Hawara, Meidum and El Lahun Pyramids Tour from Cairo

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Tour Overview

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Hawara, Meidum and El Lahun Pyramids Tour from Cairo is a private full-day trip planned for travelers who want to visit three important pyramid sites outside the standard Giza route. This tour covers Hawara Pyramid, Meidum Pyramid, and the Pyramid of El Lahun with a private Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned transfers, entrance fees, lunch, bottled water, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza.

The Hawara Pyramid is located about 100 km / 62 miles southwest of Cairo, the Capital of Egypt, with an approximate driving time of 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes, depending on road conditions and pickup location. Meidum Pyramid is located about 95 km / 59 miles south of Cairo, with an approximate driving time of 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. The Pyramid of El Lahun is located about 110 km / 68 miles southwest of Cairo, with an approximate driving time of 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes. The driving distances between the three sites depend on the final route used on the day of your tour.

This Hawara, Meidum and El Lahun Pyramids Tour from Cairo is one of the important Cairo Tours for travelers who want to visit less-crowded pyramid sites and understand the development of pyramid architecture beyond Giza, Sakkara, and Dahshur.

It is suitable for visitors searching for Cairo Trips, Cairo Excursions, Cairo Day Tours, Cairo Day Trips, Hawara Pyramid Tour, Meidum Pyramid Tour, El Lahun Pyramid Tour, Middle Kingdom Pyramids Tour, Faiyum Pyramid Tour, and private pyramid tours from Cairo.

During the tour, you will visit Hawara Pyramid, built for King Amenemhat III of the 12th Dynasty during the Middle Kingdom, around the 19th century BC. The site is located near the Faiyum area and was once connected with the famous ancient Egyptian Labyrinth described by classical writers.

You will also visit Meidum Pyramid, connected with King Sneferu of the early 4th Dynasty, around the 26th century BC. The pyramid began as a stepped structure and was later changed toward a smooth-sided pyramid form. In one completed phase, it would have reached about 85 meters / 279 feet high with a base length of about 120.75 meters / 396 feet.

The tour also includes the Pyramid of El Lahun, built for King Senusret II of the 12th Dynasty during the Middle Kingdom, around the 19th century BC. The pyramid was built with a mudbrick core over a limestone base and originally stood about 48.65 meters / 160 feet high with a base of about 106 meters / 348 feet.

These sites are connected with the wider Oases Attractions, Faiyum Oasis, and Middle Egypt historical route. They are useful for travelers who want to understand Old Kingdom and Middle Kingdom pyramid development, royal burial sites, pyramid construction changes, and the importance of the Faiyum region in ancient Egyptian history.

WOW Egypt Tours arranges this private Hawara, Meidum and El Lahun Pyramids Tour from Cairo with clear organization and direct sightseeing. The tour includes private transfers from Cairo or Giza, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing sites, lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.

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Tour Summary

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  • From: $120
  • Duration: 10 Hours
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Location:
    Faiyum Oasis
  • Group Size: Private Group
  • Category: Sightseeing Tour
  • Trip Type: Tour
  • Pick-up & Drop-off:
    Cairo
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Tour Itinerary

1 Pickup

Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle with your private Egyptologist guide to begin your Hawara, Meidum and El Lahun Pyramids Tour from Cairo.


2 Transfer from Cairo to Hawara Pyramid

Start the road journey from Cairo toward Hawara Pyramid by private air-conditioned vehicle. Hawara Pyramid is located about 100 km / 62 miles southwest of Cairo, and the driving time is usually around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes, depending on road conditions, pickup location, and traffic.

During the transfer, you will travel toward the Faiyum route, one of the important historical areas connected with Middle Kingdom pyramid sites. Your guide will explain the general program and the historical connection between the pyramid fields of the Old Kingdom and Middle Kingdom before arrival at the first site.


3 Hawara Pyramid

Start your sightseeing with Hawara Pyramid, built for King Amenemhat III of the 12th Dynasty during the Middle Kingdom, around the 19th century BC. Amenemhat III was one of the most important rulers of the Middle Kingdom and was strongly connected with building activity in the Faiyum region.

The pyramid was built with a mudbrick core and was once part of a larger funerary complex. Hawara Pyramid originally stood about 58 meters / 190 feet high and had a base of about 105 meters / 344 feet. The site was also connected with the ancient Egyptian Labyrinth, a large complex mentioned by classical writers and traditionally associated with the area around Hawara.

During your visit, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the history of Amenemhat III, the role of Hawara in Middle Kingdom royal burial traditions, and the connection between the site and the Faiyum region.


4 Meidum Pyramid

Continue to Meidum Pyramid, one of the important pyramid sites connected with the development of ancient Egyptian pyramid construction. The pyramid is usually connected with King Sneferu of the early 4th Dynasty, around the 26th century BC.

