Luxury Highlights of Cairo

Begin the trip exploring the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, and the historic bazaar before fine dining along the Nile.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Naguib Mahfouz Cafe

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy breakfast with traditional Egyptian breads and coffee in an atmospheric dining space.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Pyramids of Giza Tour

   09:15 – 10:45

   Explore the Giza plateau to inspect the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx with a private guide.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Egyptian Museum Visit

   11:00 – 12:30

   Examine Pharaonic artifacts, statues, and historical treasures housed in Tahrir Square.

   • entryFree
4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Abou El Sid

   12:45 – 14:00

   Sample Egyptian culinary specialties in an elegant interior modeled on classic Cairo decor.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Cairo Citadel Tour

   14:15 – 15:45

   Tour the medieval fortification, visiting the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and overlooking the city skyline.

   • entryFree
6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Shopping

   Khan El Khalili Bazaar Shopping

   16:00 – 17:30

   Browse artisan shops for brassware, jewelry, textiles, and spices in Cairo's famous market district.

7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Pyramids of Giza Tour

   17:45 – 19:15

   Return to the Giza site during late afternoon for sunset views over the monument complex.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Zitouni

   19:30 – 21:00

   Dine on Mediterranean and Egyptian dishes overlooking the Nile River.

Combine landmark visits to the Citadel and Pyramids with extended shopping sessions in Khan El Khalili.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at The Mulla Cafe

   08:00 – 09:00

   Start the day with fresh pastries, juices, and hot beverages.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Cairo Citadel Tour

   09:15 – 10:45

   Walk the ramparts and interior courtyards of Salah El Din Citadel.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Shopping

   Khan El Khalili Bazaar Shopping

   11:00 – 12:30

   Purchase handmade leather goods, perfumes, and silver trinkets from local craftsmen.

4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Andrea El Mariouteya

   12:45 – 14:00

   Savor grilled chicken and traditional meze dishes in a relaxed garden setting.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Pyramids of Giza Tour

   14:15 – 15:45

   Visit the panoramic viewpoint near the Great Pyramid of Khafre.

   • entryFree
6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Egyptian Museum Visit

   16:00 – 17:30

   View ancient papyrus fragments, sarcophagi, and royal grave goods in the museum galleries.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Shopping

   Khan El Khalili Bazaar Shopping

   17:45 – 19:15

   Explore the illuminated alleyways of the market to purchase souvenir lamps and antiques.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at The Grill Restaurant & Lounge

   19:30 – 21:00

   Enjoy prime cuts of meat and international cuisine along the riverfront.

Focus on the artifact collections of the Egyptian Museum alongside visits to Giza and local artisan markets.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at La Palmerie

   08:00 – 09:00

   Have breakfast with Moroccan and Middle Eastern breakfast items by the pool.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Egyptian Museum Visit

   09:15 – 10:45

   Examine Old and Middle Kingdom statuary collections on the museum's ground floor.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Pyramids of Giza Tour

   11:00 – 12:30

   Walk around the outer stone blocks of Menkaure Pyramid.

   • entryFree
4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Taboula

   12:45 – 14:00

   Eat freshly prepared Lebanese hot and cold meze in an upscale setting.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Shopping

   Khan El Khalili Bazaar Shopping

   14:15 – 15:45

   Shop for custom tailored Egyptian cotton garments and embroidered fabrics.

6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Cairo Citadel Tour

   16:00 – 17:30

   Visit the Gawhara Palace and Military Museum within the citadel grounds.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Egyptian Museum Visit

   17:45 – 19:15

   Re-enter the upper floors to inspect the Greco-Roman collection and funerary masks.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Revolving Restaurant at Grand Nile Tower

   19:30 – 21:00

   Dine with 360-degree panoramic views over Cairo and the Nile River.

Explore the historic fortifications of the Citadel and traditional merchant streets in Cairo.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Left Bank

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy breakfast alongside views of the Nile River in Zamalek.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Pyramids of Giza Tour

   09:15 – 10:45

   Visit the Valley Temple of Khafre to inspect the ancient megalithic masonry.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Cairo Citadel Tour

   11:00 – 12:30

   Inspect the Ottoman architectural details of the Al-Nasir Muhammad Mosque.

