Experience Cairo Treasures: 3 Day Private Guided Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Giza Pyramids Memphis Sakkara and Dahshur Pyramids
9 stops
1
Great Sphinx
The Sphinx is a mythical protector that watches over the enormous burial site, featuring a lion's body and the head of Pharaoh Khafre.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
Pyramids of Giza
During your visit to Giza Pyramids, you will have the chance to explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Afterward, you will visit the Valley Temple, where the priests used to mummify the body of King Chephren. Finally, you will get a close-up look at the Sphinx, the legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head of King Chephren.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Memphis and Sakkara
The city of ancient Egypt, dating back to 3100 B.C, houses the colossal statue of Ramses II and the magnificent Alabaster Sphinx.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
The Sphinx of Memphis
The Memphis Sphinx is a stone sphinx situated close to the ruins of Memphis, Egypt. It was carved during the 18th dynasty, between 1700 and 1400 BC. However, it is unclear which pharaoh the statue was intended to honor, and there are no inscriptions available to provide further information.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Step Pyramid of Djoser
The Step Pyramid, also known as the Pyramid of Djoser, is an archaeological site located in the Saqqara necropolis in Egypt, situated to the northwest of the city of Memphis. This 6-tier, 4-sided pyramid structure is considered to be the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Pyramids of Dahshour
The Pyramids of Dahshour are a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian history. While places like the Giza Plateau attract more tourists, Dahshour is like a captivating book, revealing fascinating stories of the past. The Bent Pyramid in Dahshour is one of the most significant burial grounds in Memphis, and one of the many vast necropolises found in the ancient Egyptian capital. Situated around 30km south of the Giza Pyramids and in the southern part of Saqqara, the Dahshour area houses the pyramids of the IV and XII Dynasties. Among them are the Pyramid of Amenemhat II and the Black Pyramid, also known as the Pyramid of Amenemhat III. In fact, King Snefru, the founder of the IV Dynasty, was the first ruler to select this royal area for his tomb as it was near the capital, Memphis.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
The complex of Khufu's pyramid includes a valley temple, which is currently hidden under the Nazlet el-Samman village. Although diabase paving and walls made of nummulitic limestone have been discovered, the site has not yet been fully excavated.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Khafre's Pyramid
The complex of Khafre's pyramid comprises a valley temple, a temple dedicated to the Sphinx, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the pyramid of the king himself. A number of statues of Khafre were discovered in the valley temple, including several that were found by Mariette in 1860 in a well located in the temple's floor.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Pyramid of Menkaure
The pyramid complex of Menkaure includes a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. In the past, the valley temple housed numerous statues of Menkaure, and during the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was constructed adjacent to it.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Egyptian Museum ,Citadel and Khan Khalili Bazaar
4 stops
10
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Located in Downtown Cairo, on the north side of Midan Tahrir, the Egyptian Museum is home to one of the world's most significant collections of ancient artifacts. Housed inside an iconic pink-domed building, visitors can marvel at the glittering treasures of legendary pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, as well as the mummies, grave goods, jewelry, eating bowls, and toys of unknown ancient Egyptians. A visit to the museum is a journey through time, immersing visitors in the rich history and culture of Egypt.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Cairo Citadel
The Citadel of Cairo, also known as the Citadel of Saladin, is a historic fortress located in Cairo, Egypt. Constructed by Salah ad-Din in the medieval Islamic period, the Citadel was expanded and enhanced by later Egyptian leaders. For almost 700 years, from the 13th to the 19th century, it served as the governing center of Egypt and the official residence of its rulers. Today, the Citadel is a popular tourist attraction and is home to a number of notable landmarks, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and the National Military Museum of Egypt.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
The Alabaster Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, is located in the Citadel of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1830 and 1848 on the orders of Muhammad Ali Pasha.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
13
Khan Al-Khalili
Khan el-Khalili is a prominent marketplace located in the historical heart of Cairo, Egypt. The bustling bazaar area is a popular destination for both locals and tourists visiting the city.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Coptic and Islamic Cairo Day Tour
6 stops
14
Coptic Cairo
The current city center of Cairo was not where the settlement of the area began. Instead, the original nucleus of what is now modern-day Cairo can be found in the southern part of the city, known as Old Cairo. This location served as the starting point of an ancient canal connecting the Nile River and the Red Sea, making it a strategic location for the first settlements in the area to flourish over 2,000 years ago. Although the river's course has since changed and now lies several hundred meters to the west, this location still boasts several significant historic sites, many of which date back to the Greco-Roman period when Egypt converted to Christianity. Archeological evidence suggests that settlement at this site began before the 6th century BCE. Around 525 BCE, a fortress called Babylon was erected at the mouth of the canal, marking the boundary between Upper and Lower Egypt.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
15
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a grand mosque and school situated in the historic area of Cairo, Egypt. It was constructed between 1356 and 1363 in the Bahri Mamluk era, on the orders of Sultan an-Nasir Hasan.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
16
Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As
The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, also known as the Mosque of Amr, was constructed in 641-642 AD as the central mosque of the newly established capital of Egypt, Fustat. It was the first mosque to be built in Egypt and in the entire continent of Africa.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
17
Al Rifai Mosque
The Al-Rifa'i Mosque is situated in Midan al-Qal'a, next to the Cairo Citadel. It serves as the Khedival Mausoleum, where the members of the Royal Family of Muhammad Ali Pasha are buried.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
18
Synagogue Ben Ezra
The Ben Ezra Synagogue, also known as the El-Geniza Synagogue, is a historic synagogue located in Cairo, Egypt. It is named after Rabbi Abraham Ben Ezra, who is believed to have found the synagogue in the 11th century. The synagogue has a long and rich history, serving as a place of worship for Jews in Egypt for centuries. Today, it is one of the oldest and most important Jewish landmarks in Cairo, and is open to visitors as a museum and cultural center.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
19
The Hanging Church
Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Hanging Church, is located in the district of Babylon in Cairo, Egypt. It is one of the oldest churches in Egypt, dating back to the 3rd century AD. The church is known for its unique location above the gatehouse of a Roman fortress, giving it the appearance of being suspended in mid-air. It is also known for its beautiful Coptic artwork and architecture, including wooden screens, marble pulpit, and colorful frescoes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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