Egypt · Archaeology

3-Day Cairo, Giza and Memphis Tour with Pyramids and Coptic Sites

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Egyptian Museum's vast collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts
  • 02 Marvel at the Citadel of Salah El-Din and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque
  • 03 Admire the Abu Sirga and Hanging Churches in Old Cairo
  • 04 Stand before the pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
  • 05 Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt's earliest colossal pyramid

Explore Egyptian Coptic, Islamic, and ancient heritage on this 3-day tour through Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis. Visit the Egyptian Museum, marvel at the Citadel of Salah El-Din and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, and admire the Abu Sirga and Hanging Churches. Gaze in awe at the mighty pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, then continue to the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara and the statue of Rameses II in Memphis.

Gaze in awe at the mighty pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, then continue to the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara and the statue of Rameses II in Memphis.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 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

Cairo Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo

  • Meet your tour guide at Cairo International Airport and travel to the Egyptian Museum in an air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Learn about Egyptian history at the museum. Home to the world's biggest collection of ancient Egyptian relics, the Egyptian Museum houses 120,000 Egyptian artefacts. It also features a remarkable display of jewellery, including two stunning ivory and gold bracelets from the tomb of Tutankhamen.

  • Make your way to the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque.

  • Admire the Citadel of Salah El-Din.

  • Head into Cairo and visit the Abu Sirga and Hanging Churches, as well as a nearby synagogue.

    • You may also choose an optional evening excursion with dinner on a Nile cruise while enjoying Egyptian folk shows onboard.

Overnight in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara and Memphis

  • Meet your guide at your hotel and set out on the day's journey.

  • Travel to Giza and see the three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure.

  • Continue to the Great Sphinx, a limestone sculpture of a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human being.

  • Visit the nearby Valley Temple.

  • Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, the earliest colossal pyramid of Egypt, dating back to the 27th century BCE.

  • Transfer to Memphis, the capital of old Egypt, where you will see the statue of Rameses II and the ruins of the former capital.

    • Optionally, attend a sound and light show in Memphis.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

3
Day 03

Airport Transfer and Departure

  • Following breakfast, the representative will drive you to the airport for departure.

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser, Egyptian Museum

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser, Egyptian Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Oruba، Road، El Nozha 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 2 nights' hotel accommodation at Le Meridian Pyramids Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis

  • All transfers

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide

  • All visits include entrance fees

  • All taxes and services

What's Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Egypt entry visa, but this can be provided upon arrival at your request

  • Drinks

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

  • Prices for this tour are as follows:

    • 370 USD per adult, 200 USD per child (* per person in double room)

    • 500 USD per adult (* single room)

  • If you would like accommodation on a single-room basis, please contact your tour guide in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo International Airport Road, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, 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 3 days finish where they began, in Oruba، Road، El Nozha.

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