4 Day Cairo Tour: Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum
Four days among the monuments that shaped civilization, guided every step of the way.
This 4 Day Cairo Tour Package brings together the defining landmarks of ancient and medieval Egypt into a compact, expertly guided itinerary designed for travelers with limited time and high expectations.
From the moment your tour manager meets you at Cairo International Airport, every transfer, entry, and meal is organized so you can focus entirely on what you came to see. Accommodation at Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa places you close to the plateau, with the silhouettes of the Great Pyramids visible from the property.
The itinerary moves through four distinct historical layers: the Old Kingdom necropolis at Giza and Saqqara, the grandeur of the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo, the Islamic architecture of the Saladin Citadel, and the layered religious heritage of Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Tour Highlights
Stand before the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus on the Giza Plateau, one of the last surviving wonders of the ancient world.
Face the Great Sphinx and explore the Valley Temple of Chefren, a remarkably preserved structure from the Fourth Dynasty.
Walk through the Egyptian Museum and enter the Treasures Room of Tutankhamun, home to the iconic golden burial mask and royal regalia.
Visit Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt, and the ancient capital of Memphis.
Tour the Saladin Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, commanding views of Cairo from the Mokattam Hills.
Explore Coptic Cairo including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, then wander the alleys of Khan El Khalili bazaar.
All transfers use exclusive air-conditioned vehicles and a dedicated tour manager handles airport arrivals, hotel check-in and daily scheduling.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your tour manager meets you at Cairo International Airport, assists with arrival procedures and transfers you to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle. After check-in, your itinerary is reviewed and pick-up times are confirmed. Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast, a private guide accompanies you to the Giza Plateau to visit the three Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. The tour continues to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser and then to Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital. Breakfast and lunch included.
The day begins at the Egyptian Museum with a visit to the Tutankhamun Treasures Room, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon covers the Saladin Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and Khan El Khalili bazaar. Breakfast and lunch included.
After breakfast at the hotel, you are transferred to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight. Breakfast included.
What Is Included
Included
- 3 nights accommodation at Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa with breakfast daily
- Airport meet-and-assist on arrival and departure transfer
- All transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private licensed tour guide throughout all sightseeing days
- Lunches on Days 2 and 3
- Entrance fees to Giza Pyramids complex, Sphinx and Valley Temple
- Entrance fees to Saqqara complex and Memphis open-air museum
- Entrance fees to Egyptian Museum including Tutankhamun Treasures Room
- Entrance fees to Saladin Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque
- Welcome drink at hotel check-in
Not Included
- International airfare to and from Cairo
- Egypt entry visa fees
- Solar Boat Museum ticket at Giza (available on-site at extra cost)
- Mummies Room ticket at the Egyptian Museum (available on-site at extra cost)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and shopping
Important Information
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