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2 Day Cairo Tour from Eilat

2 days
Pickup: Eilat hotels
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

Duration2 days
Starts09:00 PM, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish (Russian, French, Spanish as an extra)
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes a pre-paid hotel night.

Overview

The Pyramids of Giza are closer to Eilat than most people think. This 2 day Cairo tour from Eilat collects you from your hotel in the evening, crosses the Taba border with our help and drives overnight to Cairo, so you wake up ready for the pyramids. You get two full touring days in Egypt's capital and a proper hotel night in between, instead of a single rushed day on the road.

Day one is the classic Cairo: the Great Pyramid, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum with its mummies and royal treasures, and the busy Khan el-Khalili bazaar. After lunch you check in to your hotel for dinner and the night, with the option of an evening dinner cruise on the Nile.

Day two goes deeper. Visit Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt, then walk through Coptic Cairo, home to the Hanging Church, the Church of St. George and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. After lunch you drive back to the Taba border, arriving around midnight. It is the 2 day Cairo tour from Eilat for travelers who want to see Cairo properly without flying.

Choose a 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotel when you book, in a double room or a single room for solo travelers. Children and infants travel at reduced rates. The 2 day Cairo tour from Eilat departs every evening at 21:00 with an English-speaking guide in Cairo; Russian, French and Spanish guides can be added. You need a passport valid for 6 months, and we arrange your Egyptian visa at the border.

Highlights

See the Great Pyramid of Giza, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure and the Sphinx
Explore the Egyptian Museum and its royal treasures and mummies
Shop in the lanes of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Visit Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid
Walk through Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue
1 hotel night in Cairo with dinner and breakfast, 3, 4 or 5 star
Hotel pickup in Eilat, Taba border assistance and English-speaking guide
Departs every evening, no flights needed

Itinerary & route

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Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.

1

09:00 PMPickup from your Eilat hotel and the Taba border
Your 2 day Cairo tour from Eilat starts with pickup from your Eilat hotel at 21:00 on the date you book. We drive you to the Taba crossing and help with the Israeli and Egyptian border formalities. Information about the crossing is on the official border crossings page.
2

OvernightOvernight drive across Sinai
An air-conditioned vehicle takes you across the Sinai Peninsula and across the Suez Canal to Cairo. The drive, including border time, takes up to 10 hours, so bring a pillow and a warm layer. Read about the region on the Egypt tourism portal.
Day 1Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili
3

MorningPyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Start at the Giza Plateau with the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Your guide explains how and why they were built, including the hidden passages designed to stop tomb robbers. The site is part of the Memphis and its Necropolis UNESCO site. If you only have one day, see our Cairo tour from Eilat.
4

AfternoonEgyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili and hotel
Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, from statues and coins to mummies. Then explore the lanes and lanterns of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. After lunch you check in to your hotel for dinner and the night. An evening Nile dinner cruise is optional (about $45).
Day 2Saqqara, Coptic Cairo and the drive back
5

MorningSaqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser
After breakfast, drive to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built about 4,700 years ago and the oldest large stone building in Egypt, together with the surrounding tombs and temples.
6

MiddayCoptic Cairo
Walk through Old Cairo, also called Coptic Cairo, with the Hanging Church, the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in the world. The quarter is part of Historic Cairo. Lunch follows.
7

04:00 PMReturn to the Taba border
At about 16:00 you leave Cairo for the Taba border, arriving around midnight. The short taxi from the Taba crossing to your Eilat hotel is not included. Staying longer in the region? Combine with our Petra day tour from Eilat or the Petra 2 day tour from Eilat.

What's included

Included

Pickup from your Eilat hotel
Air-conditioned transport from Taba to Cairo and back to Taba
1 hotel night in Cairo with dinner and breakfast (3, 4 or 5 star, per your package)
One lunch during the tour
English-speaking guide in Cairo and Taba border assistance
Entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary
All taxes and service charges

Not included

Egyptian visa (about $60) and border tax (about $65), payable at the border or pre-paid as an extra
Taxi from the Taba border to your Eilat hotel on return
Optional Nile dinner cruise (about $45)
Drinks and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Gratuities for guide and driver
Travel and health insurance

Pickup & meeting point

Eilat hotels 09:00 PMNo pickup fee

You choose your pickup city when you book. We confirm the exact pickup time and place by email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.

