Cairo City Stay

Welcome to Egypt and the start of your city stay! Arrival Cairo and included transfer to your hotel. The remainder of today is at your leisure to relax or explore Cairo your way. Consider sailing on a traditional felucca on the Nile at sunset, or the sound and light show this evening (booked and paid for locally)

This morning enjoy a guided tour of the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx. Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction! Gaze in awe at Cheops (Khufu) - the largest of the three great pyramids. Constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks it is thought to have taken more than 20 years to construct. Whilst here, you can opt to enter the inside one of the pyramids, subject to opening. Not built for the purpose of accommodating curious travellers, a visit inside one of the pyramids is hot, humid and not recommended for those that are claustrophobic! For a real Arabian experience, perhaps opt to hire a camel for a trot across the sands of Giza and grab that iconic photo of the 3 pyramids (your guide can help you arrange this locally).

Next stop is the Egyptian Museum, which is home to the famous treasures of King Tutankhamun. Here you can see a vast collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. Among the museum's treasures are several well-preserved mummies, including those of Yuya and Thuyu, King Tutankhamun’s great-grandparents, as well as many other royal and non-royal figures. Some of the mummies on display are so well preserved that you can still see details like hair, fingernails, and even the smooth, darkened skin.

This evening consider heading out to dinner at one of the restaurants that offer fantastic views of Cairo and the Nile. Ask your guide for some recommendations!

Please note: If you would like to visit the Grand Museum instead of the Egyptian Museum, this can be arranged. Please let us know at time of booking.

Free day to enjoy Cairo your way. Perhaps enjoy an optional Cairo city tour or a visit to the first pyramid ever built - Zhoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara. You could also head over to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to visit the fascinating Royal Mummies' Hall, where the mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens are on display. If you already have something in mind that you would like to pre book, let your consultant know so we can arrange this in advance.

After breakfast, hotel check out and included onward transfer to airport. Should you wish to book another night to explore more of the city, please enquire.

For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our travel guide.