Cairo8 hours
Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx & Saqqara Private Day Tour
Private Egyptologist, hotel pick-up and skip-the-line entry to the Giza plateau, the Sphinx, Saqqara step pyramid and the ancient capital of Memphis.
From
€65/ person
Lower Egypt
Cairo
The pulsing capital of the pharaohs
About Cairo
From the last surviving wonder of the ancient world to the labyrinth of Khan El Khalili bazaar, Cairo is where Egypt's 5,000-year story begins.
Highlights
- Great Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Islamic & Coptic Cairo
- Khan El Khalili bazaar
- Felucca sail on the Nile
Things to do in Cairo
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Tour the pyramids at sunrise
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Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum
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Walk Al-Muizz street by night
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Dine on a Nile cruise restaurant
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Day trip to Saqqara & Memphis
Travel tips
- ★Carry small banknotes for tips (baksheesh).
- ★Dress modestly when visiting mosques.
- ★Beat the heat — start sightseeing before 9am.
Top tours in Cairo
Cairo1 hour
Cairo Airport Private Transfer
Stress-free private transfer from Cairo airport to any hotel in Cairo or Giza.
From
€20/ person
Cairo8 hours
Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum Tour
Visit the three pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum — home to King Tutankhamun's full collection.
From
€75/ person
Cairo8 hours
Cairo Religious Complex & Royal Mummies Tour
Coptic Cairo, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Hanging Church, Al-Azhar Mosque and the Royal Mummies Hall at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation.
From
€70/ person
Cairo7 hours
Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur Private Tour
Step Pyramid of Djoser, the Bent Pyramid, the Red Pyramid and the ancient capital of Memphis — the cradle of pyramid building.
From
€65/ person
Cairo5 hours
Islamic Cairo Walking Tour
Walk Al-Muizz street, Khan El Khalili bazaar, the Citadel of Saladin and the alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali.
From
€45/ person
Cairo8 hours
Cairo City Tour — Highlights in One Day
Combine the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan El Khalili bazaar and a Nile-side lunch in a single carefully paced day.
From
€60/ person
Cairo5 hours
Cairo by Night Private Tour
Cairo Tower, illuminated mosques, Al-Muizz street by lamplight and a relaxed Egyptian dinner overlooking the Nile.
From
€55/ person
Cairo3 hours
Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Show
Five-star floating restaurant with international buffet, live music, belly-dance and tanoura folkloric show on the Nile.
From
€45/ person
Cairo3 hours
Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids
Watch the Sphinx tell the story of the pharaohs against a dramatic illuminated backdrop of the Giza pyramids.
From
€35/ person
Cairo (from Hurghada)20 hours
Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada by Bus
Overnight private transfer to Cairo, full day at the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum, return the same night.
From
€75/ person
Cairo (from Hurghada)14 hours
Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada by Flight
Domestic flight to Cairo, full-day tour of the Giza pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum, return flight the same evening.
From
€320/ person
Cairo (from Hurghada)2 days / 1 night
2-Day Private Cairo Tour from Hurghada
Two relaxed days in Cairo with overnight at a 4-star hotel — pyramids, museum, Khan El Khalili and Old Cairo.
From
€290/ person
Cairo (from Sharm)14 hours
Cairo Tour from Sharm El Sheikh by Flight
Same-day return flight to Cairo with private Egyptologist for the Giza pyramids and Egyptian Museum.
From
€340/ person
Cairo (from Sharm)2 days / 1 night
Cairo Tour from Sharm El Sheikh by Bus
Comfortable overnight private transfer to Cairo, two days of guided sightseeing and a 4-star hotel.
From
€220/ person
Cairo (from Luxor)14 hours
Cairo Day Tour from Luxor by Flight
One-day Cairo experience from Luxor — domestic flights both ways and private Egyptologist on the ground.
From
€310/ person
Cairo (from Luxor)2 days / 1 night
Cairo Tour from Luxor by Train
Sleeper-train experience to Cairo with two full days of sightseeing and a 4-star hotel.
From
€230/ person
Cairo (from Aswan)2 days / 1 night
Cairo Tour from Aswan by Flight
Fly to Cairo, two days of guided sightseeing with overnight in a 4-star hotel, return flight to Aswan.
From
€360/ person
Cairo (from Aswan)3 days / 2 nights
Cairo Tour from Aswan by Sleeper Train
Romantic sleeper train along the Nile, two full days in Cairo and return by overnight train.
From
€290/ person
Cairo (from Marsa Alam)2 days / 1 night
Cairo Tour from Marsa Alam
Private transfer or flight to Cairo with two days of guided sightseeing and a 4-star hotel overnight.
From
€310/ person
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need in Cairo?
Three full days lets you cover the pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic & Coptic Cairo, and a day trip to Saqqara.
Is it safe to walk around Cairo?
Tourist areas are well-policed and safe. We always recommend a private guide for first-time visitors.