Cairo Top 10

info Quick Tour Specs

Duration: 3 Days

Languages: English

Start / End: Cairo → Cairo

Travel Style: Package Tours

Transportation: Included privet AC vehicles

Guide: Professional Egyptologist

Starting Time: 8:00 AM

Tour Overview

From ancient pyramids to lively streets, experience Cairo beyond the usual. Discover our Top 10 Cairo Experiences through history, culture, local flavors, Nile sunsets, and everyday Egyptian life.

Book your 3-day Cairo experience and experience Egypt beyond the ordinary.

Daily Itinerary (3 Days)

Day 1

Saqqara, Giza Pyramids & The Nile

Saqqara Tour 07:30 AM Start your morning with comfortable transportation and head towards Saqqara. Our first stop is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s earliest large-scale stone pyramid. Continue to the Unas Pyramid, and Sisht Tomb. Then, our final stop in Saqqara is the Serapeum, the sacred underground complex dedicated to the Apis bulls. Shopping Optional: Papyrus & Hand-crafted carpet school. Giza Pyramids & The Sphinx 10:30 AM arrive at the Giza Plateau, where the story of ancient Egyptian architecture reaches its most iconic expression. A short distance away, the Great Sphinx awaits—a powerful figure. With our Egyptologist, you will discover the beliefs and stories beyond its iconic silhouette. Optional Camel Ride Lunch break 02:00 PM it’s time to experience Egypt through its flavors. Stop for lunch at Vally of the Kings Restaurant and discover authentic Egyptian dishes. Nile Dinner Cruise 03:00 PM return to your hotel to relax and refresh before your evening on the Nile. Later, 07:30 PM is the pickup time from your hotel to have a three-hour dinner cruise, where the city takes on a different character to enjoy dinner surrounded by the gentle rhythm of the Nile.

Day 2

The Grand Egyptian Museum, sunset & Downtown

Grand Egyptian Museum At 08:30 AM start your second day with a morning visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where thousands of years of Egyptian history come together under one roof. Sunset Felucca Around 5:30 PM and as the afternoon begins to soften, head towards Downtown to step aboard a traditional felucca. Drift along the Nile as the sun sets over Cairo watching the city slowly change its colors while the river carries you into a quieter side of the capital. Downtown Cairo: Live Like a Local After sunset at 07:00 PM, head into Downtown Cairo and experience the city beyond its famous landmarks and engage with Cairo as it is lived every day. Wander through its lively streets, take in the atmosphere from a local rooftop, have a casual local meal, and slow down at a traditional coffee shop.

Day 3

The Coptic, Islamic & Old Cairo

Coptic Cairo 9:00 AM pick up from the hotel. Then, go to Coptic Cairo, explore the Hanging Church and the historic churches surrounding it, along with the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Lunch break Take a break from your morning exploration at 12:00 PM with lunch at Fustat Park with a lake view. The Garbage City 13:00 PM continue to the Garbage City and discover the remarkable Cave Church, one of the biggest churches in Egypt. The Citadel of Salah El-Din you will reach the Citadel of Salah El-Din at 02:30 PM, one of the city’s most iconic historic landmarks. Built to be a powerful fortress and later a center of rule. Return back to your hotel at 04:00 PM and have some relax for our final tour. Old Cairo Pick up from the hotel at 06:30 PM then arrive old Cairo at 7:00 PM. Walk along the historic streets of Al-Muizz and into the heart of Khan El Khalili bazaar with a local guide, leading the way and uncover the stories. This is your chance to browse local shops and traditional crafts, pick up something that catches your eye.

Inclusions & Privileges

check_circle What's Included

• done - Hotel pickup and drop-off throughout the itinerary - Private air-conditioned transportation - EE Expertise - All entrance tickets mentioned in the itinerary - Saqqara entrance tickets - Giza Plateau and Sphinx entrance tickets - Grand Egyptian Museum entrance ticket - Coptic Cairo site entrance tickets - Cave Church visit - Citadel of Salah El-Din entrance ticket - Egyptian lunch on Day 1 - Egyptian lunch at Fustat Park on Day 3 - Nile dinner cruise with dinner and live entertainment - Traditional sunset felucca ride - Downtown Cairo local experience - Al-Muizz Street and Khan El Khalili experience - Egyptian street-food experience as described in the itinerary - Bottled water during sightseeing

remove_circle_outline What's Not Included

• close - Cairo International Airport pickup and drop-off - Entrance inside the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) — available as an optional add-on - Camel ride at the Giza Pyramids - Papyrus or handmade carpet purchases - Personal shopping and souvenirs - Lunch on Day 2 - Food and drinks not specifically mentioned as included - Personal expenses - Optional activities not mentioned as included

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What You Should Know Before Booking

Is hotel transportation included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included throughout the 3-day itinerary.

Is an Egyptologist guide included?

Yes. A professional Egyptologist will accompany you during the main archaeological and historical visits.

Are entrance tickets included?

Yes. Entrance tickets to the sites mentioned in the itinerary are included, except for optional experiences specifically listed as excluded.

Is entry inside the Great Pyramid included?

No. Entry inside the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) requires a separate ticket and is available as an optional add-on.

Is the Nile dinner cruise included?

Yes. The three-hour Nile dinner cruise on Day 1, including dinner and live entertainment, is included.

Is the sunset felucca ride included?

Yes. The traditional sunset felucca experience on Day 2 is included.

Are meals included?

Yes. Lunch on Day 1, lunch at Fustat Park on Day 3, and dinner on the Nile cruise are included. Lunch on Day 2 is not included.

Is the camel ride included?

No. The camel ride at the Giza Pyramids is an optional add-on.

Is this a fixed itinerary?

Yes. This is a fixed 3-day itinerary featuring our Top 10 Cairo Experiences. The order or timing may occasionally change due to traffic, site conditions, opening hours, or operational requirements.

Is airport pickup and drop-off included?

No. Airport transfers are not included in the standard package. They can be arranged separately upon request.