4-Day Cairo Short Break with Pyramids, GEM and Coptic Cairo

4 Days Round trip from Cairo International Airport Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Meet and greet at Cairo International Airport with hotel check-in assistance
02 Discover the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple
03 Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, including the Tutankhamun Galleries
04 Visit Coptic Cairo's Hanging Church, Church of Abu Serga, and Babylon ruins
05 See the Citadel of Salah El-Din, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Khan El Khalili

Enjoy a perfectly paced 4-day Cairo short break that combines Egypt's greatest icons with the city's rich religious and Islamic heritage. With your personal guide, explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, then discover the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, including the Grand Hall and the Tutankhamun Galleries. Continue with a full day of sightseeing in Coptic Cairo, the Citadel of Salah El-Din, and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, with time to browse the legendary Khan El Khalili market before your departure transfer.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Giza

Languages Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Hotel Check-in

Arrival: Upon arrival, and after a meet and greet, your tour manager will assist you at Cairo International Airport and then escort you to your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Hotel: At the hotel, your tour manager will assist you with the check-in procedures to ensure a smooth arrival and review your holiday itinerary with you, confirming pick-up times for each part of your trip to Egypt.
Overnight: Overnight in Cairo.

Day 02

Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Tour: Your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to begin your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Visit: See the iconic Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Transfer: After your pyramid visit, you will be escorted to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Visit: Explore the impressive Grand Hall with its colossal Ramses II statue and royal statues along the grand staircase.
Tour: Visit the main chronological galleries showcasing masterpieces from the Pre-dynastic, Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms.
Visit: Discover the Tutankhamun Galleries, home to the world's largest collection of the young king's treasures.
Visit: Enjoy the outdoor Obelisk Plaza with its unique suspended obelisk, beautiful architectural views, and some free time.
Return: Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 03

Coptic Cairo, Citadel, and Khan El Khalili

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Visit: Explore Coptic Cairo, a historic area rich in religious significance.
Explore: Discover the ruins of the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon and visit the iconic Hanging Church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, as well as the Church of Abu Serga.
Transfer: Continue to the Citadel of Salah El-Din, a medieval Islamic fortification built in 1183 AD to protect Cairo from Crusader invasions.
Visit: See the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, constructed by Egypt's 19th-century ruler Mohamed Ali, who governed the country for over 45 years (1805-1849).
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, offering a taste of traditional Egyptian cuisine.
Tour: Visit Khan El Khalili, the oldest market in Cairo.
Transfer: Return to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Departure from Cairo

Meals: Breakfast.
Leisure time: After breakfast, enjoy some leisure time.
Transfer: You will then be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure home, concluding your trip to Egypt.