Experience the pulse of Egypt with our expertly curated Cairo city breaks, designed for travelers who want to immerse themselves in thousands of years of history without needing a month-long itinerary. Whether you are touching down for a long weekend or a strategic stopover, our packages ensure that every hour in the "City of a Thousand Minarets" is spent discovering something extraordinary.
The Ultimate Short-Stay Experience
Our Cairo city breaks range from two to five days, offering a balanced mix of iconic landmarks and hidden local gems. We understand that time is your most precious commodity, which is why our itineraries are streamlined to eliminate the stress of logistics. From the moment you land at Cairo International Airport, our VIP meet-and-greet service and private air-conditioned transfers whisk you away to your luxury hotel, often with breathtaking views of the Nile or the Pyramids.
A Journey Through Three Eras
Cairo is a rare metropolis where you can traverse centuries in a single afternoon. Our city breaks focus on three distinct heritage zones:
Why Choose a Cairo City Break?
These packages are perfect for those who want a high-impact, privately guided experience. You won't just see the sites; you will travel with an expert Egyptologist who brings the stories of pharaohs, sultans, and modern visionaries to life.
With pre-booked entrance tickets, flexible scheduling, and curated dining experiences—from traditional Koshary to luxury Nile dinner cruises—we turn a short trip into a lifelong memory. Start your Egyptian adventure in the heart of the capital and see why Cairo remains the undisputed center of the Arab world.
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Cairo short breaks tours for 4 days in Cairo Egypt take a break to Cairo and experience the grandness of Cairo, discover the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and more.
Enjoy this Cairo City Break for 5 days in Cairo Egypt, a fantastic weekend holiday to Cairo ancient and modern sites like the great Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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A Cairo short break is a focused 2–5 day visit to Egypt's capital and the Giza Plateau, designed for travellers with limited time — whether for a long weekend, a stopover, or a standalone city trip. Memphis Tours offers short breaks from 2 nights to 5 nights, packed with the very best Cairo has to offer.
Yes. With a well-organised private guide, you can comfortably visit the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Valley Temple, and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in one full day. A second day allows you to explore Islamic Cairo (Khan El Khalili, Saladin Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque) and Coptic Cairo — giving you an excellent overview of 5,000 years of history in just 48 hours.
Cairo short break packages include private airport transfers, hotel accommodation (2–5 nights), a private licensed Egyptologist guide for all tours, all entrance fees to listed sites, daily breakfast, and a welcome drink on arrival. Optional evening activities (Sound & Light Show, Nile dinner cruise) can be added.
Day 1: Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum. Day 2: Islamic Cairo (Khan El Khalili, Saladin Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque), Coptic Cairo (Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue). Day 3: Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, felucca ride on the Nile, evening Nile dinner cruise. Three days gives you an excellent Cairo experience.
The GEM is absolutely a priority on any Cairo short break. Located 2 km from the Pyramids, it is now fully open and is the world's largest archaeological museum. It houses the complete Tutankhamun collection, the Royal Mummies Gallery, and over 100,000 artefacts from all periods of Egyptian history. Allow at least 2–3 hours.
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It was amazing. The staff was amazing. The food was superb. The guide was very helpful.
The boat was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Egypt.
good experience.
WOW! The Treasures of Egypt tour was an absolutely amazing experience that left me speechless. Our guide was fantastic, the accommodations and meals were fantastic, and the Nile River cruise was unforgettable. The locals were incredibly friendly and we made great friends in our tour group. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.
The Treasures of Egypt tour was an incredible experience that exceeded our expectations. We visited iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and a Nile River cruise. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring the rich history and culture of Egypt.
Our family recently took the Treasures of Egypt tour and it was the trip of a lifetime! We were blown away by the ancient wonders of Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Our guide was fantastic and made the experience even more fascinating for all of us. THANK YOU MEMPHIS TOURS!
The whole tour was out of this world and it was so humbling. Every day was well organized we didn't experience any issues.
Very detailed history got to most sites - weather was so great also our guides were great.
Great guides, great countries. Never imagined that Jordan is so magical. I really really really loved it. I and my girlfriends went on this trip alone. Traveling with Memphis was very safe for us.
The trip was super great. Personally, I really enjoyed Morocco. There was this place called "Café Maure" it overlooks the “Abouregrag” River, We had tea with mint there and the view was amazing.
