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Pyramid City

4 days

PREMIUM PRIVATE TOUR: Take an exciting city break in captivating Cairo. Visit the legendary Pyramids of Giza, discover the treasures of King Tutankhamun and see mummies of mighty pharaohs. By night enjoy the comforts of a deluxe downtown hotel making for a fabulous long weekend with time to sightsee and relax.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

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Tour Overview

Duration

4 days

Starts

Cairo

Ends

Cairo

Range

Private

Tour Guide

Yes - for all included sightseeing

Group Size

Min 2 / Max 24

Minimum age

5 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Any day of the year

Hotel Rating

Our rating: Deluxe

Countries

Egypt

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 3
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Per Person From
NZD$1,435.00
Deposit From
Final payment
NZD$862.00
$2,008.00

Tour Highlights

See the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the great Sphinx, the only remaining ancient wonder of the world
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to treasures of King Tutankhamun
Marvel at mummies at the Egyptian Museum of Cairo
Free day to independently explore, opt to see the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, visit Khan el Khalili Markets or simple spend the day relaxing by the hotel pool

Included

Breakfast daily
3 nights DELUXE hotel. Why not opt to upgrade to a Pyramid view room! please enquire. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
Guided sightseeing of the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza
Guided excursion to the Egyptian Museum
Guided sightseeing on day 2 conducted by an English speaking Egyptian tour guide, qualified in Egyptology
An airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 4
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping. We recommend you allow USD$20 per traveller per day of guiding for your guide, and an additional USD$10 per traveller per day for general tipping such as drivers, and bellmen, though ultimately tipping is an entirely personal gesture.
Entrance Fees: USD$70-80pp, paid in local currency

Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Egypt!

Welcome to Egypt and the start of your city stay! Arrival Cairo and included transfer to your 5 star 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.

Overnight: Cairo

Day 2 - Pyramids & Egyptian Museums

Enjoy a guided tour of the famous pyramids and iconic Sphinx at Giza Plateau this morning. 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 – but you do feel a bit like Indiana Jones! For a real Arabian experience, perhaps opt to hire a camel for a trot across the sands of Giza.

Later, head to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which remains home to a vast collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. Here, we’ll see the well-preserved mummies of Yuya and Thuyu, high-ranking nobles and the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamun. Some mummies are so well preserved they still have thick locks of hair and visible fingernails.

Returning to your hotel, spend the evening at leisure. We recommend going for dinner at one of the restaurants that offer fantastic views of the city and the Nile. Speak with your guide for their personal recommendations.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Discover Cairo - Your own way

A free day to enjoy Cairo your own way. Consider relaxing by the hotel swimming pool, snapping up a few bargains at the famous Khan el Khalili bazaar or exploring more of Cairo on our optional Cairo City tour. You could also visit the tomb-strewn Saqqara, home to Zhoser’s Step Pyramid. Zhoser’s Step Pyramid was constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 2700 BC, and was the template for all future pyramid construction, including the Great Pyramids of Giza. 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 for you.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Farewell Cairo...

Today marks the conclusion of your city stay. Enjoy breakfast at leisure before hotel check out and included onward departure transfer to the airport. Should you wish to extend your stay we can arrange additional accommodation.

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

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Reviews

The whole Cairo experience was mind blowing. Our tour director Bedo, Nash our guide Egyptology expert and Mustafa our entertaining driver made our lifetime dream come true and we cannot speak highly enough about them. They were perfect for our adventure. A huge thankyou to these wonderful people.

Excellent tour. The guide was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Assistance with airport transfers in Cairo was invaluable. Sheraton Cairo first rate. I would travel with On the Go again.

Fantastic tour guide was excellent

Extras and add-ons

If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Sheraton Cairo Hotel
Cairo

The recently renovated Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers and Casino is a stylish, contemporary hotel with fantastic views over the Nile. The rooms are particularly spacious with large bright windows, complimentary WiFi and all of the modern amenities required to ensure a comfortable stay. If you're feeling lucky head to the casino, or relax in the spa tub and soak up the sun by the large outdoor pool. The hotel has a choice of three restaurants and bars, where you can enjoy a tasty meal and refreshing drinks after taking in the ancient wonders of Egypt's capital city.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Deluxe Hotel
Conrad Hotel
Cairo

Soaring impressively above the Nile River, the luxury Conrad Cairo offers elegant and some of the largest guest rooms with panoramic views of the Nile, private balconies and spacious bathrooms with separate showers.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Hotel
InterContinental Semiramis
Cairo

Situated on the banks of the River Nile in the heart of the capital, the luxury InterContinental Semiramis is conveniently located next to the Egyptian Museum and the bustling bazaars of Old Cairo. The tastefully appointed guest rooms have been designed with comfort in mind, with all modern amenities and balconies offering Nile or city views. The hotel's large rooftop pool is perfect for a refreshing dip and with 12 restaurants offering cuisine from across the world there's certainly no shortage of dining options. At the end of the day, head to the Nile Terrace to watch a spectacular sunset over the Nile, with a cool drink in hand.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply, contact us for details.

Price reductions are available when there are 4 or more persons travelling in your tour party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.

2024
Twin/Double
5 Dec - 8 Dec
Sold Out
6 Dec - 9 Dec
Sold Out
7 Dec - 10 Dec
$1,435
8 Dec - 11 Dec
$1,435
9 Dec - 12 Dec
$1,435
10 Dec - 13 Dec
$1,435
11 Dec - 14 Dec
$1,435
12 Dec - 15 Dec
$1,435
2025
Twin/Double
1 Jan - 4 Jan
$1,915
2 Jan - 5 Jan
$1,915
3 Jan - 6 Jan
$1,915
4 Jan - 7 Jan
$1,915
5 Jan - 8 Jan
$1,915
6 Jan - 9 Jan
$1,435
7 Jan - 10 Jan
$1,435
8 Jan - 11 Jan
$1,435
2026
Twin/Double
1 Jan - 4 Jan
$2,085
2 Jan - 5 Jan
$2,085
3 Jan - 6 Jan
$2,085
4 Jan - 7 Jan
$2,085
5 Jan - 8 Jan
$2,085
6 Jan - 9 Jan
$1,605
7 Jan - 10 Jan
$1,605
8 Jan - 11 Jan
$1,605

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