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Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
A private morning on the plateau — timing, light and a guide who does not rush.
The journey
Journey overview
A restorative day: Wadi El Rayan, viewpoints, optional Wadi El Hitan (Whale Valley) with a longer day. Not a checklist.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
Day 1
Fayoum oasis
About an hour from Cairo. Lake Qarun, the waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan, desert viewpoints and, if you stretch the day, Wadi El Hitan — the UNESCO whale valley. Pottery villages on the way if you like.
This is water and dunes, not a pyramid morning. Return to Cairo before dusk. October to April is kindest; summer needs an early start and shade by the lake.
Comfortable shoes that can take sand. Lunch on request. A restorative day between museum mornings.
What’s in the price
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Private vehicle and driver
- Licensed guide
- Listed entrance fees
- Bottled water
Not included
- Lunch unless listed
- Personal shopping
- Optional extras (pyramid interior, extra tombs)
- Tips
Good to Know
Questions about this trip
Straight answers from the planning team — ask anything else and we reply within a working day.
How long is a typical day?
Most excursions from Cairo or Luxor are a full day: hotel pickup, visits with a licensed guide, and return in the late afternoon or evening. Fayoum & Wadi El Rayan lists the usual order on the itinerary. Alexandria and Dendera/Abydos are longer road days; say if you prefer an overnight instead.
Is this private or a shared group?
Private cars are the default for published days. Shared departures are used only when you ask for them (for example a Giftun boat or a balloon basket). Tell us how you prefer to travel when you enquire.
Can we combine two excursions?
Sometimes — it depends on geography, opening hours and heat. Giza plus Saqqara is a full, honest day; Giza plus the museum is usually better split. Send the two days you have in mind and we will say what is realistic.
How far in advance should I book?
For winter (October–April) and event dates — festivals, concerts, the 2027 eclipse — book as soon as you can. Shoulder season can often be arranged with a few weeks’ notice. Hotels in Luxor for 2 August 2027 sell out early.
Can this itinerary be customised?
Yes. Fayoum & Wadi El Rayan is a starting point. We adjust days, hotels, meals and extras (Abu Simbel, balloon, a pyramid interior) once we know who is travelling and what you want to skip.
How do payments work?
Published trips can be reserved on the site. For a custom amount we send a secure payment link. You receive written confirmation, inclusions and our cancellation terms before you travel.
Who will be our guide?
A licensed Egyptologist or local specialist, in French or English as you prefer. We introduce them before the day whenever we can. Drivers are not substitutes for guides at ticketed sites.
What about visas, packing and insurance?
Most visitors need a tourist visa (e-visa or on arrival). Pack light layers, modest dress for mosques, and sun protection. Comprehensive medical insurance with evacuation is required and not included. Full notes: visa, packing, health and insurance pages.
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