3 Days in Cairo Visit Pyramids, Saqqara, Alexandria and Old Cairo

Cairo, Egypt
Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Make the most of your time in Egypt with this carefully designed 3-day guided tour of Cairo and beyond. Explore the legendary Pyramids of Giza, uncover the secrets of Saqqara, stroll through the historic streets of Old Cairo, and enjoy a full-day excursion to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria.

Options

Car + Guide + Entry Fee + Meal

Cairo + Giza + Alexandria
Pickup included

Private Car + Guide Only

I pay entry fees + Lunch, etc.: 3 Sights per day 7 to 8 hours.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees to all sites
  • Guide
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Ancient Day: The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  1. The Pyramids Of Giza
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
    Marvel at the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World as you explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Learn how these colossal tombs were built more than 4,500 years ago, and capture unforgettable photos with the majestic Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Giza Plateau.
  2. Step Pyramid of Djoser
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Travel to Saqqara, home to the world’s very first pyramid. The Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by the genius architect Imhotep, revolutionized ancient architecture. Your guide will explain how this remarkable monument laid the foundation for all later pyramids.
  3. Statue of Ramses II
    1.3 days · Admission ticket included
    Discover Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt
    Explore the open-air museum of Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, founded more than 5,000 years ago by King Menes. See impressive statues, including the massive fallen colossus of Ramses II, and the beautiful alabaster sphinx, remnants of a glorious past.
Day 2: Enjoy a full-day trip to Alexandria
  1. Alexandria
    10h
    Travel north to the Mediterranean coast and discover Alexandria, Egypt’s second capital, founded by Alexander the Great. Visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a world-class cultural center, and see the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Descend into the mysterious Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a blend of Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles, and admire the towering Pompey’s Pillar, a remarkable Roman triumphal column.
Day 3: Walk through Old Cairo’s churches, mosques, and bazaars
  1. Old Cairo
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Step into Old Cairo, where history blends with spirituality. Visit the Hanging Church, one of the oldest Coptic churches in the world, explore the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and admire the Mosque of Amr ibn Al-As, the first mosque built in Africa. Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, crowned by the stunning Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, and stroll through the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar for souvenirs and local treasures.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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