3 Day Cairo Pyramids and Museum Tour

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Pickup & Drop-off: Cairo International Airport (24/7 VIP Meet & Assist)

Tour Highlights

Immerse yourself in Egypt’s millennia-spanning history with an intensive 3-day private Cairo tour package. Covering Old Kingdom pyramid fields, medieval fortresses, and sacred Coptic shrines, this curated itinerary pairs five-star hotel options with licensed Egyptologist guidance and private climate-controlled ground transportation.

• Museum of Egyptian Antiquities & Old Cairo: Tour classical galleries housing over 250,000 registered pharaonic antiquities spanning 5,000 years, including gold masterworks from King Tutankhamun's tomb. Continue to the 12th-century Citadel of Saladin, the Ottoman Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and the ancient churches of Coptic Cairo.
• Giza Plateau Necropolis: Stand before the Fourth Dynasty Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, examine the recumbent limestone Great Sphinx, and tour Khafre’s granite Valley Temple.
• Saqqara & Ancient Memphis: Trace the earliest stone pyramid engineering at King Djoser's Third Dynasty Step Pyramid in Saqqara, followed by the open-air museum and colossal statues of Ramesses II at Egypt's first unified capital, Memphis.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Your dedicated Ramasside Tours coordinator greets you before customs and passport control holding a personalized name sign. Board a modern, climate-controlled executive vehicle to commence your city exploration.

• Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (Tahrir Square): Begin your morning exploring classical galleries housing over 250,000 authentic pharaonic antiquities spanning 5,000 years, including gold jewelry, royal treasures, and artifacts sealed for millennia inside King Tutankhamun's tomb.
• Citadel of Saladin & Alabaster Mosque: Tour the medieval mountain fortification built on the Mokattam Hills in 1183 by Saladin to defend Cairo against Crusader forces, stepping inside the soaring Ottoman-style Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
• Historic Old Coptic Cairo: Walk through ancient Babylon Fortress quarters to visit the Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary), the subterranean Church of Abu Serga (where the Holy Family sheltered), and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue before transferring to your hotel.
• (Note: If your arrival flight lands late, this day’s sightseeing program will be rescheduled to your final departure day).
• (Optional: 2-hour evening dinner cruise along the Nile featuring live oriental folkloric music and Tanoura dance performances).
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: The Giza Plateau, Saqqara Step Pyramid & Ancient Memphis

• The Giza Plateau: Meet your private Egyptologist guide after breakfast to stand before the Fourth Dynasty Pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure (Mykerinos). Stop at designated desert vantage points for panoramic photographs framing all three pyramids together.
• The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple: Tour the ancient pink-granite mortuary sanctuary used for royal purification and mummification rites, then walk up close to the iconic limestone colossus guarding the necropolis.
• Saqqara Necropolis: Tour the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, designed by royal architect Imhotep during the Third Dynasty (c. 2630 BC) as the world's earliest major monumental stone structure.
• Open-Air Museum of Memphis: Travel to Egypt’s first dynastic capital, founded around 3100 BC by King Menes, to view the colossal fallen limestone statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II.
• (Optional: Evening Sound and Light Show on the Giza Plateau).
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Cairo – Final Departure

• Breakfast at your hotel. Private executive transfer to Cairo International Airport with departure assistance for your outbound international flight.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• 2 Nights luxury hotel accommodation in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast)
• Full-day guided tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis
• Full-day guided tour to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin, and Old Coptic Cairo
• All ground transportation in modern, climate-controlled private vehicles with professional drivers
• Meet-and-assist services across arrival and departure
• Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guides throughout all excursions
• All entrance tickets to sites listed in the itinerary
• All service charges, road tolls, and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Entry Visa to Egypt (Fast-track assistance available on arrival upon request)
• International airfare
• Optional excursions (Nile dinner cruise, Sound & Light Show, interior pyramid burial chambers)
• Personal expenses, souvenirs, and beverages outside breakfast
• Gratuities / Tipping

Accommodation Options

5-Star Standard (Plan A)

• Cairo: Le Méridien Pyramids / Steigenberger Pyramids / Ramses Hilton / Barceló Cairo Pyramids / Pyramisa Suites

5-Star Luxury (Plan B)

• Cairo: Kempinski Nile Hotel / Fairmont Nile City / Conrad Cairo / Cairo Marriott Hotel / Sheraton Cairo / Hilton Golf Pyramids

Ultra-Luxury (VIP Plan)

• Cairo: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza / Marriott Mena House / The Nile Ritz-Carlton / Hyatt Regency Cairo West

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade all ground travel to a luxury Mercedes Sprinter or executive minivan featuring extra legroom, dual-zone climate control, onboard Wi-Fi, and cold bottled beverages.

Professional Vacation Photographer

Book a dedicated vacation photographer to capture high-resolution portraits at the Pyramids, Saqqara, or Citadel for $50 per day.

Private Access with Dr. Zahi Hawass

Exclusive private tours can be arranged with world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, offering private walk-throughs between the paws of the Great Sphinx and after-hours access inside the Great Pyramids (inquire for rates and scheduling).

Fast-Track Visa-on-Arrival

Save time at Cairo Airport with pre-arranged entry visas for eligible passport holders (including valid US, UK, or Schengen visa holders) for $35 per person.

Travel Insurance (AIG Travel Guard)

Comprehensive travel insurance through AIG Travel Guard is available for $25 per person for one week or $50 per person for two weeks.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
• 2 – 5.99 years: 25% of tour rate
• 6 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For reservations, customized schedules, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]