Egypt · Archaeology

4-Day Cairo and El Bahariya Oasis Tour with Pyramids and Camel Ride

4 Days Round trip from Sheraton Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the many pyramids on the Giza Plateau
  • 02 See the unique sculpture of the Great Sphinx
  • 03 Learn about ancient artifacts at the Egyptian Museum
  • 04 Enjoy a camel caravan in Bahariya Oasis
  • 05 Visit the Temple of Alexander the Great
  • 06 Witness the hot spring at Bahariya Oasis

Join a 4-day short break to Cairo and El Bahariya Oasis, visiting iconic historical landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the Temple of Alexander the Great. Explore the English Mountain in Bahariya Oasis, known for its unusual and attractive rock formations, and witness the desert hot springs while enjoying a camel caravan experience.

Explore the English Mountain in Bahariya Oasis, known for its unusual and attractive rock formations, and witness the desert hot springs while enjoying a camel caravan experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Cairo, Giza, Bahariya Oasis
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Meet your tour guide upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, where a representative will assist you with the arrival procedures and take you to your hotel. At the hotel, the tour manager will help with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Cairo.

(Welcome drinks)

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum

  • Have breakfast and head to the Giza Plateau to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) and three small pyramids. You will continue to explore the rest of the Giza Plateau, including Khafre's (Kaphren) pyramid, Khufu's son and the second-largest pyramid on the Giza site, the remains of the funerary temple, the pyramid of Mankawra (Mykerinus), and three small pyramids.
  • Proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren.
  • Visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of Chephren. This temple definitely served two functions: first, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before burial; second, it was used for carrying out the mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, continue across the plateau for a photo of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. Have lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Proceed to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, dating back about 5,000 years of art, and is considered the world's most extensive and most valuable collection of Egyptian art. More than 250,000 original artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display while the rest are kept in storage. The Egyptian Museum is filled with thousands of pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases, and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display. Many priceless statues and other artifacts that were kept in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before their discovery in 1922, when the tomb was excavated, can also be seen in the Egyptian Museum. It is one of the first stops on most people's itineraries when travelling to Egypt. This distinctive museum houses a vast store of priceless objects from earlier times to the Greco-Roman period and is worth seeing.

Overnight in Cairo.
(Meals: breakfast, lunch)

3
Day 03

El Bahariya Oasis Excursion

  • Have breakfast and depart from Cairo at 8 a.m. for El Bahariya Oasis (385 km; about four hours). Upon reaching Bahariya, start your city tour and have lunch.
  • Visit the Temple of Alexander the Great, the Tombs of the Nobles, and the English Mountain.
  • Join a camel caravan for one hour and later have dinner. There is also the possibility of enjoying a bath in the hot water spring.
  • Return to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.
(Meals: breakfast, lunch)

4
Day 04

Departure from Cairo

  • Have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your onward destination.

(Meal: breakfast)

Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, English Mountain

Where this trip takes you

Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, English Mountain

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Sheraton 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Four nights in Cairo in a 5-star hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
  • Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure
  • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary
  • English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout your tours
  • All transfers by an adapted private air-conditioned vehicle
  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Drinks and any personal expenses
  • Tipping kitty

What to bring

  • You must bring a valid photo ID to verify your name and age.

Know before you go

  • The tour price is as follows:
    • The tour price per person for a single room is USD 850.
    • The tour price per person for a double-sharing room is USD 700.
    • The tour price per person for a triple-sharing room is USD 550.
  • Please refer to your itinerary for redemption instructions.
  • Please be ready 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
  • Please inform us of your hotel name, address, or arrival flight number, airline, and time 48 hours before the start of your activity.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Sheraton, شيراتون المطار، قسم النزهة، محافظة القاهرة‬، Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Sheraton.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $550.00 — $850.00
Double Sharing $550.00 — $700.00

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