3 Days Trip to Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum from El Gouna by Car
We offer an unforgettable 3 Days Trip to Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum from El Gouna by Car, featuring the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza, Islamic Cairo, and Coptic Cairo. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy a comfortable hotel stay in Cairo, and explore with an expert Egyptologist guide.
Day 1 – Grand Egyptian Museum Tour from El Gouna
Your unforgettable private Cairo tour from El Gouna begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in El Gouna. Relax during the comfortable drive to Cairo in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle with scheduled rest stops before arriving in Egypt’s fascinating capital. Upon arrival, meet your expert private Egyptologist guide and begin your journey through thousands of years of history at the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum located near the Giza Plateau.
Explore the extraordinary treasures of King Tutankhamun, colossal statues of Ramses II, magnificent royal jewelry, beautifully preserved sarcophagi, ancient papyrus collections, impressive statues of Egyptian gods, and thousands of priceless artifacts that tell the story of Ancient Egyptian civilization. Learn about the lives of the pharaohs, pyramid builders, religious beliefs, and remarkable archaeological discoveries that shaped one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
After lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, enjoy free time or choose one of several optional evening experiences, including a relaxing Nile Dinner Cruise, a panoramic Cairo by Night Tour, or a traditional Egyptian café overlooking the Nile River. Afterwards, transfer to your Cairo hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation.
Day 2 – Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara Tour
After breakfast at your hotel, continue your private archaeological adventure with a visit to the legendary Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and Egypt’s most famous landmark. Discover the magnificent Great Pyramid of King Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, the mysterious Great Sphinx, the ancient Valley Temple, and the panoramic viewpoint offering spectacular views across the Giza Plateau. You may also enjoy an optional camel ride for unforgettable desert scenery and memorable photographs.
Following lunch at a quality local restaurant, continue to Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt. Visit the impressive open-air museum where you will admire the gigantic Colossus of Ramses II, the elegant Alabaster Sphinx, and remarkable archaeological remains that reveal the importance of this ancient royal city.
Your journey then continues to the world-famous Saqqara Necropolis, home to the extraordinary Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the oldest complete stone monument in history and the birthplace of pyramid architecture. Explore beautifully decorated tombs, underground burial chambers, colorful hieroglyphics, and ancient reliefs while learning how the ancient Egyptians developed pyramid construction long before building the Great Pyramids of Giza. Return to your Cairo hotel for another comfortable overnight stay.
Day 3 – Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
