Giza pyramids
And the Sphinx
5.0 on TripadvisorPrivate tour 3 Days Cairo Break
Three days in one city: Giza on day 1, the Egyptian Museum and Old and Islamic Cairo on day 2, Saqqara and Memphis on day 3.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Route
- Cairo, with Saqqara and Memphis on day 3
- Transport
- Private vehicle
- Pace
- One theme a day, short drives
From, per person$3256 or more travellers · 3-star hotels
- Starts any day
- Free quote, no obligation
- Change anything you like
Why travellers choose this trip
Every day of this break has one theme. Day 1 is the pyramids. Day 2 is the old city, from the museum on Tahrir Square to the mosques and churches. Day 3 is the pyramid fields south of Cairo.
Two nights in one hotel mean you do not pack. The drives are short: Giza is about 13 km from the centre, Saqqara about 30 km south, Memphis about 20 km south.
It suits travellers who want depth in Cairo rather than a second city. It does not include the Grand Egyptian Museum or any flights.
Egyptian Museum
On Tahrir Square, open since 1902
Coptic Cairo
The Hanging Church and Abu Serga church
Islamic Cairo
Ibn Tulun Mosque and the Fatimid core
Step Pyramid
Djoser's pyramid at Saqqara
Memphis
The Ramesses II colossus
Your route
1Cairo2 nights
2Giza
3Saqqara
4Memphis
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 · Giza, CairoPyramids and Sphinx
Arrival. Your guide meets you at the airport, and the private air-conditioned vehicle takes you to Giza, about 13 km from the centre of Cairo. Sightseeing starts straight after landing, and the hotel check-in is left for the evening.
Giza. Your Egyptologist guide shows you the three pyramids and the Sphinx, and explains where the temples and causeways stood. The Great Pyramid dates to c. 2580 to 2560 BC. Entrance fees for the Giza sites and bottled water are included.
Evening. You drive to your hotel in Cairo and check in for the first of two nights in the same hotel. Dinner is not included, so the guide helps you choose where to eat.
- ReceptionMeet and assist at the airport
- Pick-upPrivate transfer to your hotel
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsNone included
Overnight in Cairo - 2
Day 2 · CairoEgyptian Museum, Coptic and Islamic Cairo
Morning. After breakfast at the hotel, the vehicle takes you to the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square, open since 1902. It holds over 170,000 items, and your guide leads you through the ground-floor statues and reliefs. The Tutankhamun gold mask is no longer there, because it was moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum, which this break does not visit.
Afternoon. Lunch is not included, and the guide helps you choose a place. Then you go to Coptic Cairo, which is compact, to see the Hanging Church and the church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, one of the oldest in Cairo. The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is the last stop, and the guide keeps Islamic Cairo to this mosque if you are tired. Entrance fees for all the sites are included.
Evening. The vehicle returns you to the same hotel in Cairo, so there is no repacking. Dinner is your choice.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Overnight in Cairo - 3
Day 3 · Saqqara, MemphisSaqqara and Memphis
Morning. After breakfast you check out and your luggage goes into the vehicle. Saqqara is about 30 km south of Cairo. Your guide takes you to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by Imhotep, and to the pyramid of Unas, the first to carry Pyramid Texts.
Memphis. Memphis, about 20 km south of Cairo, is an open-air museum. The Ramesses II colossus lies on its back there and is about 10 m long, so you can see it in full. Entrance fees for both sites are included.
Departure. The private vehicle then drives you to the airport at the time your flight needs. Lunch is not included, and the guide can help you pick a place on the way if there is time.
- Drop-offPrivate transfer to the airport or station
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Departure
How much does this 3-day trip cost?
| Per person, by group size | 3-star hotels | 4-star hotels | 5-star hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single traveller | $515 | $610 | $790 |
| Sharing a double room 2 travellers | $405 | $475 | $620 |
| 3 to 5 travellers | $355 | $420 | $545 |
| 6 or more travellers | $325 | $380 | $495 |
In US dollars, per person, for a private trip. The price in your written quote, made for your dates and group, is the one that counts. International flights are not included. Choose a hotel level in the booking box to see the total for your group.
Where you’ll stay
Cairo · 2 nights
Hotel with breakfast.
What’s included
Included
- Meet and assist at the airport on arrival
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing drives
- 2 hotel nights in Cairo with breakfast
- Sightseeing and entrance fees for the sites listed in the itinerary
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water, taxes and service charges
Not included
- International flights and the Egypt visa
- Optional tours and drinks
- Tips
Booking policies
Important information
- International flights, the Egypt visa, extra-ticket tombs, optional tours, drinks and tips are not included.
- Programs can start on any day. We may change a time, route or hotel for reasons we cannot control, and offer you the closest alternative.
- You need a valid passport and the right visa for your nationality. Apply on the official Egyptian eVisa portal.
- Tell us about any health, mobility or diet need before you book, so that we can plan around it.
Payment and deposit
- Prices are in US dollars and the price in your written quote is the one that counts.
- The deposit is 30 percent of the total price (50 percent for trips that start from 18 December to 5 January).
- The balance is due 15 days before arrival. If you book later than that, the full amount confirms the booking.
- Payment instructions come with your written quote.
Cancellation and refund
Send every cancellation by email so that we can confirm it in writing. The charge is a percentage of the tour price, and anything you paid above it is refunded.
| Days before arrival | Normal dates | 18 Dec to 5 Jan |
|---|---|---|
| Until 61 days | 20% | 35% |
| 60 to 31 days | 35% | 50% |
| 30 to 15 days | 50% | 75% |
| 14 to 1 days, or no-show | 100% | 100% |
A bank and payment fee of 6 percent is deducted from every refund. Full rules: terms and policies.
Children
- Children under 3 travel free.
- Children from 3 to 11.99 years pay 50 percent of the tour price.
- From 12 years, travellers pay the adult price.
Please give the age of every child at the time of travel when you ask for a quote.
Travel tips
Good to know before you go
Best time
October to April is the comfortable season. The Christmas and New Year weeks (18 December to 5 January) sell out first.
Visa
Many passports get an e-Visa online or a visa on arrival in Cairo. Check yours before you fly.
What to pack
Light layers, a hat, sunscreen and closed shoes. Cover shoulders and knees for mosques and churches.
Money & tipping
Cards work in hotels; carry small notes for tips. Tipping is expected but not included.
Traveller reviews
What our travellers say
A Fantastic Tour of Egypt
“The entire trip was seamlessly executed.”
Best tour guide!!
“He made our trip to the pyramids and Alexandria fun and memorable.”
Amazing 2 week trip
“My friends and I spent two weeks in Egypt and he was with us every step of the way.”
FAQ
Questions about this trip
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and a real person from our team will answer.
Why does this break skip the Grand Egyptian Museum?
The museum on Tahrir Square covers the same civilisation in a different building. For the Tutankhamun collection, choose our 2-day break instead.
Is Memphis worth a stop?
It is short and outdoors. The fallen colossus of Ramesses II is about 10 m long, which is easier to take in than a glass case.
How much walking is there on day 2?
A moderate amount. Coptic Cairo is compact. The guide keeps the Islamic Cairo part to the Ibn Tulun Mosque if you tire.
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