8-Hour Cairo and Giza Tour with Pyramids, NMEC and Khan Al-Khalili

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the World Heritage Site of the Giza Pyramids
• 02 See the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple
• 03 Explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
• 04 Visit the Royal Mummies gallery
• 05 Stroll through Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar

Sign up for a short cultural and heritage tour and explore the highlights of Cairo. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, and the Great Sphinx. Learn about the rich history of Egypt at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and immerse yourself in the heart of Islamic Cairo while strolling through Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar.

Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, and the Great Sphinx.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Giza

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, NMEC and Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar

• Meet your tour guide at your hotel and transfer to visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, considered the only remaining wonder of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World.
• Proceed to the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Pharaoh Chefren and is 4,500 years old. Also visit the Valley Temple.
• Continue to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), which will amaze you with the number of artifacts dedicated to the entirety of Egyptian civilization. Connecting the past to the present, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization closely weaves together the vibrant heritage of Egypt, one of the oldest civilizations in the world. The museum hosts a wide variety of artifacts ranging from prehistoric objects to modern-day cultural symbols, taking visitors on an enriching journey through Egyptian culture across time. Complementing the rich historical canvas of the whole area, the museum is located close to numerous archaeological sites. Overlooking the natural lake of Ein-Sira and the Citadel of Salah Al-Din in the distance, the museum is strategically positioned at the heart of Fustat, Egypt's first Islamic capital.
• Visit the Royal Mummies gallery, home to 20 of the fascinating pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. This gallery is designed to give the feeling of strolling through the ancient hallways of the Valley of the Kings.
• Then head to Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar, one of Cairo's main attractions. The site of Khan Al-Khalili was originally a mausoleum called "Turbat El Zaafran" (Saffron Tomb), which served as the burial place of the Fatimid Caliphs. The mausoleum was part of the Fatimid Great Eastern Palace complex, dating back to 970 AD. Later, it became a district for the Turkish community during the Ottoman period. Today, it is a bustling bazaar where you will find many souvenir shops, coffeehouses serving Arabic coffee and offering hookah "shisha," and restaurants throughout the area. Khan Al-Khalili is located in the middle of Cairo's most important zone of economic activity. It is a traditional and wonderful bazaar that truly shows the real Egypt.
• At the end of the tour, your guide will drop you off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up services from your hotel and return
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• All sightseeing tours (private tours)
• Main entrance fees
• English Egyptologist guide
• Authentic local Egyptian falafel or koshary lunch and bottled water
• All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Optional activity costs

Know before you go

• Other languages are available on request for the Egyptologist guide.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Al Haram, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.