4-Day Budget Cairo Tour | Pyramids, Saqqara & Old Cairo
Egypt Tours Club · Private Budget Cairo Short Break
4-Day Budget Cairo Tour: Pyramids, Saqqara & Old Cairo
A compact private Cairo-only package with three nights in a selected three-star hotel, airport assistance, guided sightseeing at Giza and Saqqara, and a cultural day in Old Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili.
4-Day Budget Cairo Tour: Pyramids, Saqqara & Old CairoCairo → Saqqara & Giza → Old Coptic Cairo → Cairo Airport
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Journey Overview
Cairo → Saqqara & Giza → Old Coptic Cairo → Cairo Airport
Journey Overview
Four days focused on Cairo’s essential ancient and cultural landmarks
4 days / 3 nights
1
Arrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and check-in at a selected three-star hotel.
2
Saqqara, Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
Private Egyptologist-led visit to Djoser’s complex, Giza, the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple.
3
Old Coptic Cairo & Khan El Khalili
Visit historic churches, Ben Ezra Synagogue and the traditional bazaar.
4
Final Departure
Hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Tour Highlights
Giza, Saqqara, Coptic heritage and Cairo’s historic bazaar
Origins of Pyramid Building
Saqqara Complex
Explore Djoser’s Step Pyramid and ancient necropolis.
Ancient Wonder
Giza Pyramids
See the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.
Giza Plateau
Great Sphinx
Visit the Sphinx and nearby Valley Temple.
Religious Heritage
Coptic Cairo
Hanging Church and Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church.
Old Cairo
Ben Ezra Synagogue
A landmark of Cairo’s Jewish heritage, subject to access.
Historic Bazaar
Khan El Khalili
Walk through traditional market lanes and handicraft shops.
What to Expect
A practical private short break without domestic travel
Private · 3-star value
What to ExpectCairo → Saqqara & Giza → Old Coptic Cairo → Cairo Airport
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Private guided touring
A qualified Egyptologist and private air-conditioned vehicle serve the two sightseeing days.
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Three Cairo hotel nights
All accommodation is at a selected three-star Cairo property.
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No domestic travel
The confirmed route uses no domestic flights, trains or cruise services.
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Compact walking programme
Giza and Saqqara include sand, steps and uneven archaeological surfaces.
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Complimentary T-shirt
One branded cotton T-shirt per confirmed participant, subject to available stock and size.
Additional Information
Important details to confirm before final payment
Days 2 and 3 list breakfast and lunch and Day 4 breakfast, but the official inclusion list does not confirm meals and the exclusion text places food outside the package.
The seasonal table and current checkout rates differ. Confirm the applicable travel dates, occupancy and final per-person price in writing.
A private, affordable Cairo short break with airport assistance, a 3-star hotel and guided visits to Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili.
4 days / 3 nightsCairo · Giza · Saqqara3-star value · Private sightseeing
Day-by-day travel plan
DAY1Cairo
Arrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and check-in at a selected 3-star Cairo hotel.
An Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you inside Cairo International Airport holding a sign with your name, assist with arrival procedures and transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to the selected Cairo hotel.
Included experiences
Airport Meet & Assist
Personal reception and assistance with the arrival formalities.
Private Hotel Transfer
Direct door-to-door transfer to your selected Cairo hotel.
Optional · Extra fee
Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Optional one-hour evening introduction to ancient Egyptian history at Giza.
AccommodationSelected 3-star hotel in Cairo
MealsNo meals included
TransportPrivate airport-to-hotel transfer
Note: Standard hotel check-in is usually available from 2:00 PM. The Sound and Light Show is optional and charged separately.
DAY2Saqqara & Giza
Saqqara, Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Valley Temple
Follow the development of pyramid building from Djoser’s Step Pyramid to the famous Giza Plateau.
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist in the hotel lobby and begin a full-day tour of Saqqara and the Giza Plateau. Return to the Cairo hotel after the sightseeing programme.
Included experiences
Saqqara Archaeological Complex
Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser and learn how Saqqara shaped the development of monumental stone architecture.
Pyramids of Giza
Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and their royal funerary setting.
Great Sphinx & Valley Temple
Visit the monumental Sphinx and the Valley Temple with explanations from your Egyptologist.
Optional · Extra fee
Camel Riding
A camel experience may be added when requested and confirmed as an optional extra.
Optional · Extra fee
Inside the Pyramids
Interior pyramid tickets require a separate fee and remain subject to availability.
AccommodationSelected 3-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch are listed in the itinerary — confirm in the final voucher
Note: The official Inclusions list does not separately confirm meals, while the Exclusions section excludes food and beverages unless clearly confirmed. Obtain written confirmation of lunch.
DAY3Old Coptic Cairo & Khan El Khalili
Coptic Cairo Churches, Ben Ezra Synagogue & Historic Bazaar
Discover Cairo’s Christian and Jewish heritage before walking through the traditional lanes of Khan El Khalili.
