Comprehensive 3-Day Private Tour: Cairo & Giza Top Attractions

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(5 reviews)
Cairo, Egypt

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience the ultimate 3-day private Cairo and Giza tour with an expert Egyptologist!
Day 1: Giza, Saqqara & Memphis – Stand before the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, explore Djoser’s Step Pyramid in Saqqara, and visit the ancient capital of Memphis.
Day 2: Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Khan El-Khalili – Discover the state-of-the-art GEM, tour Saladin’s Citadel & the Alabaster Mosque, and shop at the historic Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.
Day 3: Civilization Museum & Coptic Cairo – View the Royal Mummies at NMEC and explore Old Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church.
Includes: Private A/C transport, expert guide, entrance fees, and daily Egyptian lunches. Fully customizable!

What's Included

Complimentary Bottled Water: Fresh bottled water provided daily throughout the tour.
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide: Private, licensed Egyptologist guide for all 3 days.
Private Air-Conditioned Transport: Hotel pickup & drop-off daily in a modern, private A/C vehicle.
All Entrance Fees: Entrance tickets to all main attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
Gratuities (Tipping): Optional tips for the tour guide and driver (appreciated but not mandatory).
Out-of-Zone Hotel Transfers: Pickup/drop-off for hotels outside central Cairo
Personal Expenses & Drinks: Souvenirs, extra beverages during meals, or personal purchases.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup service is available from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. The long-range pickup service from Nasr City, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, or 6th of October is available to book in the checkout process as an 'Add-on'. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.

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Meeting point

Tahrir Square in downtown in front of KFC near the Egyptian Museum

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Giza pyramids, Sakkara and Memphis

    8 stops
  • 1
    Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)

    Description: Explore the last remaining wonder of the ancient world. Walk around the monumental Great Pyramid of King Khufu, marvel at its ancient engineering, and learn fascinating history from your private expert guide.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Khafre's Pyramid

    Description: Continue your tour across the Giza Plateau to admire the majestic Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Discover the royal mortuary complex and capture incredible close-up photos of these ancient tombs.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Description: Visit the best panoramic vantage point on the plateau for iconic 360-degree photos with all three pyramids in the background. Optional camel or horseback rides are available for a unique photo opportunity.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Description: Stand face-to-face with the legendary Great Sphinx, carved from a single ridge of limestone. Tour the adjacent Valley Temple of Khafre, where the ancient mummification process took place.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Step Pyramid of Djoser

    Description: Travel to Saqqara to behold the world's oldest stone structure, the Step Pyramid built by the architect Imhotep. Explore the surrounding complex and learn about the evolution of pyramid construction.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Pyramid of Teti

    Description: Enter the Pyramid of Teti to witness preserved ancient Pyramid Texts inscribed on the walls. Visit neighboring tombs of Old Kingdom nobles featuring incredibly vivid, carved wall reliefs.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Mit Rahina Museum

    Description: Discover Memphis, the ancient first capital of unified Egypt. Visit the open-air museum at Mit Rahina to view the colossal limestone statue of Ramses II and the giant Alabaster Sphinx.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Pyramids of Giza

    You will be picked up from the hotel to explore Giza plateau which contains nine pyramids the three main pyramids of King Khufu, king Khafra and king Menkawra. You also will explore the valley temple of the king Khafra and the Sphinx.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    i Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Muhammad Ali & Khan El-Khalili

    3 stops
  • 9
    The Grand Egyptian Museum

    Description: Visit the state-of-the-art Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum complex in the world. Explore the grand hall, admire priceless ancient artifacts, and marvel at the breathtaking architectural masterpiece near the Giza Pyramids with your expert guide.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Cairo Citadel

    Description: Tour the imposing medieval fortress of Saladin, built on the Mokattam Hills. Explore the iconic Mosque of Muhammad Ali (the Alabaster Mosque), featuring Ottoman-style domes, magnificent chandeliers, and panoramic views of Cairo's skyline.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Khan Al-Khalili

    Description: Immerse yourself in the bustling magic of Khan el-Khalili, Cairo’s premier historic market. Stroll through vibrant, lantern-lit alleys, shop for authentic Egyptian crafts, and soak in the rich cultural heritage of Islamic Cairo.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) & Historic Coptic Cairo

    2 stops
  • 12
    National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMC

    Description: Discover Egypt's rich history at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat. Marvel at the impressive collection of artifacts spanning prehistoric times to the modern era, and visit the renowned Royal Mummies Hall, home to the preserved mummies of ancient Egypt’s greatest kings and queens.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Coptic Cairo

    Description: Explore the peaceful, historic district of Coptic Cairo. Walk through ancient narrow streets to visit the iconic Hanging Church (Al-Mu'allaqa), the historic Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (built over the cave where the Holy Family sheltered), and the ancient Fortress of Babylon.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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