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Discover Cairo and Ancient Egypt with our self-guided tour, allowing you to explore one of the world's oldest and most extraordinary civilizations at your own pace. Stand before the Great Pyramid of Giza — the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, built from 2.3 million limestone blocks around 2560 BC — and gaze into the enigmatic face of the Great Sphinx carved from living bedrock 4,500 years ago. Descend into the tombs of the Valley of the Kings where Tutankhamun rested for three millennia, walk through the grand Egyptian Museum's treasury of pharaonic gold on Tahrir Square, and marvel at the colossal columns of Karnak Temple rising 24 meters into the desert sky. Wander the medieval labyrinth of Khan el-Khalili bazaar, admire the alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali crowning Saladin's Citadel, explore the ancient Christian quarter of Coptic Cairo, and cruise the eternal Nile from Luxor to Aswan past temples that have stood exactly as they were when pharaohs ruled the known world.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is a self-guided app-based tour with no in-person guide or fixed meeting point. Travelers are free to start at the suggested location below or choose any stop on the route as their starting point, and explore in the order that suits them best.
Itinerary
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo (Pass by)
The world's greatest collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities — over 120,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's golden death mask, his solid gold inner coffin, royal mummies of Ramesses II and Hatshepsut, and treasures from every dynasty of pharaonic civilization housed in the iconic pink building on Tahrir Square.
Admission ticket free -
Pyramids of Giza (Pass by)
The last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World — the Great Pyramid of Khufu stands 146 meters tall, built from 2.3 million limestone blocks around 2560 BC. Beside it rise the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the enigmatic Great Sphinx guards the plateau — a limestone lion with a human face carved from living bedrock 4,500 years ago.
Admission ticket free -
1Khan Al-Khalili
Cairo's legendary medieval marketplace — a labyrinth of narrow alleys dating to 1382, overflowing with brass lanterns, hand-blown glass, spices, perfume oils, gold jewelry, and inlaid woodwork. The historic El-Fishawi café has served Turkish coffee without closing for over 200 years amid the bazaar's intoxicating atmosphere.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Mosque of Muhammad Ali (Pass by)
The magnificent alabaster mosque crowning Saladin's 12th-century Citadel on the Mokattam Hills — its Ottoman domes and soaring minarets visible across Cairo, with panoramic views stretching to the pyramids. The fortress complex also houses military museums and the ornate 14th-century Mosque of Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad.
Admission ticket free -
2The Hanging Church
One of the oldest churches in Egypt — the Hanging Church (Al-Mu'allaqa) dates to the 3rd century, built above the gatehouse towers of the Roman fortress of Babylon. Its nave suspended above a passageway gives it its name, while nearby the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus shelters the crypt where the Holy Family is believed to have rested.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan (Pass by)
A massive 14th-century Mamluk masterpiece at the foot of the Citadel, considered one of the finest mosques in the Islamic world
Admission ticket free -
Temple of Karnak (Pass by)
The greatest temple complex ever built — Karnak's Hypostyle Hall contains 134 columns rising 24 meters, carved with hieroglyphs by Ramesses II and Seti I. Connected by a 2.7-kilometer Avenue of Sphinxes to Luxor Temple, the complex reflects 2,000 years of continuous construction by Egypt's most powerful pharaohs.
Admission ticket free -
Valley of the Kings (Pass by)
The royal necropolis where pharaohs were buried for 500 years — 63 tombs cut deep into the limestone cliffs of the Theban Hills, including the legendary tomb of Tutankhamun discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. Descend into corridors blazing with painted scenes of the afterlife journey, preserved in stunning color across millennia.
Admission ticket free -
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari (Pass by)
Egypt's most architecturally stunning temple — three colonnaded terraces rising against dramatic golden cliffs, built for Queen Hatshepsut, the powerful female pharaoh who ruled Egypt for 22 years. Relief carvings depict her legendary trading expedition to the Land of Punt and her divine birth as daughter of the god Amun.
Admission ticket free -
Step Pyramid of Djoser (Pass by)
The world's first monumental stone building — Pharaoh Djoser's Step Pyramid, designed by the genius architect Imhotep around 2670 BC, rising in six tiers above the vast Saqqara necropolis. Surrounding painted tomb chambers contain 4,000-year-old scenes of daily life preserved in extraordinary vivid color.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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