Caire: 4-Day Highlights Tour with Entrance Fees
Qasr El-Nil, Cairo
Discover the highlights of Cairo and its surroundings with a multi-day tour of the Egyptian capital. Visit sites such as the Pyramids of Giza, The Egyptian Museum, Sakkara, Memphis, and Dashur.
4-Day Cairo and Surroundings Guided Tour
This guided tour of Cairo suits travelers interested in Egypt’s ancient monuments, museums, and religious sites over four days.
Highlights
- Explore Egypt’s ancient treasures including pyramids and museums.
- Tour both Islamic and Christian Cairo landmarks.
- Visit the unique Cave Church and photograph notable sites.
- Discover Memphis, Dahshur, and Saqqara with guided visits.
- Experience memorable cultural and historical excursions.
Description
Day 1: Pyramids & The Egyptian Museum
A representative will pick you up from your hotel to visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, followed by the Great Sphinx. The tour includes the Valley Temple connected to the pyramid of Chephren. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Egyptian Museum, which showcases a vast collection of 5,000 years of Egyptian art and artifacts. Return to your hotel at the end of the day.
Day 2: Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur
Start at 8:00 AM with a visit to the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the oldest major stone structure built in the 3rd Dynasty. Continue to Dahshur to explore the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid. Then transfer to Memphis, the first capital of Egypt, to see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx. Memphis was a cultural and political center for over 3,000 years.
Day 3: Coptic Cairo, Cave Church & Felucca Ride
Meet your guide at 9:00 AM to visit Coptic Cairo, a significant Christian area visited by the Holy Family. Explore the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) and the Babylon Fortress. Visit St. Barbara’s Hanging Church and the Cave Church of St. Simon, carved into Moqattam Mountain with an amphitheater seating 20,000. End the day with a felucca ride on the Nile at sunrise or sunset. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
Day 4: Islamic Cairo
Visit the mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun and the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, a prime example of early Mamluk architecture. Walk along the Street of Muezzin to Bab Zuwayla and Bab el-Fotouh gates. Explore Khan el-Khalili bazaar, then stop for lunch before visiting the madrasa and mausoleum of Sultan al-Mansur Qalawun and the Madrasa-Khanqah of Sultan Barquq. Return to your hotel afterwards.
Includes
- Pickup from your Cairo hotel.
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Bottled water onboard during tours.
- Private guide throughout the itinerary.
- Four lunches at local restaurants.
- Entrance fees to listed sites.
- Shopping tour in Cairo.
- All taxes and service charges.
Excludes
- Any extras not specified in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
- Hotel accommodation.
- Tickets to enter inside the pyramids.
- Beverages and water during meals.
Additional Information
Pickup or drop-off from Cairo airport, Sphinx airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed City, or Madinty City incur additional costs.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. Morning departures optimize cooler temperatures and better light for photography.
