Cairo Airport Layover Tour: Pyramids and Sphinx with a Private Guide
About 6 hours, private vehicle and Egyptologist guide, met at the airport and returned in good time for your flight.
At a glance
- Departs
- Daily
The short answer
A private 6-hour tour for travellers with a long stop at Cairo International Airport: a guide meets you in arrivals, you visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, and you return to the airport at least three hours before your onward flight.
- New
- Private
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Cairo · Cairo International Airport · Giza · Pyramids of Giza · Great Sphinx
- Includes
- A guide to meet you at Cairo International Airport · An air-conditioned vehicle and driver for your party only · A private English-speaking Egyptologist guide · Your ticket for the Giza Plateau · A light lunch or a snack
- Guide languages
- English
Best time to go
October to April is the most comfortable for walking on the plateau. In summer, the middle of the day is very hot, so take water and a hat.
- Licensed Egyptian tour operator
- Offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
02Overview
A first look
If you have a long wait at Cairo between flights, you can spend part of it at Giza. This private tour starts and ends at Cairo International Airport. A guide meets you in the arrivals hall once you have cleared passport control, and your vehicle takes you across the city to the Pyramids and the Sphinx. The plan is to have you back at the airport at least three hours before your onward flight. It suits a stop of about eight hours or more, and the timings below are planned around your flight rather than fixed.
Background
The facts
Cairo International Airport lies north-east of the city. The Giza Plateau is on the opposite side of Cairo, about an hour away by road depending on traffic.
Named in this entry
Giza Plateau
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travellers with a stop of about eight hours or more between flights who can enter Egypt on a visa.
Maybe not, if
- Not suited to short stops, to anyone who cannot enter Egypt, or to anyone who cannot manage a long day on the move.
What lingers
- 01A guide waiting for you in the arrivals hall
- 02The Great Pyramid, Khafre and Menkaure, plus the plateau's panoramic viewpoint
- 03The Sphinx and its Valley Temple beside it
- 04A private Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle
- 05A light lunch or snack stop, if time allows
- 06Your schedule built around the flight you are catching
Honest assessment
The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.
Highlights
- The Pyramids and Sphinx between two flights
- Met at the airport, with a private vehicle and guide
- The Giza ticket and a light lunch or snack are included
Things to Consider
- Needs an Egyptian entry visa, which is not included
- Road traffic can affect timings
Stop by stop
Detailed itinerary
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The fine print
What's included – and what is left out
Included
- A guide to meet you at Cairo International Airport
- An air-conditioned vehicle and driver for your party only
- A private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Your ticket for the Giza Plateau
- A light lunch or a snack
- Water to drink during the day
Not included
- An Egyptian entry visa
- Tips for your guide and driver
- Going inside the pyramids
- Rides by camel or horse
- Any fee for storing luggage at the airport
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Check the visa rules for your passport well before you travel
- 02
Keep your boarding pass for the onward flight with you
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Children are welcome and count towards your party size. The day is short on rest, with a drive each way and some walking in the sun, so it suits children who cope well with a long travel day. Please tell us their ages when you book.
These fares are a guide, as prices and departure move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.
On the ground
Your route
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01Where does this tour begin and end?
At Cairo International Airport. Your guide meets you in the arrivals hall after passport control, and the tour finishes back at the airport.02How much time do I need between flights?
We suggest a stop of about eight hours or more. Your guide aims to return you to the airport no later than three hours ahead of the onward flight. We cannot guarantee you will make your flight, but the day is timed around it.03Do I need a visa?
Yes. You have to clear immigration to leave the airport, so you must be eligible for an Egyptian entry visa. The visa is not included in the fare, and you should check the requirements for your passport before you book.04What happens to my luggage?
Hold luggage normally stays with your airline or onward carrier. Cabin bags can stay in the vehicle during the tour. Any fee for storing luggage at the airport is paid by you.05What happens when the inbound flight is delayed?
If your inbound flight is late, we shorten the tour to keep your return on time. If too little time remains, the tour does not run. We aim to tell you as early as we can.06How do I book and what if I need to cancel?
You can book online and receive confirmation straight away. The fare is for the vehicle and guide, so the cost per person falls as your party grows. You are refunded in full when you cancel three or more days before, and half between three days and 24 hours. After that, or for a no-show, there is no refund.
If plans change
Plans change? We make it easy.
- More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit towards a future holiday with us, or take a refund.
- Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand: hold on to the whole amount as credit, or have part of it refunded.
- Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't turn up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
- Should we ever have to cancel, because of the weather or anything else beyond our control, you won't lose a penny.
Credit stays valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can go towards any tour, cruise or stay with us.See the complete terms for cancelling and refunds
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