2 Day Private Guided Cairo Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Giza Pyramids & Ancient Pyramid Sites
3 stops
1
Giza Plateau
Begin with the iconic Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Your guide will introduce you to the stories behind these enormous monuments before continuing toward the Great Sphinx, whose human-headed, lion-bodied form has watched over the plateau for thousands of years. The day continues to the ancient pyramid sites of Saqqara and Dahshur, where you can see a very different side of Egypt’s pyramid-building history.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Saqqara
Travel south of Cairo to Saqqara, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological areas. Here you’ll see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, generally regarded as the earliest large-scale stone pyramid in Egypt. The surrounding necropolis contains tombs, causeways, and monuments from different periods, giving your guide plenty of context for how Egyptian funerary architecture developed long before the pyramids at Giza.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Dahshur Bent & Red Pyramid
Continue to Dahshur, a quieter pyramid field south of Saqqara. The area is particularly known for the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, monuments associated with Pharaoh Sneferu. Their unusual shapes reveal how ancient Egyptian builders experimented with pyramid design before arriving at the form seen at Giza. With fewer visitors than the main Giza Plateau, Dahshur also offers a more peaceful setting for exploring Egypt’s early pyramid architecture.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Grand Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo
3 stops
4
Grand Egyptian Museum
Grand Egyptian Museum The second day begins with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of Cairo’s newest major cultural landmarks. Explore its galleries and learn about ancient Egyptian civilization through a remarkable collection of artifacts and monumental pieces. After the museum, continue into historic Cairo to discover the Citadel of Saladin and the lively lanes of Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where centuries-old architecture, local shops, and everyday Cairo life come together.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Cairo Citadel
Visit the Citadel of Saladin, the medieval fortress overlooking Cairo. Built as part of the city’s defensive system, the citadel later became an important center of political power. Inside, you can explore its historic courtyards and mosques while your guide explains how Cairo developed around this strategic hilltop stronghold.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Khan Al-Khalili
Finish your Cairo sightseeing in Khan El Khalili, the city’s famous historic bazaar. Wander through narrow lanes lined with shops selling souvenirs, traditional crafts, spices, jewelry, and other local goods. It’s also a chance to slow down after two busy sightseeing days, enjoy the atmosphere of Islamic Cairo, and browse at your own pace before returning to your hotel.
2 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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