Cairo: 2-Day Pyramids, Museum, Memphis, Coptic Cairo Tour

Qasr El-Nil, Cairo



Enjoy the services of a private guide for 2 full days of sightseeing in Cairo. Visit the Giza Pyramids and Sphnix, Memphis, Sakkara, Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo, and join a Nile Dinner Cruise.

Two-Day Cairo City Tour: Pyramids, Museum, Citadel, and Coptic Cairo

This private two-day guided tour covers Cairo’s key historical sites, including the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Coptic Cairo, suitable for cultural travelers.

Day 1: Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Saqqara, and Nile Dinner Cruise

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in the morning for a visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Explore the Great Sphinx and the nearby Valley Temple. Next, visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, the oldest major stone structure built during the 3rd Dynasty.

Travel to Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, to see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx. In the evening, enjoy a two-hour Nile cruise featuring dinner, Oriental music, a belly dancer, and folklore show.

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight accommodation is not included.

Day 2: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Coptic Cairo

Your guide will pick you up to visit the Egyptian Museum, housing over 250,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of Egyptian history. Then visit the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

After lunch, explore Coptic Cairo visiting the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga.

Meals included: Lunch

Includes

  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private Egyptologist guide fluent in all languages
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during the trip
  • Shopping tour in Cairo
  • All taxes and service charges

Excludes

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Additional food and drinks not specified
  • Tips
  • Tickets to enter inside the pyramids
  • Beverages and water during lunch and dinner

Important Information

  • Pick-up and drop-off from Cairo Airport, Sphinx Airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Al Matar, Sheikh Zayed City, or Madinaty City incur an additional cost

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book in advance, wear comfortable walking shoes, and carry sunscreen and a hat. Morning departures are recommended to avoid midday heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, and Coptic Cairo.
This tour is suitable for history and culture enthusiasts visiting Cairo who want to explore major archaeological and historic sites.
Transportation between sites is provided with hotel pick-up and drop-off included in Cairo for a comfortable experience.
Morning visits are recommended to avoid crowds and heat; check local conditions and tour schedules for exact times.
Yes, the Nile Dinner Cruise is part of the Day 1 itinerary following visits to the pyramids and surrounding sites.
No, the Egyptian Museum visit is typically scheduled for the second day of the tour in Cairo.
Coptic Cairo is situated within the city and is visited on Day 2 along with the Citadel and the Egyptian Museum.
It’s advisable to bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera to capture the historic sites around Cairo.
Entrance to the pyramids is usually included, but some areas may have restricted access; check with the tour operator for details.
Each day typically lasts around 8 to 10 hours, covering multiple historic sites across Cairo and its surroundings.

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