Egypt · Archaeology

Cairo: Egyptian Museum . Pyramids . Khan El Khalili Bazaar Tour

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cairo. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple, and the Great Sphinx
02 Discover the Step Pyramid of King Zoser at Saqqara
03 Explore Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt
04 See the Egyptian Museum’s renowned collection of antiquities
05 Browse traditional crafts and souvenirs at Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
06 Private full-day tour with hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
07 Travel with an English-speaking tour guide
08 Bottled water and private A/C vehicle transfers included

Explore some of Egypt’s most iconic sights on this full-day tour from Cairo. Visit the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple, and the Great Sphinx, then continue to Saqqara to discover the Step Pyramid of King Zoser and trace the evolution of pyramid building in ancient Egypt.

Your day also includes Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you can see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. In Cairo, visit the Egyptian Museum to view one of the region’s most important collections of ancient Egyptian antiquities, then finish at the famous Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, known for its historic atmosphere, traditional crafts, and local souvenirs.

Explore some of Egypt’s most iconic sights on this full-day tour from Cairo.

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What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Starts At 8:00 am with Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By WOW travel guide to Start your Giza Full Day Tour Visiting Giza Pyramids where you visit the Great Pyramids Of Giza - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple The Place where the Priests Mummified the dead body of king Chephren owner of the second pyramid at Giza Plateau Also it`s the same place where you can have a close-up look at the Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.Then continue your day tour to Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for King Zoser) is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which was made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.Then continue your day tour to "Memphis City" which was the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. This city Dates back to 3100 B.C.We then proceed to visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum or the Museum of Cairo, which is home to an unparalleled collection of ancient Egyptian treasures in the heart of Cairo. The museum boasts over 120,000 artifacts, with a significant portion on display, while the rest are carefully stored. Established in 1901, the grand building was constructed by the Italian firm Garozzo-Zaffarani, following a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. It stands as one of the largest and most significant museums in the region. As of March 2019, the museum continues to welcome visitors, though it is set to be succeeded by the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, anticipated to open in 2021.We then move on to the famous Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, located in the historic heart of Cairo. Established during the Mamluk era as a central hub of trade and named after one of the many historic caravanserais in the area, Khan el-Khalili has become one of Cairo's most popular attractions, drawing both tourists and locals. The bazaar is also home to numerous Egyptian artisans and workshops, where traditional crafts and souvenirs are created, preserving the rich cultural heritage of the region.

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