2-Day Tour Of Cairo's Highlights
Description
Marvel at the grand architecture of the Step Pyramid Complex of King Zoser and the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Learn about the history of Pharaohs at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and explore the Citadel of Saladin, Roman Fortress of Babylon and the Hanging Church, mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha and the famous Khan el Khalili bazaar.
Highlights
- Explore the Step Pyramid Complex of King Zoser
- Take a camel ride around the Giza Pyramids
- Enjoy the fresh breeze as you sail on a Felucca
- Stroll through the Khan el Khalili bazaar
- Visit the Church of Abu Serga and the Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra
- Marvel at the Great Sphinx
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Day 1: Pyramids Day - Giza & Saqqara expand_more
Start your tour by visiting Dahshur, where you will see the Red Pyramid (first true pyramid) and the Bent Pyramid (first attempt to build a true pyramid).
Then, head to Saqqara and explore the Step Pyramid Complex of King Zoser with your Egyptologist tour guide.
After that, head to Giza, where you will see the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
Take a 30 minutes camel ride around the pyramids.
Later, explore the Valley Temple and look at the Great Sphinx.
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Day 2: Cairo Day Tour expand_more
Today, visit the Egyptian Museum.
Then, sail on a Felucca on the Nile for an hour and enjoy the fresh breeze.
In the afternoon, proceed to Old Cairo and see the main sites such as the Roman Fortress of Babylon and the Hanging Church, the Church of Abu Serga, and the Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra.
Explore the Citadel of Saladin and take some pictures of the citadel.
Later, explore the mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha inside the citadel.
Take a stroll through Cairo's biggest market, Khan el Khalili bazaar.
What's Included
2x lunch
Accommodation included: 2 nights
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Camel ride for 25 minutes
Sailing Felucca for 1 hour
Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Coptic Cairo, and Khan El-Khalili.
What's Excluded
Gratuities
Know before you go
- Start this private tour at 8:00 am with your qualified Egyptologist tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel. Get in your private, modern a/c car and proceed to the different sites to cover the highlights of Cairo and Giza.
Meeting Point
Hotel
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | USD 150 Per Person |
Child | |
1 To 4 | USD 75 Per Person |
This is a private tour |