Egypt · Archaeology

5-Day Giza, Cairo and Alexandria Tour with Pyramids and Saqqara

5 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire the Three Pyramids of Giza and the majestic Great Sphinx
  • 02 Explore Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser
  • 03 Discover Cairo's religious heritage at the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • 04 Stroll through Khan El Khalili, Egypt's oldest market
  • 05 Marvel at Alexandria's Roman Amphitheatre, Catacombs, and Qaitbay Citadel

Explore the Three Pyramids of Giza and discover the rich heritage of Cairo and Alexandria on this 5-day tour. Visit iconic ancient sites including the Great Sphinx, Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum, and the Roman remains of Alexandria. Along the way, experience Egypt's religious and cultural diversity through mosques, churches, and synagogues, including the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Explore the Three Pyramids of Giza and discover the rich heritage of Cairo and Alexandria on this 5-day tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Giza and Welcome Meeting

  • Meet our representative at the airport, who will assist you with the entry visa and customs.
  • Then, our driver will pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel.
  • In the evening, at 6 pm, attend a welcome meeting with the rest of the group tour members.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids and Saqqara Tour

  • Have an early morning breakfast and check out.
  • Explore one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, the Three Great Pyramids of Giza, with our Egyptologist tour guide.

  • Visit the majestic Great Sphinx, the largest single-block sculpture, located at the foot of the Pyramid of Chefren.

  • See the Pyramids Panorama for a fascinating view of the Three Pyramids and an opportunity to ride a camel (optional with extra fees).

  • Then, head to the tombs and temples of Saqqara that span a period of 3,000 years.

  • Next, explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the burial site of Pharaoh Djoser.

Return to the hotel in the afternoon for an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Cairo Museum, Citadel, and Coptic Cairo

  • Spend the full day visiting the famous Egyptian Museum, with an optional additional visit to the Mummy Rooms at the museum (with extra fees).

  • Head to the Citadel of Saladin, the Green Mosque, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali for the next stop.

  • Then, enjoy lunch at the Nile View Restaurant. After lunch, explore Coptic Cairo. This area contains ancient sites like the Coptic Church, the Hanging Church, and the Church of St. Sergius.

  • Explore the recently restored Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt (882 AD).

  • Stop at the oldest market in Egypt, Khan El Khalili. From this open-air market, you can buy spices, clothes, and more.

  • Spend the evening at leisure and get a taste of Egyptian culture at local cafes.

Transfer to the hotel for check-in and overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Alexandria City Tour

  • Have an early morning breakfast at your hotel.
  • Meet the guide and driver at 7:00 am and start a full-day trip to Alexandria. Take a 3-hour drive from Cairo, with one stop on the highway.

  • Upon arrival in Alexandria, visit the Catacombs and Pompey's Pillar, an ancient Roman cemetery.

  • Next, take in the panoramic view of the city from the Roman Amphitheatre and Qaitbay Citadel.

  • Have lunch at the Sea View Restaurant.

  • Take a quick photo stop at the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Return to Cairo for an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Departure from Cairo

  • Have breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and check out.
  • Transfer to Cairo Airport with our representative and driver, 2 hours before your flight's departure.
Three Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Saqqara, Step Pyramid of Djoser

Where this trip takes you

Three Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Saqqara, Step Pyramid of Djoser

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet-and-greet service at the airport by our company representative
  • 24/7 assistance by our customer service team from your arrival in Egypt until departure
  • All airport transfers from arrival to departure by modern air-conditioned private vehicles
  • All transfers throughout the tour by modern air-conditioned private vehicles
  • 4 nights' accommodation in a double room at a 4-star hotel in Cairo, including daily breakfast
  • English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
  • Entrance fees to tourist sites

What's Not Included

  • International or domestic flight tickets
  • Entry visa fee
  • Any tours not mentioned in our tour itinerary
  • Any personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, drinks during meals, shopping, etc.)
  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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