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Cairo Layover Tour and Giza Pyramids Sound & Light Show

This layover tour at night is an opportunity to attend the Giza Pyramids sound and light show. In addition, this tour takes you to the old Islamic town, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and finishes by enjoying the show.

Indeed, arriving late in the afternoon does not mean you missed your chance to see the pyramids; a layover tour at night to the sound and light show will let you see the Sphinx and the pyramids.

To begin with, pick up from Cairo airport & assist with formalities. Transfer to the Pyramids to attend Giza pyramids Sound & Light Show. Then, we tour the city at night, the old Islamic town of Al-Qahira, and the tourist bazaar at Khan El-Khalili. Afterward, we transfer back to Cairo International Airport (CAI).

Sound and Light Show from Cairo Airport

It takes 45 minutes from Cairo International Airport to the Pyramids, and the sound and light show starts at 7 pm and takes one hour.

Most importantly, arriving at 5 pm is just perfect to attend the sound and light show at the Pyramids. We only use modern air-conditioned vehicles; additionally, we provide mineral bottled water and snacks to make sure you enjoy your visit comfortably.

After the sound and light show, the tour continues to the old Islamic medieval town to see the old fortified walls, the gates of the old town, the old huge mosques, and have an amazing walk in the old streets of the town. We then proceed with the tour to the tourist market at Khan El-Khalili to get a chance to interact with the locals, taste the Egyptian food and drinks, and even walk like an Egyptian.

Moreover, Egypt Fun Tours is the pioneer tour company in Layover Tours in Cairo. It is our responsibility to take you from the airport, do a great tour of Cairo, and then transfer you back on time to catch your connecting flight.

Ultimately, our team knows very well how to give you the perfect layover tour. Don’t miss the chance and let’s book you for this wonderful layover tour.

In short, pick up from Cairo international airport, attend the Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Sound & Light Show, Cairo City Tour, & Khan El-Khalili Tourist Bazaar.

  • Pick up services from Cairo Airport & return.
  • All transfers by a Private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • 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.
  • Pyramids Sound & Light Show
  • Cairo Down Town & Nile Photo Stop
  • Islamic Medieval Cairo
  • Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

Price is quoted per person in USD

Solo Traveler: $ +70% of adult rate
2 to 3 people: $
4 to 6 people: $
7 to 15 people: $

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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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