Cairo Short Breaks 4 days · 3 nights

Discover Cairo Like Never Before

Cairo Giza

The Great Sphinx of Giza guarding the pyramids under a clear blue sky

The pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure rising over the Giza Plateau

Panorama of the Great Sphinx with the Great Pyramid of Giza behind

The vast Grand Hall atrium of the Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza

Entrance plaza of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat, Cairo

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Length: 4 days · 3 nights
Places: 2 places
Package: Private tour
Departs: Daily, all year

Discover Cairo Like Never Before is a private 4-day, 3-night Cairo tour. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then the royal mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo and the Saladin Citadel. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a guide and stay at Marriott Mena House or Steigenberger Pyramids.

Four days in Cairo with a private guide: the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the royal mummies, the historic churches of Old Cairo and the Citadel with its Muhammad Ali Mosque. Airport meet-and-assist, transfers and entrance fees are included.

Escape to Cairo and discover a city where history meets modern life. From the Great Pyramids of Giza to the Grand Egyptian Museum, a trip through the best-known sights in Egypt.

Meet-and-assist at Cairo International Airport and private transfer to your hotel
Guided visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
Lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant near the Giza Plateau
The Grand Egyptian Museum, a short drive from the pyramids
Royal mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, then Old Cairo's churches
Saladin Citadel, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and panoramic city views

Where you sleep

Cairo3 nights

Day by day

Day1 Arrival Cairo Night in Cairo

Welcome to Cairo, Egypt: met at the airport at any hour
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, tour manager will meet and assist you through arrival procedures. You will then be escorted to hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review program, confirming all pick-up times for scheduled tours.
Day2 Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum Night in Cairo BreakfastLunch

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your hotel, personal guide will accompany you to the Giza Plateau, where you will marvel at the legendary Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Continue your visit with the iconic Great Sphinx of Giza .
Following your exploration, enjoy lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant before heading to the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum, located just a short distance from the Giza Plateau. After your visit, return to hotel.
Day3 National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo, Salah El-Din Citadel Night in Cairo BreakfastLunch

Enjoy a traditional Egyptian breakfast then start to visit the renowned National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, home to the royal mummies and an outstanding collection that tells the story of Egypt’s rich and diverse heritage. Continue to Old Cairo, where you will discover some of the city’s oldest and most historic churches, reflecting its deep cultural and religious significance.
After lunch at a local restaurant, head to the iconic Saladin Citadel of Cairo, one of Cairo’s most famous landmarks. Explore the magnificent Mosque of Muhammad Ali and take in the view over the whole city before returning to your hotel.
Day4 Cairo: End of tour Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

During the trip, the tour guide reserves the right to adjust the itinerary if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, impassable wadis, the health or well-being of participants, or vehicle issues. These changes are made in the interest of your safety and comfort. Therefore, we kindly ask for your understanding, as the exact order of the itinerary cannot be guaranteed. However, our team and agency remain committed to covering all program highlights whenever possible.

What’s included

Included

Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport by our representatives upon arrival
Ongoing assistance from our guest relations team during stay
Transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned coaches
Hotel accommodation in Cairo for 03 nights with breakfast
All sightseeing as mentioned in the below program with entrance fees
Experienced tour guide during the tours
Meals as mentioned in the program
Daily 01 bottle of water during the tours
Taxes & service charges

Not included

Egypt entry visa
Personal expenses
Optional tours not mentioned in the program
Tips

Where you stay

Diamond level

5 stars Marriott Mena House, Cairo Pyramids3 nights View hotel

Golden level

Pool at Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo with the Giza pyramids beyond

5 stars Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo Pyramids3 nights View hotel

Terms

Children policy

Infants up to 2 years old: free of charge.

Children from 2 to 5.99 years old: 25% of the adult price.

Children from 6 to 11.99 years old: 50% of the adult price.

Children from 12 years old: the adult price applies.

The children policy applies to children sharing their parents’ room (a maximum of one child per room). If the programme includes a flight, the child’s flight is charged.

Booking and payment

Only 25% of the total price is required on confirmation, to secure hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flights and other travel services.

The rest can be paid up to two days before arrival, or in cash on arrival to your tour manager.

Tips during tours

Tipping for good service is customary in Egypt, though not mandatory. It is always appreciated and entirely at your discretion.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel, the following charges apply:

From the date of booking until 61 days before arrival: 15% of the total package price.

60 to 31 days before arrival: 35% of the total package price.

30 to 15 days before arrival: 50% of the total package price.

14 to 1 days before arrival: 100% of the total package price.

Airline charges follow the airlines’ own terms and conditions, and refunds carry a 5% bank fee. Cancellation terms may differ for group bookings, by the time of booking, or for customised itineraries.

Force majeure

Your safety comes first. If an official “Do Not Travel” advisory is issued by a government or an airline for your destination, you can choose a full refund of the tour package or, in some cases, a travel credit for any of our destinations, applied to a future booking.

Only airline cancellation or change fees, under the airline’s terms, and bank charges on the deposit apply.

Questions

Which hotels are used on this 4-day Cairo tour?

You choose between two levels. The Diamond option stays three nights at Marriott Mena House, and the Golden option stays three nights at Steigenberger Pyramids. Both are close to the Giza Plateau, and breakfast is included every morning. Tell us which you prefer when you request your price.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast is included daily at your hotel. Lunch is included on days two and three: at a traditional Egyptian restaurant on the pyramids day and at a local restaurant on the Old Cairo and Citadel day. Dinners are not included, so you are free to explore Cairo's restaurants in the evening.

Are flights and the Egypt visa included?

No. The package starts with meet-and-assist at Cairo International Airport, so you book your own flights to and from Cairo. The Egypt entry visa, personal expenses, optional tours and tips are also not included. Transfers, guiding, entrance fees, hotel nights and the listed meals are covered.

Is this a private tour, and can it be customised?

Yes. It is a private package with your own guide and air-conditioned vehicle, not a shared group coach. Because it is private, the programme can be adjusted or extended, for example by adding nights in Cairo or continuing to Luxor, Aswan or the Red Sea. Ask us when you send your dates.

Can children join, and how are they charged?

Infants under 2 travel free. Children aged 2 to 5.99 pay 25% of the adult rate and children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50%, provided they share their parents' room (maximum one child per room). From age 12 the adult rate applies.

How do I book, and what is the cancellation policy?

Send us your travel dates and group size and we will price the trip for you. A 25% deposit on confirmation secures hotels and services; the balance is due up to two days before arrival, or in cash on arrival to your tour manager. Cancellation charges are 15% up to 61 days before arrival, 35% from 60 to 31 days, 50% from 30 to 15 days and 100% within 14 days.

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