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Best Cairo Tours & Day Trips

Private Cairo day tours with your own Egyptologist: the Pyramids and Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Coptic and Islamic Cairo — plus layover tours from the airport and Luxor by air.

2 – 12 hoursPrivate guide & vehiclePick-up: Cairo, Giza & airportDailyFrom $35 / person
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Day tours that start and end at your Cairo hotel — 15 of them, running 2 – 12 hours. Each one is private: your guide, your driver, and the timing set around you rather than a coach schedule.

Prices start at $35 per person, with entrance fees and transfers included. They work as a full day out or as the way to fill the days either side of a longer trip.

Things to do in Cairo

The sights every tour is built around

Pyramids & Sphinx
Giza PlateauPyramids & Sphinx

The three pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple — allow 2 hours plus photo stops.

Grand Egyptian Museum
GizaGrand Egyptian Museum

100,000+ artifacts including the full Tutankhamun collection; 2 – 3 hours.

Step Pyramid & Old Kingdom tombs
Saqqara & MemphisStep Pyramid & Old Kingdom tombs

Egypt’s oldest pyramid and the colossal statue of Ramses II in Memphis.

Hanging Church & Ben Ezra
Coptic CairoHanging Church & Ben Ezra

The Roman fortress of Babylon, early churches and the Coptic Museum.

Citadel, Sultan Hassan & El-Muizz
Islamic CairoCitadel, Sultan Hassan & El-Muizz

Saladin’s Citadel with the Alabaster Mosque, then the medieval street of El-Muizz.

The bazaar
Khan el-KhaliliThe bazaar

Brass, spices, papyrus and coffee at El-Fishawi — best late afternoon.

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Plan it right

Cairo tips from our guides

Pyramids first, early

Be at the plateau by 8:30 — cooler, emptier, better light for photos.

GEM needs 2 – 3 hours

The Grand Egyptian Museum is huge; pair it with the Pyramids, not with Old Cairo.

Saqqara is worth it

The Step Pyramid and the painted tombs are quieter than Giza and just 40 minutes away.

Old Cairo on foot

Coptic Cairo, then El-Muizz Street and Khan el-Khalili — best in the afternoon.

Layover? No problem

Airport pick-up, luggage stays in the car, back 3 hours before your flight.

Cash for extras

Small notes for tips, camel rides and the Great Pyramid ticket; everything else is prepaid.

Suggested plan

Two perfect days in Cairo

  • Day 1Giza Pyramids & Sphinx → Grand Egyptian Museum → lunch → Old Cairo (Pyramids, GEM & Old Cairo tour)
  • Day 2Saqqara & Memphis in the morning → Citadel, Sultan Hassan & Khan el-Khalili in the afternoon
  • EveningSound & Light show at the Pyramids
  • Day 3Optional: Luxor by air, or Alexandria
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Price guide

Cairo tour prices

TourHoursFrom / person
Quad Bike Adventure at the Giza Pyramids4 hours$35
Pyramids Sound and Light Show2 hours$40
Half Day Tour to Giza Pyramids4 hours$40
Cairo Sightseeing Tour to Coptic & Islamic Cairo8 hours$60
Day Tour to Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara8 hours$70
Day Tour To Giza Pyramids and Saqqara8 hours$80
Day Tour to Giza Pyramids & National Museum of Egyptian Civilization6 hours$89
Tour to Giza Pyramids & Citadel and Old Cairo8 hours$90
Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo12 hours$90
Day Tour to Grand Egyptian Museum & National Museum of Egyptian Civilization8 hours$95
Day tour to Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum8 hours$100
Cairo City Tour to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel and Old Cairo8 hours$110
Day tour to Pyramids and GEM & Khan Al-Khalily8 hours$110
Tour to Giza Pyramids, GEM & Old Cairo8 hours$120
Luxor day tour from Cairo by Air12 hours$545

Private tour, per person based on 2 travellers. Groups of 3+ pay less per person.

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About Cairo tours

Cairo tours, explained

Cairo Tours introduces you to one of the world’s most remarkable cities, where ancient landmarks blend seamlessly with a vibrant modern lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in short Cairo day trips or longer stays, every experience allows you to explore the city’s rich heritage and culture. A Private Cairo tour is an excellent choice for those who want a customized journey with the freedom to explore at their own pace. Your guide can lead you through the iconic Pyramids of Giza tour, followed by visits to the renowned Egyptian Museum or the bustling local markets.

When planning the best things to do in Cairo, make sure to visit Old Cairo / Coptic Cairo, where historic churches, mosques, and narrow streets reveal centuries of spiritual and cultural heritage. Travelers seeking affordability can choose budget Cairo tour packages that cover the main highlights while offering great value. All our Cairo tours include hotel pick-up in Cairo and Giza, a private air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking Egyptologist and entrance fees; cruise passengers and layover travellers can be collected from the airport or port.

FAQ

Cairo tour questions

Two full days cover the essentials: the Giza Plateau with the Grand Egyptian Museum on day one, then Saqqara and Memphis or Islamic and Coptic Cairo on day two. A third day fits Alexandria or a Luxor day trip by air.
Yes — the GEM is open and included in our Pyramids & GEM tours, with the complete Tutankhamun collection. Tickets are prepaid by us.
Yes, with a separate ticket bought on site (limited daily numbers). Tell your guide in the morning and they will arrange it.
Yes. We meet you at Cairo airport, keep your luggage in the vehicle and return you 3 hours before your onward flight — 8-hour layovers are enough for the Pyramids and GEM.
Comfortable shoes, light layers and a hat. Modest dress (shoulders and knees covered) for mosques and churches in Old Cairo.
Yes — tourist areas are well secured and you are with a licensed guide and driver all day. We avoid rush-hour routes and plan the order of sights around the crowds.