Itinerary
- The Great Pyramid of Khufu: The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is the largest and the first of the large pyramids to be built on the Giza Plateau. It is the only one of the seven wonders of the world that is still standing.
- The Great Pyramid of Khufu: (Optional) Go inside The Great Pyramid
Descend into the Great Pyramid. See it from the perspective of the people that built it. You will marvel at this extraordinary engineering achievement. - Closed on Fridays and Saturdays
The northernmost of the three satellite pyramids to the east of Khufu’s pyramid. You will be able to descend 27 meters down the pyramid to see where here sarcophagus was found. She was the wife of the great King Djoser and the mother of King Khufu. - Pyramid Complex of Khafre: The Pyramid of King Khafre, Khufu’s son. You will notice that it still has the limestone casing, which will give you a better idea of how the pyramids looked before they were looted.
- Pyramid of Menkhaure – Pyramid of King Menkhaure, who was the son of Khafre. You will notice that much of this pyramid was built with granite, except for the upper courses that were built with limestone. Just to the south of Menkhaure’s pyramids are 3 queens’ pyramids.
- (Optional) Go inside the Pyramid of Menkaure.
- Giza: (Optional) Traditional Egyptian Meal
Enjoy a filling Egyptian meal with chicken, meat, pasta or rice, salad, tahina, and bread. - Merit Aton Papyrus Shop: You will see how papyri are created along with a brief description of the most popular Egyptian gods.
Includes
- All Fees and Taxes
- Admissions for Great Pyramid of Cheop and Pyramid of Menkaure(If option selected)
- Lunch is an option
Details
Our tours provide a lively educational experience about the Giza Plateau necropolis. We do our best to ensure that you have a trip of a lifetime.
You will be able to go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last of the 7 Wonders of the World that is still standing. Go inside the Pyramid of Menkhaure, which it the only pyramid made mostly with granite.
We also give attention to the tombs and satellite pyramids of the queens. Go inside the Pyramid of Hetepheres l, who was Khufu's mother, at no cost (except for Fridays and Saturdays).
Not only are our guides qualified Egyptologists, they will never rush your experience. Our Egyptologists will offer insights, answer questions, and protect you from hustlers.
Take pictures with a panoramic view from the desert of the Giza Plateau.
Enjoy a filling meal of grilled chicken, meat, salad, pasta or rice, tahina, and bread.
See an exhibition of how papyrus paper is created from the plant and get a brief lesson about the Egyptian gods.
You will be able to go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last of the 7 Wonders of the World that is still standing. Go inside the Pyramid of Menkhaure, which it the only pyramid made mostly with granite.
We also give attention to the tombs and satellite pyramids of the queens. Go inside the Pyramid of Hetepheres l, who was Khufu's mother, at no cost (except for Fridays and Saturdays).
Not only are our guides qualified Egyptologists, they will never rush your experience. Our Egyptologists will offer insights, answer questions, and protect you from hustlers.
Take pictures with a panoramic view from the desert of the Giza Plateau.
Enjoy a filling meal of grilled chicken, meat, salad, pasta or rice, tahina, and bread.
See an exhibition of how papyrus paper is created from the plant and get a brief lesson about the Egyptian gods.
Know Before You Go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