Well organized cruise and super friendly staff. The ship has elegant decor and a welcoming ambiance. Spacious cabins and public areas.
The "Treasures of Egypt" travel package offered by Memphis Tours is a fantastic off-the-beaten-track experience. The itinerary takes you to famous and lesser-known sites, including a luxurious Nile cruise. Accompanied by knowledgeable guides, you'll have all meals and entrance fees covered for a worry-free trip. It's an unforgettable experience that will leave you with a deep appreciation for Egy...
The best Nile luxury cruise!
A truly amazing voyage. The food, the managers, the housekeeping, and the tour guides were all excellent. a wonderful chef including beautiful delicious desserts. The room was larger than expected with a luxury bathroom. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and able to impart that knowledge to us fascinating and incredible.
Everyone comes to Egypt has to do Nile River cruise, I chose Oberoi Zahra after reading the online review. It was the right decision. The cabin was nice and clean. The food was delicious onboard. excursions were all included.
It was our first cruise ever and it was a wonderful experience. You only had to mention something and they would bring you whatever you wanted. Outstanding food. The room was spacious with a loveseat and chair, a king bed, and a very spacious bath. The ship was quiet and the views spectacular.
This was the best trip I’ve had in a long time!
The whole experience was amazing and the crew was even better! It was a perfect mix of sightseeing tours, local culture with great people and relaxation while enjoying the scenery of the Nile.
We boarded Movenpick MS Darakum in Cairo, a nice boat with comfortable cabins, and a large sundeck with a large swimming pool. The trip was unforgettable, as were the boat service and fantastic excursions.
We spent 5 days and 4 nights on the Historia from Luxor to Aswan. I would highly recommend it. Everything about the ship was first class.
Just returned home from a very wonderful time sailing from Aswan to Esna on the Eyaru Dahabiya. Our daughter and her husband and my two grandsons and my husband and I gave the boat and the staff an A+ rating.
The Nile Cruise on the Historia was excellent. The staff and service was above and beyond.
We loved it. The ship was beautiful. Service excellent. The food was delicious. The cocktails were top shelf.
This was a fantastic experience. The staff on the Dahabiya are lovely and went out of their way to make the experience unforgettable.
This is the best option to take! Something you won’t regret. The tranquility of the Dahabiya will let you relax and enjoy the calmness of the Nile.
We just finished an amazing Nile River Cruise with the Historia cruise ship. What a fantastic experience, from the grace and friendly crew to the food and classy accommodation and decor.
Absolutely fantastic experience. Our tour guide had excellent knowledge. The boat was beyond my expectations. The staff couldn’t do enough. The food was beautiful. You have to go. I would definitely go again!
An once-in-a-lifetime experience. Definitely going to do this tour again soon.
4/5
Movenpick MS DARAKUM was a fabulous trip. The choice of sites we visited was excellent and the guides made the trip a superb experience.
We took the cruise from Aswan to Luxor. The ship is simply amazing and the well-mannered staff and the good services will blow your mind.
Egypt - Wow! The service was astoundingly good! Memphis Tours made our trip memorable in every way! We were met as we got off the plane and were waved off on our departure.
We traveled on the Movenpick MS Prince Abbas with our Memphis Tours group. We had a wonderful tour director who led us through remarkable sites, Nubian temples, and of course, Abu Simbel temples.
Unforgettable experience. This tour provided such an extensive look at so many sites. Amazing guides.
A trip of a lifetime! Watching the world go by, on an incredibly stylish and calm Dahabiya, stopping for the odd temple or farm/village authentic experience, was truly a bucket list item.
I cant say enough great things about Memphis Tours. And I dont mean your typical good review. These guys went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make sure my wife and I felt safe and had an enjoyable time. Considerate, outgoing, respectful, time after time the guides and drivers made us feel like royalty. I cant recommend these guys enough. My sister used them and highly recommended them, and now I do also.
A week's cruise on this steamer is a dream.
I went with my wife to spend a little time off work. This is one of the best trips I’ve ever been on! Well organized from the start regarding pick up and comfortable transport.
Excellent service all around. The staff and tour guides went out of their way to accommodate us. Thank you all at Memphis Tours!
Absolutely wonderful experience.
Memphis Tours provided a wonderful trip. The tour leaders were responsible. Without a doubt, I'll reuse their services once more when I return.
