3 Day Cairo Budget Tour

Cairo Budget Tour packages

If you're looking to explore the best sites in Cairo in a budget-friendly way, you should choose Cairo Top Tours. You'll have the chance to visit the top attractions in Cairo, such as the Saqqara Necropolis, the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili with our affordable 3-day short break in Cairo.

Itenarary

Day 1: Arrival to Cairo and Giza Pyramids and Saqqara Necropolis tour

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you'll be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Cairo or Giza. After checking in and leaving your luggage in your hotel, you'll start your Budget 3-Day Stopover Tour in Cairo with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza. You'll have the chance to see the incredible pyramids of Giza: the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World, which was built over a period of twenty years during the reign of the fourth dynasty. You also can enjoy a one-hour camel ride to the Giza Pyramids (Optional activity).

Next, you'll visit the Valley of Temples of King Chephren and his statue and the Great Sphinx.

Afterward, you'll be transferred to see the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, a 3rd dynasty king who built his pyramid under the supervision of the famous architect Imhotep within the necropolis of Saqqara, northwest of the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis. This 6-story, 4-sided structure is the first colossal stone building in Egypt. You'll also have the option to enter one of the pyramids of Saqqara, the Pyramid of Teti, and the tomb of Kagemni, which is one of the tombs of the nobles in Saqqara. You'll see amazing wall inscriptions depicting different kinds of animals, fish, birds, and hunting scenes that are considered the finest examples of art in ancient Egypt.

You will enjoy a tasty lunch in one of the great restaurants, you'll be transferred back to the hotel for check-in and an overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 2: Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Khan El Khalili Bazaar Tour.

The second day of your Cairo 3-Day Stopover Tour will start with a delicious breakfast at the hotel before meeting your licensed tour guide to explore the amazing city of Cairo. Your first stop will be the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, where you'll discover famous artifacts from different periods of Egyptian history. During the guided tour, which lasts for almost 2 hours, you'll see gigantic statues of Ramses II, the golden mask and funerary collections of King Tutankhamun, and other precious artifacts.

Next, you'll transfer to the area of Old Cairo to start your Coptic Cairo tour. You'll visit the Hanging Church, which was constructed over the ruins of the Roman fortress of Babylon, and the Cavern Church of St. Sergius, where the Holy Family is believed to have taken refuge. You'll also explore one of the oldest Jewish temples in the Middle East, the Synagogue of Ben Ezra.

Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch before heading to one of the famous markets in Islamic Cairo for a walking tour. This bazaar is one of Cairo's main attractions, housing many Egyptian craftsmen and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs. You can enjoy a mint tea in a local cafe or just wander around the area to see the monumental Islamic buildings.

Finally, you'll head back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 3: Final Departure

On the final day of your Budget Cairo 3-day tour, you'll have breakfast at the hotel before meeting with our representative who will transfer you to the Airport for your final departure. We hope you had a wonderful time exploring Cairo's top attractions and experiencing the rich history and culture of Egypt on this 3-day budget tour.