2 Days Cairo Tour from Sharm El Sheikh by Private Car
Enjoy a 2 Days Cairo Tour from Sharm El Sheikh by Private Car with a private Egyptologist guide. Visit the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Saladin Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Old Cairo, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar while traveling in a comfortable private vehicle and enjoying an overnight stay in Giza.
Day 1: Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
Your 2-day Cairo trip from Sharm El Sheikh begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel. Travel comfortably in your private, air-conditioned vehicle through the Sinai Desert and across the Suez Canal toward Cairo.
With private transportation, you can enjoy a smooth journey with comfortable rest stops and avoid the delays of large group tours. Upon arrival in Cairo, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the wonders of Ancient Egypt.
Your first stop is the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the world-famous Great Pyramids of Giza, the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.
Discover the magnificent pyramids of King Khufu (Cheops), King Khafre (Chephren), and King Menkaure (Mykerinus) while your guide explains the fascinating history, incredible engineering, and mysteries behind these ancient masterpieces.
Continue to the Valley Temple, where the ancient Egyptian kings were prepared for the afterlife, before visiting the iconic Great Sphinx. Admire this legendary monument with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh while enjoying amazing views of the Giza Plateau.
After your pyramid visit, enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant in Giza.
Continue your sightseeing with a visit to the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to Ancient Egypt. Explore its impressive galleries, admire the colossal statue of King Ramses II, walk along the magnificent Grand Staircase, and discover thousands of priceless artifacts, including the extraordinary Treasures of King Tutankhamun.
At the end of the first day, your private driver will transfer you to your hotel in Giza for check-in and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Citadel of Saladin, Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
After breakfast, start your second day with a visit to the historic Citadel of Saladin, one of Cairo’s most important Islamic landmarks. Explore the magnificent Mosque of Mohamed Ali (Alabaster Mosque), famous for its Ottoman-style architecture, beautiful domes, and stunning panoramic views over Cairo.
Continue to Old Cairo, one of the oldest areas of the city, where you will discover Egypt’s rich religious and cultural heritage. Visit the famous Hanging Church, built above the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon, and explore Abu Serga Church, traditionally associated with the journey of the Holy Family in Egypt. You will also visit the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue, reflecting centuries of Cairo’s diverse history.
End your Cairo experience at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s oldest and most famous traditional market. Wander through its colorful streets filled with spices, perfumes, handmade jewelry, traditional lanterns, Egyptian souvenirs, and local crafts. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of Old Cairo and shop for memorable gifts.
After completing your sightseeing, relax in your private vehicle and begin the comfortable return journey to Sharm El Sheikh. Travel back through the Sinai Desert and across the Suez Canal before arriving at your hotel in the evening.