2-day trip: Giza pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and old Cairo

Two days give you ancient Egypt and the living city of faith that grew up around it.

On the first day you stand before the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Pyramid of Khufu, then see the treasures of Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum. After lunch at a local restaurant you walk through Khan el-Khalili, Cairo’s old market. The second day is about Cairo’s Islamic, Christian and Jewish heritage: the Mosque of Muhammad Ali at the Citadel, the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, the Hanging Church and the other churches of Coptic Cairo, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and finally the Monastery of Saint Simon the Tanner in the Mokattam hills.

Your private guide speaks your language, and we drive you door to door in an air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance tickets, lunch on both days and bottled water are included, as are two nights in a 5-star hotel.

Who the Cairo 2-day trip is for

Two days give you ancient Egypt and the living city of faith that grew up around it. This trip suits travelers who want Cairo’s highlights at a steady pace, with a private guide, lunch each day and two nights in a 5-star hotel.

Day one covers the Pyramids of Giza, the treasures of Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili. Day two explores Islamic, Christian and Jewish Cairo, from the Citadel to the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Monastery of Saint Simon the Tanner. UNESCO’s Historic Cairo listing gives background.

Dress modestly on day two, with shoulders and knees covered, and bring a scarf for the mosques. Comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen help at Giza. Camera tickets are not included.