Treasures of Cairo: 5 Days of Ancient Wonders & Local Life

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will greet you outside the main terminal building with a sign bearing your name. You’ll be assisted with your luggage and transferred to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Optional Evening Activity:
Enjoy an unforgettable evening aboard the luxurious Astar Nile Cruise. Sail along the Nile while enjoying a set-menu dinner accompanied by live entertainment, including belly dancing, Tanoura whirling dervish show, and traditional music.

• Pickup time: 6:00 PM
• Duration: 2 hours
• Price: $95 per person
• Includes: Dinner, entertainment, round-trip transfers

• Pickup from hotel: 8:00 AM
• Tour duration: Approximately 7–8 hours

Tour Highlights:

• Begin your day at the Giza Plateau, home to the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza: Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure (Mykerinos).
• Walk up close to the Great Sphinx, the legendary limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh — believed to represent King Khafre.
• Explore the nearby Valley Temple, where the mummification of royalty may have taken place.
• Optional short camel ride around the pyramids area (available upon request).
• Proceed to Saqqara, where you'll visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt.
• Visit the Southern Tomb and learn about the evolution of ancient tomb architecture.
• Visit the Valley Temple of Sneferu, also referred to as the Wadi Temple, an early site related to pyramid development.
• End your day with a visit to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, and see the open-air museum with the colossal statue of Ramses II and the alabaster sphinx.

Lunch: Included at a local Egyptian restaurant.
Return to hotel: Late afternoon.

• Pickup from hotel: 8:00 AM
• Tour duration: Approximately 7 hours

Tour Highlights:

• Visit the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). View extensive collections of antiquities, including the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun and interactive exhibits.
• Continue to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, housing thousands of ancient artifacts across dynasties.
• Short guided overview is provided to highlight key exhibits.

Lunch: Enjoy authentic Egyptian Koshari at a famous local restaurant in Downtown Cairo.
Return to hotel: Late afternoon.

• Pickup from hotel: 8:00 AM
• Tour duration: Around 8 hours

Tour Highlights:

• Visit the Citadel of Saladin and the impressive Mosque of Muhammad Ali, known for its Ottoman-style architecture and panoramic city views.
• Explore Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque (the oldest mosque in Africa).
• End your tour with free time at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo's most famous and lively traditional market.

Lunch: Included – authentic Oriental pies (fateaer shraqya) at a local restaurant.
Optional Activity: Felucca ride on the Nile for $25 per person (30 minutes).
Return to hotel: In the evening.

After breakfast, check-out from your hotel. Our driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport in a private vehicle based on your flight schedule. Assistance will be provided with your luggage.