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8-Hour Giza and Cairo Tour with Old Cairo and Khan el Khalili

8 Hours Round trip from Al Giza Desert Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinus
  • 02 Explore Old Cairo through the Hanging Church, Abu Sirga Church & Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • 03 Marvel at the Citadel of Salah El-Din and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque
  • 04 Stroll through Khan el Khalili, one of the oldest and most famous bazaars in the Middle East

Set out on a journey to the Giza Pyramids and witness the Sphinx, the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, and the Citadel of Salah El Din. Encounter historical Cairo through the Hanging Church, Abu Sirga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar to end the tour on a memorable note.

Climb to the Giza Plateau and witness a panoramic view of all three pyramids together.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, Giza
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Old Cairo and Khan el Khalili

  • Get picked up from your location by your local guide at 9:00 am.

  • Stop at the Giza pyramid complex, which comprises three well-known pyramids: the Pyramid of King Cheops, the Pyramid of King Chephren, and the Pyramid of King Mykerinus.

  • Climb to the Giza Plateau and witness a panoramic view of all three pyramids together.

  • At the foot of the plateau, you will see the Great Giza Sphinx, a mythological creature with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, dating from the time of Chephren and discovered in 1912.

  • Head on to explore Old Cairo, including the historical Hanging Church, Abu Sirga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

  • Continue your journey to the Citadel of Salah El-Din, which was constructed by Salah El-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the Crusader armies. Located inside the citadel is the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, a popular mosque in the city that is still used as a place of worship by the Muslims of Cairo.

  • End your trip with a visit to Khan el Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East, before driving back to your hotel.

Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Khan el-Khalili

Where this trip takes you

Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Khan el-Khalili

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Al Giza Desert 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up services from your hotel and return

  • Private tour

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle

  • English-speaking qualified Egyptologist guide

  • Mineral water

  • Entrance fees

  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Entrance fees to special archaeological sites, such as inside one of the Pyramids of Giza

  • Food and drinks

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Child prices are not applicable, and only infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge.

  • The tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your tour date.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Al Giza Desert.

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