Meet your private Egyptologist guide at your hotel and travel to Sakkara, the ancient necropolis of Memphis. View the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest colossal stone monument, and explore the nearby ruins of Memphis. Continue to the Giza Plateau to stand before the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, explore the Valley Temple, and view the Great Sphinx before returning to your hotel.
Private 2-Day Cairo Tour
Discover Cairo's top monuments on a 2-day private tour with a French- or English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Visit the Sakkara Step Pyramid, Memphis, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel, Coptic churches, and Khan El Khalili market.
PickupCairo
GuidePrivate, French or English
Group1 to 8 travellers
Duration2 days
Overview
This 2-day private Cairo tour provides a comprehensive introduction to ancient and medieval Egypt. Accompanied by a private Egyptologist guide, Day 1 explores Sakkara's Step Pyramid of Djoser and the ancient ruins of Memphis, followed by the Giza Plateau to view the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx.
Day 2 focuses on Cairo's cultural and religious heritage. Visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to view pharaonic antiquities and Tutankhamun's golden treasures. Continue to the Citadel of Saladin and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, examine the 3rd-century Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue in Coptic Cairo, and browse Khan El Khalili market.
The tour includes private air-conditioned vehicle transfers with hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo.
Highlights
- Sakkara & Memphis — Step Pyramid of Djoser and ruins of ancient Egypt's capital
- Giza Plateau — Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, and Great Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum — Collection of 120,000 pharaonic antiquities and Tutankhamun treasures
- Saladin Citadel — Medieval fortress with Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque
- Old Cairo & Bazaar — Historic Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Khan El Khalili
Day by day
Day 1
Giza & Sakkara: Step Pyramid, Memphis, Pyramids & Sphinx
Day 2
Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Coptic Cairo & Market
Visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to over 120,000 artifacts including the golden mask and treasures of Tutankhamun. Continue to the medieval Citadel of Saladin and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Explore Coptic Cairo's Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, then walk through the historic stalls of Khan El Khalili bazaar before transfer back to your hotel.
Included
- Private Egyptologist guide, French- or English-speaking
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all excursions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service in Cairo
Not included
- Entrance fees to all listed sights and monuments
- Lunches and beverages during tours
- Personal expenses such as shopping and laundry
- Tipping for guide and driver
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Questions
Is this Cairo tour conducted with a private guide?
Yes, all sightseeing is led by a private Egyptologist guide available in French or English exclusively for your group.
Are monument entrance fees included in the price?
Entrance tickets to pyramids, museums, and historical sites are excluded and paid directly on site.
Where does the tour pick up and drop off?
Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza are included on both days.
Are meals included during the 2-day tour?
Meals and beverages are not included, allowing you to choose local restaurants with guidance from your guide.
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