US$250

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Wonderful Cairo Transit Tour to Egypt's Wonders

Turn a few hours of waiting into a lifetime of memories with the most comprehensive Cairo Transit Tour available in 2026. Designed specifically for the time-conscious traveler, this private expedition bypasses the airport bustle and transports you directly into the heart of the Old Kingdom. From the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza to the groundbreaking Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the open-air museum of Memphis, you will witness the entire architectural evolution of the Pharaonic era in a single, seamless journey.

This is not just a layover excursion; it is an elite, all-inclusive odyssey managed by expert Egyptologists who specialize in maximizing every minute of your transit. With “Fast Track” airport logistics, private luxury transport, and a meticulously timed itinerary, we ensure you stand before the Sphinx and walk the ancient sands of the world’s first capital, returning you to your gate with plenty of time for your connecting flight. Don’t just pass through Egypt—experience its greatest treasures on a tour that turns a transit into a triumph.

Tour Itinerary

Pick up from Cairo International Airport: First, meet, welcome, and assist with airport formalities. Then, begin our excursion to visit the following places:

Firstly, the Giza Pyramids: you will stop by the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, followed by the Pyramids of the Queens, and we don’t forget to visit the Panorama spot for photos, as well as the Great Sphinx.

Afterward, we will proceed to the Saqqara Archeological Site: Here, you stop by King Djoser’s Complex, as well as the Imhotep Museum, in addition to the Titi Pyramid & Ka-Jemini Tomb.

Finally, our journey continues to Memphis Tours: At this location, we visit the Memphis Museum to explore the colossus of King Ramses II, along with the Alabaster Sphinx, and all the artifacts the museum has to offer.

Tour Inclusions

Pick up services from Cairo Airport & return.
All transfers 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 by a private with an A/C 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

pickup from the Cairo International Airport. Then, we start the Full-Day Tour of the Giza Pyramids, including the Cheops, Chephren, and Mycarinos’ Pyramids, and a camel ride by the Panorama. Then, visit the Valley Temple, where the priests mummified the dead body of King Chephren, who was buried in the second pyramid at Giza Plateau.

The Great Sphinx

Continue to get closer to the Sphinx, the mythical guardian statue standing by the huge funeral complex, featuring its lion body and the head of King Chephren.

Then, the queen’s pyramid is entered. This special admission allows one not only to see for oneself the ingenuity of the long-ago builders but also to disclose well-kept secrets of construction and design that kept historians’ speculation for centuries. Besides, this includes a camel ride.

Saqqara Step Pyramid

Continuing on your day tour, go to Saqqara, located only 16.7 miles (27 kilometers) southwest of the Giza Pyramids. First, the Step Pyramid built for King Djoser is considered an important part of the pyramid evolution process, which moved from a simple mastaba to its generally well-known form.

Imhotep Museum: Next, proceed to the Imhotep Museum and see for yourself the great architect who initiated building pyramids in ancient Egypt.

Memphis

After that, proceed to a day tour to Memphis and be surprised by the enormous statue of Ramses II and by the Great Alabaster Sphinx, dating back to 3100 B.C. Finally, your tour ends with a drop-off at Cairo International Airport.

Prices

Price is quoted per person in USD

Solo Traveler: $ +70% of adult rate
2 to 3 people: $250
4 to 6 people: $220

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