Giza: Half-Day Tour to the Pharaoh's Village with Hotel Pickup
- Plateau area ticket included
- Hotel pickup included
- German-speaking guide indicated
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Start in Giza, three hours on the plateau
The half-day tour by Egypt Excursions Online starts in Giza and takes you to the Giza Plateau. From the city area, it is 12.2 kilometers to the plateau; the provider states the driving time as 15 minutes. The excursion lasts three hours. You will see the three pyramids, the Sphinx, and the viewpoints in between. Tours are conducted in English, German, Arabic, or Russian; for this offer, a German-speaking guide is indicated. The provider promises that you won't have to wait in line. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before. If you want to spend a compact half-day on the plateau in Giza without adding other sites to the same excursion, this is the right framework.
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- Provider
- Egypt Excursions Online
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Start location
- Giza
- Group type
- Group
- Guide
- Live guide
- German-speaking
- Yes
- Hotel pickup
- Yes
- Price
- From €24
- Rating
- 4.6 out of 30 reviews
- Quality threshold
- Passed
What is included, what is not, and what the provider remains silent about
The catalog distinguishes three states, and the third is the most important: no information does not mean excluded, but unresolved.
| Service | Status | What this means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Plateau area ticket | Included | Included in the price, nothing more to pay. |
| Interior of a pyramid | No information | The normal case. Khufu officially around €16 (1,000 Egyptian pounds). |
| Hotel pickup | Included | Included, meeting point is your accommodation. |
| Lunch | No information | Not specified. |
| Burial chambers and mastabas | Nowhere in the catalog | In the entire reviewed catalog, no offer sells access to a tomb on the plateau. |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before | Provider's statement in the catalog. |
- Status
- Included
- What this means for you
- Included in the price, nothing more to pay.
- Status
- No information
- What this means for you
- The normal case. Khufu officially around €16 (1,000 Egyptian pounds).
- Status
- Included
- What this means for you
- Included, meeting point is your accommodation.
- Status
- No information
- What this means for you
- Not specified.
- Status
- Nowhere in the catalog
- What this means for you
- In the entire reviewed catalog, no offer sells access to a tomb on the plateau.
- Status
- Free up to 24 hours before
- What this means for you
- Provider's statement in the catalog.
Entry price, included tickets, and open questions
The entry price starts at €24. Included are hotel pickup, the live guide, and the area ticket for the Giza Plateau. The official fee for this area ticket is 700 Egyptian pounds, approximately €11; the provider covers this amount for you. Whether lunch is planned and whether the interior of a pyramid is part of the program is left open. This does not imply exclusion, but also no commitment. The official area ticket does not cover the interiors; if you want to see the inside of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, there is an official price of 1,000 Egyptian pounds, approximately €16. Tipping is customary in Egypt, but not a surcharge for special service.
The price in comparison
Entry price of this tour against the four best-documented offers in the same category. The highlighted bar is this tour.
Price alone says little. Read it together with the 'Area ticket' row in the comparison table: An offer without entrance is not cheaper, but calculated differently.
Figures in this chart as a table
| Row | Giza: Half-Day Tour to the Pharaoh's Village… | Giza: Guided Pyramid Tour at Sun… | Giza: Pyramid, Memphis, Sakkara with… | Pyramids of Giza: Quad Desert Safari… | Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx: Half-Day… |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | 24 € | 40 € | 31 € | 34 € | 25 € |
This tour against four comparable ones
All five come from the category 'Tours from Giza'. The column for this tour is highlighted; the other four are the best-documented in the category.
