Egypt · Archaeology

4-Day Cairo and Giza History Tour with Memphis and Saqqara

4 Days Round trip from Oruba Road، El Nozha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Pay your respect at Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara Church
  • 02 Marvel at the artefacts at the Egyptian Museum
  • 03 Wander around the Giza Pyramids and the Step Pyramid of Djoser
  • 04 Shop for your favourite items at the Khan El Khalili Bazaars

Sign up for this tour of Egypt to examine the artefacts and giant relics left behind by its glorious ancient civilisations. Explore the legendary Giza Pyramids and the Step Pyramid of Djoser before proceeding to the ancient city of Memphis. Continue to the Egyptian Museum, then discover Christian Coptic Cairo, including the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, before browsing the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaars.

Sign up for this tour of Egypt to examine the artefacts and giant relics left behind by its glorious ancient civilisations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Arrive at Cairo Airport and meet our representative, who will be holding a signboard with your name and will assist you with the visa process.
  • Then, transfer by private A/C vehicle to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis

  • After breakfast, visit the Giza Pyramid Complex with your Egyptologist tour guide, where the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos - stand.
  • Then, go to the Valley Temple, the place where priests mummified the dead body of King Chephren.
  • Take a close look at the Sphinx and capture memorable photos of this legendary guardian, which stands beside the massive funerary complex with its lion's body and the head of King Chephren.
  • Have lunch at a local restaurant, including a full meal for each person. Beverages are not included.
  • Continue to Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest of Cairo.
  • Visit the Step Pyramid, built for King Zoser. It is considered an essential part of the process of pyramid evolution, from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.
  • Proceed to Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are located. This city dates back to 3100 BC.
  • At the end of the tour, transfer back to your hotel for an overnight stay.

(Optional, not included): USD 40 per person and USD 20 per child for a dinner cruise including transportation, dinner, belly dancer and Tanura show.

3
Day 03

Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili

  • Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. It displays the most important and precious items of Egyptian art in the world. The exhibits include a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artefacts dating back as far as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibition dedicated to Tutankhamon. This collection features treasures, gold and jewellery that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before being discovered in the 1920s.

  • Explore Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo. The area of the Fort of Babylon is a pilgrimage destination for Egyptians and Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district.

  • Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the old Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue.

  • Have lunch and end your day tour with a visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold and antiques.

  • Transfer back to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

(Optional, not included): USD 45 per person for the Sound & Light laser show.

4
Day 04

Departure from Cairo

  • After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you with the final departure formalities.

Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser, Memphis

Where this trip takes you

Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser, Memphis

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Oruba Road، El Nozha 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Three nights of hotel accommodation in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis

  • 1 full-day tour in Cairo visiting the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara and Memphis, including the Step Pyramid of King Zoser

  • 1 full-day tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaars

  • All transfers in Cairo

  • All tours and excursions by A/C bus

  • Meet and assist service at all your destinations

  • Multilingual expert Egyptologist guide

  • Camel ride at the Giza Pyramids

  • Free SIM card with a local number

  • Water and snacks during each tour

  • All visits include entrance fees

  • All taxes and services

What's Not Included

  • Visa entry for Egypt

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Any other items not mentioned

  • Any optional tours, such as entry inside the Pyramids or the Mummies Room at the Museum

Know before you go

  • The price mentioned in the tour is for a 3-star hotel with double and triple occupancy for both adult and child ticket types.

  • Other price options are the following:

    • Adult (Without Hotel accommodation) USD 280 per person

    • Child (Without Hotel accommodation) USD 140 per person

    • Adult (4 Stars Hotel Double and Triple occupancy) USD 375 per person

    • Child (4 Stars Hotel Double and Triple occupancy) USD 188 per person

    • Adult (3 Stars Hotel Single occupancy) USD 378 per person

    • Child (3 Stars Hotel Single occupancy) USD 189 per person

    • Adult (5 Stars Hotel Double and Triple occupancy) USD 450 per person

    • Child (5 Stars Hotel Double and Triple occupancy) USD 225 per person

    • Adult (4 Stars Hotel Single occupancy) USD 450 per person

    • Child (4 Stars Hotel Single occupancy) USD 225 per person

    • Adult (5 Stars Hotel Single occupancy) USD 500 per person

    • Child (5 Stars Hotel Single occupancy) USD 250 per person

  • Children from 0 to 5.99 years are free of charge.

  • Children from 6 to 11 years old pay 50% of the adult rate when sharing a parent's room.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Oruba Road، El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Oruba Road، El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Oruba Road، El Nozha.

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