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Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Islamic & Coptic Cairo Tour

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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Cairo, Egypt

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

Overview

Cairo and Giza span thousands of years of history, and dozens of attractions—making it tough for travelers with limited time to tick off the highlights. But you'll explore pyramids, mosques, and churches during this full-day private tour. First, tour the nine Pyramids of Giza by camelback alongside an Egyptologist guide. Then, visit the stunning Ali Pasha mosque and tour the Hanging Church and other Coptic landmarks. Hotel transfers are included.

Tours include a lunch stop at a deluxe Egyptian food court (own expense)
Relax with front-door pickup and drop-off from your Cairo or Giza hotel
Ride comfortably by air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide
Private excursions ensure a personalized experience, adapted to your pace

What's Included

Private tour
Qualified Egyptologist guide.
All service charges and taxes.

Meals
Entrance fee - Entrance tickets to the pyramids and the Cairo citadel

$24.00 per person
Gratuities

Optional but recommended
Public transportation

$8.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Just in front of the entrance of your hotel.

Meeting point

Tahrir Square, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

09/27/2026 - 10/18/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Itinerary

Meet your guide at a centrally located park or mosque, and continue to an all-star list of Cairo’s remarkable historic landmarks. Step into the Circassian Mamluk period at Al-Ishaqi mosque, and learn about the 15th-century prince who built its intricate facades and tiered minaret. Enter the old city through Bab Zuweila gate, a stunning remnant of Fatimid Cairo, where you can listen to stories about the long (and sometimes bloody) history of the site. Explore the distinctive 12th-century architecture of Al-Salih Tala’I mosque, then continue to the Faraj ibn Barquq, a funerary complex that may have also been a traditional madrasa.

Visit a remarkable lineup of sites in the heart of the old city: Sabil-Kuttab, Al Kurdi mosque, Gani Bek mosque, Al Burdayni mosque, Saint Safiyya mosque and the Museum of Islamic Art, which has one of the world’s greatest collections of art and artifacts from around the Islamic world.

Continue through Cairo’s mosques, madrasas and mausoleums, and learn the remarkable history of Al Azhar University, among the oldest continually operating universities in the world.

The Pyramids Of Giza

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Great Sphinx

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Coptic Cairo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

The Hanging Church

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Citadel of Saladin

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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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Reviews

4.8

based on 100 reviews

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Viator is a horrible company

Maryam_M, Sep 2026

Viator sent a number that was inactive. No local tour company showed up and there was no way to contact viator from Egypt.

Over the top

Suzanne_M, Apr 2025

This tour was completely over the top! My guide was especially interested in Coptic Cairo because it is his neighborhood. He thought about me and anticipated water, snacks, lunch, all details. He helped me decide to ride my attractive camel Mickie. I am no horsewoman but he and the camel lead helped me and were very patient when I inadvertently kicked he poor animal while I was mounting because I had a hip replacement. In spite of the replacement, the saddle was comfortable and they checked frequently to see if I was ok for the duration. It was so thrilling to me to see the Christian churches, synagogue and mosque all in one visit. This tour was the experience of a lifetime and I’ll never forget it. I also had the most delicious lamb for lunch! An incredible experience!

full cultural immersion

ivanabo16, Oct 2022

intense experience, our guide was knowledgeable, kind and professional Perhaps it would be interesting to include a morning and afternoon coffee break and a proposal for a lunch break, we were visiting for a full 6 hours without stopping.

Muhammad Swefy is a guide who has a...

Jeffrey W, Mar 2016

Muhammad Swefy is a guide who has a lot passion for his job. He really wanted to show me the highlights, and the places that he knows as 'hidden secrets,' but actually available to anyone. However, he knows them in depth, and is happy to share his knowledge. My tour lasted three hours, yet if I could have stayed longer, he was willing to carry on because we had only seen a fraction of the main sites on his list. I learned a lot and truly enjoyed the tour with Muhammad. Best with a few people.

Response from Host, Apr 2021

Dear valued customer, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a good review and thank you for all your kind words. I hope to see you again in Egypt. Stay safe, Kind regards, Mo

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