| Gizeh: Halbtägige Tour zum Pharaonendorf mit … | Gizeh: Geführte Pyramiden-Tour bei Sonnenaufgang … | Gizeh: Pyramide, Memphis, Sakkara mit optional … | Pyramiden von Gizeh: Quad-Wüstensafari und … | Pyramiden von Gizeh und Sphinx: Halbtägige private … | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | Egypt Excursions Online | Egypt Excursions Online | Egypt Excursions Online | Emo Tours Egypt | Emo Tours Egypt |
| Price | from 24 € | from 40 € | from 31 € | from 34 € | from 25 € |
| Duration | 3 hours | 5 hours | 3 to 8 hours | 1 to 2 hours | 4 hours |
| Group type | group | group | group | private | private |
| German-speaking | yes | no | yes | yes | no |
| Area ticket | included | Add-on | included | Add-on | included |
| Pickup | yes | yes | yes | yes | not specified |
| Rating (reviews) | 4.6 (30) | 4.7 (928) | 4.8 (388) | 4.5 (1,167) | 4.4 (1,607) |
| Quality threshold | passed | passed | passed | passed | passed |
| Free cancellation until | 24 h | 24 h | 24 h | 24 h | 24 h |
- Provider
- Egypt Excursions Online
- Price
- from 24 €
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Group type
- group
- German-speaking
- yes
- Area ticket
- included
- Pickup
- yes
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.6 (30)
- Quality threshold
- passed
- Free cancellation until
- 24 h
- Provider
- Egypt Excursions Online
- Price
- from 40 €
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Group type
- group
- German-speaking
- no
- Area ticket
- Add-on
- Pickup
- yes
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.7 (928)
- Quality threshold
- passed
- Free cancellation until
- 24 h
- Provider
- Egypt Excursions Online
- Price
- from 31 €
- Duration
- 3 to 8 hours
- Group type
- group
- German-speaking
- yes
- Area ticket
- included
- Pickup
- yes
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.8 (388)
- Quality threshold
- passed
- Free cancellation until
- 24 h
- Provider
- Emo Tours Egypt
- Price
- from 34 €
- Duration
- 1 to 2 hours
- Group type
- private
- German-speaking
- yes
- Area ticket
- Add-on
- Pickup
- yes
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.5 (1,167)
- Quality threshold
- passed
- Free cancellation until
- 24 h
- Provider
- Emo Tours Egypt
- Price
- from 25 €
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Group type
- private
- German-speaking
- no
- Area ticket
- included
- Pickup
- not specified
- Rating (reviews)
- 4.4 (1,607)
- Quality threshold
- passed
- Free cancellation until
- 24 h
The order follows the evidence, not the commission. All values come from the same catalog fields so that the columns are comparable.
How many people have judged?
Number of reviews per offer, with the rating in parentheses. A rating without its sample size is not information.
The quality threshold on this page is ten reviews. Anything below is not a judgment, but a coincidence.
Figures in this chart as a table
| Row | Giza: Half-Day Tour to the Pharaoh's Village… (4.6) | Giza: Guided Pyramid Tour… (4.7) | Giza: Pyramid, Memphis, Sakkara… (4.8) | Pyramids of Giza: Quad Desert… (4.5) | Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx… (4.4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reviews | 30 Reviews | 928 Reviews | 388 Reviews | 1,167 Reviews | 1,607 Reviews |
4.6 out of 30 votes: good rating, narrow base
The average rating is 4.6, but based on 30 reviews. In the category with 43 offers, the tour ranks 14th by number of reviews; the four comparison offers shown have between 388 and 1,607 votes. In the category list itself, the offer is listed at position 11, with this order based on evidence strength, not solely on the rating. The 4.6 is therefore a friendly value, but not a broadly supported statement about a quality advantage.
The day, stop by stop
The order follows the usual sequence. Each stop tells you what to expect there and the documented figures; everything else is in the data sheet.
Pickup at your accommodation
The provider picks you up; the duration of the tour counts from here, not from the gate.
Giza Plateau
The site itself: the three pyramids, the Sphinx, and the viewpoints in between. Private vehicles are not allowed up; you travel by electric shuttle or on foot.
- Area ticket for foreigners (adults)700 EGPMinistry of Tourism and Antiquities
- Opening hours (official website)08:00–16:00Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
- Ticket office closes before gate closes1 hourAltertümerverwaltung (Regelpraxis)
Return to the starting point
The return trip is part of the stated duration. In Cairo traffic, it is the most unpredictable part of the day.
A place in this list is a stop, not a promise about the duration of the stop.
Temperatures in Cairo throughout the year
Average daily maximum and minimum values per month. Two series, one axis; the points mark the hottest and coldest months. Giza (city) has no official station; measurements are taken in Cairo.
There is little shade on the site itself; these values are normal outdoor values and not a forecast.
Figures in this chart as a table
| Row | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily maximum | 18.9 °C | 20.5 °C | 23.8 °C | 28.1 °C | 32.2 °C | 34.6 °C | 35 °C | 34.9 °C | 33.4 °C | 30 °C | 24.9 °C | 20.5 °C |
| Daily minimum | 10.1 °C | 11 °C | 13.2 °C | 15.9 °C | 19.3 °C | 22.2 °C | 23.8 °C | 24.3 °C | 22.7 °C | 20 °C | 15.6 °C | 11.7 °C |
The temperature curve: warm winters, hot summers
The curve on this page belongs to the official Cairo station; no separate values are available for the city of Giza. There is little shade on the plateau. It is mild from December to February with highs between 19 and 20 degrees and lows between 10 and 12 degrees. In March it is 24 degrees, in April 28 degrees. From May to August, highs remain at 32 to 35 degrees, nights at 22 to 24 degrees; September brings 33 and October 30 degrees, November 25 degrees. The provider does not specify a start time for this tour. The values are normal outdoor temperatures, not a forecast for the booked day.
