Cairo for history geeks

Seeing the sheer scale of the GEM and not having our excitement spoiled by having to stand in line waiting for a ticket!

We had a great day seeing the last ancient wonder of the world. Ahmed was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and very patient. Thank you :)

Our tourguide was incredible and went above and beyond to make sure we learned, had time to do what we wanted, and understood how to get the best experience. She is so knowledgeable and answered all of my many questions with excitement! Now I wish we could be friends. :) highly recommend.

A fantastic experience. A stunning archaeological site and a must-see if you're in Cairo. With my ticket booked through Headout, I skipped the line at the entrance to the pyramids without waiting a second (I recommend doing this because you can waste a lot of time at the entrance since there are tourists from all over the world, which automatically leads to lines to buy tickets). I almost forgot to mention the exceptional punctuality and kindness of the local driver who picked me up at the hotel. In addition, I had admission to the Pyramid of Cheops, which is definitely worth it. I never had any issues with the tickets; they were accepted immediately and sent promptly via WhatsApp and email. Highly recommended for a trip where you don’t waste hours—time you can use to explore the city or the archaeological site instead.

If you love ancient Egyptian history, this place is for you. It’s a place brimming with history and beautiful scenery, and it’s home to the oldest recorded pyramid built in Egypt. Plus, it’s easy to get tickets on this platform—just show up, present your ticket, and skip the lines to buy it on-site.

We decided to take this tour with a private guide so we could add a couple of extra stops. Our local guide, Manal, got in touch the day before to confirm everything (the time and meeting place). She was punctual and well-prepared to lead our group on a tour of the sites we’d chosen. She was friendly and always ready to answer any questions we had. Always smiling and ready to snap a few group photos for us to make our day unforgettable. We can’t thank her enough for giving us such a magical experience. A tour worth taking whether you’ve never seen the pyramids before or are returning—you always learn something new. Thank you, Luna Travel, and thank you, Manal. Your group from Italy....Russell, Viviana, Mario, Antonella, Marco, and Anna.