Welcome to Cairo! Flexible Itinerary Private Tour

What to Expect

Flexible Itinerary: Pyramids and Beyond
This is the most convenient way for travelers to get to know Cairo: you will have transport with a driver, a Russian-speaking guide at your disposal for the whole day, and the opportunity to adjust the route, including during the tour. In one day, you can visit 3-4 locations. The classic option will include a trip to the Pyramids and the Sphinx, as well as the Cairo Museum with treasures of ancient Egyptian art.

Other places you can visit:

• Al-Azhar Complex, where you will see the oldest mosque in the city, a madrasa, and a prestigious spiritual university;
• Coptic Museum - a collection of artifacts created by Egyptian Christians (Copts) - or the Museum of Islamic Art;
• Church of St. Mary: you will understand why this white sanctuary is called "hanging";
• Salah El Din Citadel, a 12th-century fortress: inside we will talk about the role of its walls and visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali (Alabaster), whose minarets tower over all of Cairo;
• Zamalek district on Gezira Island on the Nile River - the cleanest, most prestigious, and attractive part of the city for travelers. Here is the Cairo Tower, from which you can see the entire capital;
• Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara - the first pyramid built in the Sahara desert. Here you will also descend into the Serapeum, an underground structure that holds the secret of 27 sarcophagi;
• Palaces of Cairo: the Abdine Presidential Palace and the one where the founder of modern Cairo, Muhammad Ali, lived;
• Metro and Ramses Cairo Railway Station with a magnificent hall;
• Memphis City - the ancient capital of Egypt: exploring the ruins, you will learn about the emergence, development, and decline of this city;
• Khan El Khalili Market, where you can feel the atmosphere of an ancient Arab city;
• Pharaonic Village, where you will watch a theatrical performance and get acquainted with the pottery, weaving, blacksmithing, and baking crafts of Ancient Egypt. This place will definitely appeal to travelers with children;
• And other places recommended by the guide - for a complete immersion in the colors of Cairo.

Discover and Understand Cairo
The attractions of the capital of Egypt remember thousands of years before our era! Against their background, you will discover the history of one of the oldest world civilizations, be amazed by the filigree work of past masters, decipher hieroglyphs, recall the pharaohs and gods of Egypt. In addition, the guide will talk about life in modern Cairo, help you understand stereotypes, and give useful advice as a local.

How the Tour Works

• You will be picked up from any hotel in Cairo/Giza and brought back at no extra cost
• Your tour will be conducted by a professional Russian-speaking guide from our team
• Our programs do not include mandatory visits to shops
• The program is flexible: you are limited only by geography and time (8 hours) — you choose which locations to visit and how long to stay

Important: please confirm the booking by 16:00 the previous day in Egyptian time. If the tour is confirmed later, it may not be possible to conduct it.

Transport

• For a group of up to 3 people, the tour is conducted in a comfortable sedan car (included in the price)
• It is possible to conduct a tour for a larger number of people - in a minibus equipped with air conditioning and everything necessary (additional 16€)
• If you need to be picked up in the airport area and/or taken there after the tour, the surcharge will be 30€
• Traffic on the roads of Cairo is very busy, so for safety reasons, the driver handles the vehicle, and the guide does not get distracted by the road. This also helps to make the tour more informative.

What's Included and What's Not

• Included: transfer (sedan car with driver), visit to Saqqara and Memphis
• Additional expenses: entrance tickets per the program and meals (if desired)