4-Day Cairo Tour: Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Old Cairo
Trip overview
The 4-Day Cairo City Break Tour concentrates on Cairo and Giza, making it possible to cover several major sites without adding domestic flights or an overnight journey elsewhere in Egypt. Visit the Pyramids of Giza before exploring Saqqara and Memphis, then continue with the Grand Egyptian Museum. The itinerary also reaches Old Cairo, the Citadel and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, bringing different periods of the city’s history into a short stay. The four-day format can be arranged year-round. Selected 5-star hotels with breakfast, English-speaking local guides, transfers, entrance fees and the scheduled sightseeing are included in the program.
Trip at a glance
- Duration03 Nights / 04 Days
- RouteCairo
- Travel stylePrivate tour
- Guide languagesEnglish, Spanish
- SeasonThis tour operates daily throughout the year.
Highlights and route
- 03 Nights / 04 Days
- Cairo
- Land Transportation Included
- Private Tour
- Carefully Selected 5-Star Hotels
- Flexible Travel Dates
- Fully Customizable Itinerary
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Day-by-day itinerary
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel. Hotel check-in is available from 13:00. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast, visit the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, along with the Great Sphinx. Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you can see the colossal statue of Ramses II. Then visit Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Return to Cairo in the afternoon. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, visit Grand Egyptian Museum, then continue to the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Explore Old Cairo, including historic Christian landmarks such as the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church. Finish with a visit to Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, check out of your hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
What is included
- 3 nights’ accommodation in your selected hotel category
- Private, air-conditioned transportation for the scheduled Cairo tours
- English-speaking guide during the included sightseeing tours
- Entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary
- Lunch on Days 2 and 3
- Airport transfers in Cairo
What is not included
- International flight tickets
- Entry visa
- Drinks with meals
- Tips and personal expenses
- Nile dinner cruise, unless confirmed as an included service
- Any service not specifically listed under “Included”
Trip requirements and practical information
Domestic flights
Not included
Walking level
Moderate
Passport and visas
Each traveler must hold a valid passport with at least six (6) months' validity beyond the intended date of return, unless otherwise required by the destination country. Travelers are solely responsible for obtaining all required visas, travel authorizations, vaccinations and other entry documentation.
Travel insurance
Magnificent Travel strongly recommends that all travelers purchase comprehensive travel insurance before departure. Magnificent Travel does not provide travel insurance.
Good to know
- This tour operates daily throughout the year.
- The itinerary can be customized to suit your travel preferences.
- All transfers include one standard piece of luggage per person.
- Domestic flight and ferry schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
Frequently asked questions
The itinerary covers Cairo and Giza, including the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
No. The itinerary is based in Cairo and Giza, so no domestic flights are required. International flights are also not included.
The package includes three hotel nights in the selected hotel category. Breakfast is included daily, with lunch provided on Days 2 and 3, as listed in the itinerary. The accommodation category should be stated consistently across the page.
Yes. A professional guide accompanies the scheduled sightseeing tours. English and Spanish are listed as available guide languages; the preferred language should be confirmed when booking.
Yes, this tour is ideal for first-time visitors with limited time. It covers Egypt's most iconic landmarks and provides an excellent introduction to the country's history and culture within a short itinerary.
The tour is rated moderate. Visitors should expect walking at archaeological sites, the Giza Plateau, the museum and historic areas, some of which have uneven surfaces.
Yes. The tour can be customized with extra hotel nights, a hotel-category upgrade or additional excursions, subject to availability. Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum are already included in the itinerary and should not be presented as add-ons.
Price and availability
From€795 per person
Starting price per person. The final price depends on dates, hotels and group size.
The tour price is quoted per person and is based on a minimum of two adults. It does not apply to solo travelers. Prices may vary depending on the travel date.
Request a personalized quoteSeason
This tour operates daily throughout the year.
Payment summary
Deposit
50%
Required at the time of confirmation to secure all travel arrangements.
Balance
50%
Due no later than fifteen (15) days before the arrival date, regardless of the booking date.
We accept
Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer
Card payments may be subject to applicable bank processing fees.
Trip cancellation terms
Free cancellation 31 days or more before the tour date.
- 31 days or more before arrival: Free cancellation; no cancellation fees apply.
- 30–21 days before arrival: 25% of the total land package price.
- 20–14 days before arrival: 50% of the total land package price.
- 13 days or less before arrival: 100% of the total package price.
- No-show: 100% of the total package price.