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Enjoy a fantastic 5-day stay in Cairo as you explore both ancient and modern sites across the city and beyond. Visit the iconic pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, and Cairo's celebrated cultural landmarks, including the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The tour also offers the option to discover Alexandria's historic highlights, from Qaitbay Citadel to the acclaimed Alexandria Library and the Catacombs. With private sightseeing throughout, this journey combines history, culture, and shopping in one memorable experience.
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, then meet your personal guide, who will accompany you to the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, as well as the Famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple facing the great statue.
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Day by day
Meet your tour guide at Cairo International Airport.
After that, transfer to your hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Upon arrival at the hotel, he will assist with check-in and give you detailed information concerning tomorrow's trip.
Overnight in Cairo.
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, then meet your personal guide, who will accompany you to the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, as well as the Famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple facing the great statue.
Additional visit to the Solar Boat in front of Cheops Pyramid (extra ticket on the spot).
Lunch is included during the tour, and then proceed to the Sakkara area to visit the Sakkara Complex and the first pyramid ever built, the Djoser Pyramid.
Move to Memphis, the Old Kingdom's capital and famous necropolis.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Breakfast at the hotel, then you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the Egyptian Museum, including the treasures room of the child king Tutankhamen, alongside many other fascinating artifacts.
Additional visit to the mummies room at the museum (extra ticket on the spot).
Stop for lunch in a local restaurant, then move on to visit the Saladin Citadel, including the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside.
Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Combine fascinating history with shopping at the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, which dates back to 1382.
Back to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Today you have the choice of enjoying a free day in Cairo or joining our most valuable optional tour to Alexandria, the second capital of Egypt. Visit one of the most important defensive strongholds not only in Egypt but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast: Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot where Alexandria's ancient lighthouse once stood.
See the grand Montazah Palace, which combines Turkish and Florentine architectural styles.
Then move on to the new and much acclaimed Alexandria Library.
Also visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs.
Return to your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast.
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Where this trip takes you
Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Citadel of Qaitbay
The route
The fine print
Meet and greet service by our representatives at the airports.
Assistance to our guests during their stay.
All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Accommodation in Cairo for 4 nights, including bed and breakfast.
All sightseeing tours are strictly private tours.
Private English-speaking guide.
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary.
Meals as indicated in the above itinerary.
One bottle of mineral water per trip in Cairo and Giza.
Portage when needed.
Free mobile phone during your stay in Egypt (charged), with about 30 minutes of local calls or 2 minutes of international calls.
All service charges and taxes.
Entry visa to Egypt
Personal expenses
Optional activities
Tipping kitty
Accommodation Plan (A): Grand Pyramid Hotel
May-Sept / Oct-April
Double: $299 / $315
Single: $399 / $425
Accommodation Plan (B): Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa
May-Sept / Oct-April
Double: $360 / $399
Single: $499 / $535
Accommodation Plan (C): Fairmont Nile City Hotel Cairo
May-Sept / Oct-April
Double: $560 / $599
Single: $850 / $875
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Your 5 days finish where they began, in Cairo.
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