4 Days 3 nights Cairo Short Break During Christmas

Before embarking on your unforgettable Cairo Day Tours, take pleasure in a delectable breakfast at the hotel in Cairo.

Your tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to join him during your sightseeing in the Giza Plateau. He will provide explanations about the pyramids, including the reasons for their construction and the possible methods used to accomplish these marvels.

You will be given the opportunity to walk at the base of the Great Pyramid of King Cheops and even climb a few steps up. Our tour guide will assist you in taking pictures while standing above the pyramids. Afterwards, you will be escorted back to your car where your personal driver will take you on a breathtaking tour of the pyramids of  Chephren, Mycerinus, and the Great Sphinx Lastly, you will visit the Valley Temple of King Chephren, which is located opposite the impressive Sphinx statue.

As an optional activity, you have the opportunity to camel or horseback ride and see these magnificent monuments.

After you finish your tour of Giza, you will proceed to Sakkara, which is known as one of the most historically rich archeological sites of ancient Egypt. Upon arrival, you will witness the step pyramid complex built by King Zoser and discover the progress of the ancient Egyptian royal tomb. In Saqqara, you will have the opportunity to explore 11 royal pyramids and embark on an adventure to witness the interior of pyramid of King Teti. Before leaving Saqqara, we will take you inside one of the tombs of the nobles. Here, you can glimpse into the daily life of ancient Egyptians through the inscriptions and paintings on the walls and corridors of these 4000-year-old tombs.

After indulging in a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant, you can continue your tour of Memphis. Once you arrive in the historic city, you will have the opportunity to explore the open-air museum and witness impressive sculptures such as the second-largest Sphinx statue in the world after the one in Giza, as well as  the alabaster sphinx and the massive statue of Ramses II.

You will eventually be transported back to your hotel located near the pyramids in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Enjoy your tasty breakfast at the hotel in Cairo, then you will be prepared for your private tour. Then you will be met by your certified tour guide to lead you to the Egyptian Museum. This museum contains an exceptional collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and statues, including coffins, royal mummies, and jewels from the royal treasure of King Tutankhamen.

After having a tasty lunch at a high-quality restaurant, our guide will accompany you to explore the Citadel of Saladin, which houses the Alabaster Mosque constructed by the founder of modern Egypt, Mohamed Ali Basha. This will provide you with an opportunity to gain a glamour significant in this period of Egyptian history before enjoying a breathtaking panoramic view of Islamic Cairo, featuring several mosques, stunning minarets, and ancient domes.

After visiting the Citadel, your personal guide and driver will take you on an incredible journey through Cairo, including stops at the fortress of Babylon, the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius, and the old Synagogue of Ben Ezra.

At the end of the day, your sightseeing will conclude at Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Your private driver will take you back to your hotel in Cairo near the pyramids so that you can spend another night in Giza.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Have a tasty breakfast at the Cairo pyramids hotel before checking out of your room at 11 AM. You can choose to spend your remaining time as you please or sign up for one of our optional Cairo Excursions. Finally, our Cairo tour representative and driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your departure at the end of your Egypt Christmas Holidays.

Meals included: Breakfast