2 Days Cairo Tour with Pyramids, GEM & Dinner Cruise

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet our representative after completing the arrival procedures. Continue with your private Egyptologist guide to begin your 2 Days Cairo Tour with the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and an evening dinner cruise on the Nile.

Giza Pyramids Complex:

Explore the Giza Pyramids Complex, the royal necropolis of the Fourth Dynasty and one of Egypt’s most celebrated archaeological sites. The plateau contains the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, together with temples, causeways, tombs, and other structures connected to the ancient funerary complexes.

Your Egyptologist guide will explain how the pyramids were constructed and how the Giza Plateau became an enduring symbol of ancient Egyptian engineering and royal power.

Great Pyramid of Khufu:

Stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest and oldest of the three main pyramids at Giza. Built during the Fourth Dynasty, it is the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World and originally reached approximately 146 meters in height.

Learn about its construction, internal chambers, and central role within King Khufu’s extensive funerary complex.

Great Sphinx:

Continue to the Great Sphinx, carved directly from the limestone bedrock with the body of a lion and the head of a king. Commonly associated with Pharaoh Khafre, the monument has watched over the Giza Plateau for thousands of years.

Valley Temple of Khafre:

Visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, constructed from massive limestone and granite blocks near the Great Sphinx. The temple formed an important part of Khafre’s pyramid complex and was associated with royal funerary ceremonies.

After exploring the Giza Plateau, enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant before continuing to the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM):

Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids, a vast archaeological museum dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization. Its galleries present royal statues, funerary objects, everyday artifacts, and masterpieces representing thousands of years of Egyptian history.

Discover the Tutankhamun Galleries, the Grand Staircase, and selected treasures from different periods while your guide explains their historical, artistic, and religious significance.

Nile Dinner Cruise:

After your museum visit, transfer to your 5-star hotel in Cairo for check-in and time to relax. In the evening, enjoy dinner aboard a Nile cruise with live entertainment and nighttime views along the river.

At the end of the cruise, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast at your hotel, check out and meet your private Egyptologist guide for the final day of your 2 Days Cairo Tour. Explore Cairo’s historic museums, Islamic landmarks, and famous bazaar before transferring to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square:

Begin at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, one of the world’s most historic archaeological museums. Its galleries display royal statues, coffins, jewelry, papyri, and artifacts representing different periods of ancient Egyptian history.

Your guide will introduce you to selected masterpieces and explain the beliefs, traditions, and daily life reflected in the museum’s extensive collection.

Salah El-Din Citadel:

Continue to the Salah El-Din Citadel, a medieval fortress overlooking Cairo from the Mokattam Hills. Built during the 12th century, the citadel served for centuries as an important center of government and defense.

Enjoy panoramic views across the city while your guide explains the fortress’s strategic importance and its role throughout Egypt’s medieval and modern history.

Muhammad Ali Mosque:

Visit the Muhammad Ali Mosque inside the citadel, also known as the Alabaster Mosque. Built during the 19th century in an impressive Ottoman architectural style, it is distinguished by its vast central dome, elegant courtyard, decorated interior, and slender twin minarets.

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC):

Continue to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat, which presents the development of Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times through the modern era. Its galleries explore Egyptian society, craftsmanship, beliefs, writing, and daily life across different periods.

Visit the Royal Mummies Hall, where the preserved mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens are displayed in a carefully designed setting inspired by royal burial places.

After completing your museum visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar:

Conclude your sightseeing at Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s famous historic bazaar in the heart of Islamic Cairo. Walk through its lively lanes lined with traditional shops selling lanterns, jewelry, spices, perfumes, textiles, and handcrafted souvenirs.

At the end of your tour, your private driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. The day’s sightseeing schedule will be arranged around your confirmed flight time.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch