3-Day Cairo's Highlight Private Tour

Cairo, Egypt
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Overview

Experience the best of Cairo with our Cairo tour package, which includes a 2-night stay in a Cairo hotel with breakfast, private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, and 2 full-day tours of the city. Enjoy lunch on both days and a camel ride, and marvel at the Great Pyramid with included entry. Explore the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Khan Khalili Bazaar with a knowledgeable guide and enjoy snacks and bottled water throughout the tour. Our package includes all taxes, entrance fees, and meet-and-greet service at all destinations. Book now and make unforgettable memories in Cairo.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Private tour
  • Entry Fees
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Tipping
  • Personal Items
  • Accommodation
  • Lunch

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival & Overnight in Cairo
  1. Cairo Governorate
    2h
    Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and escorted to a private air-conditioned car for a comfortable transfer to your hotel. After check-in, you can relax and spend the night in Cairo, ready to embark on an exciting adventure the next day.
Day 2: Tour to Giza pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshur Pyramids
  1. The Pyramids Of Giza
    3h · Admission ticket included
    At 8:00 am, You will visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, followed by the Valley Temple where King Chephren's body was mummified by the priests. You will also get a close-up look at the Sphinx, the legendary guardian with a lion body, and the head of King Chephren, who stands by the funeral complex. The tour includes a camel ride around the pyramids, a visit to the Solar Boat Museum, and lunch at a local restaurant (full meal included, but beverages not included).
  2. Saqqara Pyramid
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Afterward, you will visit Sakkara, situated just 27 km southwest of Cairo. Explore the Step Pyramid, built for King Zoser, which played a significant role in the evolution of pyramids, starting from the simple mastaba to its renowned shape.
  3. Dahshur lake
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After visiting Sakkara, the tour continues to Dahshur Pyramids. Located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile, approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Cairo, Dahshur is a royal necropolis known for several pyramids. Two of these pyramids are among the oldest, largest, and best-preserved in Egypt, having been built between 2613-2589 BCE. The area is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history and architecture of ancient Egypt.
  4. Memphis and Sakkara
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After visiting Dahshur Pyramids, the next stop on the tour is Memphis, the former capital of Egypt. Here, tourists can see the huge statue of Ramses II and the impressive Alabaster Sphinx. Memphis has a history dating back to 3100 B.C. After the tour, visitors will be transferred back to their hotel. Breakfast and lunch are included in the tour.
  5. Gizeh Plateau
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Giza Plateau is an elevated area located in Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. It is the site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza Necropolis, which comprises the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Sphinx, numerous cemeteries, a workers' village, and an industrial complex.
  6. The Great Pyramid of Khufu
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Khufu's pyramid complex, built during the Fourth Dynasty, includes a buried valley temple located beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman. The site has not been fully excavated, but diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been discovered. The valley temple was connected to a causeway that led to the Mortuary Temple of Khufu, although much of the causeway has been destroyed due to the construction of the nearby village. Only the basalt pavement remains of the mortuary temple, which was linked to the king's pyramid. The king's pyramid, finished in 2560 BC, is also associated with three smaller queen's pyramids and three boat pits.
  7. Pyramid Complex of Khafre
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The complex of Khafre's pyramid includes a valley temple, a temple dedicated to the Sphinx, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the pyramid of the king. Within the valley temple, various statues of Khafre were discovered, some of which were found by Mariette in a well located in the temple's floor in 1860.
  8. Great Sphinx
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The Sphinx is believed to have been built during the reign of King Khafre, and later expanded upon by subsequent rulers during the New Kingdom. In particular, Amenhotep II constructed a new temple dedicated to Hauron-Haremakhet, which was later enlarged by later pharaohs.
  9. Step Pyramid of Djoser
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Located in the Saqqara necropolis in Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis, the Pyramid of Djoser (also known as Djeser and Zoser) is an important archaeological site. It is characterized by its unique Step Pyramid design.
Day 3: Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Bazaar & departure
  1. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
    2h
    The tour starts at 9:00 am with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, During this half-day tour, you'll get to explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses an extensive collection of over 250,000 authentic artifacts dating back as far as 5000 years. You'll also get the chance to see a special exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun, featuring treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried with the king for over 3,500 years before being discovered in the 1920s. Please note that the Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and public holidays, and you'll need to purchase a ticket to enter the reading area.
  2. Citadel of Saladin
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After visiting the Egyptian Museum, the Cairo day tour continues with a visit to the Citadel of Saladin. Here, you can explore the famous mosque of Mohamed Ali Mosque, which is also known as the Alabaster Mosque.
  3. Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After visiting the Citadel of Saladin, your Cairo day tour will conclude with a visit to Khan Khalili Bazaar where you can explore the Islamic sites of Cairo. A delicious lunch at a local restaurant is included in between visits, and snacks and water are provided throughout the tour (including a bottle of water, can of Pepsi, chips, and sweet cake). Once the tour is complete, you will be transferred back to Cairo airport.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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