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5 Days Cairo Short Break — Pyramids, Museum & Old Cairo

5 Days / 4 Nights Balanced — guided sightseeing with time to relax. Pace 5 Reviews Cairo Days Tours

About This Trip

A short Cairo-only escape covering the absolute essentials: Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, medieval Coptic and Islamic Cairo, and the Khan El Khalili bazaar. Perfect as a stopover on a longer regional trip or as a focused long-weekend break. Two afternoons are kept free so you can explore at your own pace.

At a Glance

Trip Pace
Balanced — guided sightseeing with time to relax.
Group Size
Private from 2 travellers
Accommodation
4-star hotels per itinerary.
Meals
Daily breakfast included; other meals per itinerary.
Trip Staff
Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Transport
Private air-conditioned vehicle.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Airport meet & greet, transfer to hotel, welcome briefing. Welcome dinner with your guide. Overnight in Cairo.

The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx Statue. Optional inside-Pyramid visit. Afternoon free. Overnight in Cairo.

Morning at the Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Afternoon at the Citadel of Salah al Din and the Alabaster Mosque. Overnight in Cairo.

Free time. Private transfer to Cairo airport for departure. Trip ends.

What's Included

Meet & greet and assistance at Cairo airport 4 nights' accommodation in a 4-star hotel with breakfast All transfers and sightseeing in a private air-conditioned vehicle Entrance fees to all listed monuments Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide on every tour day Welcome dinner with traditional Egyptian cuisine

    Not Included

    International flights Egypt entry visa Travel insurance Lunches and other meals not listed Optional add-ons (sound & light show at Pyramids) Gratuities and personal expenses

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