Cairo Day Tours

Cairo Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Old Bazaar

Visit the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili on an eight-hour private Cairo tour with an Egyptologist guide.

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Khan el-Khalili market in Cairo
Streets and market details in the Khan el-Khalili area. Photo: V Manninen from Funland. License: CC BY 2.0.
Private tour · approx. 8 hoursCairoPrivate planningFrom USD 85

A closer look.

Start at Giza to explore the pyramids, Valley Temple and Sphinx with your private guide.

Continue to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, then finish with a walk through Khan el-Khalili's shops and market lanes. The order is coordinated around your pickup point and traffic.

  • Giza Pyramids plateau and Great Sphinx
  • Egyptian Museum galleries in Tahrir Square
  • Lively lanes of Khan el-Khalili bazaar
  • Private door-to-door vehicle transport

Your itinerary.

Timings are coordinated around pickup, access and your agreed arrangements.

01

Cairo Pickup & Route Introduction

Meet your Egyptologist guide at your hotel lobby, review the day's timing, and board your comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to begin exploring the capital.

02

Giza Pyramids Plateau & the Great Sphinx

Stand before the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure at Giza, visit the granite Valley Temple, and view the iconic Sphinx carved from limestone bedrock.

03

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square

Head into downtown Cairo to tour the Egyptian Museum, examining extraordinary collections of Old and New Kingdom statuary, royal jewelry, and gilded antiquities.

04

Historic Cairo: Khan el-Khalili

Wander through the historic arches and bustling passages of Khan el-Khalili bazaar, browsing perfume shops, spice merchants, and traditional brassware workshops.

Other ways to take this journey.

Compare the routes below and include your preferred option in your enquiry. Each option has its own programme; the itinerary above remains the main route.

Pyramids And Egyptian Museum & Khan Al-KhaliliPrivate tour · approx. 8 hours
01

Cairo Pickup & Route Introduction

Meet your private guide or excursion coordinator at your Cairo hotel or agreed pickup point to review the day's pacing, ticket arrangements, and local conditions before setting off in an air-conditioned vehicle.

02

Giza Pyramids Plateau & the Great Sphinx

Explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide, viewing the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure before descending to the Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx; any interior pyramid ticket is arranged separately.

03

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square

Tour the classic Egyptian Museum in central Cairo, where your guide leads a curated route through Old, Middle, and New Kingdom statuary, royal sarcophagi, and funerary treasures.

04

Historic Cairo: Islamic Monuments & Khan el-Khalili

Continue into historic Cairo to visit historic Islamic Cairo mosques and medieval streetscapes, the historic market lanes of Khan el-Khalili, pacing the walking sections around active worship hours, dress codes, and your personal interests.

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Included in the proposal.

  • Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo pickup point and back
  • Private guiding or excursion coordination in the language confirmed in your quotation
  • Planning and coordination for the route in your confirmed itinerary

Not included unless quoted.

  • International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
  • Entrance fees, pyramid-interior tickets, special tomb tickets (including Tutankhamun's tomb) and optional activities, unless listed as included in your quotation
  • Domestic flights, train tickets and overnight hotel stays, unless listed as included in your quotation
  • Meals, drinks, personal purchases and optional equipment hire, unless listed as included
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew

The practical details.

Tour Pricing per Person (Private Rates)

Solo Traveler: $136 | 2 Persons: $85 / person (Standard Rate) | 3 to 5 Persons: $70 / person | 6+ Persons: $59 / person. Children under 6 years are complimentary; children 6–11 receive a 50% discount. Includes private air-conditioned vehicle, licensed Egyptologist guide, and scheduled visits.

Walking, steps and sun protection

Expect steps, uneven ground and time in the sun at archaeological sites and desert stops. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and bring water and sun protection. Tell us about any walking or access needs before the route is confirmed.

Museum and monument admission specifics

This itinerary visits the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Confirm the entrance tickets included in your quotation. Special tombs and pyramid interiors may need separate tickets and advance arrangements.

Photos and confirmed arrangements

Photos illustrate the destinations on this route. Your quotation confirms the transport, accommodation and tickets included in your booking; a photograph does not identify a particular vehicle, hotel room or cruise ship.

The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.

Good to know.

What are the rates for different group sizes?

This tour is private. Rates start at $85 per person for 2 guests. Solo travelers pay $136 for dedicated transport and guiding, while parties of 3–5 pay $70 per person, and 6+ guests pay $59 per person.

Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?

Check your quotation for the entrance tickets, boat crossings, meals and transport included in the price. The itinerary shows the proposed visits; any extra tickets or services are confirmed separately before booking.

Which Cairo museum or monument selection does this itinerary follow?

The itinerary names the museum and monuments planned for your visit, including the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. If you prefer a different museum, discuss that change before the quotation is confirmed.

Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?

Yes. We can discuss pickup times, breaks and time at each stop when planning your private ground arrangements. Changes need to fit your hotel location, any flight or ship schedule and the time available for the visits.

Where will we be picked up?

Your Cairo hotel or an agreed meeting point. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.

How is my booking confirmed?

Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.

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