3-Day Cairo Tour Package Exploring Top Attractions

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Giza Pyramids, Memphis City, and Sakkara Pyramid Day Tour
4 stops
1
Pyramids of Giza
The Giza pyramid complex, also referred to as the Giza Necropolis, is located on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt. It encompasses the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their corresponding pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza. All these marvels were constructed during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. Additionally, the site incorporates various cemeteries and the remnants of a workers' village. Positioned at the peripheries of the Western Desert, approximately 9 km (5 mi) west of the Nile River in the city of Giza and about 13 km (8 mi) southwest of the city center of Cairo, the Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre stand as the largest pyramids ever built in ancient Egypt, serving as enduring symbols of ancient Egyptian civilization in the Western consciousness.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx, situated on the east side of the complex, is widely believed by Egyptologists to bear the likeness of Khafre. Adjacent to these prominent structures are a series of smaller satellite constructions known as "queens" pyramids, causeways, and valley pyramids.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Saqqara (Arabic: سقارة‎), alternatively spelled as Sakkara or Saqqara in English, is an expansive ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara boasts numerous pyramids, including the renowned Step Pyramid of Djoser, also known as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, along with various mastabas. Positioned around 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara spans an area of roughly 7 by 1.5 km (4.35 by 0.93 mi). Notably, the oldest complete stone building complex known in history, Djoser's step pyramid, was constructed at Saqqara during the Third Dynasty. Subsequently, another 16 Egyptian kings erected pyramids at Saqqara, which now exist in different states of preservation or decay. Throughout the pharaonic era, high officials augmented this necropolis with private funerary monuments, emphasizing its enduring significance.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Memphis and Sakkara
Memphis (Arabic: مَنْف‎ Manf), the ancient capital of Inebu-hedge, the first nome of Lower Egypt, once stood as a bustling metropolis near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. According to legend, as recounted by Manetho, the city was founded by the Pharaoh Menes. Serving as the capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom, Memphis retained its prominence throughout Egyptian history. Its strategic location at the mouth of the Nile Delta facilitated thriving commerce, trade, and religious activities. The principal port, Peru-nefer, hosted a dense concentration of workshops, factories, and warehouses, facilitating the distribution of food and goods across the ancient kingdom, ensuring Memphis's significance as a regional hub for economic and cultural activities.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Day Tour of the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Khan Khalili Bazaar
3 stops
5
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
The Egyptian Museum, also known as the Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, houses a vast collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, comprising 120,000 items, with a notable portion exhibited while the rest is kept in storage. Constructed in 1901 by the Italian construction company Garozzo-Zaffarani, based on a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the museum stands as one of the largest in the region. It opened to the public in March 2019 and is expected to be succeeded by the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza in 2020.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Cairo Citadel
The Citadel of Cairo, or Citadel of Saladin, is a medieval Islamic fortress in Cairo, Egypt, originally built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and subsequently expanded by successive Egyptian rulers. Serving as the government seat in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries, its strategic location on the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo affords it a commanding view over the city and its skyline. Over the years, the Citadel has evolved into a preserved historic site, encompassing mosques and museums. Its construction, initiated by Saladin in 1176, underwent significant development during the Mamluk Sultanate, culminating in the ambitious construction projects undertaken by Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad in the 14th century.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Khan Al-Khalili
Khan el-Khalili, an iconic bazaar and souq situated in the historic heart of Cairo, Egypt, stands as one of the primary attractions for both tourists and locals. The bustling bazaar district is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and is home to numerous Egyptian artisans and workshops engaged in the creation of traditional crafts and souvenirs.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Day Tour of Coptic and Islamic Cairo
3 stops
8
Coptic Cairo
Your tour of Cairo's Christian and Islamic Sights commences at 8:00 a.m. with a pickup from your Cairo hotel by your guide. Begin your full-day exploration by visiting Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo, which holds significant spiritual importance as one of the key locations visited by the Holy Family. Here, you will have the opportunity to enter and explore the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the ancient Jewish synagogue, Ben Ezra Synagogue.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Islamic Cairo
Continue your journey to Islamic Cairo, established in 641 A.D. by the first Muslim leader, Amr Ibn Elas. Within Islamic Cairo, you will have the chance to visit and enter several prominent mosques. Commence with the Amr Ibn Elas Mosque, built in 642 A.D. in the El FUSTAT area by the Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas. Subsequently, explore the illustrious El Sultan Hassan Mosque, also known as Madrasa El Sultan Hassan, founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D. This mammoth Mamluk-era mosque and madrassa are situated near The Citadel in Cairo.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Al Rifai Mosque
Conclude your tour with a visit to the renowned Al-Rifa’i Mosque, located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan. Constructed around 1361, the Al-Rifa’i Mosque was architecturally designed as a complement to the older structure. Delve into the rich history and architectural splendor of Cairo's Christian and Islamic legacies with this immersive day tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

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

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