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VIP Cairo Layover Tour – Private & Custom with Egyptologist Guide
- Duration7 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
The Flexible Cairo & Giza Layover Tour gives travelers a remarkable chance to explore Egypt’s rich history and vibrant culture during a short stopover. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you can tailor the itinerary to match your interests—whether you’re drawn to ancient wonders, Islamic architecture, or authentic Egyptian cuisine. This personalized experience ensures your layover becomes an unforgettable journey through the heart of Cairo and the timeless splendor of Giza.
Perfect for couples, families, and solo travelers alike. With flexible pacing and engaging storytelling, this tour suits both curious adults and families with children
What to expect
Your friendly guide will meet you at the Arrivals Hall of Cairo Airport and escort you on a personalized tour of the city’s top attractions. At the start of the tour, simply select 3 to 5 destinations from the list below and inform your guide of your preferences.
A delicious lunch is included. After the tour, you’ll be dropped off at the Departure Hall of Cairo Airport in time for your next flight.
Available Sight Options: • Giza: Great Pyramids, Valley Temple, and Sphinx • Saqqara: Step Pyramid of King Zoser and Tomb of Kagemni • Dahshur: Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid of Snefru • Cairo - Museums: Egyptian Museum (King Tut’s treasures, animal mummies, etc.) • Cairo - Views: Cairo Tower with panoramic city views • Cairo - Islamic Cairo: • The Citadel: Mosque of Mohamed Ali (Alabaster Mosque) and Mosque of Ibn Qalaoun • Mosque of Sultan Hassan and Mosque of Rifai • Mosque of Ibn Tulun and Gayer-Andersen Museum • Cairo - Markets: Khan el-Khalili Bazaar (old market) • Cairo - Coptic Cairo: Hanging Church, Church of Abu Serga (Holy Family crypt), and Ben Ezra Synagogue • Cairo - Historic Streets: Old city gates and part of Al-Muizz Street (Cairo’s oldest street)
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations139
The operator lists 139 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences40
- Museum Studios19 Meret Basha, Cairo, Illinois, 4272110, United States
- Hola Cairo Boutique7 El Bostan El Saidi, From Sabry Abo Allam Street, Cairo, 4272130, Egypt
- Downtown Apartment1 Seket El Fadl, Talaat Harb Street, Cairo, 11562, Egypt
- Cairo Dream Boutique Hotel14 Champollion Rd, Cairo, Egypt
- Pharoah's Palace hotel26 Kasr Al Nile, Cairo, 4280140, Egypt
- Vg Hotel1 Manshaet El Kataba, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
- Capital City Hotel5 Kasr AL Nile street, Cairo, 12345, Egypt
- Grand Talat Harb PlazaTalat Harb Square 2, Cairo, 11121, Egypt
- City Inn Alshwarbi HotelsEl - Fadl, Cairo, 11111, Egypt
- Hotel Suisse26 Mahmoud Bassiouny, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
- Montana Hotel Cairo25 Sherif Basha, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
- Egy Days Hotel6 Alshwarbee St, 5th Floor, Abdeen , Downtown, Cairo, 11613, Egypt
- Roma 1927 Hotel26 Sherif Basha, Second Hurghada, 11613, Egypt
- Wassim Boutique6 El Tahrir, Cairo, 4280108, Egypt
- Grand Palace Hotel14 Champollion Rd, Cairo, 11111, Egypt
- The Location Hotel34 Abdelkhalek Tharwat St, Aabdein, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
- Ga Plus Hotel In The Heart Of Cairo15 Sherif Basha, Cairo, 4280141, Egypt
- One Season Hostel7 El-Fadl - Talaat Harb, Above Al Abd, Cairo, 11956, Egypt
- Atum14 Mohamed Mahmoud Street, Cairo, 11011, Egypt
- Cosmopolitan HotelBin-Taalab Street, From Kasr Al Nile Street Next To Egyptian Stock Market, Cairo, 11567, Egypt
- Sky light hotel16 El-Shareef, Cairo, 4280143, Egypt
- Tourist Palace Hotel8 Gawad Housny, Cairo, 11613, Egypt
- Golden Palace Down Town40 Sharie Talaeat Harb, Cairo, 4272151, Egypt
- Holy Sheet Plus - Boutique Hotel28 Talaat Harb Street, 10th Floor, Cairo, 4272151, Egypt
- Al Waha Palace Hotel11 Ramses, Cairo, 4272130, Egypt
- Cairo City5 Sherif El-Sagheer, Down Town, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
- City Inn hotelAl Shawarbi, Cairo, 4280150, Egypt
- Chic Apartment In The Heart Of Cairo37 Kasr Al Nile Street, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
- Royal city hotel6 El Shawarby Street,, Downtown, 6/7 Floor, Cairo, 4280151, Egypt
- New Abdeen Palace2 Sabry Abo Allam Street, Downtown, Cairo Second Floor, Cairo, 11507, Egypt
- DeJoya Hotel31 Champollion Road, Cairo, 11513, Egypt
- Grand Cairo Hotel5 Sherif El-Sagheer, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
- Garden City Hotel23 Kamal El Din Hussein Street 3, Cairo, 4272073, Egypt
- City Inn Nile ViewAl Sharifain, Cairo, 4280141, Egypt
- Al Waseem Hotel6 Falaki Square Downtown Cairo 10, Cairo, 00212, Egypt
- Garden City Plaza HotelEl Saraya Al Kobra, Cairo, 11519, Egypt
- Tourist Hotel Downtown CairoFalaky Square from Tahrir Square, 4th Floor, Cairo, 11513, Egypt
- Central Cairo Hotel36 Sherif, St, Downtown 7th Floor, Cairo, 33714, Egypt
- Egy Days Hotel6 Al-shawarbi Street, Cairo, 11613, Egypt
- TUT Hotel DowntownEl-Shareef, Jawad Husni, Cairo, 11518, Egypt
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports. We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
What's included
Included
- Qualified Egyptologist
- Private transportation
- Airport Pickup & Dropoff
- Entrance fee
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Tipping
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–2), Child (3–11), Adult (12–99)
Languages
- Guide
- German, Russian, Portuguese, CMN, Japanese, Greek, English, Italian, French, Turkish, Dutch, Spanish
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Product code
- 316425P15
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 52 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (2).
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