Cairo Tour from Eilat or Tel Aviv - 2 day
Our two day Cairo tour from Eilat or Tel Aviv offers the perfect introduction to the wonders of Egypt’s mystical capital. You’ll experience first hand the fascinating treasures that Cairo has to offer, including the Egyptian Museum, the Papyrus Institute, the Pyramids at Giza, the Sphinx, the Khan el Khalil Market, Sakkara, and the Mohammed Ali Castle. Aside from visiting the must-sees, you’ll experience authentic Egyptian cuisine, see the amazing landscapes of the Sinai Desert, the Suez Canal, and the River Nile, an soak in the unique atmosphere that Cairo, one of the world’s most bustling metropolises has to offer. Starting and ending from Eilat, with possibility to start from Tel Aviv, the Cairo two day tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience.
Cairo from Eilat 2 day tour highlights
- Pickup from your address in Eilat, and transfer south along the tip of the Red Sea, to the Taba Border Crossing
- With full border assistance, exit from Israel and enter into the Sinai region of Egypt
- Travel through the stunning landscape of the Sinai to the Egyptian capital of Cairo, passing the Suez Canal along the way
- Arrive in Cairo as the sun-rises and the city returns to life for another day
- Tour the Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world’s greatest selections of archaeological treasures
- Visit the Papyrus Institute, and learn about the amazing Papyrus used by the ancient Egyptians
- Taste authentic Egyptian food
- Get up close with the world-famous Pyramids, the only wonder of the ancient world which remains to this day
- See the incredible spectacle which is the Sphinx
- Walk through the bustling passages of the incredible Khan el Khalili, the famous souk.
- Overnight at a hotel in Cairo
- Visit Sakkara, the ancient burial ground which acts as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis
- Explore the Mohammed Ali Castle, one of Cairo’s most elaborate and famous mosques, complete with its citadel
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
- 21:00 (night before) – Pick up from your address in Eilat and transfer to the Egyptian Border. (Tours starting with flights in Tel Aviv will depart from Tel Aviv in the late afternoon)
- 22:00 – Cross into Egypt
- 02:00 – Travel through the Sinai desert towards Cairo
- 08:30 – Arriving in Cairo, visit the Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Institute
- 12:00 – Lunch at a local restaurant
- 13:00 – Visit the Cairo Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the famous Khan El Khalili.
- 17:00 – Check-in to your hotel in Cairo, and explore the city at leisure for the evening
Day 2
- 09:00 – Visit Sakkara
- 12:00 – Lunch at a local restaurant.
- 13:00 – Tour Mohammed Ali Castle
- 18:00 – Depart Cairo and head back towards the Taba border crossing.
- 03:00 – Cross back into Israel, tour ends at Taba border (taxis are available for around $10 to most destinations in Eilat)
Cairo Two Day Tour Information
- Cairo Two Day Tour is available daily starting in Eilat
- Departure from Tel Aviv with flights to Eilat is possible (enquire for info)
- Tour is guided by licensed by English speaking guides who are fully licensed
- All logistics are fully coordinated with the Egyptian Authorities
- Tour price includes pickup in Eilat and border assistance, all transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicles, all guiding, entrance fees, lunch, overnight at a 3-star hotel in Cairo (double occupancy) including breakfast.
- If you request a single room in hotel, there will be a $28 single supplement
- Price excludes border tax ($95 which is paid direct at the border), insurance, extra food and drinks.
- We recommend to bring water and snacks for the overnight transfer as we can’t guarantee there will be stops enroute
