Egypt Private Tour Package 3 Days 2 Nights in Cairo

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival & Pyramids Exploration
4 stops
1
Cairo
Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will greet you and assist with visa procedures. Transfer to your selected hotel for check-in and a brief orientation meeting.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Pyramids of Giza
After settling in, your adventure begins with an afternoon visit to the Giza Plateau. Stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your Egyptologist guide will explain the fascinating construction techniques employed over 4,500 years ago. Continue to the adjacent pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, completing this magnificent complex.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Great Sphinx
Next, encounter the enigmatic Great Sphinx, with its lion's body and human head, guarding the pyramids for millennia. Enjoy a panoramic desert viewpoint for perfect photo opportunities of all the pyramids. As the day winds down, visit a papyrus institute to learn about this ancient Egyptian art form.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Cairo
Return to your hotel for evening relaxation. Optional sound and light show at the pyramids are available (at additional cost).
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo
5 stops
5
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel before heading to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Housing the world's largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities, you'll discover treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb, royal mummies, and artifacts spanning 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization. Your guide will highlight significant pieces and reveal their historical context.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Cairo Citadel
Perched majestically on a limestone hill, the Citadel of Saladin commands Cairo's skyline with its imposing walls and elegant minarets. This medieval fortress, built in the 12th century, cradles the magnificent Muhammad Ali Mosque, whose alabaster façade and Ottoman design captivate visitors from across the globe.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Islamic Cairo
Below stretches Islamic Cairo, a labyrinth of narrow streets where history breathes through centuries-old architecture. The district boasts a treasure trove of mosques, madrasas, and merchant houses adorned with intricate mashrabiyas. Al-Azhar Mosque, one of the world's oldest universities, stands as a beacon of Islamic scholarship.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Bazar Khan El-Khalili
Artisans continue ancient trades in the n bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar, where the scent of spices mingles with the musical clinking of brass and copper. Walking these medieval thoroughfares offers glimpses into a world where tradition and faith have shaped daily life for over a millennium.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Cairo
Return to your hotel for evening leisure time, with an optional Nile dinner cruise available (at additional cost).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Memphis & Saqqara Excursion
3 stops
10
Memphis and Sakkara
After breakfast, check out and store luggage at the hotel. Journey south to Memphis, Egypt's first capital founded around 3100 BC. Explore the open-air museum featuring a massive fallen statue of Ramses II and the impressive alabaster Sphinx.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Continue to nearby Saqqara, home to the revolutionary Step Pyramid of King Djoser. This 4,700-year-old structure represents the earliest large-scale cut-stone construction and the transition to true pyramids. Your guide will explain its architectural significance while you explore the vast necropolis surrounding it.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Cairo
Following your excursion, return to Cairo for final souvenir shopping if desired. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure, taking with you unforgettable memories of ancient Egypt. This comprehensive package provides the perfect introduction to Cairo's historical wonders, allowing you to experience essential highlights while enjoying comfortable accommodations and expert guidance throughout your journey.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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