Planning a trip to Egypt that lasts three days or longer is typical, but have you considered a one-day Cairo tour? It can’t possibly cover everything Egypt has to offer, but how about taking a day to relax and take in the splendor of Egypt in a few short hours?

Since Cairo is our destination, we don’t just have one option but many that you can choose from, so let’s begin to discover how to enjoy a day tour in Cairo!

The Grand Egyptian Museum

Day Tour 1: Private Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum Tour

The tour starts with the main attraction: The Pyramids of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The Pyramids include the Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chephren, and the Pyramid of Menkaure.

Next, we head to the Queen Pyramids, which are smaller subsidiary pyramids that they used to bury pharaohs’ wives. And right near it is Sphinx, a giant Egyptian sculpture with a lion’s body and a human head.

Before your Egyptian lunch, we go to The Valley Temple of Khafre, which they have used for purifying the king’s mummy and Mummification process. The last sanction will be the Grand Egyptian Museum, showcasing a rare collection of 7000 years of Egyptian antiques.

Memphis and Sakkara

Day Tour 2: Memphis and Sakkara Private Tour

This voyage explores the Saqqara Pyramid and Ancient Memphis tales and mysteries. After we pick you up, we will head to Saqqara Pyramid, a pyramid complex similar to Giza.

We will then witness the Step Pyramid of Zoser, a rectangular marvel soaring 60 meters into the sky. Later, we will indulge in a delectable Egyptian meal at a local eatery.

As we continue on the tour, we go to Memphis, the capital of the Old Kingdom, where the grand colossus of Ramses II, carved from pink granite, stands.

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Day Tour 3: Coptic and Islamic Cairo Tour

The tour starts early as we head to Cairo Citadel to visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, which was the center of Egypt for over 700 years. Then we visit the Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, the oldest mosque on the African continent.

After that, we head to Coptic Cairo. As a start, we visit the Hanging Church, which is famous for its wooden dome in the form of Noah’s Ark. Abu Serga Church, known as the oldest in Egypt, is dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus. St. Barbara’s Church houses some of the oldest and rarest Coptic art icons and finishes off with the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

After an Egyptian lunch and a visit to the Egyptian museum, we head to Khan El Khalili, one of the most authentic places that still reflects the real Egyptian flare.

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Day Tour 4: Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Dahshur Private Tour

This voyage will take you through Egypt’s heart, where past lives and stories thrive. It reveals the most prominent symbols from the ancient world.

Where you can gaze in front of one of the Seven Wonders: the great Giza pyramids while you soak up in Egyptian sunlight, learn more about the lion body with a human head: the enigmatic Great Sphinx.

The passage of time at Saqqara’s step pyramid is worth doing, and finally you will be engrossed in the mystery of Dahshur’s red and bending pyramids.

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Day Tour 5: Nile Cairo Dinner Cruise

This one is for those who seek a soothing, calming atmosphere. You can go on a Nile cruise and escape the world’s noise for a couple of hours along the Nile’s tranquility.

Arabic music will be a new addition to your taste that you will surely like. Enjoy a spectacular belly dance show and, of course, savor a range of classic Egyptian meals prepared with the finest ingredients and designed to be memorable.

Each Day Tour has its own set of unique features, so whatever you choose will undoubtedly be worth the experience. But what do we prefer? If you are an enthusiast of Egyptology, The Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Dahshur Private Tour is undoubtedly the most distinctive for you. Nevertheless, if you are more into the tranquil atmosphere, The Nile Cairo Dinner Cruise is ideal for you.