City break, history and culture · KT-CAI-04
Stand Beneath the Last Wonder of the Ancient World
رحلة خاطفة إلى القاهرة وأهرامات الجيزة
Four unhurried days across Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur and old Cairo, with a licensed Egyptologist and a driver who knows every shortcut in the city.
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Cairo · Giza · Saqqara · Dahshur
- Private or Group
About this journey
نعلم يقيناً أن أربعة أيام لا تكفي لاستكشاف تاريخ مصر الممتد لآلاف السنين، لكنها كافية جداً لفهم أسرار بناء الأهرامات وكيف بدأت هذه المعجزة الهندسية. تبدأ رحلتنا بتخصيص اليوم الأول للراحة بعد عناء السفر لتستعد بكامل طاقتك، تليها زيارة لأهرامات الجيزة والمتحف المصري الكبير في اليوم الثاني لربط القطع الأثرية بمواقعها الأصلية. وفي اليوم الثالث، نسافر عبر الزمن إلى سقارة ودهشور حيث بدأت أولى محاولات بناء الأهرامات، قبل أن نختتم رحلتنا بين أزقة القاهرة التاريخية العريقة. تُعد الفترة من أكتوبر إلى أبريل هي الوقت المثالي للاستمتاع بهذه الرحلة، حيث يكون الطقس معتدلاً ومثالياً للتجول بين المعالم المفتوحة. نوفر لك في "كيميت تورز" دليلاً سياحياً خاصاً وخبيراً في علم المصريات، مع إقامة فاخرة في فندق واحد لتجنب عناء التنقل وحزم الأمتعة يومياً، مما يضمن لك تجربة مريحة وسلسة تفوق توقعاتك.
Why travellers choose this itinerary
- One hotel for the whole stay, so there is no repacking and no wasted mornings in transit.
- Giza in the early hours and the Grand Egyptian Museum after lunch, sequenced around heat and crowd patterns.
- Saqqara and Dahshur included, so you see how pyramid design evolved rather than only its finished form.
- A licensed Egyptologist for the full program, not a different guide at every site.
- Arrival day left free on purpose, with an optional Nile-view dinner if you feel up to it.
- Designed to bolt onto a stopover or a business trip, with easy extensions to Luxor, Alexandria or the Red Sea.
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Starts / ends
- Cairo → Cairo
- Destinations
- Cairo · Giza · Saqqara · Dahshur
- Trip format
- Private or Group
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Activity level
- Easy
- Recommended ages
- Suitable from around age 6 upward; no upper age limit
- Best months
- October, November, December, January, February, March, April
- Languages
- English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese
- Accommodation
- 4-star (Comfort) · 5-star (Superior) · Luxury / boutique
- Room types
- Single, Double, Twin, Triple, Connecting rooms on request
- Meals
- Daily breakfast; lunches and dinners optional and priced separately
Trip highlights
- استقبال ومساعدة خاصة في المطار عند الوصول بسيارة فاخرة
- زيارة أهرامات الجيزة الشامخة وأبو الهول مع مرشد خاص
- جولة حصرية داخل المتحف المصري الكبير لاستكشاف أحدث قاعات العرض
- استكشاف هرم سقارة المدرج وأهرامات دهشور الفريدة
- جولة في القاهرة التاريخية وتسوق ممتع في خان الخليلي
Best for: الزوار لأول مرة، المسافرون العابرون (الترانزيت)، وعطلات نهاية الأسبوع الطويلة
Day-by-day itinerary
Every day below can be reordered, shortened or extended on a private departure.
يستقبلك ممثل "كيميت تورز" بترحيب حار فور تخطيك مكتب الجوازات بمطار القاهرة الدولي. سنرشدك إلى سيارتك الفاخرة المكيفة لتنقلك مباشرة إلى الفندق لبدء إجراءات تسجيل الدخول السلسة. ستحصل على استراحة قصيرة تليها جلسة تعريفية سريعة مع مستشارك السياحي لشرح تفاصيل برنامجك المشوق في أرض الفراعنة.
Meals: Dinner. Overnight: Cairo.
