Extra entrance fees (interior of Giza pyramids)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Tour guide will be waiting for you outside the terminal building with a sign having your name on it

Itinerary

This layover tour is a perfect pick for those flying into the Cairo International Airport who still have a little time to spare in between flights. This private tour picks you up right at the airport for convenience.

After getting picked up, your Egyptologist guide takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to see the Giza Pyramids, including the Great Sphinx of Giza. Your guide knows the history of Egypt well and shares it with you, so you get more from your visit than if you went alone. Plus, lunch and a short camel ride are also both included in this adventure.

After this Giza Pyramids tour, get driven back to the Cairo airport in time for your next flight.

The Pyramids Of Giza

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Great Sphinx

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Infant meals not included
Stroller accessible

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Saskia_P

Our guide Mimmo was there on time: while reaching the pyramids he gave us a lot of information on Egypt and Cairo. The Experience was very well worth it, easy to arrange if you wish to visit the pyramids in one day while stayimg in Sharm, since the pick up/drop pff at the airport works just perfectly. Mimmo is very knowledgeable, and his driver very kind: i would highly recommend it!

Reviews

4.7

based on 34 reviews

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Great Experience with Mimmo

Saskia_P, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Here's the updated response: --- Thank you for this fantastic 5-star review! We're so glad your Pyramids experience was well worth it. We always aim to make the logistics — from airport pickup to drop-off — as seamless as possible, so it's great to hear everything worked perfectly for you. Mimmo is a wonderful guide, and we're happy to hear he kept you engaged with his knowledge throughout the journey. We'll also pass along your kind words to our driver — our whole team takes pride in making every guest feel welcome. We hope to see you again on your next trip to Egypt! Warm regards, Pyramids Land Tours Team

Great private tour

Christian_B, Oct 2025

Our guide was fantastic (Zeinab H). We had a early conversations after booking and adjusted our pickup time to avoid traffic and heat. We weren't sure about the camel ride, but it was a big success. Highly recommended

Good layover trip to see the Pyramids

girish_B, Feb 2025

Mahmoud was great. He picked us up from the airport on time and we had a great time visiting the pyramids and the Sphinx. He was super flexible in modifying the tour based on our preferences. Highly recommend this short tour if you have a layover in Cairo.

Domestic Flight from Hurghada for a day trip to Cairo.

Sam_K, Nov 2024

We were staying on a week’s long holiday in Hurghada and decided we wanted to take a day trip to see the Pyramids - but at our own pace (so we independently booked our own flights). This specific trip offers exactly that! Not only was Michael a fantastic Egyptologist and guide, but he was an ever better photographer! Not only did he know everything about the history of the pyramids and sphinx, but he also knew every angle for the perfect picture shot! The tour was excellent from start to finish. Michael reached out via WhatsApp the day before to confirm our flight number and expected arrival time at the airport. We were then met promptly by he and our driver and made our way to Giza. As we drove through Cairo, Michael provided us with explanations around buildings, the history of the city and the construction of New Cairo. No question was too much hassle for Michael, he was more than happy to answer and it is clear he has a real passion for his country’s history. We had a great guided tour around the pyramids and an explanation behind them, as well as some great photographs. After this, we then did an organised camel ride around the desert and pyramids before driving on to the sphinx. After plenty of sightseeing, Michael took us to visit a perfumery and a papyrus factory. Something I want to stress is that neither place felt pushy for our business, nor was there an expectation for us to buy something. Rather, it was more of an informed guide and demonstration behind the making process of the oil-based perfumes and papyrus (and then of course, an opportunity to purchase if you wished to). From here, it was then time for lunch and it was at a great spot. You could see all 3 pyramids from the terrace whilst you dined on local cuisine. It was a very surreal feeling. After lunch, it was then time for us to head back to the airport for our return flight to Hurghada - which we made with plenty of time. A 10/10 experience for us and we would recommend this to anyone that wishes to experience the pyramids and sphinx whilst in Egypt. Michael made this an excellent experience.

Fantastic Tour

Zumaa_S, Sep 2024

We had our own private tour. We felt safe. Mahmoud our tour guide was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. Our driver was very nice and thoughtful. We enjoyed our trip of seeing the pyramids, sphinx and camel ride. Everything was so structured and organized.

best experience in Cairo

Felix_C, Sep 2024

best experience ever ! my tour guy very friendly and professional!❤️ nice time in cairo ! a little bit hot but nothing a good lunch will help!

