Cairo and Giza Private 2-Day Sightseeing Tour
Pyramids, pharaohs, and the living pulse of Cairo in one immersive private journey.
This Cairo and Giza private sightseeing tour brings together the most significant landmarks of ancient and Islamic Egypt across two carefully structured days. Guided by an expert Egyptologist, you will move between millennia with ease. The itinerary is designed to be engaging for first-time visitors and returning travelers alike.
Day one takes you to the plateau of Giza, where the Great Pyramid and its companions have stood for over four thousand years. From there, the journey continues to the ancient city of Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom, where open-air ruins and monumental statues offer a tangible connection to Egypt's earliest dynasties. The day concludes with an evening Nile dinner cruise featuring live entertainment and traditional cuisine.
Day two shifts focus to the layered history of Cairo itself. The Egyptian Museum houses the world's most comprehensive collection of pharaonic artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. The afternoon is spent in Old Cairo, where the Citadel of Saladin, the Hanging Church, and the Church of Abu Serga reveal the city's Christian and Islamic heritage side by side.
Tour Highlights
Stand before the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, on a fully private guided visit.
Explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo with a dedicated Egyptologist guide covering its most important collections.
Visit the ancient city of Memphis and its open-air museum, home to a colossal statue of Ramesses II.
Sail the Nile on a dinner cruise with belly dancing, tanoura performances, and traditional Egyptian food.
Discover the Citadel of Saladin and the historic mosques and churches of Old Cairo in a single afternoon.
Tour the Hanging Church, Church of St. Barbara, and Church of Abu Serga in the Coptic district of Cairo.
Optional ATV ride and camel ride at Giza available for those seeking a more active experience at extra cost.
Itinerary
Your private guide collects you from your hotel and transfers you to the Giza Plateau. You will visit the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with the Great Sphinx. An optional camel ride and ATV excursion are available at the site for an additional fee.
Travel south of Cairo to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom period. The open-air museum here preserves a colossal limestone statue of Ramesses II and a range of sphinxes and antiquities in an accessible outdoor setting.
Board a Nile cruise boat for an evening of entertainment and dining. The program includes traditional belly dancing, a tanoura whirling performance, and a buffet of Oriental dishes while the lights of Cairo pass on either bank.
Spend the morning inside the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, guided by your Egyptologist. Key highlights include the Royal Mummy Room, the golden mask of Tutankhamun, and extensive galleries covering every period of ancient Egyptian history.
Visit the medieval Citadel of Saladin, which dominates the eastern skyline of Cairo. Inside, the alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali offers one of the finest interior views in the city. Your guide provides context on the Islamic architectural traditions present throughout the complex.
Conclude the tour in the Coptic quarter, where the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga stand within a compact historic enclave. These churches date back to early Christianity in Egypt and remain active places of worship.
What Is Included
Included
- Private Egyptologist guide for both days
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
- Entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids complex
- Entrance fees to Memphis open-air museum
- Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum
- Entrance fees to the Citadel of Saladin
- Entrance fees to Coptic churches in Old Cairo
- Nile dinner cruise with entertainment and dinner buffet
Not Included
- Entry inside the Great Pyramid (optional, extra fee)
- Camel ride at Giza (optional, extra fee)
- ATV ride at Giza (optional, extra fee)
- Gratuities and personal tips
- Personal travel insurance
- Drinks and beverages not included in the cruise buffet
Important Information
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