Is the Grand Egyptian Museum worth the extra cost over the Egyptian Museum on a Cairo day tour?

Cairo is extremely hot in summer for a pyramids visit. For many travellers, the old Egyptian Museum in the city leaves an equally strong or even greater impression than the pyramids themselves — worth factoring in when planning your itinerary.

On a one-day group tour you'll only get a brief slot at the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is enormous — impossible to cover properly in a couple of hours even at a fast pace. The $75 option with the pyramids and the old Egyptian Museum is the more practical choice; save the Grand Egyptian Museum for a dedicated multi-day Cairo visit.

Prices for private guided tours covering the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo vary considerably depending on the guide and itinerary — it's worth getting quotes from several operators before booking.