2 Day Cairo Pyramids, GEM & Old Cairo Tour

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Duration
2 Days
Tour Location
Pyramids of Giza / GEM / Old Cairo
Tour Type
Daily Tour
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Your Hotel

2 Day Cairo Tour Pyramids, GEM & Old Cairo

This 2 Day Cairo Tour Itinerary departs from Cairo hotels. It covers the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Islamic Cairo’s Citadel and Al-Muizz Street district over two consecutive days with one overnight hotel stay. It is the only Cairo overnight package that pairs the Giza Pyramid Complex and the Grand Egyptian Museum with the Tahrir Egyptian Museum in a single two-day loop, without adding a second city or a domestic flight.

Day 1 runs from hotel pickup through the Giza Plateau (Great Pyramid, Great Sphinx, Valley Temple of Khafre) to the Grand Egyptian Museum, lunch, and a return to your Cairo hotel.

Day 2 covers the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, the Salah El-Din Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Al-Muizz Street, and Khan El Khalili before drop-off. This itinerary is one of several Private overnight tours from Cairo that showcase the city’s layered heritage. For travelers interested in alternative experiences, the Bahariya & White Desert Safari Tour offers a remarkable desert adventure.

Why Book This Tour

  • The only 2-day Cairo tour combining the Pyramids, GEM, and old cairo in one itinerary.
  • Private, guided experience with an expert Egyptologist.
  • Perfect introduction for first-time visitors or repeat travelers.
  • Structured yet flexible itinerary combining history and culture.
  • Affordable prices without compromising on quality or service.
  • 24/7 customer support to assist with any concerns or inquiries.
  • Itinerary customization available on request.

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Included

  • Meet and assist by a Tripidays representative at your hotel.
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing (both days).
  • English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the tour.
  • Entrance fees to all listed attractions.
  • 1-night hotel accommodation in Cairo Hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 lunches at local restaurants.
  • One Bottled water during sightseeing.
  • 24/7 Tripidays assistance throughout your stay.
  • All taxes and service charges included.

Excluded

  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra meals, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers.
  • Any site not listed above.

Highlights

Giza Attractions

  • Pyramid of Giza
  • Great Sphinx
  • Valley of Khafra Temple
  • Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo Attraction

  • Egyptian Museum
  • Salah El-Din Citadel
  • Mohamed Ali Mosque
  • Egyptian Civilization Museum
  • Al-Muizz Street
  • Khan El Khalil bazaar

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival and Giza Exploration

    A private air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your Cairo hotel to begin this 2 day Cairo tour of the Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum, heading first to the Giza Plateau, where your Egyptologist guide starts the day at the pyramid complex.

    The Great Pyramid of Giza

    Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza, a timeless symbol of Egypt’s pharaonic legacy. Your guide shares insights into its construction and historical significance.

    The Sphinx of Giza

    You stand before the Sphinx, a single limestone outcrop carved into a lion's body with a pharaoh's head roughly 4,500 years ago. Your guide points out the erosion patterns that first drew 19th-century excavators to the site.

    The Valley of Khafra Temple

    From the Sphinx, your driver continues a short distance to the Valley Temple of Khafre, built from red granite blocks weighing up to 150 tons each. Your guide traces the temple's role in the purification rituals that preceded Khafre's burial.

    Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

    Your vehicle then continues to the Grand Egyptian Museum on the Giza Plateau, opened in 2023 as the world's largest archaeological museum. Conclude Day One with an overnight stay at your Cairo hotel. Relax and recharge for the second day of discovery.


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    Meals

    Lunch 

  • Day 2: Islamic Cairo and Old City Highlights

    After breakfast at your Cairo hotel, the same private vehicle collects you to continue the 2 day Cairo itinerary with the Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo's historic quarter.

    The Egyptian Museum

    Your guide leads you through the Egyptian Museum's two floors of more than 120,000 objects, including Tutankhamun's death mask ahead of its transfer to GEM. The salmon-pink building has stood in Tahrir Square since 1902.

    Salah El-Din Citadel

    From the museum, your driver continues to the Salah El-Din Citadel, a fortified complex built in 1176 to defend Cairo against Crusader forces. You walk its stone ramparts for a view over the old city.

    Mohamed Ali Mosque

    Inside the citadel walls, you enter the Mohamed Ali Mosque, built between 1830 and 1848 in Ottoman style with a central dome and twin minarets. Your guide points out the alabaster cladding that gives the mosque its nickname.

    National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

    Your vehicle then continues to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where a dedicated hall traces mummification practices across three millennia. The museum also holds the royal mummies moved here from the Egyptian Museum in 2021.

    Al-Muizz Street

    You continue on foot along Al-Muizz Street, a pedestrian corridor lined with mosques, fountains, and merchant houses dating to the Fatimid period. Your guide points out architectural details spanning more than 600 years of construction.

    Khan El Khalil

    The street opens into Khan El Khalili, a bazaar trading in spices, textiles, and metalwork since the 14th century. Travelers interested in longer adventures may consider extending their journey to Luxor and Abu Simbel.

    meal

    Meals 

    Lunch 

Frequently Asked Questions

A 2 Day Cairo Tour provides a structured exploration of Egypt’s most significant landmarks. Ideal for first-time and returning visitors, it covers the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian museums, Salah El-Din Citadel, and historic streets. Travelers can expect a mix of private transport, guided museum visits, cultural immersion, and optional extensions, offering a comprehensive yet manageable Cairo experience.

This tour includes private transport, a licensed Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Egyptian Museum, Salah El-Din Citadel, and Mohamed Ali Mosque, plus one hotel night, two lunches, and one breakfast.

This is the only Cairo overnight tour combining the Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, and Islamic Cairo in a single two-day loop. Most Cairo overnight packages stop at Giza alone or add a second destination city rather than Cairo's own Old Quarter.

Yes, the two-day structure is built for first-time visitors who want Cairo's core landmarks covered without arranging separate day trips. Families and couples both commonly book this itinerary for its single hotel night and fixed daily structure.

Travelers can explore our top-rated Egypt day excursions to discover a variety of cultural, historical, and adventure experiences throughout Egypt.

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Prices By Seasons

From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
  • Solo $660
  • 2 - 4 Pax $415
  • 5 - 8 Pax $335
  • 9 - 16 Pax $325
From May 2026 to Sep 2026
  • Solo $650
  • 2 - 4 Pax $405
  • 5 - 8 Pax $325
  • 9 - 16 Pax $315
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
  • Solo $660
  • 2 - 4 Pax $415
  • 5 - 8 Pax $335
  • 9 - 16 Pax $325
Xmas 21 Dec - 7 Jan Easter 29 Mar - 11 Apr
  • Solo $660
  • 2 - 4 Pax $415
  • 5 - 8 Pax $335
  • 9 - 16 Pax $325
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