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Cairo 3-Day Private Package: Pyramids, Saqqara & Old Cairo

3 days$590/ per person
  • Cairo 3 day package
  • 3 day Cairo tour
  • Cairo private tour
  • Pyramids and Saqqara tour
  • Grand Egyptian Museum tour
  • Old Cairo tour
  • Cairo short break
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A complete short break in Cairo built for travellers with three days. You visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the step pyramid complex at Saqqara, the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur, the ancient capital Memphis, then Coptic Cairo, the Citadel and the bazaars of Khan El-Khalili. Every departure is private: your own licensed Egyptologist, your own driver and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off each morning.

Tour Overview

Country

Egypt

Duration

3 days

Starts

Ends

Age Range

4 – 99

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Tour Guide

Hotel Rating

Meals Included

Breakfast daily, lunch on tour days

Tour Style

Tour Pace3/5
Physical Rating2/5

Tour Highlights

Pyramids of Giza & the SphinxStand in front of the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. Grand Egyptian MuseumWalk the grand staircase and the Tutankhamun galleries in the largest archaeological museum in the world. Saqqara & DahshurSee the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, where pyramid building was invented. Islamic & Coptic CairoThe Citadel of Saladin, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and the alleys of Khan El-Khalili.

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  1. Day 1: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx & the Grand Egyptian Museum
    Welcome to Cairo! Your Egyptologist meets you at your hotel and you drive straight to the Giza plateau. Pyramids of GizaKhufu, Khafre and Menkaure, with a photo stop at the panoramic viewpoint. The Great Sphinx & Valley TempleThe guardian of the plateau and the granite temple beside it. Grand Egyptian MuseumThe grand staircase, the colossus of Ramses II and the Tutankhamun collection. Overnight Cairo hotel
    Overnight:
    Cairo hotel
    Meals:
    Lunch
    Visit:
    Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx Valley Temple Grand Egyptian Museum

    Arrival flight for Day 1

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  2. Day 2: Memphis, Saqqara & Dahshur
    The birth of the pyramid. A full day south of Cairo through the oldest royal necropolis in Egypt. Step Pyramid of Djoser at SaqqaraThe first monumental stone building ever raised. Memphis open-air museumThe colossal Ramses II statue and the alabaster sphinx. Bent Pyramid & Red Pyramid at DahshurThe two pyramids that solved the geometry. Overnight Cairo hotel
    Overnight:
    Cairo hotel
    Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Visit:
    Saqqara Step Pyramid Memphis open-air museum Bent Pyramid Red Pyramid
  3. Day 3: Coptic Cairo, the Citadel & Khan El-Khalili
    Old Cairo, from Roman walls to Ottoman minarets. Citadel of Saladin & Mohamed Ali MosqueThe alabaster mosque above the city skyline. Hanging Church & Ben Ezra SynagogueThe Christian and Jewish heart of Old Cairo. [place:market]Khan El-Khalili bazaar[/place]Free time for shopping, mint tea and coffee at El Fishawy. Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
    Overnight:
    Departure
    Meals:
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Visit:
    Citadel of Saladin Mohamed Ali Mosque Hanging Church Ben Ezra Synagogue Khan El-Khalili

    Return flight after Day 3

    Departure flights for the last day of your itinerary.

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Nights You Will Stay

Two nights in Cairo, close to the Nile and a short drive from Giza.
  • Hotel: 2 nights Cairo hotel (4* / 5* depending on your package)

Meals

Breakfast is served at your hotel; lunch is taken at a local restaurant during sightseeing.

Included

  • Breakfast: 2 breakfasts
  • Lunch: 3 lunches

What Makes This Tour Special?

Three full private days Nothing shared, no group waiting time. Licensed Egyptologist A real guide, not a driver with a script. Pick your comfort level Essentials, Signature or Luxury hotels at a fixed price per person.

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Pricing

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Essentials

$520 / per person

$340 per child · single room +$95

  • 4-star hotel with breakfast
  • Private Egyptologist & driver
  • All transfers included
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Signature

$590 / per person

$385 per child · single room +$140

  • 5-star hotel with breakfast
  • Private Egyptologist & driver
  • Lunch at a local restaurant each day

Luxury

$760 / per person

$495 per child · single room +$220

  • 5-star deluxe hotel, pyramid-view room
  • Private Egyptologist & driver
  • Nile dinner cruise on day 1

Good To Know

How much is the deposit?+
You pay 20% online to confirm the dates. The balance is settled on arrival in Cairo.
Are entrance fees included?+
Entrance tickets are paid separately at each site. Your guide buys them with you so you always know the exact cost.
Is the tour private?+
Yes. Every departure is private for your party only, with your own guide and vehicle.
Can we change the order of the days?+
Yes, the three days can be rearranged around your flight times at no extra cost.

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Signature package

$590 / per person · $385 / Children Under 12

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Travelers
adults (12+)
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children (2–11)
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Single rooms (+$140 each)
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$590 / adults · $385 / children

Children aged 2–11. Max 3 per adult (6 for 2).

2 × $590 (adults (12+))$1,180
Total$1,180

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Confirmation

You receive written confirmation by email once your booking is accepted, usually within 24 hours.

Documents

A valid passport with at least 6 months' validity is required. We advise on visas for Egypt and Jordan before travel.

Pick-up

Airport and hotel transfers are arranged as listed in the itinerary; your guide meets you with a name sign.

Group size

Private departures run for your party only. Small-group departures are capped so everyone hears the guide.

Accessibility

Some archaeological sites involve uneven ground, steps and heat. Tell us about mobility needs and we adapt the pace.

Children

Family friendly. Child rates and car seats are available on request; infants usually travel free.

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, water, modest clothing for religious sites and cash for tips.

Insurance

Travel insurance covering medical care and cancellation is strongly recommended and is not included in the tour price.

Cancellation & refund policy

30 days or more before departure

100% refund

15 – 29 days before departure

50% refund

14 days or less before departure

No refund

  • • Cancellations must be sent in writing to explore@exploreplus.net; the date we receive your email is the cancellation date.
  • • Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method within 14 working days.
  • • Third-party costs already paid on your behalf (domestic flights, Nile cruise cabins, special-event tickets, visas) are non-refundable once issued.
  • • Date changes requested 15 days or more before departure are free of charge, subject to availability; inside 14 days they are treated as a cancellation.
  • • If we have to cancel your tour for reasons within our control, you receive a full refund or a free date change — your choice.

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