About the trip
Cairo welcomes you with timeless wonders and warm hospitality at every turn. Stand before the mighty Pyramids of Giza and the ancient Sphinx, marvelling at stories carved in stone thousands of years ago. Walk through the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, where royal statues and ancient monuments bring history to life. Add moments of discovery at Memphis, Sakkara, or the historic Citadel, each adding its own charm to your trip. This journey blends history, wonder, and comfort into memories you'll carry home.
Meals
03 Breakfasts and 01 Lunch
Max. Group Size
6
Guide Languages
English
Highlights
- 03 Nights’ Accommodation in 4-Star Hotel
- Daily Breakfast and One Lunch Included
- Private Tours and Transfers Included Throughout the Tour
- Enjoy Guided Tour of Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza
- Explore Egypt's Greatest Treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum (Guided Tour)
- Discover Tutankhamun's treasures and the Solar Boats of King Cheops
- Experience a timeless journey through Egypt's ancient wonders.
Meals
03 Breakfasts and 01 Lunch
Accommodation
Barceló Cairo Pyramids or Similar
3 nights in Cairo
Included in the price
Cairo
- 03 nights’ comfortable stay in 4-star property in Cairo
- Warm welcome and assistance at Cairo Airport, on arrival and departure
- Guided tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus)
- Guided visit to the Great Sphinx from Chephren's era
- Entrance fees to the Pyramids site and Sphinx site included
- Guided visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum's exhibition halls
- Wonder at the ancient Pyramids framed by the museum windows
- Explore Tutankhamun's treasures and the Solar Boats of King Cheops
- Private air-conditioned transfers to and from the airport
- Daily breakfast and one lunch during the tour included
Cairo
- 03 nights’ comfortable stay in 4-star property in Cairo
- Warm welcome and assistance at Cairo Airport, on arrival and departure
- Guided tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus)
- Guided visit to the Great Sphinx from Chephren's era
- Entrance fees to the Pyramids site and Sphinx site included
- Guided visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum's exhibition halls
- Wonder at the ancient Pyramids framed by the museum windows
- Explore Tutankhamun's treasures and the Solar Boats of King Cheops
- Private air-conditioned transfers to and from the airport
- Daily breakfast and one lunch during the tour included
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrival In Cairo
Arriving in Cairo International Airport, a warm welcome awaits you as our representative greets you at the airport and guides you smoothly through immigration and customs. From there, you will be comfortably escorted to your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned coach. Check-in is taken care of for you, so you can settle in and freshen up at ease. Spend rest of your day at leisure, with an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 2: Explore Great Pyramids And Sphinx Of Giza - Half Day Tour
- After breakfast, set out on a guided tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus), one of the Seven Wonders of the World, exploring the exterior areas of the Giza Plateau. Marvel at the sheer scale of these ancient structures, built from millions of massive stone blocks. Interior entry into any of the three pyramids is optional and requires a separate ticket, which can be purchased on site or pre-booked in advance.
- A short distance away sits the Great Sphinx, a monument going back to Chephren's era around 2620 BC, the iconic statue with a Pharaoh's head and a lion's body, carved from natural limestone thousands of years ago. Before moving on, if time permits, there's a chance to stop at a papyrus institute or a perfume shop nearby before heading to lunch at a local restaurant.
- The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax, or you may choose to join an optional tour (at additional cost) to Memphis and Sakkara, where a knowledgeable Egyptologist will guide you through fascinating exhibits, including the famous statues of Ramses and the Step Pyramid. In the evening, you have the option to enjoy the sound and light show by the Sphinx (at additional cost), a memorable way to experience the site after dark.
- Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
- (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 3: Grand Egyptian Museum Guided Visit - Half Day Tour
- After breakfast, step into the world of ancient Egypt with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to some of the era's most treasured artifacts. As you arrive, you'll pass through the grand atrium, take in the towering statue of Ramses II, and make your way up the Grand Staircase. From the staircase, you move into the exhibition halls, arranged both chronologically and by theme, where multimedia and immersive displays bring the exhibits to life beyond static viewing. Your tour offers a unique opportunity to see a selection of the museum's most impressive pieces, including magnificent statues, royal regalia, and ancient monuments. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through this journey back in time, sharing insights on the treasures along the way.
