Egypt · Archaeology

3 Days in Cairo Visit Pyramids, Saqqara, Alexandria and Old Cairo

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cairo. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
02 Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
03 Discover Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt
04 Enjoy a full-day trip to Alexandria’s historic landmarks
05 See the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, and Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
06 Walk through Old Cairo’s churches, mosque, and synagogue
07 Visit the Citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque
08 Browse souvenirs and local treasures at Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Discover some of Egypt’s most iconic historic sites on this 3-day guided journey through Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, and Alexandria. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, and visit Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt.

Your experience also includes a full-day excursion to Alexandria, where Greco-Roman heritage meets the Mediterranean coast, plus a day in Old Cairo visiting churches, mosques, and lively bazaars. With a guide, entrance fees, lunch, and private air-conditioned transport included, this tour offers a convenient way to see Egypt’s ancient, religious, and cultural highlights.

Travel north to the Mediterranean coast and discover Alexandria, Egypt’s second capital, founded by Alexander the Great.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ancient Day: The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Marvel at the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World as you explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Learn how these colossal tombs were built more than 4,500 years ago, and capture unforgettable photos with the majestic Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Giza Plateau.

Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara

Travel to Saqqara, home to the world’s very first pyramid. The Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by the genius architect Imhotep, revolutionized ancient architecture. Your guide will explain how this remarkable monument laid the foundation for all later pyramids.

Discover Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt

Explore the open-air museum of Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, founded more than 5,000 years ago by King Menes. See impressive statues, including the massive fallen colossus of Ramses II, and the beautiful alabaster sphinx, remnants of a glorious past.

Day 02

Enjoy a full-day trip to Alexandria

Travel north to the Mediterranean coast and discover Alexandria, Egypt’s second capital, founded by Alexander the Great. Visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a world-class cultural center, and see the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Descend into the mysterious Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a blend of Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles, and admire the towering Pompey’s Pillar, a remarkable Roman triumphal column.

Day 03

Walk through Old Cairo’s churches, mosques, and bazaars

Step into Old Cairo, where history blends with spirituality. Visit the Hanging Church, one of the oldest Coptic churches in the world, explore the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and admire the Mosque of Amr ibn Al-As, the first mosque built in Africa. Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, crowned by the stunning Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, and stroll through the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar for souvenirs and local treasures.

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