Cairo Layover Tour: Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum

This full-day expedition bridges the gap between the ancient desert and the cutting-edge future, focusing exclusively on the Giza Plateau and its "fourth pyramid," the **Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)**. Morning: The Giza Plateau The day begins at the **Great Pyramid of Khufu**, the last standing Wonder of the Ancient World. Your private guide will reveal the secrets of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, providing a deep dive into the engineering of the Old Kingdom. Afternoon: The Grand Egyptian Museum Leaving the sands, you enter the world's largest archaeological complex. The experience is centered on: * **The Colossus of Ramses II:** A 3,200-year-old giant greeting you in the sun-drenched atrium. * **The Grand Staircase:** A vertical gallery of 60 monumental statues leading you toward the plateau view. * **Tutankhamun’s Treasures:** For the first time, all 5,000+ artifacts from the Boy King's tomb—including his chariots and gold mask—are displayed in one breathtaking collection.