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4-Day Giza and Alexandria Sightseeing Tour from Cairo

4 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the majestic pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
  • 02 Explore the vast collection of antiquities at the Egyptian Museum
  • 03 Learn about the history of Morsi Abo Elabbas Mosque and Church of Saint Mark
  • 04 Tour the Palaces of Farouk (women palaces) and Park of Montazha
  • 05 Stop by the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria and the statue of Alexander The Great
  • 06 Visit the Alexandria Library and Qaitbay Citadel

Visit the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerions, the Great Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Giza. In the land of Alexander the Great, behold the great Alexandria Library, Farouk Palaces, Qaitbay Citadel, Morsi Abo Elabbas Mosque, Church of Saint Mark, and more. Explore the rich history of this city, from its ancient Egyptian roots through the Classical period to Roman times.

Next, take a close look at the Great Sphinx, a huge funeral complex guarded by a legendary lion's body with the face of King Chephren.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza
Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Hotel Transfer

  • Upon arrival at Cairo airport, our representative will greet you and assist you through passport control formalities and luggage identification.

  • From the airport, you will be transferred by a private, air-conditioned car to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids Tour

  • Eat breakfast and set out for a tour of Giza. First, visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. On display is a rare collection of 5,000 years of art: the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world today. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen's collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.

  • Continue to the Giza Pyramids with your Egyptologist tour guide. Visit the 3 great pyramids - Cheops, Chefren, and Macarinos - dating back 4,500 years.

  • Next, take a close look at the Great Sphinx, a huge funeral complex guarded by a legendary lion's body with the face of King Chephren. At the end of the day, transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

3
Day 03

Travel to Alexandria and City Sightseeing

  • Enjoy breakfast in Cairo and travel towards Alexandria in an air-conditioned car.

  • Upon arrival in Alexandria, transfer to your hotel. After check-in, visit the New Library of Alexandria, which includes 8 million books and is considered the biggest library in the world.

  • Visit the Lighthouse and enjoy a view of the castle of Qatibey. Tour the Morsi Abo Elabbas Mosque, the biggest mosque in the city, and the Church of Saint Mark, the founder of Christianity in Africa. Also see the Palaces of Farouk (women palaces), Park of Montazha, the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria, stop by the stately bridge, and view a statue of Alexander The Great.

Overnight stay in Alexandria.

4
Day 04

Departure Transfer from Alexandria

  • Eat breakfast at the hotel in Alexandria and transfer to the airport, where our representative will help you with the departure formalities.

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Citadel of Qaitbay

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Citadel of Qaitbay

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Services of an Egyptologist guide

  • Assistance at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure

  • Accommodation in Cairo for 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis

  • Accommodation in Alexandria for 1 night on a bed and breakfast basis

  • All private sightseeing tours in Cairo

  • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary

  • All transfers in an adapted private air-conditioned vehicle

  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Egypt entry visa

  • Drinks and any personal expenses

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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