Egypt · Archaeology

5-Day Cairo and Alexandria Heritage Tour with Pyramids and Saqqara

5 Days Round trip from Cairo Intl Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the famous Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
02 Visit Djoser's Step Pyramid at the royal Saqqara necropolis
03 Explore Dahshur's Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid
04 Discover Alexandria's landmarks, including Qaitbay Citadel and the Catacombs
05 Visit the much-acclaimed Alexandria Library

Unwind and take 5 days to tour Cairo and Alexandria, exploring some of Egypt's most iconic archaeological and cultural sites. See the famous Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, visit the royal Saqqara necropolis to discover Djoser's Step Pyramid, and travel to Dahshur to view the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. The journey also includes Alexandria's historic landmarks, from Qaitbay Citadel and Montazah Palace to the acclaimed Alexandria Library and the Catacombs. Along the way, enjoy time in Cairo with private sightseeing and included accommodation.

Unwind and take 5 days to tour Cairo and Alexandria, exploring some of Egypt's most iconic archaeological and cultural sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport.
Transfer to your hotel and get ready to enjoy your vacation in Egypt.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 02

Memphis, Saqqara and the Great Pyramids

After breakfast, begin your sightseeing tour by private vehicle.
First, see Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt.
Proceed to the Step Pyramid of Saqqara.
After that, visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus.

Return to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Day 03

Dahshur's Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid

After breakfast, you will be driven to see the Bent Pyramid.
Proceed to the Red Pyramid in Dahshur.

Return to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Day 04

Alexandria Optional Tour

Enjoy a free day in Cairo or take an optional tour to Alexandria, the second capital of Egypt.
Visit Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the site of Alexandria's ancient lighthouse.
See the grand Montazah Palace, which combines Turkish and Florentine architectural styles.
Then continue to the new and much-acclaimed Alexandria Library.
Also visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs.

Return to Cairo and overnight.

Day 05

Departure from Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport.

Where this trip takes you

Step Pyramid of Saqqara, Bent Pyramid, Citadel of Qaitbay

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cairo Intl Airport Rd 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Meet and assist upon arrival and departure
All transfers to and from the airport and hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation in Cairo at President Hotel or Pharaohs Hotel for 4 nights, including daily breakfast
All sightseeing tours (private tours), including an English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees and transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
Portage when needed
All taxes and service charges