Egypt · Monuments

4-Day Cairo Historical Tour with Pyramids, Museum and Coptic Sites

4 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx with an expert Egyptologist guide
  • 02 Explore the ancient Step Pyramid of Djoser at Sakkara, Egypt's earliest pyramid
  • 03 Discover priceless treasures at the Egyptian Museum, including artifacts from Tutankhamun's tomb
  • 04 Wander through the Islamic district and marvel at the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque
  • 05 Experience the spiritual atmosphere of Cairo's Coptic quarter, including the Hanging Church and St. Sergius

Embark on a captivating 4-day journey through the heart of Cairo and uncover the wonders of ancient and historic Egypt. Stand in awe before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, then explore the oldest stone pyramid at Sakkara. Dive into Egypt's rich past at the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, home to treasures of Tutankhamun and countless antiquities. Stroll through the Islamic and Coptic quarters of Cairo, where you will visit the majestic Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church, and St. Sergius.

Stand in awe before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, then explore the oldest stone pyramid at Sakkara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Hotel Check-in

  • Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where an airport representative will meet you.
  • Receive assistance with immigration and luggage procedures.

  • Transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle.

  • Meet the Cairo head representative, who will assist with hotel check-in and provide a briefing for the days ahead.

Spend the night at your Cairo hotel.

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids and Sakkara Exploration

  • Eat breakfast at the hotel.
  • Join your expert Egyptologist guide for a full-day exploration.

  • Visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza: Cheops (Khufu), Chephren (Khafra), and Mycerinus (Menkaura), each built by successive pharaohs of the Fourth Dynasty.

  • Admire the Great Pyramid, built by King Cheops, once considered the tallest man-made structure in the world.

  • See the majestic Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the face of Chephren, guarding the pyramids.

  • Continue to Sakkara, located 25 kilometers south of Cairo.

  • Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser (Zoser), believed to be the oldest pyramid and the first monumental stone structure built in Egypt.

  • Return to your hotel in Cairo.

Spend the night at your hotel.

3
Day 03

Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Coptic Cairo

  • Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel.
  • Head to the Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of artifacts from ancient Egypt, including treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun.

  • Continue to the Islamic section of Cairo.

  • Visit the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali.

  • Explore Coptic Cairo, starting with the Hanging Church (St. Mary's), built on the remains of the Roman Fortress of Babylon.

  • Visit the Church of St. Sergius, believed to be a resting place of the Holy Family during their stay in Egypt.

  • Return to your hotel for the evening.

Spend the night in Cairo.

4
Day 04

Departure from Cairo

  • Eat breakfast at your hotel.
  • Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

  • Bid farewell to the land of the pharaohs and carry unforgettable memories home.

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

Where this trip takes you

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

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Three nights of accommodation in Cairo (based on bed and breakfast)
  • Cairo tour: visit the Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza, the Step Pyramid of Zoser at Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum, and Old Cairo - the Citadel and Coptic churches
  • An Egyptologist as your guide
  • All transfers, including meet-and-assist and departure transfer

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees to all sites, temples, and museums
  • Any meals not stated in the itinerary
  • Visas, tips, laundry, and other personal items

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo International Airport Road, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $295.00 — $375.00
Double Sharing $295.00 — $375.00

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