Egypt · Archaeology

3-Day Cairo and Alexandria Sightseeing Tour with Giza and Saqqara

3 Days Round trip from Al Haram، Al Giza Desert Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Saqqara Step Pyramid
  • 02 Marvel at the timeworn citadels of timeless Cairo
  • 03 Trace historical relics related to Tutankhamun, the Golden King
  • 04 Visit Alexandria's underground catacombs dating back to the 1st century

Explore the spectacular pyramids, citadels, and tombs on this 3-day tour of Cairo and Alexandria. Marvel at the Sphinx, discover the ancient city of Memphis - the first capital of ancient Egypt - and visit the Saqqara Step Pyramid, considered the first stone structure in human history. Along the way, see the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, trace relics linked to Tutankhamun, and enjoy a fun-filled camel ride in the desert.

Explore the Pyramids of Giza, visit the Sphinx, and enjoy a camel ride in the desert.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis
Languages Arabic, English, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Saqqara

  • Pick up from your hotel in Cairo and transfer to Giza.
  • Explore the Pyramids of Giza, visit the Sphinx, and enjoy a camel ride in the desert.
  • Trace the history of Memphis, the first capital of ancient united Egypt in 3200 B.C.

  • The next destination is the Saqqara Step Pyramid, considered the first stone structure in all of mankind in 2640 B.C.

Drop-off at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, and Coptic Cairo

  • Pick up from the hotel and head to the Egyptian Museum, where there are more than 100,000 pieces of monuments, especially those of the famous boy king, Tutankhamun - the Golden King.

  • Explore Islamic Cairo and visit the Citadel of Saladin. It was built by Saladin to protect Egypt from the danger of the Crusaders in 1170 A.D. See the Alabaster Mosque of M. Ali Pasha, King of Egypt.

  • Head towards Coptic Cairo and visit the Hanging Church, which dates back to the end of the 3rd century.

Retire to your hotel for the day.

3
Day 03

Alexandria Catacombs and Citadel of Qaitbay

  • Visit the underground catacomb, which dates back to the 1st century. The complex includes Pompey's Pillar, Montana Garden, and the Palace of King.

  • Stop for lunch in the fish market, and then visit the Citadel of Qaitbay - a 16th-century church on the sea.

Conclude the tour at your hotel.

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Saqqara Step Pyramid, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Saqqara Step Pyramid, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Al Haram، Al Giza Desert 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off from the hotel
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Al Haram، Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Al Haram، Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Al Haram، Al Giza Desert.

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