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Cairo Stopover

3 days

PRIVATE TOUR: Stopping over in Cairo? Why not extend your stay and explore the city of a thousand minarets for a stopover with a difference. Spend two nights in Egypt’s capital exploring the famous Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx, encountering royal mummies and touring the Grand Egyptian Museum.

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

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Tour Overview

Duration

3 days

Starts

Cairo

Ends

Cairo

Range

Private

Tour Guide

Yes - for all included sightseeing

Group Size

Min 1 / Max 24

Minimum age

5 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Any day of the year

Hotel Rating

Our rating: Superior

Countries

Egypt

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 2
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Per Person From
£295.00
Deposit From
Final payment
£178.00
£412.00

Tour Highlights

Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx on the Giza Plateau
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the treasures of the great Pharaohs including King Tutankhamun
Marvel at mummies at the Egyptian Museum of Cairo

Included

Breakfast daily
2 nights SUPERIOR hotel. STANDARD and DELUXE hotel options are also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
Guided tour of the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza
Guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
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 3
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$60-70pp, paid in local currency

Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to ancient Egypt!

Welcome to Egypt and the start of your city stay! Arrive Cairo and included transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. If your flight arrives early and you would like to pre-book touring arrangements, please enquire with your consultant.

Overnight: Cairo

Day 2 - Pyramids & Egyptian Museums

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 Grand Egyptian Museum, home to a vast exhibition of ancient Egyptian treasures, including many items from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. This incredible 490,000 sq.m complex showcases artefacts being displayed for the first time, with many items having been brought together from across Egypt and the world. After your guided tour of the museum, you’ll visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where you can explore a vast collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. Among its 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!

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Cairo

Today marks the conclusion of our arrangement. Enjoy breakfast at leisure before hotel check out and included onward departure transfer to the airport. If your flight doesn’t depart until later today and you would like us to pre arrange further sightseeing, please enquire with your consultant.

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

Meals: Breakfast

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.
Pyramids Resort by Jaz
Cairo

Just a stone's throw from the Pyramids, the Pyramids Resort (formerly the Oasis Hotel) is a classic Egyptian hotel with beautiful expansive gardens. Rooms are very spacious with comfortable beds and fantastic en suite facilities. Wi-Fi is available and the buffet breakfast offers a good spread. In the evening the outdoor pool and fountains are lit up making the restaurant and bar the perfect place to spend an evening sipping on a cold glass of beer.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Sonesta Hotel, Towers & Casino Cairo
Cairo

The Sonesta Hotel & Casino is a sophisticated and luxurious hotel offering spacious, en-suit rooms with opulent furnishings. Enjoy a cocktail at the poolside bar or indulge in a relaxing massage or Turkish steam bath at the full-service spa. With 5 restaurants located within the hotel you'll be spoilt for choice over dining options.

Our Rating
Superior
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
Single
11 Dec - 13 Dec
Sold Out
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12 Dec - 14 Dec
Sold Out
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13 Dec - 15 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
14 Dec - 16 Dec
£305
£435
15 Dec - 17 Dec
£305
£435
16 Dec - 18 Dec
£305
£435
17 Dec - 19 Dec
£305
£435
18 Dec - 20 Dec
£305
£435
2025
Twin/Double
Single
1 Jan - 3 Jan
£335
£485
2 Jan - 4 Jan
£335
£485
3 Jan - 5 Jan
£335
£485
4 Jan - 6 Jan
£335
£485
5 Jan - 7 Jan
£335
£485
6 Jan - 8 Jan
£305
£435
7 Jan - 9 Jan
£305
£435
8 Jan - 10 Jan
£305
£435
2026
Twin/Double
Single
1 Jan - 3 Jan
£365
£545
2 Jan - 4 Jan
£365
£545
3 Jan - 5 Jan
£365
£545
4 Jan - 6 Jan
£365
£545
5 Jan - 7 Jan
£365
£545
6 Jan - 8 Jan
£325
£475
7 Jan - 9 Jan
£325
£475
8 Jan - 10 Jan
£325
£475

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