Cairo Trip Overview
Day 1:
Pyramids of Dahshour royal necropolis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC.
Duration: 1 hour
Pyramids of Giza The Giza Plateau is a plateau in Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza Necropolis, which includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Sphinx, several cemeteries
Duration: 3 hours
Step Pyramid of Djoser
Saqqara, also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English, is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital,
2 hours
Day 2:
The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities.
3 hours
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
2 hours
Cave Church
1 hours
Islamic Cairo
2 hours
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Day 1:
Pyramids of Dahshour royal necropolis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC.
Duration: 1 hour
Pyramids of Giza The Giza Plateau is a plateau in Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza Necropolis, which includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Sphinx, several cemeteries
Duration: 3 hours
Step Pyramid of Djoser
Saqqara, also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English, is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital,
2 hours
Day 2:
The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities.
3 hours
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
2 hours
Cave Church
1 hours
Islamic Cairo
2 hours
Itinerary
Get up close to the major pyramids of Dahshur, Saqqara and Giza on this private 2-day tour, led by a qualified Egyptologist. Then see the sights of Cairo, including the antiquities of the Egyptian Museum, atmospheric mosques and churches in the Citadel, and khan El Khalili Bazaar. You’ll have lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Great Sphinx of Giza
