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Kickstart your Cairo adventure with us! Enjoy a seamless 12-hour tour from airport, visiting the Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili.
Make the most of your Cairo arrival with Cairo Day Tours’s same-day highlights tour! We’ll pick you up directly from the airport and take you straight to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx – no waiting around.
Visit the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum to see the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures, then experience local culture at a traditional papyrus workshop, perfume factory, and the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Includes lunch at a local restaurant and private transport throughout the day.
Perfect for travelers who want to dive into Cairo’s best attractions immediately after landing!
Itineraries
8:00 AM
Cairo Airport Pickup
Our professional driver will meet you at the arrivals hall with a clear Cairo Day Tours sign. After a warm welcome, we’ll get you settled in your private, air-conditioned vehicle with complimentary bottled water and confirm your flight departure time to adjust the schedule if needed.
8:30 AM
Pyramids of Giza
Explore the three main pyramids up close:
Great Pyramid of Khufu – The last surviving wonder of the ancient world
Pyramid of Khafre – Still retains some original casing stones at the top
Pyramid of Menkaure – The smallest but equally impressive
Walk around each pyramid, take photos at the famous panoramic viewpoint showing all three together, and learn about their construction and purpose.
10:30 AM
Great Sphinx
Stand face-to-face with the legendary Sphinx. Perfect opportunity for close-up photos with this 4,500-year-old monument.
12:00 PM
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine including grilled meats, rice, vegetables, and fresh bread. Vegetarian options like stuffed vegetables, falafel, and mezze are always available. Use this time to rest and recharge for the afternoon activities.
1:30 PM
Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore the highlights of pharaonic history, including:
Tutankhamun’s complete treasure collection (now relocated here)
Royal mummies and elaborate sarcophagi
Massive statues and temple artifacts
Interactive displays explaining ancient Egyptian daily life
You’ll have time to see the main galleries and take photos of the most impressive pieces.
3:30 PM
Papyrus Museum
Watch a demonstration of how ancient Egyptians made paper from papyrus reeds. Learn about this 5,000-year-old process and see skilled artisans create papyrus sheets using traditional methods. Optional purchases of authentic papyrus artwork available.
4:00 PM
Perfume Factory
Discover the secrets of Egyptian perfume-making and essential oils. Learn about the flowers and plants used to create traditional scents, many of which were used in ancient times. Sample different fragrances and see how oils are extracted and blended.
5:00 PM
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Browse the bustling marketplace for:
Spices, herbs, and traditional teas
Handmade jewelry and papyrus souvenirs
Textiles, scarves, and local crafts
Antiques and collectibles
Your driver can recommend reliable shops and help with any purchases. Take photos of the vibrant market atmosphere and maybe enjoy a quick coffee at a traditional café.
6:30 PM
Return to Cairo Airport
Head back to the airport with plenty of time before your departure or connecting flight.
07:00 PM
Airport Drop-off
Your driver will drop you at the departures terminal, helping with your luggage and ensuring you know where to go for check-in.
- Pick up and transportation services from/to your hotel
- All transfers are by a private A/C vehicle
- Private English-speaking Tour guide
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo
- Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
- Shopping tours in Cairo
- All taxes & service charges
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Tipping
Up to 5 years: FREE
Ages 6 to below 12 years: 50% of the adult price
Ages 12 and above: Full adult price
Yes you can receive a refund if you cancelled within 30 days before the tour start date but 10% will be deducted from the deposit you paid. However, if you cancelled within 2 days or less you will not receive a refund.
Yes, you can change the tour start date if there are at least 10 days remaining for the tour start date.
You can ask your embassy because there are countries that can take the visa upon arrival and there are other countries that need to apply first before traveling.
You can book any of our tours by clicking the book now button, filling an enquiry or sending us a message on our WhatsApp number.
We offer our tours in a various selection of languages like: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Chinese and Japanese. If you want a specific language that we don’t offer we will do our best to make it available.
We accept US Dollars, EUR, and GBP.
You can let us know if you want a specific time schedule.
You can pay online with an online payment link but the price will increase by 5% due to bank tax/commission or you can pay with your card with the machine the tour manager has on the tour.
Our tours are completely private. You (and your group) will be alone with our tour guide and the driver and there will be no other passengers with you.