Meidum Pyramid began as a stepped structure and was later changed toward a smooth-sided pyramid form. In one completed phase, it would have reached about 85 meters / 279 feet high with a base length of about 120.75 meters / 396 feet. Today, the remaining core gives the pyramid its distinctive tower-like shape.

During your visit, your guide will explain the construction phases of Meidum Pyramid, its connection with Sneferu, and its importance in the transition from step pyramids to the true pyramid form later seen at Dahshur and Giza.


5 Lunch Time

Lunch is served at local restaurant.


6 El Lahun Pyramid

After lunch, continue to the El Lahun Pyramid, built for King Senusret II of the 12th Dynasty during the Middle Kingdom, around the 19th century BC. The pyramid is located near the entrance to the Faiyum region and reflects the importance of this area during Middle Kingdom royal projects.

The Pyramid of El Lahun was built with a mudbrick core over a limestone base and originally stood about 48.65 meters / 160 feet high with a base of about 106 meters / 348 feet. The site is also connected with nearby ancient settlement remains related to workers and administration during the Middle Kingdom.

During your visit, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the history of Senusret II, the construction method of the pyramid, the importance of El Lahun in Middle Kingdom history, and the role of the Faiyum area in royal planning and irrigation projects during the 12th Dynasty.


7 Return Transfer to Cairo

After completing your visits to Hawara Pyramid, Meidum Pyramid, and the Pyramid of El Lahun, return to Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle. The return timing depends on road conditions, traffic, and the final route used on the day of your tour.


8 Drop-off

After completing your Hawara, Meidum and El Lahun Pyramids Tour from Cairo, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza.


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Tour Inclusions

  • Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Private Transfers from Cairo to the Pyramid Sites and Back
  • Private Egyptologist Guide During the Tour
  • Visit to Hawara Pyramid
  • Visit to Meidum Pyramid
  • Visit to the El Lahun Pyramid
  • Entrance Fees to the Mentioned Sightseeing Sites
  • Lunch at a Local Restaurant According to the Tour Arrangement
  • Bottled Water During the Tour
  • All Service Charges and Taxes
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Tour Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Any Extras Not Mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Personal Expenses
  • Meals and Drinks Not Mentioned in the Inclusions
  • Tipping
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Tour Notes

  • This itinerary can be customized. You can adjust the order of visits between Hawara Pyramid, Meidum Pyramid, and El Lahun Pyramid according to your pickup location, route, opening hours, traffic, and operating conditions on the day of your tour.
  • This tour starts from Cairo or Giza and includes private transfers outside the city to visit pyramid sites connected with the Old Kingdom and Middle Kingdom.
  • Hawara Pyramid and the Pyramid of El Lahun are connected with the 12th Dynasty and the wider Faiyum historical area.
  • Meidum Pyramid is connected with King Sneferu and the early development of true pyramid construction before the Giza pyramids.
  • Some areas around these pyramid sites may have limited access depending on site rules, restoration work, and operating conditions on the day of your visit.
  • This tour can be organized for individuals, couples, families, private groups, and travelers arriving at Cairo International Airport.
  • You can combine this tour with other pyramid sites such as the Giza Pyramids Complex, Sakkara Step Pyramid, and the Dahshur Pyramids.
  • If you want to understand the wider region before planning more visits, you can also check our guide to Faiyum Oasis and Oases Attractions.
  • If you want to understand Cairo before planning more visits from the capital, you can also check our guide to Cairo, the Capital of Egypt.
  • If you are planning a longer Egypt program, you can also check our Egypt Tour Packages and Egypt Travel Packages.

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Tour Price Details

Group Size Price Details
group 1 Person
$297 Per Person
group 2 Persons
$180 Per Person
group 3 Persons
$171 Per Person
group 4 Persons
$162 Per Person
group 5 Persons
$154 Per Person
group 6 Persons
$146 Per Person
group 7 Persons
$139 Per Person
group 8 Persons
$134 Per Person
group 9 Persons
$126 Per Person
group 10 Persons
$120 Per Person
Notes
Children 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
Children 2 - 5.9 years old: 25% of the adult price
Children 6 - 11.9 years old: 50% of the adult price
Children 12+ years old: Full adult price
Large groups: Special prices are available. Please contact us for a custom group rate.
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In case of no-show on the tour date, the booking may be treated as non-refundable.

Please bring a passport copy or ID if required, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and cash for personal expenses or optional tipping.

If you have any special request, such as a specific guide language, child seat, wheelchair assistance, dietary request, or a different pickup point, please mention it when sending your booking request.

Tipping is not included in the tour price and remains optional.

Suggested tipping range:

  • Private Egyptologist guide: $5 - $8
  • Private driver: $2 - $5

Tipping can be given directly at the end of the tour if you are satisfied with the service.

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