3 days
Daily Tour
3 people
English, Francais
Embark on an incredible 3-day Egyptian adventure exploring Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria. Witness the majestic Great Pyramids and mysterious Sphinx in Giza, dive into Cairo’s rich history and museums, and wander through Alexandria’s charming streets and historical monuments overlooking the seashore. Our carefully planned trip lets you soak up Egypt’s stunning heritage, with expert guides, comfortable stays, and smooth travel that brings you face-to-face with some of the world’s most incredible ancient wonders. From massive stone monuments to beautiful coastal views, this journey promises an unforgettable peek into Egypt’s amazing past and vibrant culture.
Your full-day tour begins at 8:00 am with a Sphinx Tours guide picking you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. The first stop is the iconic Giza Pyramids, where you'll visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Explore the Valley Temple, where the priests mummified the body of King Chephren, and marvel at the Sphinx, the legendary guardian with a lion's body and King Chephren's head, standing watch over the vast funeral complex.
Next, you'll journey to Sakkara, located 27 km southwest of Cairo. Here, you'll visit the Step Pyramid, built for King Zoser and considered a crucial milestone in the evolution of pyramid construction, transitioning from the simple mastaba to the familiar pyramidal form.
The tour then takes you to the Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids), a royal necropolis in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile, approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo. This site is renowned for several pyramids, including two of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved in Egypt (the Bent and Red Pyramids), built between 2613–2589 BCE.
Alternatively, you can choose to skip Dahshur and visit Memphis City instead, Memphis served as the first capital of ancient Egypt for over eight dynasties and remained a crucial city for over 3,000 years. Founded around 3100 BC by King Menes (Narmer), the unifier of ancient Egypt. Here, you'll witness the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx, dating back to 3100 B.C.
At the end of the day, you'll be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
There is a possibility of entering any of the pyramids from inside, riding a camel around the Giza pyramids, or riding a quad bike in the vast desert, but all those activities can be added on during the booking process as they require additional fees.
The tour starts at 8:00 am with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by a Sphinx Tours guide to start your full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world, exhibiting over 250,000 genuine items dating back as far as 5,000 years. This includes an exclusive exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun – a collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry buried for over 3,500 years in his tomb before discovery in 1920.
Then visit The Citadel of Salah El-din in Cairo, majestically perched on Cairo's highest point, this medieval fortress was built by Salah El-Din (Saladin) between 1176-1183 CE to protect the city from Crusaders and then inside you will visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha, the crown jewel of the Citadel, this Ottoman-style mosque was built between 1830-1848 by Muhammad Ali Pasha, the founder of modern Egypt.
Then on to Old Cairo, also known as Coptic Christian Cairo. This area contains locations visited by the Holy Family and retains great spiritual significance. Although their stay was brief, the Governor sought to kill the infant Jesus, enraged by toppling idols in his path. They took shelter in a cave above where the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius) now stands. This whole district draws Christian pilgrims from around the world. You will also be able to visit and enter the Church of Abu Sergah, the Hanging Church, St. Barbara, and Ben Ezra Synagogue – the old Jewish synagogue.
This tour starts at 07:00 am with pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by Sphinx Tours guide and transfer by Private A/C vehicle to Alexandria where it is 220 k/m away from Cairo. You arrive Alexandria around 10 am and start your day tour there visiting The Roman Theater (A theater with marble seats up to 800 spectators, galleries, section of mosaic flooring and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman villas and baths).
Then visit The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa (Tombs on three levels, also contain the Tri-cilium where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, a center with relieves of bearded serpents, inside are 2nd Century AD statues of Sobek and Anubis wearing Roman Armor).
Then visit Alexandria Library and also you will visit Qaitbay Citadel to capture stunning photography.
Tour finishes with drop off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza, you will be back to Cairo around 7:00 pm.
Note: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday, so you will be able to take Photos from outside.
More than 80 years of Experience
Our family has been in Egyptian tourism for over 80 years. We started in the 1930s with camel rides around the pyramids. Over time, we grew into a full tour company, "Sphinx Tours." We've seen Egypt change a lot and have guided all kinds of tourists. Our long experience helps us provide great service and handle any situation. Our family's deep knowledge of Egypt's history and culture is at the heart of our business.
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