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Effortless Cairo Airport Layover Tour: Maximize Your Time in Egypt

Maximize your travel time with the Cairo Airport Layover Tour, your perfect opportunity to explore Egypt’s most iconic landmarks. Starting with a seamless pickup from Cairo International Airport (CAI), our knowledgeable, licensed guides transform your stopover into an unforgettable adventure. This well-planned itinerary is specifically designed to accommodate even the shortest layovers, eliminating travel stress so you can truly enjoy the magic of ancient Egypt. Don’t let your stopover go to waste—make the most of your journey by catching awe-inspiring glimpses of this millennia-old civilization.

Tour the Famous Giza Pyramids & The Sphinx

The centerpiece of your Cairo Airport Layover Tour is an immersive visit to the Pyramids of Giza. Witness the majestic Great Pyramid of Khufu, a towering testament to ancient engineering and human ambition. Your expert guide will illuminate the historical significance of these structures as you capture stunning panoramic views. Next, stand before the enigmatic Great Sphinx, a legendary statue that has captivated travelers for millennia. Visiting these iconic attractions ensures that you leave with a profound appreciation for the phenomenal achievements of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Discover the Historic Saqqara Step Pyramid

Following the Giza complex, your Cairo Airport Layover Tour continues to the Saqqara Pyramids, renowned for their architectural innovation and historical importance. Here, you will encounter the Step Pyramid of Djoser, one of the very first monumental stone structures in world history.

A major benefit of visiting this site is that the Saqqara area is typically less crowded than the Giza area. This allows guests on the Cairo Airport Layover Tour to manage their time more flexibly, touring the area at a relaxed pace.

This comprehensive Cairo Airport Layover Tour provides travelers with an insightful glimpse into Egypt’s remarkable past, guaranteeing you engrave lifetime memories into your consciousness, ensuring your stopover is anything but ordinary.

Tour Itinerary

First, pick-up occurs at Cairo International Airport, where you will meet, be welcomed, and be assisted with formalities before starting our tours to the following attractions:

Giza Pyramids

Firstly, the Giza Pyramids are one of Egypt’s most iconic landmarks, located on the Giza Plateau near the outskirts of Cairo. In fact, the complex includes three main pyramids – the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Specifically, these massive structures were built between 2550 and 2490 BC and served as tombs for pharaohs and their consorts.

The Great Sphinx

Additionally, the complex features the Great Sphinx, which stands guard at the entrance to the Giza plateau. Notably, the Pyramids of Giza are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and attract millions of visitors each year.

Next, enjoy LUNCH featuring local Egyptian food. Following that, we will visit the Saqqara Archaeological Site, an important historical site in Egypt located south of Cairo. Here, you will find the famous Pyramid of Djoser, which is considered one of the oldest stone structures in the world, dating back to the 27th century BC.

Moreover, the site features several other pyramids, tombs, and temples from different periods of Egyptian history. Consequently, Saqqara is known for its unique architectural and artistic features, as well as its historical significance, making it a popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts from around the world.

Finally, we will conclude the tour with a drop-off at Cairo International Airport.

Tour Inclusions

Pickup services from Cairo Airport & return.
All transfers are by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Private Egyptologist guide.
Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo.
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
Mineral water while onboard the vehicle.
All your tours and excursions are private with an AC vehicle.
All service charges and taxes.

Tour Exclusions

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Entry visa to Egypt.
Tipping the tour guide and the driver

Tour Highlights

Giza Pyramids
The Great Sphinx
The Step Pyramid
Saqqara site
Imhotep Museum

Prices

Price is quoted per person in USD based on Private services and tours

Solo 189$
2 people 129$
3 people 99$
4 people 89$
5+ people 79$

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Prices: Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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