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Design your own personalized City sightseeing trip to Cairo with help from a local expert.
Work with a local expert to plan a seamless itinerary through Cairo and Egypt.
This nine-day itinerary offers a comprehensive exploration of Egypt's iconic historical sites, combined with immersive cultural experiences. Beginning in Cairo, you'll be greeted by our friendly staff who will assist you with your visa and transfer you to your hotel. You'll have the remainder of the day to relax or explore the city at your leisure.
On day two, your adventure truly begins with a visit to the renowned Egyptian Museum, home to an astounding collection of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. You'll then journey to the Giza Plateau to witness the awe-inspiring pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx. A delicious Koshary lunch will introduce you to the flavours of Egypt before you embark on an overnight train journey to Aswan.
Days three and four are dedicated to exploring the Nubian culture and the scenic beauty of the Nile. You'll visit the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, before delving into the heart of Nubian life. You'll spend a night in a traditional Nubian guesthouse, experiencing the warmth and hospitality of the local people. The village, with its vibrantly painted houses and bustling markets, offers a unique glimpse into a culture that has thrived for centuries along the banks of the Nile. You'll have the opportunity to interact with the villagers, learn about their customs and traditions, and perhaps even try your hand at some traditional crafts. In the evening, you'll share a delicious home-cooked dinner with a Nubian family, savouring authentic dishes and enjoying the convivial atmosphere. This immersive experience provides a deeper understanding of Nubian life and a chance to forge genuine connections with the local community. An optional excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel temples is also available for those who wish to witness the grandeur of Ramses II's architectural achievements.
You'll also embark on a memorable felucca sailing trip down the river, enjoying the tranquil scenery and observing rural life along the banks.
From Aswan, you'll travel north to Luxor, stopping at the impressive Temple of Horus at Edfu along the way. In Luxor, you'll delve into the wonders of ancient Thebes, exploring the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the sprawling Karnak Temple complex. You'll also have free time to wander through the vibrant markets or join optional tours to nearby temples.
The itinerary concludes with a return to Cairo, where you can further explore the city's historical and cultural treasures, including the Citadel, Coptic Cairo, and the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Throughout your journey, you'll be accompanied by expert guides who will bring Egypt's rich history to life. Comfortable accommodation, delicious meals, and convenient transportation ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience
This 10-day tour offers a captivating journey through the heart of Egypt, blending iconic ancient wonders with vibrant cultural experiences. Your adventure begins in Cairo, where you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, you'll have the freedom to explore the city or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere.
The following day, you'll delve into Egypt's rich history with a visit to the renowned Egyptian Museum, home to an astounding collection of pharaonic treasures, including those from Tutankhamun's tomb. You'll then journey to the Giza Plateau to stand in awe of the majestic pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx. A traditional Koshary lunch will introduce you to the flavours of Egypt before you embark on an overnight train to Aswan.
In Aswan, you'll immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Nubian people, renowned for their warmth and hospitality. You'll spend a night in a traditional Nubian village, with its colourfully painted houses and lively markets, and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family. You'll also visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and embark on a relaxing felucca sailing trip down the Nile.
The journey continues to Luxor, where you'll explore the vast necropolis of the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. You'll also marvel at the grandeur of Karnak Temple, a sprawling complex dedicated to the Theban Triad.
From Luxor, you'll head to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada for some well-deserved relaxation. Enjoy the resort's facilities, soak up the sun on the beach, or take advantage of the excellent diving and snorkelling opportunities. A variety of optional excursions, such as windsurfing, quad biking, and camel rides, are also available.
The tour concludes with a return to Cairo, where you'll have free time to explore the city at your own pace. Wander through the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar, visit the historic Citadel, or delve into the fascinating history of Coptic Cairo. Optional tours to Saqqara and Dashur offer further insights into the evolution of pyramid building.
With a perfect balance of guided tours, cultural immersion, and independent exploration, this 10-day itinerary provides a comprehensive and unforgettable Egyptian adventure
We traveled as a group of 8 and had what I can confidently say was the smoothest travel experience of my life thanks to the travel team. From the moment we landed, everything was handled with precision and care. Mahmoud greeted us right off the plane and personally guided us through immigration and customs. It was incredibly efficient and stress-free.
Throughout the trip, Mahmoud stayed in constant contact, ensuring every detail was running smoothly and adjusting the schedule when needed. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned each day was packed with incredible sites, but never felt overwhelming. Yes, some days were long, but 100% worth it.
Communication was excellent from start to finish. Even mid-trip, we were able to add extra activities on the fly, and the team accommodated us effortlessly.
Our guides were outstanding. Michael in Cairo and Giza was extremely knowledgeable and communicated clearly he answered every question with patience and insight. Mohamed, who accompanied us during the Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan, was personable, relaxed, and brought the ancient sites to life with his storytelling.
The drivers throughout were also fantastic. While most didn’t speak much English, they were consistently punctual, professional, and skilled, even navigating Egypt’s wild traffic with ease and confidence.
A quick tip: If you’re on a tighter budget, do a bit of research before booking extra experiences. Some optional add-ons are absolutely worth the cost, while others may be more economical to do independently though we still relied on the company for reliable transport.
Overall, this was a 10/10 experience. Everything felt personalized, smooth, and safe. I’m incredibly happy we chose this company I’d recommend them without hesitation to anyone planning a trip to Egypt.
This one day tour in Cairo is a sightseeing tour that will take you to the most famous churches and mosques in the city.
At 8:00 am we will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to start your full-day tour visiting Old Cairo, also known as Christian Coptic Cairo. This is among the most important locations to visit in Cairo because it was visited by the Holy Family. Their spiritual presence is thought to be still felt in this place.
The Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built as a prime landmark for many tourists. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion permeates the whole district here.
You will be able to visit and enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church. You will also get to learn about the old Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Lunch is included in between visits at a local restaurant based on full-meal for each person but beverages are not included.
We will continue our day-tour to Islamic Cairo that was founded in 641 A.D by the first Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas. At Islamic Cairo, you will be able to visit and enter Masjid Amr Ibn Elas Mosque that was built in 642 A.D.
We follow this by a visit to the biggest mosque in Cairo, El Sultan Hassan Mosque, also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D. The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa which is located near the citadel in Cairo. It is famous for its construction, which began in 757 AH/1356 CE with work ending three years later "without even a single day of idleness". At the time of construction, the mosque was considered remarkable for its size and innovative architectural components.
We will visit Al-Rifa'i Mosque next, which dates from around 1361 and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. . The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan.
At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Take a 13 day tour of incredible Egypt, from Mediterranean Alexandria and the Commonwealth War Graves of El Alamein, to the legendary Pyramids of Giza, the sunny southern city of Aswan and Luxor's tomb strewn Valley of Kings. Cruising the Nile, exploring ancient wonders and more.
This is a day tour to El Moez Street and Al Azhar Park in Cairo. This day tour is a cultural trip where you visit not just mosques but streets and neighbourhoods.
After the pickup at your hotel, the day tour starts. We will first visit one of the oldest streets in Egypt which is El Moez Le Din Allah Street, an eloquent witness for historical Cairo with the various monuments spread along both sides of the street.
We will then move towards the northern side of the city, in El Darb El Asfar, the most ancient quarter of Islamic Cairo monuments where you visit Barqouq mosque & School in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Talae, the Blue Mosque, the Dome, Hospital & School of Qalawoon.
Also you will be able to visit Bayt El Sehaymi, which is 350 years old. We will take you for a walk on Al Darb Al Ahmar Street. Facing Bab Zuweila and going further up north in Suq al-Silah Street one will come across the saddle makers market called Suq al-Surugiyyiah which produces all kinds of leatherware. From here we will be in Al Moez Street, the most beautiful Islamic street in Cairo.
End your day tour with a visit to Al Azhar Park which is located in the heart of old historic Cairo.
Note: Lunch included at a local restaurant in between visits.
Tour finishes with drop off at the customer's hotel around 16:00 pm.
We saw so many things and now have lots of good memories. it was a lot of traveling by car, bus and air, but all went smoothly. We especially enjoyed our guides and drivers. They were so helpful and got us around safely.
This half day tour to Islamic Cairo starts At 10:00 am when our guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo.
Over there in Islamic Cairo you will be able to visit and enter some of the mosques such as - `Masjid` Amr Ibn Elas Mosque, followed by a visit to the Most and biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque.
We will then visit another big famous Mosque which is the Al-Rifa’i Mosque. The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. The mosque was constructed next to two large public squares and off of several European style.
Then Followed by a visit to one of the biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D. Commissioned by a sultan of a short and relatively unimpressive profile, al-Maqrizi noted that within the mosque were several “wonders of construction”. The mosque was, for example, designed to include schools for all four of the Sunni schools of thought: Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanafi and Hanbali
Then drive to Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo is also known as the mosque of the most resplendent is a mosque in Islamic Cairo in Egypt. It was the first mosque established in Cairo, a city that has since gained the nickname "the City of a Thousand Minarets".
End your day tour with a visit to El Hussein Mosque in Cairo. Hallowed mosque is believed to be the burial site of the head of the prophet Muhammad's grandson.
At the end of the tour our guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.
Ibrahim was our tour guide and he was amazing, very nice and respectful, his English was perfect he went above and be on and we did everything we wanted to do and then some he really made our experience special he made us feel very comfortable, he was very knowledgeable about everything, from the pyramids and all the ancient ruins in the museums, even took us shopping and as we all know people can haggle you when at the pyramids and shopping around town, and he kept them all away which we extremely appreciated, and helped us translate when making purchases to ensure we got the best deal, he even took us out for refreshers and lunch at the end of the day !!! And extremely considerate he took a lot of very good pictures he was like a personal photographer, he did everything at our pace. We originally had booked him as our shuttle from the Cairo airport to our hotel when we first arrived in Egypt, he was on time to pick us up from the airport, He was waiting with our name and actually found us as soon as we walked out the door of the airport! he was also extremely punctual when picking us up from the hotel to start our tour and very accommodating considering we booked our tour on our ride from the airport to our hotel. Anytime in Cairo or the surrounding area I would definitely book him for any thing needed whether it be a tour or just an airport shuttle .
This full day tour will take you to various Islamic and Christian sites in Cairo. It starts at 8:00 am with a pickup from your hotel in Cairoby our guide.
You will visit Old Cairo that is also known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family.
In later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue. (2 hrs time Spent)
Lunch is included in between visits at a local restaurant but beverages are not included. ( 1hr Time Spent)
Then we continue our day tour to Islamic Cairo that was founded in 641 A.D by the First Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas. Over there in Islamic Cairo you will be able to visit and enter some of the mosques such as - `Masjid` Amr Ibn Elas Mosque, followed by a visit to the Most and biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque. (2 hrs time Spent)
We will then visit another big famous Mosque which is the Al-Rifa’i Mosque. The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. The mosque was constructed next to two large public squares and off of several European style. (2:30 hrs Time)
Then visit The Citadel of Cairo where you can visit the most famous mosque in Cairo which is Mohamed Ali`s mosque that known as the Alabaster Mosque. (1hr Time)
Then end your day tour with a visit to Khan Khalili Bazaar.
At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.
