Cairo Pyramids After Hours TourPrivate Access Before the Gates Open
The Giza Plateau before the public arrives, by special permit, with only your party and your Egyptologist.
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Your party
- Private, 2-8 guests
- Starts
- Your hotel in Cairo
The Cairo Pyramids After Hours Tour opens the Giza Plateau to your party alone, outside public visiting hours, by special permit from the Egyptian authorities.
You arrive in the early morning, before the gates open to other visitors, when the light is soft and the plateau is silent. Your Egyptologist walks with you around the Great Pyramid of Khufu and, depending on the permit granted, takes you inside to the King's Chamber or down to the enclosure of the Great Sphinx, normally closed to visitors.
There are no crowds and no hurry, only the stone, the desert and your questions. Breakfast can be served with a view of the pyramids afterwards. Private access depends on approval for your date, so we recommend requesting it as early as possible.
Private Early Access to the Giza Plateau
Your Egyptologist collects you from your hotel before sunrise and drives you to the Giza Plateau, closed to the public at this hour. Enter with your private permit and spend unhurried time at the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Great Sphinx, with access to areas granted for your visit. Enjoy breakfast with a view of the pyramids before returning to your hotel as the plateau opens to the public.
- 1
Great Pyramid of Khufu
The last standing wonder of the ancient world, built for King Khufu around 2560 BC.
- 2
Great Sphinx & Valley Temple
The guardian of the plateau, carved from the bedrock beside the Valley Temple of Khafre.
Included
- Private access permit for the Giza Plateau, subject to approval
- Private hotel pickup and return in Cairo or Giza
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Breakfast with a pyramid view
- All taxes and service charges
Not included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Before you go
What is the Cairo Pyramids After Hours Tour?
A private visit to the Giza Plateau outside public opening hours, arranged by special permit, so only your party is on the site.
Is private access guaranteed?
It depends on approval from the authorities for your chosen date. We apply as soon as you book and confirm before you travel.
Why is the price on request?
Permit fees depend on the access granted and the size of your party, so we quote each visit individually.