We were delighted with our 'Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Lake Nasser Cruise' tour. The 12-day trip arrangements went so smoothly, from airport pickups to boat transfers and all of the guides, drivers, and group representatives were very professional.
What a great tour. The ship was in perfect condition, the staff was exceptional, the food delicious.
I just came back from the Nile Goddess Nile Cruise Tour from Luxor to Aswan, and it was an amazing experience. The ship was beautiful, with spacious cabins and elegant decor. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the food was exceptional. The daily excursions were led by such a great guide who provided fascinating insights into Egypt's rich history.
We loved our cruise from Aswan to Luxor. The Oberoi guide was superb. Above all else, the food on board was of extraordinary quality.
Great tour! I highly recommend the agency. Our tour guide made the tour amazing with his knowledge and kindness unforgettable!
We did the 19-day "Best Tour of Turkey, Greece and Egypt" tour, We had an incredible experience with Memphis Tours and our guides. Every detail was taken care of on our trip. The cruise from Aswan to Luxor on the Nile was beautiful! Our guide in Egypt was so patient and answered all of our many questions about Egyptian mythology, history, and culture. We would recommend this to anyone!!
Everything was as promised. More than I expected.
Memphis Tours went above and beyond. They made sure everything was to perfection. The tour was very well organized. They took care of everything. The trip was very comfortable.
We had an amazing experience in Egypt! I had thought that when I booked, I had joined a smaller tour group, but it turns out we had booked an entirely private tour - we always had our own private transport everywhere we went and our own personal guide. We would never take that back! It was wonderful to have undivided attention and to be able to build our own schedule. Thank you, Memphis tours, for this perfec...
Thanks for the wonderful service you gave us during our trip to Egypt - we had a wonderful time.
Memphis Tours was a delight to work with: They responded promptly and executed flawlessly. They created a fabulous tour itinerary.
Honestly cannot fault this cruise in any way! It was absolutely amazing! The food was superb! The boat was beautiful and always spotless, the staff absolutely fantastic and the tours and guides were amazing!
The best way to visit the Nile and Egypt
In conclusion, I recommend Memphis Tours. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, they looked after us. We never had the impression that we were on our own. No time died was wasted, our time was carefully spent.
Amazing cruise. Highly recommended.
Great experience, both guides, and drivers were really kind and helpful.
The tour was extraordinary. I honestly can't say enough good things about Memphis Tours. Our guides were knowledgeable and friendly and made sure all of our needs and wants were met. This was truly one of the best vacations we had. Highly recommended!
Great tour, great service. No worries about getting picked up. Always on time. Very friendly professional.
An unforgettable trip to the Holy lands where Jesus took his trip. The kids really enjoyed there time and learnt so much. Thank you Memphis for this Great Tour.
We decided to celebrate our 10th marriage anniversary in Egypt. We contacted Memphis Tours and they made our anniversary truly magical! They went above and beyond! We definitely recommend this agency if you are looking to have a special trip or a celebration.
We had a very special service by Memphis Tours, as well as with its guides, our tireless concierges were all extremely professionally competent and with great empathy. The hotels, and the transfer vehicles were always very clean and organized, exceeded expectations every day, not missing anything, not even water. We know that on any trip there are some setbacks, flight delays, a hotel room that doesn't suit us...
Thank you Memphis Tours for taking care of us on this amazing journey!
My dear friend and I traveled to Egypt to fulfill our 10-year-old dreams of visiting the land of the ancients. To say our 10-year-old dreams were surpassed is an understatement. Our guide, Ahmed, was amazing and made our trip unforgettable!
Me and my husband chose the 10 days “Taste of Egypt and Jordan” tour for our anniversary. We had so much fun the whole time there. The guides and drivers were always on time and they were very considerate. Cairo at night is exceptional. We went to the pyramids in Giza, We were astonished by how great they are. Cruising the Nile was definitely something I’d like to redo once again. Time in Jorda...
My wife and I had the chance to take the 3-day Abu Simbel to Aswan cruise aboard Prince Abbas. Everything was perfect. Professional staff - always smiling. Careful and varied cuisine.
This was the most incredible tour, and it far exceeded our expectations! Definitely looking forward to traveling again with Memphis Tours!
