2-Day Cairo and Giza Tour with Saqqara, Memphis and Dinner Cruise

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the famous Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
• 02 See the Step Pyramid and the burial ground of Saqqara
• 03 Visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and the Hanging Church
• 04 Observe unique artefacts at the Egyptian Museum
• 05 Pay your respects at the famous Cavern Church

See the best of Cairo on this 2-day trip, from the majestic Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx to the burial ground of Saqqara and the open-air museum of Memphis. Explore the Cairo Citadel, witness remarkable artefacts at the Egyptian Museum, and visit important religious landmarks such as the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Hanging Church, and the Cavern Church, which hosted Jesus and the Virgin Mary.

See the best of Cairo on this 2-day trip, from the majestic Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx to the burial ground of Saqqara and the open-air museum of Memphis.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Saqqara, Memphis and the Giza Pyramids with Dinner Cruise

• Meet your tour guide and begin with a visit to Saqqara, where you will explore the Step Pyramid Complex of King Zoser.
• After that, your guide will take you to the Memphis Open-Air Museum, home to the huge colossal statue of King Ramses and the Sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut.
• Take a short break for lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Giza Pyramids to see the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Enjoy the scenery from the panoramic area, and an optional camel ride is available.
• Afterwards, explore the Valley Temple and take a closer look at the Great Sphinx.
• You will then be dropped off at the hotel to wash, change clothes, and rest for a while.
• In the evening, go for an amazing dinner on a 5-star cruise. While having your dinner, you will enjoy a belly dancing show and Tanora oriental dance.
• After that, you will be dropped off at the hotel again.

2

Day 02

Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo and the Citadel

• Your first stop will be the Egyptian Museum.
• In the afternoon, proceed to Old Cairo and see its main sights, including the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the Hanging Church, the Church of Abu Serga, and the Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra.
• Take a short break for lunch, then explore the Citadel of Saladin. Take some pictures of the citadel panorama before visiting the Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha inside the citadel.
• Then you will be dropped off at the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Qualified English-speaking Egyptologist guide
• Lunch during the Giza Pyramids tour
• Lunch during the Cairo city tour
• Cruise dinner with dancing show
• Government taxes and handling charges
• Bottled water
• Coffee or tea once daily per person

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees to historical locations
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities
• Optional camel ride at Giza
• Drinks with lunch or dinner

What to bring

• Suitable clothes for each day and comfortable walking shoes
• Egyptian cash for tickets
• Sunblock if you are booking in summer

Know before you go

• This tour package is arranged based on the preferences of most Cairo visitors, and booking the package will save you time and money. It is flexible and can be customized to fit your needs.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Saqqarah, Saqarah, Badrshein, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.