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Cairo & the Pyramids: Four Days with an Egyptologist
Egypt
Overview
Three nights in Cairo with a licensed, English-speaking Egyptologist: the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx, Djoser’s step pyramid at Saqqara, and Tutankhamun’s treasure at the Egyptian Museum.
Istanbul to Cairo is about two and a half hours with daily flights, so this short programme works on its own or as the last chapter of a Turkey trip. We meet you at the airport and look after the hotel, guide, entrance fees and every transfer. You just show up.
Dates and prices. The price on this page is per person in a double room, for 2 to 4 travellers, and covers departures from November 2026 to April 2027. Over Christmas (21 December to 3 January) and Easter (22 March to 4 April 2027) add $98 per person. For May to October, write to us and we quote your dates.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
Our team meets you at Cairo airport, helps with the entry formalities and drives you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in after the flight.
Day 2
Giza, the Sphinx and Saqqara
A full day with your Egyptologist among the oldest monuments on earth.
- The three pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid is the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world still standing, built more than 4,500 years ago
- The Sphinx: carved from a single block of stone, 72 metres long and 20 high, next to the Valley Temple where the kings were embalmed
- Saqqara: Djoser’s step pyramid, the first pyramid-shaped tomb in history
- Memphis: the first capital of the Old Kingdom, with the fallen colossus of Ramesses II
Day 3
Egyptian Museum and the Citadel
- Egyptian Museum: Tutankhamun’s treasure, the Seated Scribe, the tiny ivory statuette of Khufu and the everyday objects of ancient Egypt
- Saladin Citadel: the medieval fortress above the city, with the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and its alabaster walls
- Evening: the Khan el-Khalili bazaar is close by if you still have energy
Day 4
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel, then your driver takes you to Cairo airport for your onward flight. Departures run every day of the week.
How it works. This is not a fixed-departure coach tour: your trip starts on the date you choose. Guided days are regular tours shared with other travellers, with a licensed English-speaking guide and no more than 18 guests in a Sprinter van, and transfers are shuttles timed to your flights unless the itinerary says private transfer. Prefer the whole trip private? Ask us and we'll quote it.
Where You'll Stay
3 nights in a 4★ deluxe hotel in Cairo, with breakfast.
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A 4★ deluxe hotel in Cairo with breakfast, chosen for easy access to Giza and the Egyptian Museum.
We confirm the exact hotel for your dates before booking. If one is full, we book another of the same category and let you know.
What's Included
- 3 nights in a 4★ deluxe hotel in Cairo, breakfast included
- Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide on every visit
- Entrance fees to the sites in the programme
- Airport meet and greet, and all transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Our team on WhatsApp throughout the trip
Not Included
- International flights · we add them for your dates
- Egypt entry visa, around $25 per person, paid on arrival or online
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Optional entrances: inside the Great Pyramid, Tutankhamun's mummy room
- Personal expenses and tips
Who Is This Tour For?
This itinerary works well for:
- Turkey travellers adding Egypt: finish your trip with the pyramids without adding a long journey
- Short breaks: three nights cover the essential Cairo sights at a comfortable pace
- First-time visitors who want an expert to explain what they are looking at, not just point at it
Not the right fit if you want the Nile. This is Cairo only; for Luxor, Aswan and a river cruise, look at the 7-day Egypt tour.
What Our Travelers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, and it is the trip most of our guests put together. Istanbul to Cairo is about two and a half hours, with daily flights. The usual order is Turkey first and Egypt at the end. Tell us how many days you have in total and we suggest the split, with one price and one contact for both countries.
Departures from November 2026 to April 2027. Over Christmas (21 December to 3 January) and Easter (22 March to 4 April 2027) there is a supplement of $98 per person; the price calculator on this page adds it when you pick a date. For May to October, write to us with your dates and we quote them.
Yes. In Egypt every visit is led by a licensed Egyptologist, a separate qualification there, and on this programme your guide speaks English. Our team is on WhatsApp, in English, for the whole trip.
Almost every nationality needs a visa for Egypt. US and UK citizens can get it online before travel or on arrival at Cairo airport, for around $25 per person, paid there and not included in the price. Rules change, so tell us your nationality and we check it before you book.
No. The price covers your time in Egypt. We add the flight from Istanbul or from home for your dates and book it with the rest of the trip. We keep it out of the published price because fares move a lot by date, and we would rather quote you the real fare than pad the price.
Yes, with a separate ticket bought on site. It is not included because many travellers prefer to skip it: the passage is steep, narrow and hot, and the burial chamber inside is bare. Your guide tells you on the day whether it is worth it for you.
The published price is per person for 2 to 4 travellers sharing double rooms. Travelling alone, you pay the single-room price shown in the calculator. For 5 or more, ask us for a group price.
Send us the request form or a WhatsApp message with your dates and number of travellers. We confirm availability and the final price, and a 20% deposit secures your places.
We do. Travel Turkey Tours is the English-language brand of Conmigo Travel Agency, licensed by TÜRSAB (A-14430), with our own office in Istanbul. In Egypt we work with a local team we have used for years, and you keep one contact, us, from the first message to the flight home.
Questions before you book?
Tell us your name and email and we send you a personalized quote for your dates.
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From $
568
/ person
4 Days · Guided Tour
in a double or triple room · daily departures
What's included
- 3 nights in a 4★ deluxe hotel in Cairo, breakfast included
- Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide on every visit
- Entrance fees to the sites in the programme
- Airport meet and greet, and all transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Our team on WhatsApp throughout the trip
How you pay
20%Deposit, when we confirm
40%About 30 days before arrival
40%On arrival in Turkey
Your deposit is never lost: if your plans change, it stays as credit for 12 months.
From
$
568
/ person