The complete data sheet
Every piece of information that this project has documented about this tour, the places in its program, and the area covered by its ticket: 110 lines, each with its source. Collapsed because this is not a reading page, but fully present.
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| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The offer30 | ||
| Provider name | Giza: Half-Day Tour to the Pharaonic Village with Hotel Pickup | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Provider | Egypt Excursions Online | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Product number | 335866 | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Start location | Giza | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Duration | 3 hours | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Multi-day | No | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Entry price | 24 € | GetYourGuide, live retrieval |
| Entry price in local currency | approx. 1,419 EGP | Exchange rate 59.14 EGP per euro |
| Rating | 4.6 stars | GetYourGuide, live retrieval |
| Number of reviews | 30 | GetYourGuide, live retrieval |
| Project quality threshold | Passed | Own rule: at least 4.0 with at least 10 reviews |
| Rank in category | 11 out of 43 in "Tours from Giza" | Own evaluation, grade weighted by number of reviews |
| Plateau area ticket | Included | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Interior of a pyramid | No information | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Access to a tomb | No offer in the catalog sells that | Own evaluation of all 252 offers |
| Hotel pickup | Included | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Lunch | No information | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Type of guide | Live guide | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Guide languages | English, German, Arabic, Russian | GetYourGuide catalog |
| German-speaking guide | Yes | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Private booking possible | No | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Small group | No | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Group format according to provider | No information | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Preferred entry | Yes | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Wheelchair accessible | No information | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Free cancellation | Yes | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Cancellation deadline | 24 hours before start | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Giza reference in catalog | Medium | Own check of catalog fields |
| Provider images | 5 photos | GetYourGuide catalog |
| Data status | 2026-09-03 | Own retrieval |
| Giza Plateau22 | ||
| Area ticket foreigners (adults) | 700 EGP · Students 350 EGP; Egyptians 60/30 EGP. Does NOT cover interiors | Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities |
| Area ticket students (foreigners) | 350 EGP | Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities |
| Opening hours (official website) | 08:00–16:00 · Official sources contradict each other (PDF from 2020: 07:00–17:00); ticket office closes one hour before closing | Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities |
| Ticket office closes before gate closes | 1 hour | Antiquities administration (standard practice) |
| Payment at ticket office | Card only, no cash · Cashless sales since 2023; cash still needed for tips and small items | Daily News Egypt |
| Main entrance since 2025 | Great Gate on the Cairo–Fayoum desert road (southwest) · Replaces the old gate at Mena House; Sphinx Gate open but without ticket office | RESEARCH-BASE |
| Private vehicles on the plateau | Prohibited since the 2025 reorganization | RESEARCH-BASE |
| Electric shuttle | Included in admission, hop-on/hop-off · Confirmed stops: Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, Panorama Point, Sphinx | RESEARCH-BASE |
| Visitor operations | Orascom Pyramids Entertainment (OPE), 15-year contract since 2018 · Ticket revenue remains entirely with the state, plus 50% of project profit | Egyptian Streets |
| Visitors per year (operator information) | 3,500,000 · Information from 5.1.2026; target 5 million; no official individual figures per site published | Middle East Observer |
| Visitors per day (derived) | 9,600 · Calculated from 3.5 million/year | Middle East Observer |
| UNESCO World Heritage since | 1979 · Part of 'Memphis and its Necropolis', No. 86 | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Area of the World Heritage site | 16,358.52 ha | UNESCO / Wikidata |
| Length of the pyramid field (Abu Roasch to Dahshur) | 30 km · Over two dozen pyramids depending on counting method | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Great Pyramid of Khufu closed at noon | 12:00–13:00 | RESEARCH-BASE (on-site visit 2026-08-31) |
| Interior of the Great Pyramid (circulating figures) | 400–1,500 EGP · Three orders of magnitude circulate; daily quota ~300 in two windows (Hawass regulation after 1998) | RESEARCH-BASE (multiple sources, disputed) |
| Entry for under 16s on Fri/Sat/holidays | only with ID or accompanied · Regulation from June 2022; current application unverified | Egypt Independent |
| Major concerts on the plateau since | 1978 · Around 15 documented major performances in five decades, almost annually since 2021 | The National |
| First professional boxing match on the plateau | 2026-05-23 · Usyk vs. Verhoeven, T.K.o. round 11 | Saudi Press Agency |
| Private photography at sites | free, also with system/SLR cameras · Permit required: photo umbrellas, artificial light, equipment blocking the way | Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities |
| Milky Way over the plateau | not visible (brightest night sky worldwide in the Nile Delta) · Starry-sky photos over the pyramids are montages | Falchi et al., Science Advances 2016 |
| Air purification system in the King's Chamber since | September 2025 · Plasmacluster; aim: reduce humidity, protect walls | Egyptian Streets |