- Through the windows, enjoy a direct view of the Pyramids, connecting the museum experience with the ancient landscape just outside. Visit all major galleries, including the Tutankhamun exhibit, and take in the Solar Boats of King Cheops.
- The afternoon is at leisure, or you may book an optional tour to the Citadel, the medieval fortress of Salah-El-Din, and the Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
- (Breakfast)
Day 4: Departure From Cairo
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out. From there, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight back home, carrying with your wonderful memories of Egypt. Wishing you a safe and pleasant journey ahead.
- (Breakfast)
Exclusions
Expand- Egypt entry visa charges
- Personal expenses including tips, laundry, phone calls, etc.
- Interior entrance fees for the 3 Pyramids
- Gala Dinner charges for Christmas and New Year, where applicable
- Flight costs, both international and domestic
- Any service outside what is listed under inclusions
Terms and Conditions
Expand- All travellers must strictly abide by Egyptian customs laws. Failure to comply will result in immediate confiscation, legal prosecution, or deportation by Egyptian authorities. The company holds no responsibility for customs violations. If a guest is detained or deported for carrying prohibited items, all tour fees remain strictly non-refundable, and any return travel expenses must be paid entirely by the traveller.
- Drones & Aerial Cameras: Strictly illegal for tourists; will be confiscated immediately at the airport and can lead to arrest.
- Medicines containing Codeine, Tramadol or Methadone: Heavy pain relievers or cough syrups containing these ingredients are classified as illegal drugs in Egypt.
- Guests are permitted to bring personal prescription medications (diabetes, blood pressure, etc.), travellers must carry a physical, signed, and stamped doctor's prescription clearly matching the guest's passport name. All medicines must remain inside their original, clearly labelled pharmaceutical packaging. Lose pills in unlabelled organizers are subject to immediate seizure.
- Satellite Equipment: Walkie-talkies, high-end radio transmitters, or satellite GPS messaging devices (like Garmin InReach) are not allowed in Egypt.
- The import of counterfeit currency is strictly illegal, and guests must not carry replica antiquities or souvenirs that could be mistaken for authentic Egyptian historical artifacts by airport customs officials.
- The import of pornographic materials, including explicit printed media, videos, or any items that violate local cultural and decency laws, is strictly prohibited.
- Travelers are legally restricted from entering or leaving Egypt with more than 5,000 Egyptian Pounds (EGP) in cash, and any foreign currency exceeding $10,000 USD (or its equivalent) must be formally declared to customs authorities upon arrival.
- While standard tourist smartphones, DSLR cameras, and GoPros are acceptable for personal use, utilizing large, professional-grade broadcast or cinema equipment requires prior official permits from the Egyptian government.
- The company holds no financial, legal, or operational liability for individual customs violations.
- The company is under no obligation to provide alternative arrangements, legal representation, or monetary compensation for services missed by the guest
- Any emergency return travel expenses, deportation flights, legal fines, or administrative fees must be paid entirely by the traveller.
- Must carry the original passport with validity for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date and have a minimum of 2 blank pages along with printed physical copy of the approved Egypt eVisa
- Carry hard copy of the full round-trip flight itinerary proving you are returning to India or transiting onward.
- Carry at least 2 recent, coloured passport photos with a white background (60% face visibility) just in case local authorities request them.
- Travelers are strongly advised to procure comprehensive international travel insurance covering emergency medical evacuation, hospitalization, and trip interruption. If a guest must drop out of the tour due to a medical emergency, hospital admission, or illness, all remaining segments of the tour are non-refundable, and all medical or repatriation bills must be paid entirely by the traveller.
- US Dollars are highly preferred for cash transactions and tipping. However, local banks and exchange houses will reject banknotes that are torn, heavily creased, stamped, written on, or minted prior to 2013. Guests must inspect all USD currency notes before departing India.
- If travellers intend to exchange US Dollars (USD) for local currency in Egypt, they must carry crisp, uncreased, unsoiled banknotes issued post-2013. Egyptian banks and currency exchanges routinely reject older series, torn, stamped, or heavily folded currency bills. The tour operator is not responsible for a traveller's inability to transact or exchange money due to poor banknote quality.
