Full-day tour: Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo’s religious complex

This day covers three layers of Cairo’s history, from the pharaohs to the faiths that followed.

You start at the Egyptian Museum with the treasures of Tutankhamun, then cross to Giza for the pyramids, where your Egyptologist explains how and why they were built, and the Great Sphinx. The day ends in Old Cairo’s religious complex, with the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As.

We pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Entrance fees are paid, and water and juice are included. Meals are extra.

Who the Giza pyramids and Old Cairo tour is for

This day covers three layers of Cairo’s history, from the pharaohs to the faiths that followed. It suits travelers with limited time who want the great ancient sites and the city’s religious heritage in a single day.

You start at the Egyptian Museum with the treasures of Tutankhamun, then cross to Giza, where your Egyptologist explains how and why the pyramids were built. The day ends in Old Cairo with the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As. UNESCO’s Memphis necropolis listing covers the pyramid fields.

Dress modestly for the places of worship, with shoulders and knees covered, and bring a hat and sunscreen for Giza. Comfortable shoes help on sand and cobbles. Meals are extra, so plan a lunch stop or carry a snack.