Egypt · Monuments

4-Day Alexandria, Cairo and Giza Tour with Pyramids and Library

4 Days Round trip from Alexandria Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza
  • 02 Explore the Site of the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  • 03 See the biggest library in the world in Alexandria, with about 8 million books
  • 04 Discover the famous Stanley Bridge, the modern landmark of Alexandria

Undertake this 4-day tour of Alexandria, Cairo, and Giza to discover the hidden gems of Egypt. Explore Alexandria's renowned landmarks, including the biggest library in the world with about 8 million books, the Site of the Lighthouse - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - and St. Mark's Church, the oldest church in Africa. See the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria, the statue of Alexander the Great, and the lush royal gardens of King Farouk, the last king of Egypt. Continue to Giza to discover the world-famous Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren, Mykerions, and the Sphinx - on this historically enlightening journey.

Start the tour with the Library of Alexandria, the biggest library in the world, now with 8 million books.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Alexandria

  • Meet your tour guide at Alexandria Airport and make your way to the hotel.

  • Have an overnight stay in Alexandria.

2
Day 02

Alexandria City Sightseeing

  • Eat a hearty breakfast and set out to explore Alexandria with your tour guide.

  • Start the tour with the Library of Alexandria, the biggest library in the world, now with 8 million books. Visit its open court and free museums.

  • Visit the Site of the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, on which now stands the Citadel of Qaitbay.

  • Explore the royal gardens of King Farouk, the last king in the history of Egypt, and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek, as well as the royal beaches of the queens.

  • Continue your tour by visiting the biggest mosque in the city, the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, as well as the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria and the statue of Alexander the Great.

  • After lunch, discover the Church of St. Mark, the oldest church in Africa.

  • Drive along the Corniche (30 km) to see the whole city of Alexandria from the seaside, including the old harbour of Alexandria.

  • Visit the famous Stanley Bridge, the modern landmark of modern Alexandria.

  • Explore the old downtown of Alexandria and walk through the old city centre of Alexandria, built by Alexander the Great.

  • Retire to the hotel for the night.

3
Day 03

Cairo and Giza Exploration

  • Have a hearty breakfast and set out to explore Cairo and Giza.

  • Start your tour by visiting the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren, Mykerions, and the Sphinx - in Giza.

  • Proceed to 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.

  • An optional evening trip to the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area is also suggested.

  • Make your way back to the hotel in Alexandria for an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Departure from Alexandria

  • Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel.

  • Make your way to the airport for your departure.

Alexandria Corniche, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Citadel of Qaitbay, Great Pyramid of Giza

Where this trip takes you

Alexandria Corniche, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Citadel of Qaitbay, Great Pyramid of Giza

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure.

  • Assistance from our guest relations team during your stay.

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle with free WiFi.

  • Accommodation for 3 nights at a 5-star hotel in Alexandria, including bed and breakfast.

  • All sightseeing tours are strictly private tours.

  • English-speaking guide.

  • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary.

  • Meals as indicated in the above itinerary.

  • Bottled water during the trips.

  • Portage when needed.

  • 30 minutes of local calling (5 minutes international) and a mobile phone loaned for the length of your stay, or an Egyptian SIM card for your unlocked mobile device.

  • All service charges and taxes.

What's Not Included

  • International airfare.

  • Entry visa to Egypt.

  • Any optional tours.

  • Personal spending.

  • Tipping.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Alexandria.

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