Discover the Pyramids of Egypt, the Egyptian Museum, and a local market on this guided tour of the highlights of Cairo.
This tour is available in English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian, German. Please message us using the WhatsApp button here if you require a tour guide in other languages (i.e. Russian, Korean, etc).
Highlights
- Admire the spectacular Giza Pyramids
- Witness the Great Sphinx which is half human and half lion
- Visit the Egyptian Museum, preserving 5,000 years of history
- Savor a traditional Egyptian lunch at a restaurant
- Walk through the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar & enjoy shopping
What to expect?
Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt on this guided day tour. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby and you'll head off to visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum. Head first towards the Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Admire the scenic views of the Pyramid of Cheops, Chephren and Mycinerus. Then, stop for a photo-op at the magnificent Great Sphinx. If you choose, you can visit the Great Pyramid at your own cost. Next, it’s time to taste some Egyptian food at a local restaurant.
Once you’re finished, you’ll visit the Egyptian Museum. This vast collection contains more than 250,000 artifacts in its exhibits which span over 5,000 years. If you choose, you can also then explore the room of King Tutankhamun at your own expense, stocked full of vivid jewelry and gold. These dazzling treasures were stored in the King’s tomb for 3,500 years before their discovery during the excavation in 1920.
Finally, you’ll be taken to visit the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar to enjoy the atmosphere of a local market in the old city. Stroll along this historic souk (market) and witness the variety of antiques, jewelry and souvenirs for sale, all made in the region. Finish your tour with a transfer back to your hotel once you’re finished marvelling at the sights of Egypt.
What is included?
- Transportation by modern air-conditioned vehicle from Greater Cairo or Giza
- General Admission fees to Pyramids, Sphinx Area, and Egyptian Museum (if option selected during checkout)
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar visit
- Bottle of water per person
What is NOT included?
- Entry inside the Great Pyramid
- Drinks during lunch or at any time during the tour
- Personal expenses
- Tipping (not mandatory)
Know Before You Go
- Please bring a hat and sunglasses.
- Please wear comfortable shoes.
- General admission fees to the Pyramid, Sphinx area and Egyptian Museum are not included but it is available to book in the checkout process as an 'Add-on'
- Complimentary pickup is available from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. The long-range pickup service from Nasr city, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage city, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels or on October 6th is available at an additional cost of USD 17 per person. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.
- The pickup time will be decided based on your hotel location and will be informed within 24 hours of your tour date by email/ call or WhatsApp message.
