Three-Day Excursion: Cairo & Giza
A complete first taste of Egypt's ancient and modern capital.
Museum halls, bazaar lanes and the sand of the Giza plateau — a few hours upright each day, with a private vehicle between every stop and no long distances on foot.
About this tour
Three unhurried days across Cairo and Giza — pyramids, museums, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, and the bazaars of Khan el-Khalili — with a private Egyptologist throughout.
Highlights
- ✦Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
- ✦Grand Egyptian Museum / Egyptian Museum
- ✦Coptic Cairo & Khan el-Khalili
- ✦Professional photoshoot
Itinerary
- 1
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
Pickup from your hotel, then straight to the Giza Plateau — the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, plus a professional photoshoot against the pyramids before the afternoon crowds arrive.
- 2
Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo
A morning at the Egyptian Museum (or the Grand Egyptian Museum, depending on what's open), then Coptic Cairo's ancient churches and the Ben Ezra Synagogue in the afternoon.
- 3
Khan el-Khalili & Departure
A relaxed final morning wandering Khan el-Khalili's bazaars for souvenirs and coffee, before your private transfer to the airport or your next destination.
Where You’ll Go
The main stops, in the order you'll visit them.
Included
- ✓Hotel pickup and return
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Private English-speaking Egyptologist
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Lunch daily
- ✓Bottled water
Not Included
- ✕Egypt visa
- ✕Hotels
- ✕Flights
- ✕Tips
- ✕Personal spending
Make It Yours
Experiences travelers often add to this itinerary.
Before You Book
The things travelers ask us most about this tour.
Yes — entrance fees for the sites on this itinerary are in the price, so there is nothing to buy at the gate. What you would still pay for separately are your Egypt visa, hotels, flights, tips and personal spending.
Yes. Hotel pickup and return is included — we collect you from your hotel or Cairo address and bring you back at the end, so you are not arranging taxis around the day. Tell us where you are staying when you book; if you have not chosen a hotel yet, you can send it on later.
Private. It runs for your group alone — private air-conditioned vehicle and private English-speaking Egyptologist — so the pace is yours and nobody waits on a coach filling up. We do not merge bookings into larger groups.
Prefer to join a small group? See Weekly Trips →A fair amount, but nothing strenuous. Museum halls, bazaar lanes and the sand of the Giza plateau — a few hours upright each day, with a private vehicle between every stop and no long distances on foot. If someone in your group has limited mobility, tell us before you book — we can usually adjust the route or the pace rather than have you find out on the day.
It runs 3 days across a single base — Cairo and Giza. The day-by-day breakdown is on this page, and start times flex around your flights and how early you like to begin.
Yes. Travellers on this itinerary most often add ATV Quad Bikes at Pyramids' Sahara Desert, Quiet Nile Felucca Tour and Food Tour, and any of them can be built into the day rather than booked separately. You can also swap a site, change the pace, or start from a blank page if none of this is quite right.
Customize this tour →What travellers said
Reviews of Egypt Eye from travellers who did something similar.
“The Pyramid and Sphinx tour with our photographer absolutely incredible from start to finish. Our photographer provided deep and engaging insights about the Pyramids, temples, and Sphinx throughout the tour, bringing ancient history to life with passion and clarity. He went above and beyond—not just as a guide, but even helping us negotiate with local vendors, which made the experience even more enjoyable and stress-free. The itinerary was…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Rohan
1 Day Giza Tour
“The all inclusive Pyramids and Sphinx experience with our guide (and Ru) was exceptional! Communication about pick up and itinerary of activities were clear and timely. Also, entrance to the sites was very easy and efficient. No hassle or waiting in long lines! Ru was an exceptional guide! She’s very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English, which made the exchange of information very fluid and easy. I learned SO much! Additionally, they were…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Bernard
1 Day Giza Tour
“This tour exceeded all my expectations and provided a truly exceptional experience. On the day I originally booked, I wasn’t feeling well, but the team was incredibly understanding and accommodated me by rescheduling for the following day. Their flexibility and kindness set the tone for the rest of the experience. The private nature of the tour made it even more enjoyable, as everything was tailored to my pace and preferences. My guide, our…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Thien
1 Day Giza Tour
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