Cairo Top Tours – Best Cairo Day Trips & Private Guided Tours with Egypt Tours VIP

07:30 AM – Hotel Pick-up

Your day begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by your professional driver in a modern, private, air-conditioned vehicle.

Meet your licensed Egyptologist guide, who will provide a brief introduction to the day's itinerary before departing for Cairo's most iconic archaeological sites.

08:30 AM – Memphis & Saqqara

Begin your journey with a visit to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, where you'll admire the impressive colossal statue of Ramses II and explore the remains of this once-great city.

Continue to Saqqara, home to the remarkable Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's first monumental stone structure and the earliest pyramid ever built. Your guide will explain the fascinating history of Egypt's Old Kingdom and the evolution of pyramid construction.

11:30 AM – Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx

Arrive at the legendary Giza Plateau, where you'll explore:

The Great Pyramid of Khufu

The Pyramid of Khafre

The Pyramid of Menkaure

The panoramic viewpoint for unforgettable photographs

Continue to the Great Sphinx and the adjacent Valley Temple, where you'll learn about the mysteries surrounding these world-famous monuments.

Optional Experience: Camel ride around the pyramids (available at an additional cost).

02:00 PM – Lunch

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant serving authentic Egyptian cuisine or international dishes.

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available upon request.

03:00 PM – Egyptian Museum or Grand Egyptian Museum (Optional)

Continue to your choice of museum:

Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts,

or

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) (subject to operating schedule), featuring state-of-the-art exhibitions and one of the world's largest collections of ancient Egyptian antiquities.

Your Egyptologist guide will bring the exhibits to life with engaging stories and historical insights.

05:00 PM – Traditional Nile Felucca Ride

Escape the city's bustle with a relaxing one-hour sail aboard a traditional wooden felucca on the River Nile.

Enjoy beautiful views of Cairo's skyline while experiencing one of Egypt's oldest forms of river transportation.

07:00 PM – Return to Hotel

After an unforgettable day exploring Egypt's most famous landmarks, relax during your private transfer back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.  Please translate Italian