A Classic Tour of Cairo and Giza
Overview
A Classic Tour of Cairo and Giza. Visit Egypt’s top attractions in Cairo and the Giza Pyramids. Explore through Egypt travel packages with a 4-day all-inclusive classic tour to Cairo and Giza. Book now with us, and you can also join our Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan Classical Tour Package.
Tour Info
- Duration: 4 days , 3 nights
- Departure time and location: Based on the agreement with the traveler
- Return time and location: Based on the agreement with the traveler
- Package category: Classic Tours
Tour Highlights
- Pyramids of Giza & Memphis
- Egyptian Museum
- Old Cairo
What to Expect
- Pyramids of Giza & Memphis → Wonders of the ancient world and one of Egypt’s most important landmarks.
- Egyptian Museum → Home to the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts, including Tutankhamun’s treasures.
- Old Cairo → The historic heart of Cairo, featuring Coptic neighborhoods and ancient markets.
Itinerary
Welcome to the land of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Our representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, then handle all your procedures through passport control, luggage area, and customs formalities with ease. Afterwards, transfer to your Cairo hotel.
At the top of the bucket list for millions of people worldwide is surely a visit to the Great Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx. We will make your dream a reality. Your private Egyptologist guide will be happy to answer all your questions and explain the history and mystery of the pyramids. Listen to your guide discussing the Egyptian Pharaohs, gods, goddesses, and mythology. Learn about the mummification process. You will have full time for optional activities such as entry to the chambers, visiting the Sun Boat Museum, or riding a camel (all upon request for an additional cost).
Follow your guide to the best spots for unique photos, then visit the Sphinx and the Valley Temple where you will learn the story of this massive statue and the process of mummification. Beyond your expectations, the great experience continues to Sakkara. At this famous archaeological site, you will explore the complex of the oldest pyramids. The Step Pyramid, which is 4,800 years old, is the first stone structure in Ancient Egypt. Learn how the great architect Imhotep transformed royal tomb structures. Your guide will accompany you inside one of the tombs dedicated to nobles, where wall paintings and reliefs reflect Egyptian life thousands of years ago. Amazingly, the ink and colors are still preserved. Next, entry to the Pyramid of Titi is a highlight, as hieroglyphic texts covering the chamber walls date back to 2340 B.C.
Later, drive to Memphis. The city was the first and oldest capital of Egypt after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. Enjoy Cairo day tours exploring the ruins of the city in the open-air museum, where the second-largest Sphinx is displayed. Marvel at the colossal statue of Ramses II, which demonstrates how the art of sculpture reached perfection around 1200 B.C. Your guide will explain the history of each piece on display. At the end of this impressive experience, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
Pyramids of Giza
The Pyramids of Giza are iconic monuments of ancient Egypt, built as tombs for Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. They showcase extraordinary engineering and remain one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.
Memphis
Memphis is located about 20 kilometers south of Cairo and was the capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom.
The city was famous for its pyramids and temples, especially the colossal statue of the Great Sphinx, and served as an important religious and administrative center.
Today, Memphis is an important archaeological site featuring an open-air museum displaying ancient statues, temple ruins, and various pharaonic monuments.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a fantastic experience visiting Cairo’s main attractions. Start your luxury Egypt tours with a visit to one of the largest museums in the world. Your Egyptologist guide will explain the masterpieces of the Egyptian Museum. You will be captivated by the most famous and largest art collection globally. Some artifacts date back over five millennia and are on display. The treasures from King Tutankhamen’s tomb are among the top attractions. Your private guide will also give you some free time to explore more of the museum, including a visit to the Royal Mummy Room upon request for an extra cost.
Next, upon arrival at the Citadel of Saladin, marvel at the alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Listen to your guide explain the basic facts of Islam and the function of each part of the mosque. Learn how the entire area served as a fortress since the Middle Ages and the story of Arabs and Crusaders. The mosque was built by a Turkish architect, influenced by Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, commissioned by the founder of the royal family. It sits on a mountain cliff, with both inner and outer walls covered in alabaster. The construction took 18 years (1830-1848). Before leaving, enjoy a panoramic view of the city and, on clear days, see the Giza pyramids.
Christianity in Egypt is as old as Christianity itself. Your private guide will explain this phrase when visiting Coptic churches. Start with the Hanging Church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, one of Cairo’s most beautiful and important churches. Next, visit the Cavern Church, named because a cave beneath it housed baby Jesus and the Virgin Mary for three months escaping King Herod. Descend to see the place where baby Jesus slept. This is one of 15 locations visited by the Holy Family during their 3.5-year journey in Egypt. Then, visit the oldest synagogue in Egypt, the Ben Ezra Temple, dating back to the 9th century and open to tourists. Your Egyptologist will fully explain the history of all the sites.
Finally, visit Cairo’s largest and oldest market. Follow your guide through narrow alleys and lanes. Experience the warmth and hospitality of locals while sitting with your guide enjoying a drink at Cairo’s oldest coffeehouse (1710). Although the market was historically the best place for authentic Egyptian souvenirs, nowadays they are rare, but your guide will advise you on what to do. Ask your guide about bargaining techniques in the market to get the best prices.
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. It includes treasures from the pharaohs, such as Tutankhamun’s golden mask, statues, mummies, and objects spanning thousands of years of Egyptian history.
Old Cairo
Old Cairo is located in the heart of modern Cairo and includes a collection of historic Islamic and Coptic landmarks.
The area features traditional markets like Khan El Khalili, ancient mosques such as Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque, and several Coptic churches and historical temples.
Old Cairo represents a unique blend of religious, cultural, and architectural heritage, making it an important destination for historical tourism.
Our representative will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Cairo Airport for your final departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Meet & assist upon arrival and departure.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned van.
- Accommodation for 3 nights at a 5-star hotel on B.B.
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo (Private Tours), including an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees & transfers.
- Two lunch meals at a local restaurant in Cairo.
- Shopping tours in Cairo.
- All service charges and taxes.
Exclusions
- International airfare.
- Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended).
- Any optional night and day activities not included as part of the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to: The chambers of the pyramids (currently closed).
- Meals upon request (additional cost).
- Drinks and any personal expenses.
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Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount