9-Hour Cairo Historical Tour with Giza, Abusir and Al-Fustat

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the Sun Temple at Abusir
• 02 Visit the Giza Pyramid Complex, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World
• 03 Explore Al-Fustat, the first Islamic capital in Egypt and Africa
• 04 Learn about Egypt's history at the Egyptian Museum
• 05 Wander through Egypt's old pottery industry

Embark on a short journey to discover the historical highlights of Cairo, beginning at Abusir with its famous Sun Temple and continuing to the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Visit the Egyptian Museum, the Hanging Church, and the Amr ibn El Aas Mosque, then explore Al-Fustat, the first Islamic capital in Egypt and Africa. You will also stroll through Egypt's old pottery industry and enjoy lunch at a tourist restaurant.

Embark on a short journey to discover the historical highlights of Cairo, beginning at Abusir with its famous Sun Temple and continuing to the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Giza, Abu Simbel, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cairo Historical Highlights Tour

• Meet your Egyptologist tour guide, who will pick you up at 07:00 am in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Drive directly to Abusir to discover the Sun Temple. Then, visit Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt.
• Continue to the Giza pyramids to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
• Head downtown to visit the Egyptian Museum and see its handmade jewellery. Nearby, you can also see the Hanging Church, Amr ibn El Aas Mosque, and the Muslim cemeteries, all part of Al-Fustat, the first Islamic capital in Egypt and Africa.
• Stroll around the pottery industry in the same area and enjoy your lunch at a tourist restaurant.
• Return to your location with the guide.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English Egyptologist tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
• All service charges and taxes
• Pick-up and drop-off from the same location
• Lunch

What's Not Included

• All fees for the mentioned sites
• Anything extra or optional
• Drinks
• Tipping

What to bring

• Casual clothes
• Hat
• Comfy shoes
• Valid passport
• Water

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Traveller's location

Tour start

Abusir, Badrshein, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.