What is included
Not included
Choose your accommodation level
The same itinerary, three levels of comfort. Pick a tier when you request your booking and we confirm the exact properties in writing before any payment.
Comfort
4-star (Comfort)
Well-located 4-star properties and standard cabins where a cruise is included. Everything essential is covered: private guiding, private transfers and daily breakfast. Chosen for travelers who would rather spend on experiences than on suites.
Standard double or twin rooms, air conditioned, with private bathroom
- Private licensed guide
- Private air-conditioned transfers
- Daily breakfast
- All listed entrance fees
- Standard room or cabin
Superior
5-star (Superior)
Our most-booked tier. 5-star hotels in prime locations, deluxe cabins on the river, and upgraded vehicles. Selected lunches and a few extras are folded in so fewer decisions are needed on the road.
Superior or upgraded rooms, upper-deck cabins where available
- Private licensed Egyptologist
- Upgraded private vehicle
- Daily breakfast and selected lunches
- All listed entrance fees
- Superior room or upper-deck cabin
- Priority check-in assistance
Luxury
Luxury / boutique
Landmark and boutique properties, suites or view rooms where available, premium or charter river accommodation, and a senior Egyptologist. Airport meet-and-greet, lounge access and special-occasion requests are handled personally.
Suites, view rooms or premium cabins, subject to availability
- Senior private Egyptologist
- Luxury vehicle with dedicated driver
- Daily breakfast, lunches and selected dinners
- All listed entrance fees
- Suite or premium cabin where available
- Airport meet-and-greet and fast-track assistance
- 24/7 direct contact with your trip manager
Transport
Airport transfers · private
Private arrival and departure transfers with a representative meeting you inside the terminal.
Ground transport · private
Modern air-conditioned private vehicle sized to your group, with a dedicated English-speaking driver and bottled water on board.
Guide services
- Private licensed Egyptologist
- Local cultural host for old Cairo
- Multilingual guide subject to confirmation
Suitability and accessibility
- Physical requirements
- Easy to moderate: roughly 2 to 3 miles of walking per touring day on sand, gravel and uneven stone, with optional stairs inside pyramids and tombs. All driving legs are under 90 minutes.
- Recommended ages
- Suitable from around age 6 upward; no upper age limit. Child pricing and reduced-pace alternatives are available on request.
- Mobility and accessibility
- Many ancient sites have uneven paving, sand, steps and no handrails, and some interiors cannot be adapted. We can arrange wheelchair-friendly vehicles, extra assistance and alternative viewing points at most locations, but a small number of tombs and interiors remain inaccessible. Tell us your requirements before booking and we will confirm in writing what is and is not possible on this route.
- Medical and pregnancy notes
- Heat, dust and long days can affect travelers with cardiac, respiratory or mobility conditions. Bring your own medication in original packaging. Pregnant travelers should seek medical advice before booking, and adventure, diving and balloon activities are generally not suitable during pregnancy.
- Dietary requirements
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher-style, gluten-free and allergy-related requirements can be catered for at hotels, on the river and on private meals when notified in advance. Severe allergies should be declared at the time of booking so we can brief every supplier.
- Weather and seasonality
- Best travel months for this route are October, November, December, January, February, March, April. Summer daytime temperatures in Upper Egypt and the desert can exceed 40C, so summer departures are re-timed to start earlier and rest through the afternoon.
- Dress and cultural notes
- Egypt is a conservative country outside beach resorts. Lightweight clothing covering shoulders and knees is appropriate at religious sites, and closed walking shoes are strongly recommended for temples and desert ground. Your guide will brief you on photography rules at each site.
Optional experiences and upgrades
Add any of these to your enquiry. Each is confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Private Egyptologist upgrade
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Sound and Light show at Giza
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Khan El Khalili evening food walk
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Nile dinner cruise
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Day trip to Alexandria
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Airport lounge access
Available on request. Confirmed in writing with a price before you pay anything.
Price on request
Upcoming dates
Private departures run on any date you choose. The dates below are currently held open for shared departures.
- 10 Oct 20268 places left
- 10 Nov 20266 places left
- 10 Dec 20264 places left
- 10 Jan 202711 places left
- 10 Feb 20279 places left
Questions about this tour
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