Day 1 – Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Saqqara + Lunch
Morning:
Your guide meets you at your hotel and begins the day with a drive to the Giza Plateau.
Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and stand before the iconic Sphinx.
There is also time for optional activities such as entering a pyramid or enjoying a camel ride.
Midday:
Continue to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt.
Visit the open-air museum to see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the beautiful alabaster sphinx.
Lunch Included:
Enjoy a tasty Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
Drive to Saqqara, home of the Step Pyramid of King Djoser.
Explore tombs decorated with vivid carvings and learn how this site inspired all later pyramids.
After the visit, return to your hotel for a relaxed evening.
Day 2 – Grand Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Mohamed Ali Mosque + Lunch
Morning:
Start your day at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
Walk through its impressive halls, explore the complete Tutankhamun collection, and enjoy the stunning design of the Grand Staircase.
Late Morning:
Continue to Coptic Cairo.
Visit the Hanging Church, the Cavern Church, and explore the peaceful lanes of one of the oldest Christian communities in the world.
Lunch Included:
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your day.
Afternoon:
Drive to the Citadel of Saladin and visit the majestic Mohamed Ali Mosque.
Take in panoramic views of Cairo from the upper courtyard.
After the visit, your guide returns you to your hotel to end your 2-day Cairo experience.