Perfect guided tour

Viljar_S, Feb 2024

Both tour guide and driver were the most wonderful people. Me and my girlfriend got a private tour with with just the best tour guide with 20 years experience, and the most polite driver. Both immediately became friends, the driver made us feel really safe and the guide made us feel comfortable. We needed to catch a flight back, and they had full control over that and we got to descide the time spent on everything. Really enjoyed the camel ride I at first did'nt want. Perfect day! Only regret, didnt tip more

Nice quick layover trip to pyramids

Doug_C, Dec 2023

Micheal the guide was very friendly and informative. Driver was great. Tour is exactly as described. It is quick though as there wasn't much traffic sand not a ton of people at the sites. I got picked up at the airport at 830am and was back by 1pm (on a Thursday).

Amazing tour even though we only had 4 1/2 hrs available!

Nathan_K, Nov 2023

Zeinab and Ahmed were amazing. Zeinab was with us wherever we went. It made us feel safe, as she was able to give us clear direction and make the most use of our time. We only had about 4 1/2 hours to spend. But in that time, she was able to help us see all of the pyramids, to see the Sphinx, to go inside a pyramid, to ride camels at the pyramids, to get lunch, to go and see a perfume factory, to go and see a papyrus store. She gave us much background information of the city of Cairo, and we were able to travel through many different areas. We had expressed that we wanted to stop and take a picture of the Nile river, and they accommodated that. They were very good to us, even buying us each a gift of a small bottle of perfume. We really enjoyed our time with them, it was just a shame that we only had a short period of time. She had planned on a full eight hour day with us, but we just did not have that time as our flight required us be back at the airport at 2:30. So from 10 o’clock to 230 we did all of this. Amazing tour! I would highly recommend this tour!

Amazing

Sinead_M, Aug 2023

Zeinab was an incredible tour guide. We were welcome to ask as many questions and brought to interesting places. It was flexible and relaxed and well organised. Would definitely recommend!

Average experience

Shaz_P, Feb 2023

Pros: Pick up and drop off was good, taxi was comfortable. Spend ok time at Giza. Yaya was knowledgeable when asked question. Lunch was good. Cons: felt rushed through places, camel ride was advertised 30mins and it actually lasted 10mins max. We spend more time in two shops then actual sites. Sphinx Literally was 1 min view from the bridge, few photos and off we went. Overall: we felt we payed for taxi ride then guided tour

Outstanding! A real lifetime experience with impeccable service

Tatiana_W, Nov 2022

The guide Amina was outstanding and the driver was nice and patient. Thanks for the experience. I do have to say the the last shopping store they took me was a rip off but I was too tired to argue. Nonetheless I really enjoyed myself

Top excursion

Kseniia_S, Aug 2022

Sherif and Ihab have been great and the excursion was really interesting and very well organized. Highly recommended.

Great tour with a great tour guide

Ozan_F, Jun 2022

We had a great day at the pyramids and it was stunning to see them in person. Our tour guide Eraky is a very trustworthy and cheerful person with a lot of knowledge. He guided us through the day and showed us all the important corners. Moreover, Eraky came to pick us up on time at the airport and brought us back punctually. It was a private tour with a driver and we spent about 6 hours. I would like to thank again for the tour and would highly recommend it.

Zenab and Hassam were AWESOME!

h0mer4, Sep 2019

We had the most amazing time on our 12-hr layover in Cairo. We chose a tour of the pyramids through viator. Our tour guide, Zenab, picked us up outside of the airport very promptly. She walked us to her car where we met our driver, Hassam. Zenab was one of the most helpful and knowledgeable tour guides we have ever come across. Her knowledge of Cairo, the pyramids, the culture, etc. was extraordinary. We very much enjoyed our time with her and would highly recommend her to others traveling to/through Cairo. This is a must tour!!

Was very glad we took time away from...

Dennis_D, Mar 2018

Was very glad we took time away from resting to go pn this tour. Guide and driver both excellent and knowledgeable of sites.

It was very well organized tour. Our...

Chams F, May 2016

It was very well organized tour. Our guide Achraf was exellent . We thank him for everything. He made our journey to be unforgottable.

Do not trust!!!!!

Alla_S, Dec 2025

And a negative experience. The guide is good but unfortunately an 8-hour tour has been reduced to 4. Among other things in the places where we liked to do calmly was all accelerated.We ran behind the guide. Instead then they took us to perfume and papyrus stores (unscheduled and never asked) to spend on things we do not like and do not care. After you pay for the ticket they force you to pay entrance to the bathroom. Over lunch intrusive waiters. We haven't finished eating. They've already brought the bill. Bullying and intrusiveness to the max. Camel lasted a maximum of 15 minutes with a companion who demanded paper tip is not coins.Never again. Total disappointment.

