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Full-Day Pyramids and Sphinx Tour with Old Cairo & Khan el Khalili

Full-Day Pyramids and Sphinx Tour with Old Cairo & Khan el Khalili

Price varies by group size

$125.00

Duration

8 hours

Max People

40

Tour Type

Private tour

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Overview

Embark on a journey through Egypt’s rich and layered history. Discover the grandeur of the ancient Pharaohs at the Pyramids and Sphinx tour, where you can see the most splendid Egyptian monuments, ride camels, create unforgettable memories, and capture your adventure with amazing photos. Then, explore the Coptic landmarks of Old Cairo before moving to the Islamic Muizz Street and the vibrant local life at Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

It is a door-to-door tour guided by a professional Egyptologist who will accompany you throughout the trip to ensure you get the most out of every site.

Tour Highlights

  • Giza Pyramids.
  • The Hanging Church.
  • St. Sergius and Bacchus Church.
  • The Ben Ezra Synagogue.
  • The Coptic Museum.
  • Al-Muizz Street.
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Book now and experience the wonders of historic Cairo with expert guidance and a smooth, worry-free tour

 

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop off.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Transportation.
  • Private tour guide.
  • Lunch meal.
  • Bottled water.
  • Taxes and service charges.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tippings.
  • Extra activities not listed.
  • Professional photo session.

Tour Plan

Pick up

In the morning, you’ll find our tour guide waiting at your hotel’s door with a private, air-conditioned vehicle to start your day tour smoothly.

Giza Pyramids

Our first adventure will be the pyramids and sphinx tour at the Giza Plateau. Here you can explore the excellence of Egyptian archeology in the Old Kingdom when kings were buried in massive Pyramids that reached their peak in the reign of King Khufu, the owner of the greatest Pyramid. He was succeeded by two kings who also chose to be buried at the Giza Plateau in two enormous pyramids, creating a unique archaeological complex of elegant structures. This site is symbolically protected by the Great Sphinx, which represents King Khafre wearing his royal headdress but has the body of a lion, signifying power and authority.

After seeing these monuments, we'll move to the panoramic viewpoint where you can see the three pyramids aligned together in a breathtaking scene.

visiting the pyramids of Giza

Old Cairo tour

  • Old Cairo tour

After finishing our Pyramids and Sphinx tour, we’ll move to Old Cairo to explore its Coptic landmarks.

  • The Hanging Church

Originally known as Saint Virgin Mary's Church, it earned the name "Hanging Church" because it was constructed atop the Roman fortress of Babylon. It is one of the oldest churches in Egypt because it dates back to the 3rd century. You’ll enjoy its beautiful architecture and interior design, especially its unique wooden ceiling that takes the form of Noah's ark. 

the hanging church

  • St. Sergius and Bacchus Church

The church is locally known as “Abu Sirga”, and it has special religious significance because it is believed to be built where the holy family stayed during their journey through Egypt. 

  • The Ben Ezra Synagogue

This Jewish Synagogue is the oldest one in Cairo because it dates back to the 9th century. Besides, it acquired great fame in the 19th century after the discovery of a large collection of hidden documents called “genizah” that helped to learn a lot about the history of Jews.

The Coptic Museum

Completing our Old Cairo tour, we’ll move to the nearby Coptic Museum to see the largest collection of Coptic exhibitions in the world. Here you can enjoy seeing Coptic sculptures, colorful icons, frescoes, and manuscripts.  

coptic museum at cairo

Al-Muizz Street

Next, we’ll step into a new era of Cairo’s rich history at Al-Muizz Street. It is not a typical street, but a historical one where you can enjoy a great walking tour among the beautifully decorated Islamic monuments.

muizz street at night

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

By the end of our day, we’ll have an amusing walking tour at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the most renowned bazaar in Africa. Here you can walk as a local, wear traditional clothing, taste Egyptian food,  purchase souvenirs, and have a cup of Egyptian tea at El-Fishawy cafe.

mint tea at fishawy cafe

Drop off

After finishing our day tour, you’ll be driven back to your hotel in Cairo with many cherished memories.

Good to know

  • Wear suitable shoes for walking tours. 
  • At the pyramids and sphinx tour, protect yourself from the sun with a hat and sunglasses.
  • It is advisable to dress modestly during the Muizz Street and Old Cairo tour.
  • Tell our tour organizer if you would like to have lunch at a local restaurant during the day tour.

Booking and cancellation policy

  • You must book the tour in advance through our website or contact us via phone or email.
  • A 30% deposit is required to confirm the booking for the day tour.
  • We will send you an instant confirmation after your booking.
  • Last-minute bookings are accepted based on availability.
  • Children from 0-2 are free, while children's bookings (under 11 years) will cost only 50% of adults’ prices.
  • Rescheduling tours is available with no extra charges up to 24 hours before the date of the tour.
  • If you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s date, you will be fully refunded. But in case you cancel the tour less than 24 hours before the tour, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • Extra fees may be applied for solo travelers.

Why choose us?

  • We provide professional transportation services with private air-conditioned vehicles for a comfortable tour.
  • Our Egyptologist will accompany you throughout the tour, allowing you to enjoy great guided tours inside the museums and while exploring Egyptian streets.
  • We have a flexible booking and cancellation policy.
  • You can benefit from our competitive prices and our special offers for large groups.
  • We have no hidden fees because our prices include all taxes and service charges.
  • You can customize your tour to fit your needs, even if you need a private tour only for you or need to book a tour for a large group. 
  • We provide tour guides in all major languages upon request, besides providing Female guides if needed.

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