The Oberoi Zahra is definitely the best cruiser on the Nile. You would do very well to choose this beautiful cruising ship that is so well-appointed and incredibly well-maintained.
A group of 12 of us, friends and family, spent 5 days on the boat. Despite the age of the boat which may need some update; however, it made up for its excellent service, food quality, entertainment, and the spa. We had one of the best and most intimate cruise experiences. The staff at the dining room are awesome. The chef and food are exceptional and one the best we have in all of previous cruises. Salwa...
It was a bit windy. Wish we had gone at a different time.
This was an incredible trip. Everyone we interacted with was extremely nice, friendly, organized, and patient. We were two females and a child on the trip and we had the best time.
It was an amazing arrangement by Memphis Tours, we enjoyed our vacation, thank you!
Egypt is a beautiful place to tour. And there's so much wonderful history to explore. Memphis Tours has the perfect tour guides to go on that journey with. Highly recommended!
Recently back from a fabulous holiday in Egypt and Jordan. Had the most amazing group of fellow travelers and we were fortunate enough to have an awesome tour with Memphis Tours.
An informative and enjoyable tour. Very much appreciated!
We booked our Christmas holiday tour with Memphis Tours. They helped plan everything from A-Z. And everything came out better than we could have ever imagined! Thank you, Memphis Tours, for the perfect holiday!
We used Memphis Tours for our Egypt trip during Christmas and it was amazing.
Tour has been amazing with amazing tour guide. Very good with language, knowledge and amazing with my 4 yr old.
Thank you Memphis Tours for this amazing Christmas and New Year vacation!
This agency was the perfect decision we made this year! They made everything about our trip professional, relaxing, and magical. Highly recommend booking with them
The tour was fabulous. They hit all the hotspots and made it very enjoyable. There was ample amount of time at each historic site.
I traveled with my husband to Egypt for the New Year and we spend New Year's Eve on the Nile. It was truly magical.
Amazing trip to see different sides of Africa. I really enjoyed all the places that we visited in Egypt but cruising over the Nile was for sure my favourite. Kenya was beyound amazing, all the nature, the weather, everything is amazing. My favourite part was Lake Nakuru National Park.
I have to highly recommend this five-day tour with Memphis Tours.
Overall, the trip was Amazing. All of the tour guides were very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. We did a package tour from Egypt to Jordan over the New Year which included trips to Giza, the Egyptian Museum, a Nile cruise, Philae Island, Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Dead Sea, Jerash and Petra.
This was a dream trip for us and we were not disappointed. We spent 4 days on the Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor.
We had a great time over Christmas and New Year in Egypt. There's just something about the Nile and no better way to experience it than with Ahmed. Caring, knowledgeable, and very professional are the words I would use to describe him.
I went with my sisters and we chose "Taste of Cairo and Istanbul" for our vacation. We really enjoyed the whole trip. Cairo is amazing, it was my first time there but definitely not the last one. Istanbul was my second time but it was really different and more meaningful this time with Memphis Tours.
Good service. Excellent agency.
Such an amazing and well-organized trip to explore Egypt and Jordan. Tour guides were always on time. Very knowledgeable, patient, and kind. Experience of a lifetime. Will definitely do this tour again in the near future.
Had a great time on this tour!
Had a great experience with Memphis Tours, our guide really made Egypt's history come alive for us.
I huge thanks goes to all the staff at Memphis Tours that made Christmas this year very special for me and my family. It was a beautiful Christmas vacation. Highly recommend it.
We were planning to travel to Egypt and my cousin recommended this agency to me. They are very flexible and very professional. They customized our trip the way we wanted. Thanks to them we had an amazing time in Cairo. So grateful to everyone.
My family and I had an amazing time over Christmas and the New Year.
Words can’t describe how amazing everything was. Our tour guides were the best. Highly recommend it if you are looking for a unique Christmas trip.
The tour was fabulous. They hit all the hotspots and made it very enjoyable. There was an ample amount of time at each historic site so that was very beneficial for me and my husband. We loved being able to take our time in discovering and exploring each site.
This was a cruise Christmas tour organized by Memphis Tours. The ship was Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise and it was comfortable and the crew friendly.
Very Good Christmas tour.
Spectacular cruise with incredibly warm staff! The drinks were made exceptionally well and the entire time was so relaxing. Great food options! Highly recommend this cruise, we had an excellent time with our family over Christmas.
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