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Response from Host, Dec 2025

Gentile cliente, ci dispiace sinceramente leggere che la sua esperienza non abbia soddisfatto le aspettative. Il nostro obiettivo è sempre quello di offrire tour piacevoli e ben organizzati, e prendiamo molto seriamente ogni feedback. Desideriamo però chiarire alcuni punti importanti. Le soste per lo shopping (come profumerie o laboratori di papiro) sono sempre facoltative e fanno parte del programma solo come opzione culturale per chi è interessato. Nessun cliente è obbligato ad acquistare, e ci scusiamo se questo non è stato comunicato in modo chiaro o se è stato percepito come forzato. Per quanto riguarda la durata del tour, i tempi possono variare in base al traffico, alle condizioni sul posto e alle esigenze generali del gruppo. Tuttavia, non è nostra intenzione accelerare le visite nei siti principali, soprattutto quando gli ospiti desiderano godersi l’esperienza con calma. Faremo sicuramente un controllo interno con la guida per evitare che ciò si ripeta. In merito alla cammellata, desideriamo sottolineare che la mancia per il cammelliere fa parte della cultura locale ed è una pratica comune in Egitto. Non si tratta di un’imposizione da parte nostra, ma di un’usanza tradizionale legata a questo tipo di attività. Detto ciò, comprendiamo che il modo in cui è stata richiesta possa aver creato disagio, e ce ne scusiamo. I servizi come l’uso dei bagni nei siti turistici e il comportamento del personale nei ristoranti non sono direttamente sotto il nostro controllo, ma comprendiamo il fastidio e ci dispiace per l’esperienza negativa vissuta. La ringraziamo per aver condiviso il suo punto di vista: i suoi commenti ci aiutano a migliorare il nostro servizio e a offrire esperienze migliori ai futuri viaggiatori. Speriamo di poterle dimostrare in futuro un livello di servizio più in linea con le sue aspettative. Cordiali saluti, Il team di Pyramids Land Tours

Very disappointed by this experience.

Sandrine_M, Nov 2025

Very disappointed by this experience. Less than 24 hours before my visit, I was informed that no French-speaking guide was available, although I had booked several months in advance. I accepted an English-speaking guide for lack of time. Noted that I have nothing wrong with the guide who was otherwise professional and attentive. I was disappointed with this benefit because I made 2 visits for commercial purposes not mentioned and which lasted longer than the tour of the sphinx and pyramids. Not to mention the camel tour that lasted 10 min top time! In addition, the total duration of the tour (3 hours) was significantly shorter than that announced (6 to 8 hours).

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Meets my expectations

Eric_S, Oct 2025

Very good guide, interesting visit................................................................................................

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Perfect.

Gilles_G, Sep 2025

Great organization despite a delay of 2 hours of our flight! Our guide and his driver adapted very effectively! I recommend without hesitation, big thank you to them! Visit and explanations at the meeting.

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Ein schöner Tag.

Thomas_H, Apr 2025

Es haben sich bei diesen Ausflug zwei Personen sich um mich gekümmert. Ein Fahrer, mit einen sehr guten Auto und guter Reiseleiter, der gute Fotos von mir schoss und mir viele gute Informationen gab. Der Kamelritt war keine ganze halbe Stunde. Der Kamelführer schoss von mir ganz ausgezeichnete Fotos und nahm mich auf, wie ich alleine auf dem Kamel ritt. Er kannte viele Raffinessen auf meinen Handy ich ich selbst nicht kannte. Das Essen war sehr gut, wie auch der Ausblick auf die drei Pyramiden vom Restaurant. Manchmal wäre ich gerne länger verweilt an einer Stelle. Ich hätte es einfach sagen müssen, dann wäre dies sicherlich kein Problem gewesen.

Toller Halbtagesausflug

Moritz_S, Dec 2024

Toller, freundlicher Reiseleiter! Uns wurde echt viel über die Geschichte erzählt. Auf seine sympathische und lustige Art hat das wirklich Spaß gemacht. Zudem wusste er ganz genau wo die besten Plätze für Fotos sind.

Consigliatissimo

Gregorio_B, Sep 2024

Esperienza assolutamente da ricordare! Pensavamo fosse il solito viaggio organizzato a gruppi e invece si tratta di un vero e proprio tour privato con autista personale. La nostra guida, Mimmo, è una persona fantastica. Simpaticissimo, gentile e grande esperto della storia antica e della città. Ci ha portato su dei punti panoramici per fare delle foto splendide e compreso nel pacchetto c'era anche un giro sul cammello e un pranzo su un ristorante con vista sulle piramidi. Super consigliato!

Muy buena opción, pata...

Pablo_P, Dec 2022

Muy buena opción, pata aprovechar el tiempo en aeropuerto. Rn mi caso force esa situación ya que no quería hospedarme en el Cairo, más si conocer las piramides y la esfinge. Lo cual me resultó muy útil y valioso. Gracias Amaan por tus explicaciones, dedicación y amabilidad.

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