Egypt · Archaeology

2-Day Cairo and Giza Layover Tour with Nile Cruise and Pyramids

2 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the iconic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, with an optional camel ride
02 Marvel at the Great Sphinx with a Pharaoh's head and a lion's body
03 Discover the historic Step Pyramid of King Zoser in Sakkara
04 See the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis
05 Enjoy an optional evening Nile cruise with dinner, belly dancers, and a folkloric show
06 Visit the Egyptian Museum's Pharaonic artifacts
07 Explore the Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mohamed Ali alabaster mosque

Experience the wonders of Cairo and Giza on this 2-day tour, exploring the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Discover the Step Pyramid at Sakkara and the ancient city of Memphis with its remarkable statues, then enjoy an optional Nile cruise with dinner and entertainment. The journey also includes the Egyptian Museum's Pharaonic treasures and the Citadel of Salah El Din, including the Mohamed Ali Mosque.

See the Sphinx, which has the head of a Pharaoh and the body of a lion.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara and Memphis

Arrive in Giza to visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. An optional camel ride is available.
See the Sphinx, which has the head of a Pharaoh and the body of a lion.
Visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to King Chephren. An optional lunch break is available.

Continue to Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser.
Proceed to Memphis to see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
Drive to the hotel.
In the evening, enjoy an optional dinner experience on a 5-star Nile cruise. One of the best ways to enjoy the Nile at night is with belly dancers, folkloric shows, and dinner.
Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02

Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque

After breakfast, visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period.
Have lunch at a local restaurant if desired. Then move to the Citadel of Salah El Din and visit the Mohamed Ali alabaster mosque.
Drive back to your ship, where your tour ends.