Day trip

Cairo: Pyramids, Bazaar, Citadel Tour with Photographer

4.8 / 5

47 reviews

Activity provider: OceanAir Travels
Day trip

Cairo: Pyramids, Bazaar, Citadel Tour with Photographer

Activity provider: OceanAir Travels

From US$ 72 per person

Visit the world-famous Pyramids followed by a once-in-a-lifetime camel ride through the Sahara Desert accompanied by a photographer. Afterwards, stroll through the breathtaking Khan El-Khalili Bazaar and admire spectacular views from Saladin Citadel.

About this activity

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Arabic
Pickup included
Pickup is available from your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza. The long-range pickup service from Nasr city, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage city, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, or on October 6th is available to book in the checkout process as "Add on". You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.

Experience

Highlights
  • Admire the grandeur of the world-famous Great Pyramids of Giza
  • Enjoy a captivating camel ride through the Sahara Desert
  • Explore the magnificent Saladin Citadel and marvel at sprawling views across Cairo
  • Walk through the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar and shop for amazing souvenirs
  • Learn about the fascinating history of Cairo from your local tour guide
Full description

Your tour begins with pickup from your accommodation in Cairo and travels directly to the majestic Pyramids in an air-conditioned vehicle with your tour guide. Throughout the day you will be accompanied by a professional, private photographer who captures the most incredible photos of this once-in-a-lifetime experience in the foreground of some of the world’s most remarkable landmarks. The first stop of the day is the Giza Plateau where you can admire the towering pyramids and soak up the history-rich atmosphere. From your guide, learn about Egyptian culture and the architecture of the pyramids before hopping on a camel for a captivating ride through the Sahara Desert.

Ride your camel to the stunning Great Sphinx of Giza and marvel at this world-famous landmark that is steeped in history. After your camel ride, enjoy a delicious local lunch, for an additional cost. After lunch, the tour continues to the Citadel of Cairo to marvel at a fascinating Islamic fortification that was constructed during the medieval era. The invincible stone structure, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers panoramic views across the city. Here, you can find an array of museums, old mosques and other ancient buildings within the fort. From the fort, proceed to Old Cairo and explore the ancient edifices of the city such as Coptic Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of Abu Serga, and the Hanging Church. Finally, visit the breathtaking Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Wander through the many serpentine alleyways of the bazaar and soak up the authentic atmosphere and culture of this vibrant location. Shop for some well-crafted jewelry, decorations, and handicrafts as a memento of your trip before being transferred back to your accommodation.

Includes
  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle for transportation
  • Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
  • Egyptologist tour guide
  • Photographer
  • Bottled mineral water
  • Pickup and drop-off from Al Nasr City, Cairo International Airport, Heliopolis, Mirage City, Al Rehab, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, 6th of October City
  • General Admission to Pyramids & Sphinx area (available as an add-on)
  • Tips (not mandatory)
  • Al Azhar park entrance fee
  • Lunch at Al Azhar park (available as an add-on)
  • Drinks during lunch
  • Extra drinks during the tour
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • A minimum of 2 persons is required to operate the shared tour, the product can be canceled or rescheduled if the minimum group size is not met
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 47 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5
  • Safety
    5/5

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Luckily enough for a second day here in Cairo, I was able to have again Amir as my tour guide and Adham as my photographer for this tour. And again, in my opinion they did phenomenally well as my tour guide/photographer. They accommodated my vegan dietary needs and took me to a place where believe it or not I had wanted to try from seeing on YouTube. I HIGHLY recommend this duo. You will not be disappointed.

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January 14, 2023

The tour guide was very knowledgable, spoke very good English and he was very protective of our group which is necessary when dealing with hagglers and shop owners. He was very accommodating and was able to help us find everything we needed. The photographer was also very professional and made sure we got some great shots which were sent to us 2 days after our tour.

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November 29, 2022

The experience was amazing! Our tour guide, Sayed, was on time for our pick up at the hotel. He was very knowledgeable about the History of Egypt. Islam, the photographer, was very professional and the pictures were amazing. The camel ride will change your life because it is an awesome experience. The whole tour was amazing and worth it, I would recommend this anytime.

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May 29, 2022

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