Sample one-day budget (two adults, foreign tickets)
Plateau entry 2×540 = EGP 1080. Khufu interior 2×900 = EGP 1800 if both enter. Solar Boat 2×180 = EGP 360. Cairo–Giza taxi return EGP 320–440. Licensed half-day guide EGP 800–1200 paid direct. Lunch and water EGP 200–350. Total excluding our planning fee: roughly EGP 4560–5030 for a full-feature day—more if GEM added (2×600–1200).
Plateau Explorer tier suits parties skipping interior and GEM. Sphinx Scholar fits one interior plus Solar Boat. Coordinator fits families wanting guide referral and morning quota SMS when December queues threaten sell-out by 9:30.
Student and child discounts exist at Egyptian-national pricing only—foreign student ISIC cards do not automatically reduce Antiquities foreign counters; verify at kiosk.
When to choose each tier
First Cairo visit with one Giza day and moderate fitness: Sphinx Scholar balances cost and depth. Repeat visitors who know plateau layout and only need updated EGP figures: Plateau Explorer. Families with teens, cruise six-hour windows, or anyone wanting guide vetting: Pyramid Coordinator. Interior-only questions without full plan: email us—a single-service quote may suffice.
Currency note
Planning fees quoted in EGP. PayPal invoices may show USD equivalent at processor exchange rate on payment day. Antiquities tickets always paid in EGP at gate— carry cash backup even if card signs posted.
Group and corporate billing
Universities and travel clubs may request pro-forma invoice before institutional transfer— allow three extra business days. VAT breakdown available for Egyptian corporate registrants with tax ID on file.
Gift planning files: purchase any tier specifying recipient email in contact message— we send directly with your name on cover letter if requested.
Repeat clients within twelve months receive ten percent loyalty reduction on second planning file— mention prior invoice number in contact form.
All tiers include VAT where applicable on our consultancy invoice— gate ticket VAT handled separately by Antiquities at point of sale.