   • entryFree
4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Felfela

   12:45 – 14:00

   Taste authentic Egyptian dishes including falafel, fuul, and grilled meats.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Egyptian Museum Visit

   14:15 – 15:45

   Study the Rosetta Stone replica and administrative records from ancient dynasties.

   • entryFree
6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Shopping

   Khan El Khalili Bazaar Shopping

   16:00 – 17:30

   Select hand-carved alabaster statues and brass lanterns from specialist vendors.

7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Cairo Citadel Tour

   17:45 – 19:15

   View the city skyline during late afternoon from the high terraces of the Citadel.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Saigon Restaurant & Lounge

   19:30 – 21:00

   Experience Asian fusion cuisine in an upscale dining room.

Blend visits to historic cafes and high-end dining with visits to Cairo's major archaeological sites.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe Riche

   08:00 – 09:00

   Eat breakfast at a historic Downtown Cairo cafe frequented by writers and artists.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Shopping

   Khan El Khalili Bazaar Shopping

   09:15 – 10:45

   Shop for traditional essential oils, perfumes, and hand-blown glass bottles.

3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Egyptian Museum Visit

   11:00 – 12:30

   Examine wooden models and everyday life artifacts from the Middle Kingdom.

   • entryFree
4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Kebabgy El Farahat

   12:45 – 14:00

   Sample Egyptian grilled kebabs and stuffed pigeon in a popular local spot.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Pyramids of Giza Tour

   14:15 – 15:45

   Examine the Great Sphinx up close from the dedicated viewing Causeway.

   • entryFree
6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Cairo Citadel Tour

   16:00 – 17:30

   Walk through the inner gates and courtyard paths of the historic stone complex.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Shopping

   Khan El Khalili Bazaar Shopping

   17:45 – 19:15

   Browse for inlaid wooden boxes and backgammon boards crafted with mother-of-pearl.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Osmanly Restaurant

   19:30 – 21:00

   Enjoy refined Ottoman imperial cuisine served in elegant surrounding decor.

Revisit iconic sights at Giza and Tahrir Square complemented by waterside dining in Zamalek.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Beano's Cafe

   08:00 – 09:00

   Order coffee and Western-style breakfast items in a comfortable setting.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Cairo Citadel Tour

   09:15 – 10:45

   Study medieval Islamic military architecture and defense towers.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Pyramids of Giza Tour

   11:00 – 12:30

   Tour the eastern cemetery tombs near Khufu's pyramid.

   • entryFree
4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Sequoia

   12:45 – 14:00

   Dine on Mediterranean fusion and meze directly on the banks of the Nile.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Egyptian Museum Visit

   14:15 – 15:45

   Review the jewelry and personal adornments worn by ancient nobility.

   • entryFree
6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Shopping

   Khan El Khalili Bazaar Shopping

   16:00 – 17:30

   Pick out silver jewelry, rugs, and brass plates in the old market corridors.

7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Pyramids of Giza Tour

   17:45 – 19:15

   Capture final evening photographs across the plateau.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Pier 88

   19:30 – 21:00

   Eat contemporary European cuisine on a stylish floating restaurant on the Nile.

Conclude the trip with a final run through Cairo's key cultural sights, shopping districts, and luxury dining.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Crimson Bar & Grill

   08:00 – 09:00

   Have breakfast with rooftop Nile views in Zamalek.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Egyptian Museum Visit

   09:15 – 10:45

   Take a final walkthrough of the main hall statuary and royal monuments.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Shopping

   Khan El Khalili Bazaar Shopping

   11:00 – 12:30

   Final chance to purchase souvenirs, spices, and copperware gifts.

4. 12:45|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Birdcage

   12:45 – 14:00

   Dine on high-end Thai cuisine in a sophisticated hotel environment.

5. 14:15|15:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Cairo Citadel Tour

   14:15 – 15:45

   Revisit the terrace overlooking Islamic Cairo for afternoon photographs.

   • entryFree
6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Pyramids of Giza Tour

   16:00 – 17:30

   Take a concluding private tour around the Giza plateau.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Shopping

   Khan El Khalili Bazaar Shopping

   17:45 – 19:15

   Enjoy late afternoon tea and final purchases in the historic market.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Aura Restaurant

   19:30 – 21:00

   Celebrate the final evening with upscale Levantine cuisine in an open-air setting.