Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation before embarking on an exciting tour of Cairo’s historical treasures. Meet your private Egyptology specialist guide in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, and set off to the iconic Giza Pyramids, where the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure await. Marvel at the Great Sphinx, the largest Egyptian sculpture, and learn about its fascinating history.
After exploring, enjoy a break for lunch at a local restaurant, savoring traditional Egyptian food. The journey continues to the impressive Saladin Citadel, a fortress built to protect Cairo, where you'll visit the beautiful Muhammad Ali Mosque, renowned for its stunning architecture. Conclude your tour in Old Cairo, where a rich tapestry of Islamic and Christian heritage is on display, including the Hanging Church and Al-Azhar Mosque. After a day filled with discovery, return to your accommodation for a restful night.
✓Start your day with a private pickup and head to the Giza Pyramids, exploring the iconic structures of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
✓Marvel at the Great Sphinx, the largest Egyptian sculpture, and learn about its history and significance.
✓Visit the Valley Temple of Khafra, where the mummification process took place, and gain insights into ancient burial practices.
✓Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, featuring traditional Egyptian dishes.
✓Discover the Saladin Citadel, built to protect Cairo, and visit the stunning Muhammad Ali Mosque, inspired by Turkish architecture.
✓Explore Old Cairo's rich religious heritage, including the Hanging Church, Coptic Museum, and notable mosques.
Stop by stop
What you do
Your day at a glance
Approx 8 Hours
Private Tours
Pick-upHotel
Stop 1
Giza Pyramids
Stop 2
The Great Sphinx of Giza
Stop 3
Valley Temple of Khafra
Stop 4
Saladin Citadel
Stop 5
Mohamed Ali Mosque
Stop 6
Old Cairo
Drop-offHotel
After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, you will start your wonderful day tour by meeting your private tour guide specializing in Egyptology in a private A/C vehicle to start visiting the following:
Pick-up and drop-offYour guide and private vehicle collect you at Hotel, and bring you back there at the end of the day.
STOP1
Giza Pyramids
The Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most famous. The three main pyramids in Giza are the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. There are also some other pyramids in the area for the wives of kings.
STOP2
The Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza is the largest Egyptian sculpture ever. Carved in the limestone of the Giza Plateau, it depicts a lion with a human head wearing what is called a headdress. Over the centuries, the Sphinx has lost its chin and its original reddish color.
STOP3
Valley Temple of Khafra
The valley temple in which the king's mummy was prepared for burial and where the mummification process was performed.
Lunch
Before continuing, we will take a break to eat and recharge. Lunch will be in a restaurant, and Egyptian food options are generally offered, including meat dishes, rice, and salads (drinks are not included).
STOP4
Saladin Citadel
Sultan Saladin built a castle " Saladin Citadel " in Egypt to protect Cairo from the Crusader attacks, as it has a unique location as it is located on the hills near the center of Cairo. It was the seat of the government and the king in many eras. And there is the Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
STOP5
Mohamed Ali Mosque
The Muhammad Ali Mosque was inaugurated in 1848 AD inside the Citadel of Salah al-Din. Turkish mosques inspired the construction of this mosque. It was built of limestone. The mosque has two minbars, and around the mosque's dome, there are 6 medallions, including the names of God and Muhammad, the Messenger of God, and the names of the four rightly guided caliphs, who are Abu Bakr. Omar, Othman and Ali.
STOP6
Old Cairo
Old Cairo includes the largest complex of religions, where there are many Islamic and Christian monuments, including the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum, Omar Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, Al-Azhar Mosque, Salah El-Din Citadel, and others.
End of the day
After these fruitful visits, we will return you to your accommodation to relax and spend a peaceful night.
Meals: Lunch
The price
What's included — and what isn't
✓ Included in the price
Meals
✓1 Lunch
Other Inclusions
✓All service charges and taxes
✓English-speaking Guide
✓Bottled water during the trip
✓Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
✕ Not included
✕International Airfare
✕Entry visa to Egypt
✕Any optional tours
✕Personal Spending
✕Beverage
✕Tipping (It's recommended)
Rates
Price per person
This is a private tour — the same full itinerary whoever comes. The car, the guide and the entrance arrangements cost the same for two of you as for eight, so the more of you there are, the less each person pays.
Prices are per person for a private day tour. Larger groups pay less per person.
Travelling with childrenWhat each age pays of the adult rate
Up to 2 years
Free
Age from 2 and below 6 years
25% of adult
Age from 6 up to 11 years
50% of adult
Ages 12 and Up
Adult rate
This is the tour’s published child policy, applied to the per-person rate you book. It assumes the child shares a room with parents.
Rates are per person in US dollars and depend on travel dates and group size. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact price — there is no charge for a quote.
Booking
How booking this works
Private, not a groupYour own Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
25% to hold your datesThe balance is due up to two days before arrival, or in cash to your tour manager.
Cancel 30+ days out for 10%Charges rise closer to departure — the full policy is under Good to know.
A voucher within 24 hoursConfirmation with every booking detail lands by email once an advisor confirms.
Talk to Maro
Founder, Egypt Planners · Giza
Not quite the itinerary you had in mind? Tell Maro your dates and what you want to see — he and the team will rework this trip around them, at no extra cost.
Your daily tours usually start at 8 am, but you can change the time in coordination with your private guide.
You can make any changes to the itinerary if you have any special requests.
For reservations, contact us, and your reservation will be confirmed with one of our travel advisors.
After booking the trip, we will send you a voucher with all the booking details.
Prices are in US dollars per person per trip and you can pay in any other currency.
Rates are subject to change in case of any changes in airport taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, or government taxes.
Rates are not valid during Christmas or New Year.
Travel insurance and entry visa charges are not included in the package.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is of great importance to the people who take care of you while traveling.
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:
For the visa fees, please check Visa and Passport Information.
Additional transport that you require.
Tipping for the guide and driver after the trip.
In case of unforeseen events like bad weather conditions and eventual flight cancellations, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals.
All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies' room in Museum, or entering the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on tour, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flight tickets, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, making you're booking a risk-free investment.
Cancellation after confirmation with payment before 30 days of the commencement of the tour: 10% of the value of the tour package.
Canceling the tour 30 to 20 days before commencement of the tour: 25% of the value of the package
Canceling 19-15 days before commencing the tour: 50% of the tour cost
Canceling 14-11 days before commencement of the tour: 75% of the tour cost
Canceling before 10 days or less before the tour date: No refund for the tour
Up to 2 years: FREE
Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
A valid Passport for 6 months
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Sanitizer gel
Water holder
Bug spray
Warm clothes in winter
Cotton clothes in summer
A hat
Travel adaptor
Camera
Umbrella
Comfortable shoes
Medication
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Being a solo traveler, I was initially hesitant about joining a group tour, but the "Trip To Giza Pyramids & Citadel And Old Cairo" proved to be an excellent choice. The group was friendly and welcoming, and the tour guide was attentive to everyone's needs. I was particularly impressed with the balance between guided tours and free time, which allowed me to explore at my own pace. The tour provided an in-depth understanding of Cairo's rich history and culture, and I left feeling like I had truly experienced the city.
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I'm a solo traveler, and I was a bit nervous about visiting Cairo on my own. But I'm so glad I booked this tour! My guide, Fatima, was amazing. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made me feel safe and comfortable the entire time.
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Overall, I had an excellent experience on this tour. I would highly recommend it to any solo travelers who are visiting Cairo.
