Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 2-day private guided tour in Cairo, Egypt, where history and culture come alive. Begin your journey with a visit to the iconic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, followed by the enigmatic Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Explore the Egyptian Museum, home to an unparalleled collection of artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamen's tomb. In the evening, enjoy a delightful dinner cruise on the Nile, complete with traditional entertainment. On the second day, delve into the spiritual heart of Old Cairo, visiting the Church of Abu Serga, St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Conclude your adventure with a tour of the Citadel of Cairo and the historic El Moez Street, where ancient mosques and schools stand as testaments to the city's rich Islamic heritage. This tour includes lunch, dinner, private transportation, and all fees and taxes. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Giza
Location: Giza
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Pyramids, Museum and Dinner Cruise
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then, proceed to the Great Sphinx which dates back to the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren.
Next, continue on to visit the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art and is considered to be the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Admire over 250,000 genuine artifacts, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen’s collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry. Read about how these marvels were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920s.
After this,
Get transferred back to your hotel at around 4 PM to rest for a while, take a shower, and get ready for the night ahead. At 6 PM, get picked up from your hotel and head to the pier to begin your 2-hour Nile cruise. Enjoy a night on the Nile as you take in the sights of Cairo. Savor a delicious dinner on board as you watch a belly dancing and a folkloric show. Be delighted by the Chef’s menu along with a selection of Egyptian favorites, all made with fresh ingredients. At the end of this memorable dining experience, get transferred back at around 10:30 PM where your tour ends.
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Day 2 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Lunch
Islamic and Christian Cairo Tour
Our Tours guide will pick up you at 9:00Am from your Hotel to visit Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo, which is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built.
But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also, there you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue, take your delicious lunch.
Then Continue to visit The Citadel of Cairo where you can visit the most famous mosque in Cairo which is Mohamed Ali`s mosque that known as the Alabaster Mosque.
Then visiting one of the oldest streets in Egypt “ El Moez Le Din Allah” Street, the eloquent witness for historical Cairo with the various monuments spread along both sides of the street Located Such as Bab El Fetouh and Bab El Nasr, then move towards the northern side of the city, in El Darb El Asfar, the most Ancient quarter of Islamic Cairo monuments where you visit Barqouq mosque & School in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Tala , The Blue Mosque, the Dome, Hospital & School of Qalawoon.
What's Included
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Meals
Lunch and Dinner are included.
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Transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle and private transportation are provided.
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Fees and Taxes
All fees and taxes are included.
What's Not Included
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Tipping
Tipping is not included.
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Accommodation
Hotel accommodation is not included.
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Pyramid Entry Tickets
Tickets to get inside the pyramids are not included.
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Infant Seats Available
- Passport Required
Please Note
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- pick up from Cairo or Giza hotels
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with private, air-conditioned vehicles provided for all transfers and tours.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in this tour package.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
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Are meals included in the tour?
Yes, lunch and dinner are included in the tour.
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Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.
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Are infant seats available during the tour?
Yes, infant seats are available.
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Do I need to bring my passport for the tour?
Yes, a passport is required for the tour.
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Is the tour suitable for pets?
No, the tour is not suitable for pets.
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Is public transportation available nearby?
No, there is no public transportation nearby.
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Can infants sit on laps during the tour?
No, infants must not sit on laps during the tour.
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Where will I be picked up for the tour?
You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
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What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Egyptian Museum. In the evening, you will enjoy a 2-hour Nile cruise with dinner and entertainment.
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What will I see on the second day of the tour?
On the second day, you will visit Old Cairo, including the Church of Abu Serga, St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. You will also visit the Citadel of Cairo and Mohamed Ali's mosque, as well as El Moez Street and various Islamic monuments.
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Are tickets to get inside the Pyramids included in the tour?
No, tickets to get inside the Pyramids are not included in the tour.
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Is hotel accommodation included in the tour?
No, hotel accommodation is not included in the tour.
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Is tipping included in the tour price?
No, tipping is not included in the tour price.
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Can you purchase alcohol in Egypt?
Yes, alcohol Alcohol is permitted for sale and available in Egypt, either in better hotels, Nile Cruises, higher-class restaurants and cafes, pubs and Bazaars. You will also find off-licenses as well. The Egyptian people understand drinking alcohol according to different customs and cultures. Please note, though, it is illegal to drink alcohol in the streets in Egypt.
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Can I obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt?
Egypt visa arrival policy applies to the following countries: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, all European Union countries, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Malaysia, Macedonia, Japan, South Korea, China (as of May 2018). If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you can obtain a visa with your passport information, personal information, and details about your travel plans upon arrival at an Egyptian port of entry. The visa on arrival is usually valid for 30 days.
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Can unmarried couples stay together in Egypt?
Foreign unmarried couples can stay together in Egypt. Egyptian or Arabian unmarried couples are not allowed to stay together, as it is illegal. The same goes for an Egyptian man/foreign woman or Egyptian woman/foreign man, as it is illegal for them to stay in a hotel together.
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What to wear when I travel to Egypt?
Clothing: Egypt's climate is dry all year round, so you won't require rainwear unless you are going to Alexandria between December and February. In winter you will need light woolen clothes with sweaters, “layers of clothing are recommended. “From December to February travelers to winter clothing is essential. In spring and autumn, a combination of both is advisable for the warm days and cool nights, so pack accordingly. From May to November, light cotton clothes are recommended People in Egypt are used to tourists visiting their countries. You are welcome to wear walking shorts and a short sleeve shirt for sightseeing excursions On board Nile cruises we recommend to dress 'smart casual' to dinner each evening. Swimsuits are absolutely fine for the swimming pools and beaches On days that you visit Holy sites (mosques and churches), you preferably wear slacks, long skirts and long sleeves. If not, they provide in the mosques something long to wear to enter the mosques Strong and comfortable closed-toe shoes are wise choices to keep your feet from sand, dust, or mud. Sandals are not good options, except for beach areas.
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Are there any special customs I should observe whilst in Egypt?
Yes, most Egyptian customs differ from the Western customs due to the cultural and religious differences, as shown below: 1. Most women in Egypt behave conservatively with strangers. 2. Most mosques require visitors to remove their shoes before entering. 3. Use the right hand to eat and give gifts. 4. It is inept to take photos of soldiers, tanks, or any other military property.
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Can I get a visa on arrival from other border crossings other than airports?
Regarding the conditions for obtaining a visa at border crossings and ports, they are applied in accordance with the policy for obtaining an Egyptian visa, as mentioned previously. But kindly note that in some ports, guarantee letter will be required and also permission from the tourism police, to leave the port and return and your travel agent will help you in this case by providing the guarantee letter. It is therefore possible to apply for an Egyptian visa on arrival at the border control for the countries that take the visa upon arrival However, it is strongly advised against crossing the land border as information on checkpoints that issue visas on arrival is not always up to date. Thus, applying for a visa on arrival in Egypt can be done mainly at the following international checkpoints: Cairo International Airport Hurghada International Airport St Catherine's International Airport Borg El Arab International Airport in Alexandria Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Luxor International Airport
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Free Date Changes
Sun Pyramids Tours allows you to make 4 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 7 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Sun Pyramids Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform sun pyramids tours, 7 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Sun Pyramids Tours requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 7 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of sun pyramids tours charges.
Up to 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
2-Day Private Guided Tour in Cairo
2 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Giza, Cairo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
771355
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
