3-Day Private Guided Tour to Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Saqqara & Dahshur
What your day looks like
Get a different experience during your limited stay in Egypt and explore the best of Cairo and Alexandria in 3 Days guided by a professional Egyptology tour guide. Tour Cairo’s highlights including; Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Dahshur, Egyptian Museum, and more in 2 days. Then, visit the coastal city, of Alexandria and enjoy a day on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to visit the Greek and Roman sites. Pickup and drop-off by an A/C transport and lunch included but beverages not included.
The experience, in brief
- Marvel at Cairo and Alexandria’s top sights on a 3day tour
- Visit the iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum, and Coptic Cairo
- Explore one of Egypt’s most impressive cities; Alexandria
- Enjoy a personalized experience with your own private guide
- Roundtrip private transportation with airconditioning
- Lunch at a good quality restaurant during the tour
Your day, step by step
Cairo
Sightseeing at Saqqara. Welcome to this trip! This morning, your private guide will pick up you for a full-day tour of the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara. Start in chronological order, as it were, by visiting the step pyramid of Saqqara; the 1st ever pyramid built in the history of mankind “Zoser Pyramid”4800 B.c, built by King Djoser, and then a quick visit to the Carpet School.
Cairo
Sightseeing at Red Pyramid. Red Pyramid: Then you will be driven to Dahshour Bent pyramid and the famous RED PYRAMID located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo.
Cairo
Archaeological Exploration at Giza pyramid complex. Giza Pyramids: Continue visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world-famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos, and Sphinx; these structures have stood tall for 4500 years.
Cairo
Sightseeing at Great Sphinx Of Giza. Sphinx: Discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind, enjoy the views, and take remarkable pictures. You’ll find your local Egyptology guide a wealth of knowledge and full of enthusiasm about Egyptian history, and their country in general.
Cairo
Accommodation.
Cairo
Local Flavor at Egyptian Museum. Egyptian Museum: Take your breakfast, then, start your day tour to the Egyptian Museum; home to the fantastic Tut Ankh Amun exhibit, see his golden treasure and many of the New Kingdom royal statues, and lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries full of thousands of artifacts.
Cairo
Local Flavor at Khan el-Khalili. Khan el-Khalili: Cairo’s Khan al-Khalili Bazaar is an essential Egyptian experience – lose yourself in the colors and aromas of this fascinating marketplace or have a chance to visit the famous Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha At Salah Al Din Citadel. (you need to choose either Khan Al Khalil Bazaars or The Citadel).
Cairo
Local Flavor at The Hanging Church. Explore churches: Explore some of the most famous churches in Cairo. Travel to the Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr. Both these churches were built into the walls of the Babylon Fortress and their remains could be Cairo’s oldest structures. Visit the Church of St Sergius
Cairo
Accommodation.
Alexandria
City/Town Tour at Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa. Catacomb of Kom El Shoqafa: Tour Alexandria’s most significant and fascinating spots with your private tour guide with an early morning pick up at 7 am. Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, with the beautiful artworks, visit the Roman Theater, and take in views from the 15-century fortifications at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Explore the New Alexandria library at your own pace. Note, Alexandria Library is closed every Friday and every public holiday.
Cairo
This is the end of your trip! Return back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
What to know before booking
Included
Professional English-speaking tour guide All Transfers, pick up and drop off by A.C vehicle and non-smoking drivers 2 Day Tours in Cairo; Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo and Al Khalili Bazaars 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo
Not Included
Hotels accommodations Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing Tipping to Guide and Drivers Any optional Tours Camel ride is optional during the Giza Pyramids tour. Water or drinks during the lunch time
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up from your accommodations in Cairo or Giza
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card. Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request Please, provide us with your flight arrival and departure dates and details (flight number, airline and arrival or departure time). If your hotel locates at Cairo airport or near Cairo airport, Nasr City, New Cairo, New Giza, 6 October or Tagamoe, there will be extra 10$ USD per person per day for the pick up and drop off. It is available to provide German, Italian, French or Japanese tour guide with extra cost
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business