| Giza (city) and the climate17 | ||
| Population | 4,458,135 inhabitants · As of 2023; third largest city in Egypt | Wikipedia (en): Giza |
| City area | 98.4 km2 | Wikipedia (en): Giza |
| Elevation above sea level | 30 m | Wikipedia (en): Giza |
| Latitude | 29.99 degrees | Wikipedia (en): Giza |
| Longitude | 31.21 degrees | Wikipedia (en): Giza |
| Founded | 642 AD | Wikipedia (en): Giza |
| Administrative seat | Capital of Giza Governorate | Wikipedia (en): Giza |
| Visitors 2025 | 14,700,000 people · According to the article, the most visited destination in Egypt | Wikipedia (en): Giza |
| Road to Giza Plateau | 12.2 km · From Giza city center; the plateau lies on the western edge of the city | OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data |
| Driving time to Giza Plateau | 15 min · Free-flow time without traffic; in Greater Cairo actually significantly longer | OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data |
| Distance to Memphis (Mit Rahina) | under 30 km south | Wikipedia (en): Giza |
| International airport | CAI IATA · According to the article 45 km from Giza via the Cairo-Alexandria desert road | Wikipedia (en): Giza |
| Second airport: Sphinx International (SPX) | opened 2018 · Explicitly built to serve the plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum | Wikipedia (en): Sphinx International Airport |
| Sphinx Airport to Giza Plateau | 36.8 km | OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data |
| Cairo University on site since | 1924 · The campus is in Giza, not Cairo | Wikipedia (en): Giza |
| Public transport | Cairo Metro, shared network with Cairo | Wikipedia (en): Giza |
| Nearest official climate station | Cairo Airport (NOAA normals 1991-2020) · According to the article, the climate corresponds to that of Cairo; no official normals for Giza | Wikipedia (en): Giza |
| Cairo: Normals of the nearest station41 | ||
| Population (city) | 9,801,536 inhabitants · As of 2023 | Wikipedia (en): Cairo |
| Population (Greater Cairo) | 22,200,000 inhabitants | Wikipedia (en): Cairo |
| City area | 606 km2 | Wikipedia (en): Cairo |
| Area of Greater Cairo | 2,744 km2 | Wikipedia (en): Cairo |
| Elevation above sea level | 23 m | Wikipedia (en): Cairo |
| Latitude | 30.04 degrees | Wikipedia (en): Cairo |
| Longitude | 31.24 degrees | Wikipedia (en): Cairo |
| Founding of the Fatimid city | 969 AD · Older predecessor settlements (Babylon, Fustat) are significantly earlier | Wikipedia (en): Cairo |
| Nearest airport | CAI IATA | Wikipedia (en): Cairo International Airport |
| Airport to city center | 20.7 km | OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data |
| Road to Giza Plateau | 16.5 km | OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data |
| Driving time to Giza Plateau | 18 min · free-flow time without traffic; in Greater Cairo realistically much longer | OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data |
| January daily high | 18.9°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| January daily low | 10.1°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| February daily high | 20.5°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| February daily low | 11°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| March daily high | 23.8°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| March daily low | 13.2°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| April daily high | 28.1°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| April daily low | 15.9°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| May daily high | 32.2°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| May daily low | 19.3°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| June daily high | 34.6°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| June daily low | 22.2°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| July daily high | 35°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| July daily low | 23.8°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| August daily high | 34.9°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| August daily low | 24.3°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| September daily high | 33.4°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| September daily low | 22.7°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| October daily high | 30°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| October daily low | 20°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| November daily high | 24.9°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| November daily low | 15.6°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| December daily high | 20.5°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| December daily low | 11.7°C · Cairo Airport station (CAI) | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| Annual precipitation | 24.8 mm | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| Annual mean of daily highs | 28.1°C | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| Annual mean of daily lows | 17.5°C | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| Highest recorded value | 47.8°C | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
| Lowest recorded value | 1.2°C | NOAA climate normals 1991-2020 via Wikipedia |
At the Gate: Card Payment, Shuttle, No Private Cars
The site's opening hours are listed as 8 am to 4 pm; an older official publication states 7 am to 5 pm. The ticket office closes one hour before the site closes. Payment at the ticket office is by card only; since 2023 there has been no cash sales there. Private vehicles have not been allowed onto the plateau since 2025. Since 2025, the main entrance has been the Great Gate on the desert road between Cairo and Fayoum; it replaces the old gate at Mena House. From the Great Gate, an electric shuttle takes visitors to stops at Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, the Panorama Point, and the Sphinx. The Sphinx Gate is open but has no ticket counter.
