Cairo: Strictly Ancient Egypt
A full private day among the pyramids and nothing later: the Giza Plateau, Saqqara and Memphis, the birthplace of ancient Egyptian civilisation.
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The day, hour by hour
Pickup
From your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
The Giza Plateau
Visit the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, and the Sphinx, before the midday crowds. Your guide explains the engineering, beliefs and daily life behind the monuments.
Saqqara
Explore Egypt's oldest royal necropolis and the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest large-scale cut-stone construction in history.
Memphis
Visit the political capital of the Old Kingdom, now an open-air museum with the colossal limestone figure of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
Return
Drop-off at your hotel, or onward to your evening plans.
What's included in your private Cairo tour
Included
- A private, certified guide for the full day
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch during your tour day, worked in around the sites with your guide
- Entry tickets to every site on the itinerary
Not included
- Optional experiences or tickets not named in the itinerary
- Tips (bakshish) for your guide and driver
By the size of your party
$350 per person
Private pricing, including the listed services.
$165 per person
Private pricing, including the listed services.
$145 per person
Private pricing, including the listed services.
Prices are in USD. A larger party shares the same guide and vehicle cost. At current exchange rates, that is approximately €145, €125 and €110 per person. Travelling as seven or more? Contact Nordnile for a private quote.
What the rate actually pays for
Some tours in Cairo cost less. Here is where the difference goes.
No shopping stops
Every hour on your itinerary goes to a site, not a commission-paying shop or workshop arranged for your guide's benefit rather than yours.
A proper day rate
Guides and drivers are paid in full for the work itself, regardless of what you do or don't buy along the way.
Chosen directly
Every guide and driver working with Nordnile is engaged directly, not sourced through a layer of agencies each taking a cut before the day begins.
Questions you might have
Can we go inside the Great Pyramid?
Not as part of the standard rate. The Great Pyramid interior and the Royal Mummies gallery can be added on the day for a separate ticket, just let your guide know.
How much walking is involved?
A moderate amount, on uneven, sandy ground at all three sites. Comfortable closed shoes are worth it.
Is there a break for lunch?
Yes. Rather than a fixed stop, your guide works it in around the day, wherever suits the group best.
Plan your private Cairo day
Complete the booking form below with your preferred date, hotel and party size. We will confirm availability and your final private-tour plan by email.
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