Day 1: Giza pyramids and the Sphinx
Start early at the Giza plateau for the three pyramids, the Sphinx and the panorama point. Add a camel ride or go inside a pyramid.
Day 2: Egyptian Museum and old Cairo
The Egyptian Museum and the treasures of Tutankhamun in the morning, then Islamic Cairo, the Citadel and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Day 3: Memphis and Saqqara
The Step Pyramid at Saqqara and the ancient capital of Memphis, with a Nile dinner cruise in the evening to round off the trip.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Three days comfortably covers the Giza pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, and Memphis and Saqqara, with time for a Nile dinner cruise. Add days for Luxor or Alexandria.
Start with the Giza pyramids while you are fresh, then the Egyptian Museum and old Cairo, then Memphis and Saqqara. Keep the pyramids early in the day to beat the heat.
Guided tours save time in Cairos traffic and add an Egyptologists context. Many travelers mix guided days for the big sites with independent evenings for food and the bazaar.