Who This Tour Suits and Who Should Book the Longer Alternative
This tour is right for travelers who want a short, guided visit to the plateau from the Giza starting point. It is expressly not intended for travelers who want to book a private tour or a small group: the provider offers neither. Those who rely on information about wheelchair accessibility will not find it here; this should be clarified before booking. If you want to see several sites on one excursion instead of a single destination, the German-language tour “Pyramid, Memphis, Sakkara with optional Dahshur and Felucca Tour” is better suited; it lasts three to eight hours and is bookable from €31.
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The order follows proximity to this tour, not commission. Reviews, prices and availability according to GetYourGuide, retrieved on 2026-09-03. Prices in euros; "from" is the provider's lowest entry price.
Frequently asked questions
Is entry to the plateau included in this offer?
Yes. The area ticket for about €11 (700 Egyptian pounds) is included in the price.
How long does the tour actually take?
The catalog says 3 hours. This period is counted from the meeting point or hotel, not from the gate; in Cairo traffic, a good half to a full hour each way should be deducted from that.
Is there a German-speaking guide?
Yes, the provider lists German as the guiding language. This is a promise from the provider and not a verified characteristic of the person on site.
Does this get me inside a pyramid?
The offer says nothing about this, which is the case for 175 of 252 offers. You purchase the ticket on site; for the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the official price is about €16 (1,000 Egyptian pounds).
Is the rating of this offer meaningful?
Yes. 4.6 stars from 30 reviews is above the threshold of 4.0 with at least ten votes that this page applies.
Where can I find all data on this tour?
In the data sheet on this page. It lists every detail about the tour, each destination, and the climate of the departure city, each with a source, and can be downloaded as a CSV.
Giza: Half-Day Tour to the Pharaoh's Village with Hotel Pickup
Dates, availability, and the latest version of services are listed with the provider. This page reflects the catalog status, not the status as of this morning.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these sources. The main text does not cite them to keep it readable; the data sheet lists the source in each row.
- 1GetYourGuide: Gizeh: Halbtägige Tour zum Pharaonendorf mit Hotelabholung abgerufen 2026-09-03Title, duration, services, languages, cancellation policy, stars, number of reviews, and starting price.
- 2Kursdatensatz des Projekts, partners/fx.json abgerufen 2026-09-03Conversion of Egyptian pounds to euros, 59.14 EGP per euro. Amounts are rounded down because “from” indicates a lower limit.
- 3Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 4Altertümerverwaltung (Regelpraxis) abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 5Daily News Egypt abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 6RESEARCH-BASE abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 7Egyptian Streets abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 8Middle East Observer abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 9UNESCO World Heritage Centre abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 10UNESCO / Wikidata abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 11RESEARCH-BASE (Ortstermin 2026-08-31) abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 12RESEARCH-BASE (mehrere Quellen, umstritten) abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 13Egypt Independent abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 14The National abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 15Saudi Press Agency abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 16Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 17Falchi et al., Science Advances 2016 abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 18Egyptian Streets abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 19Wikipedia (en): Giza abgerufen 2026-09-03
- 20OSRM-Routing auf OpenStreetMap-Daten abgerufen 2026-09-03
- 21Wikipedia (en): Sphinx International Airport abgerufen 2026-09-03
- 22Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities abgerufen 2026-09-04
- 23RESEARCH-BASE abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 24UNESCO World Heritage Centre abgerufen 2026-09-04
- 25Egypt Independent abgerufen 2026-08-31
- 26Wikipedia (en): Cairo abgerufen 2026-09-03
- 27Wikipedia (en): Cairo International Airport abgerufen 2026-09-03
- 28NOAA-Klimanormalen 1991-2020 via Wikipedia abgerufen 2026-09-03