VIP Sphinx Access: Between The Paws & The Dream Stele

$3500 per permit per visit , excluding tour costs.

Step beyond the barriers and enter the Sphinx enclosure—normally off-limits to the public. Stand as close as anyone can to the Great Sphinx and uncover the secrets of this timeless monument. See the Dream Stela of King Thutmose IV, where he recorded the moment a divine vision appeared to him beneath the Sphinx’s chin while it lay buried in sand, inspiring its restoration. Explore the nearby temples and shrines of the New Kingdom all built in reverence to the Sphinx as a god and ancestor

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Inside the Sphinx Enclosure: A Permit Few Tours Can Offer

Most visitors see the Great Sphinx from behind a rope line, dozens of meters away. This tour brings you inside the enclosure itself — the sunken courtyard surrounding the monument, normally off-limits to the public entirely.

Why Enclosure Access Is Restricted in the First Place

Unlike the Great Pyramid, where the interior is restricted, the Sphinx’s protection concerns center on the enclosure floor and surrounding structure, which sees minimal foot traffic to preserve the site. Entry requires:

Written authorization from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities specific to the enclosure
An antiquities inspector accompanying your group throughout
Coordination with on-site security, since the enclosure sits below normal visitor pathways

What You’ll Actually Experience

Standing at the base of the Sphinx, at eye level with its paws and the Dream Stela of Thutmose IV, is a genuinely different perspective than anything visible from the plateau above — this is the core reason travelers seek this permit out specifically, rather than a general Giza tour.

Is This Tour Right for You?

You want…	Best fit
Photos with the Sphinx from the classic viewpoint	Giza Plateau Full Access Egyptology Tour ($345)
To stand inside the enclosure, at the monument’s base	Sphinx Enclosure VIP Private Access Tour ($3,500)

Step inside the Sphinx enclosure, normally off-limits to the public, and stand between the paws of the Great Sphinx.

The Sphinx Enclosure, and between the paws
The Dream Stela of King Thutmose IV
The New Kingdom temples and shrines,

Cost Details:

Exclusive Access Permit: $3,500 USD per permit, per visit.
Tour Base Price: $345 USD for up to 5 guests, including my guiding fees, a private vehicle, and a dedicated driver. Additional charges apply for larger groups.
Entrance Fees: Not included and will be calculated separately based on the number of guests.

Please note

The visit date will be scheduled based on the availability of the requested site and should be arranged at least 2-3 weeks prior to the visit.
Preferred time slots: one-hour visit available from sunrise to sunset.
The base permit fee is $3500 USD per visit depending on the selected site, (1-30 Persons) with a duration of 1 hour.
Site entry fees, transfers, meals, and guide fees are not included in the base price.
A wide range of vehicle options is available, including minibusses, coasters, and large buses. For a more luxurious experience, high-end vehicles such as Mercedes, BMW, and Maybach are also offered.
A non-refundable full payment of all costs will be required once the booking is confirmed.