After breakfast, meet your private guide and explore the religious heritage of Old Coptic Cairo. Continue to Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s best-known historic bazaar, and return to the hotel after the tour.
Included experiences
Hanging Church
Visit one of Cairo’s best-known Coptic churches, built above the historic Babylon Fortress gateway.
Saints Sergius & Bacchus Church
Explore the church traditionally associated with the Holy Family’s stay in Egypt.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Visit an important landmark of Cairo’s Jewish heritage, subject to official access.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Walk through lanes filled with traditional shops, spices, jewellery, textiles and Egyptian handicrafts.
AccommodationSelected 3-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch are listed in the itinerary — confirm in the final voucher
TransportPrivate tour with an Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle
Note: Respectful clothing is recommended at religious sites. Men should wear long trousers; women should cover the knees and avoid sleeveless or low-cut tops.
DAY4Cairo
Departure from Cairo
Hotel breakfast, check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out. Your private driver will collect you at the scheduled time and transfer you to Cairo International Airport according to the confirmed departure flight.
Included experiences
Hotel Check-out
Complete the hotel departure formalities, normally by 11:00 AM.
Private Airport Transfer
Travel to Cairo International Airport in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Departure Assistance
Receive practical timing support for the confirmed outbound flight.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Note: Late check-out is subject to availability. When unavailable, guests may wait in the hotel lobby until the airport-transfer time.
ETC
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4 Days / 3 Nights
Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included and Excluded?
Review the confirmed services for this private budget-friendly Cairo stay. The package includes three nights in a selected 3-star Cairo hotel, airport assistance, private transportation, a private Egyptologist and standard admission to the listed Giza, Saqqara and Old Cairo attractions.
Tour Inclusions
Services confirmed by the official inclusion list
3 Cairo hotel nightsPrivate EgyptologistPrivate transportStandard attraction tickets
Cairo Airport meet-and-assist
A local representative meets you inside Cairo International Airport, assists with arrival formalities and coordinates the private hotel transfer.
3 nights in a selected 3-star Cairo hotel
Three Cairo hotel nights according to the final confirmed property and room arrangement.
Private qualified Egyptologist guide
A private professional Egyptologist accompanies the scheduled sightseeing programme on Days 2 and 3.
Standard entrance fees to the listed attractions
Regular admission to Saqqara Archaeological Complex, the Giza Pyramids plateau, the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, the Hanging Church, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and the confirmed Old Cairo programme.
Private air-conditioned transportation
Private modern air-conditioned transportation for airport transfers and the scheduled Cairo and Giza sightseeing services.
One complimentary cotton T-shirt per participant
Each confirmed participant receives one cotton T-shirt with an ancient Egyptian-inspired design and Egypt Tours Club branding, subject to available size, color and stock.
Applicable local taxes
Local taxes connected with the expressly included package services.
Tour Exclusions
Items payable separately unless confirmed in writing
International airfareFood & beveragesOptional toursSpecial tickets
International airfare and domestic flights
Flights to and from Egypt are excluded. The confirmed itinerary is Cairo-only and contains no domestic flight segment.
Egypt entry visa fee
Airport assistance is included, but the entry visa fee is not listed among the confirmed services.
Food and beverages
The daily itinerary displays breakfasts and lunches, but the official inclusion list does not separately include meals and the exclusion list places food and beverages outside the package unless confirmed in writing.
Personal expenses
Shopping, laundry, telephone calls, minibar, room service and other personal spending are excluded.
Optional tours and additional activities
The Pyramids Sound and Light Show, extra Cairo city tours, camel riding and other requested experiences carry additional charges.
Entry inside the pyramids and special tickets
Tickets to enter the interior of any pyramid and any premium or restricted-access ticket require separate payment.
Hotel upgrades, extra nights and late checkout
Any upgrade from the selected 3-star hotel, additional night or late checkout requires a revised quotation and availability confirmation.
Tipping and gratuities
Tips for the guide, driver, representative, hotel staff and other service teams are not included.
Anything not stated in the confirmed programme
Khan El Khalili is listed in the itinerary and treated as part of the sightseeing route, but any unlisted museum, domestic travel, cruise service or additional activity remains excluded unless added in writing.
Accommodation
3 nights in CairoA selected 3-star hotel according to the final confirmation.
Sightseeing
Giza, Saqqara and Old CairoTwo private guided sightseeing days.
Transport
Private Cairo ground servicesAirport transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle.
Important page clarification: The detailed days show breakfast and lunch on Days 2 and 3 and breakfast on Day 4, but the official inclusion list does not separately include meals, while the exclusion list states that food and beverages are excluded unless confirmed. This script therefore treats all meals as unconfirmed. The page also contains generic wording about train-station assistance, domestic flights and cruise beverages, although the confirmed route is Cairo-only and does not use trains, domestic flights or a cruise.
Review the itinerary or confirm your 4-day Cairo budget package
Confirm the hotel name, room arrangement, meal plan and any optional evening activity before booking.