✈️ Cairo Layover Tour: Explore Egypt’s Wonders in Just a Few Hours
- City Tour
- Cultural
- Nature Retreat
- historical monuments
- Holy places
- Private - Individual Tour
Trip Information
Pickup Point
Your Hotel
Place of Return
Your Hotel
Group Size
1-2
Available Days
Duration:
3-4 hours
Travel time:
08:00 AM
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🌟 Highlights:
- Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the mighty Sphinx, standing for over 4,500 years
- Explore Coptic Cairo, with its ancient churches, the Roman Fortress of Babylon, and Egypt’s oldest mosque — Amr Ibn Al-As (built in 642 AD)
- Enjoy an optional felucca boat ride on the Nile River 🚤
- Wander through Old Cairo, Al-Muizz Street, and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, full of oriental aromas, spices, and handmade souvenirs
- Flexible itineraries from 3 to 8 hours, designed around your flight schedule
- Comfortable private transportation with an English-speaking guide and airport pickup/drop-off
🏛️ Full Description:
Make the most of your layover in Cairo with a personalized private tour designed to match your flight times. Your guide will meet you at Cairo International Airport and take you on a journey through thousands of years of Egyptian history.
Start your adventure at the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids and the iconic Sphinx — the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Capture breathtaking photos before heading to Coptic Cairo, where you’ll visit ancient churches, the Roman fortress, and the oldest mosque in Egypt.
If you wish, enjoy a felucca boat ride on the Nile for a unique view of the city from the water. Then, stroll through Old Cairo and the famous Khan El Khalili market, filled with colorful shops, oriental scents, and vibrant energy.
If your layover extends into the evening, relax in a cozy café near the Pyramids with a stunning night view of these majestic monuments — the perfect end to your Cairo experience.
💰 Price:
- 8-hour tour — from $110 per group
- 3–4-hour option (ideal for layovers) — lower price, perfect for a quick visit to the Pyramids
✅ What’s Included:
- Private round-trip transfer from/to Cairo Airport 🚐
- Comfortable air-conditioned car, minivan, or microbus
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water during the tour
- Fully customized itinerary based on your available time
❌ What’s Not Included (Optional):
- Entrance to the Giza Plateau (~$13–14 per adult / ~$7 per child aged 6–12)
- Entrance to the Great Pyramid of Khufu (~$25–30)
- Felucca boat ride (price depends on duration and group size)
- Lunch buffet at a local restaurant (~$10 per person, optional)
- Drinks and personal expenses
⚠️ Important Information:
- Recommended minimum tour time: 3 hours (ideal for short layovers)
- The program is flexible — you decide which sites to prioritize
- For evening or night layovers, a special Pyramids café visit can be arranged (note: Giza ticket offices close at 4:00 PM)
- Payment accepted in USD, EUR, or EGP
🎒 Don’t forget to bring:
- Passport (for airport exit and re-entry)
- Hat and sunglasses 🕶️
- Sunscreen ☀️
- Camera or smartphone 📷
- Cash for optional activities
⏰ Duration:
Flexible — from 3 to 8 hours, depending on your transit time
📞 Book Now:
Turn your Cairo layover into a once-in-a-lifetime journey through ancient history — Book Now and make every hour count!
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