Tour ends with: Return to the Taba border

Know before you go

Minimum Participants

Double-room packages are for 2 travelers or more. Solo travelers book a single-room package. Departs every evening.

Pickup Times

Eilat hotels: 21:00 on the date you book
Return: departs Cairo about 16:00 on Day 2, arrives at the Taba border around midnight

Please wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes early. Late travelers may need a private transfer at their own cost.

Accommodation

1 night in Cairo in the 3, 4 or 5 star category you book, with dinner and breakfast.

Meals

Dinner and breakfast at the hotel and one lunch are included. Drinks and other meals are paid locally.

Border Crossing

You cross at Taba. Egyptian visa about $60 and border tax about $65 per person, in US dollars cash, or pre-pay with your booking. We need your nationality, passport number, issue and expiry dates and date of birth to book.

What to Bring

Passport valid 6+ months
US dollars cash
Comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunscreen
Warm layer and a small pillow for the night drive

Dress Code

Light clothing in summer and warm clothing in winter. Cover shoulders and knees at churches, mosques and the synagogue.

Physical Requirements

Moderate walking on sand and uneven ground at Giza and Saqqara. Long overnight drive.

Age Restrictions

All ages. Child and infant rates apply in double-room packages.

Health and Safety

Insurance companies do not cover accidents on horses or camels. Drink bottled water. Emergency contact: +972 8 633 8361.

Language

English-speaking guide in Cairo. Russian, French or Spanish guides available as extras.

Cancellation

This tour includes a pre-paid hotel night and is non-refundable. Date changes may be possible at our discretion. See our booking terms.

Cancellation policy

When you cancel	Cancellation fee
Any time after booking, or no-show	100% fee (no refund)

This tour includes flights or accommodation that are booked for you as soon as you book, so it is non-refundable, including no-shows. Border and visa fees are also non-refundable once paid. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation. If we cancel or materially change the tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a full refund. Read the booking terms.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for the 2 day Cairo tour from Eilat?

Yes. The free Sinai stamp does not cover Cairo, so you need a full Egyptian visa. We arrange it for you at the Taba border for about $60, plus the Egyptian border tax of about $65, paid in US dollars cash, or pre-pay both ($125) when you book. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Some nationalities need a visa in advance; check the Sinai permit rules or ask us.

What does the price include?

Hotel pickup in Eilat, air-conditioned transport from Taba to Cairo and back, entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary, one hotel night with dinner and breakfast in the category you book, one lunch, and an English-speaking guide in Cairo. Border taxes, the visa, drinks, tips and the taxi from Taba to your hotel are not included. See our booking terms. More about Cairo on the Egypt tourism portal.

How long is the drive from Eilat to Cairo?

Allow up to 10 hours including the border, which is why the tour leaves at 21:00 and drives overnight. You arrive in Cairo in the morning and start touring straight away. Prefer to fly? Ask us about Cairo trips with flights from Tel Aviv. The Taba crossing is open every day except on some holidays.

Which hotel will I stay in?

You choose a 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotel in Cairo when you book. Couples and friends share a double room; solo travelers book a single room. Dinner and breakfast are included. The hotel name is in your confirmation, and you can read about the city on the official Egypt tourism site. Planning a longer Egypt trip? See our Israel Jordan Egypt tour.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes. Children and infants travel at reduced rates. The overnight drive is long, so it suits children who sleep well in a vehicle. Bring snacks and water. Health tips for travel in Egypt are on the official Egypt site, and for a shorter family day try our Petra day tour.

Can I have a guide in my language?

The tour is guided in English. A Russian or French speaking guide can be added for $180 per booking, and a Spanish speaking guide for $150, as booking extras. Background reading on the sites is available from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

What should I bring?

Your passport, US dollars cash for the border, tips and drinks, comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen, a warm layer and a small pillow for the night drive. Modest clothing is needed for churches and mosques. The Sinai nights can be cold, even in summer.

What is the cancellation policy?

This tour includes a pre-paid hotel night, so it is non-refundable once booked. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible and we will try to move your date, as described in section 4 of our booking terms. We recommend travel insurance; read the Ministry of Tourism advice for visitors.

Why book with Booking-Tours

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