Start your Cairo adventure with a visit to the iconic Pyramids of Giza, where you’ll be awed by these ancient wonders and the majestic Sphinx. Wander through the Valley Temple and take in the stunning views from the panoramic spot. Dive into the rich history at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s most extensive collection of Pharaonic artifacts. Venture to Sakkara to witness the Djoser Step Pyramid, and explore the ancient ruins of Memphis. Conclude your journey at the Red and Bent Pyramids in Dahshur, early masterpieces of Egyptian architecture. Secure your Cairo experience today and step into the world of ancient Egypt!
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet your friendly Egypt Day Tours guide; he will be holding a sign with your name. He will facilitate airport procedures for you. Then you will be transferred to start your 2 days Cairo short vacation package. On your way, enjoy your local guide’s informative commentary throughout your tour. Feel free to ask any questions regarding Cairo’s history or culture.
Then you’ll start your amazing journey. Your first stop will be at Giza Pyramids where you will hear about Egypt’s history from your friendly guide. Giza Pyramids is known as the oldest monument of the ancient Wonders and the only one that still exists today. Listen to your guide when he tells you about how the pyramids were constructed using ancient and primitive techniques. The pyramids were mainly built to house the remains of the deceased Pharaohs.
Then move to the panoramic view area that clearly shows the three pyramids. This is an amazing spot to take some exciting pictures that will last a lifetime. Continue to visit the royal tomb guard the Great Sphinx, which belongs to King Chephren. It is a huge stone transformed into an amazing architectural statue with the head of a pharaoh and a lion’s body. The sphinx shows how powerful a king he was. You will have a chance to enjoy a photo stop while you kiss the great sphinx.
The tour includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren to get a quick look at the tombs of the workers who built the pyramids.
(Optional ) if you are hungry you have a chance to taste Egyptian meals that will be offered for lunch prepared with local products
Things you can do at the Giza Pyramids area :
Once we are finished at the pyramids, we will make our way to the Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the newest and most anticipated cultural landmarks in Egypt. This state-of-the-art museum is located near the Giza Pyramids and houses a vast collection of artifacts, including the complete Tutankhamun collection with many pieces displayed for the first time. Tour the Grand Egyptian Museum: Explore the museum’s extensive exhibits, which highlight the history, art, and culture of ancient Egypt. The museum is designed to offer a chronological walk through Egyptian history, bringing millennia of history to life through its incredible exhibits.
(Optional) to take your dinner cruises – with extra fees. After the Cairo pyramids and Egyptian museum Sightseeing tour, you will be dropped back off at your Cairo Hotel.
Meals: No Meals
After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your Cairo hotel, hop on board your coach, and move to visit the Djoser Step Pyramid in Sakkara. It is the oldest burial ground during the old kingdom for nobles surrounded by the oldest complete stone building complex for non-royal burials, the famous Step pyramid of King Djoser with its 6 rectangular bases.
It is considered the world’s first pyramids ever. The second stop will be the ancient city of Memphis, which was an important administrative and military, trade, religious, and commercial center. The ruins of ancient Memphis today offer fragmented evidence of its Glorious past.
The ruins of ancient Memphis have yielded the largest limestone statue of Ramses II Pharaoh. The last stop on our way to the south is to visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. King Sneferu’s Bent Pyramid had not been made correctly. Yet, it was a great learning experience for the Egyptians and a step further for building the Giza Pyramids.
The Red Pyramid was the biggest and tallest pyramid standing in the kingdom until Sneferu’s son, Khufu, outdid his father by building his pyramid at the Giza plateau. When your time in Egypt comes to an end, our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure Procedures and go back home with memories to cherish
Meals: Breakfast
All prices are charged in USD per person per trip. You can also pay us online via a secure payment gateway without any extra costs or surcharges. This is our pricing policy for this trip.
The initial price is based on 1 adult in group size with the lowest price in the low season
After your tour is confirmed, we will email you the final confirmation of the tour and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will Contain contact numbers of customer care, tour operator, and All information for your convenience.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is left to the discretion of the travelers. Although not mandatory, it is of great importance to people who will take care of you while traveling.
If your tour package includes airfare, an extra charge for your children may apply.
Egypt Day Tours do not require a cancellation fee for tours or excursions canceled for ‘force majeure’ reasons like volcanoes, earthquakes, or reasons that are Out of control. If the booking cancellation happens For personal or business reasons and Egypt Day Tours has already incurred the booking costs on your behalf, these costs will be transferred to you.
A 50% payment will be required from the total amount after confirming your tour booking as requested. You can pay by credit or debit card (MasterCard/Visa) through the VeriSign Secured payment system on our website, and the Rest of the Payment will be on a Cash basis upon you Start Your Tour to the Egypt Day Tours representative.
Secure your trip and give yourself greater peace of mind with the Travel Insurance program proposed by Travel Guard. One week, 25$ per person.
All tours don’t include entrance fees to special archaeological sites, such as walking inside one of the pyramids and the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo or entering the Tomb of Tutankhamen at Valley of the Kings in Luxor are also available at extra cost.
Please contact us if you wish to add or adjust anything to the program.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
Your guide meets you at Cairo International Airport, then after settling in, day 1 covers the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Yes, day 2 takes you to the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Sakkara, the world’s oldest major stone structure, plus Memphis and Dahshur.
Yes, your Egypt Day Tours guide will be holding a sign with your name and will help you through arrivals before your private transfer to your hotel.
It’s completely private. You’ll have your own Egyptologist guide and vehicle for both days, with the itinerary built around your pace.
It’s a great fit if your time is limited. You’ll cover the essentials, Giza, the Museum, Sakkara, and Memphis, though if you’d like more time or extra sites, just let us know and we can tailor a longer itinerary.
