Egypt · Archaeology

4-Day Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria Tour with Flights and Pyramids

4 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple
02 See the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara
03 Admire the unique Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid in Dahshur
04 Explore ancient artifacts at the Egyptian Museum
05 Look at the Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El-Din
06 Stroll around Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo
07 Visit the Alexandria Library and the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
08 Take a look at Pompey's Pillar, a free-standing column from Roman Egypt

Sign up for a 4-day trip to see the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, then explore Cairo's cultural and religious landmarks, including the Egyptian Museum and the Mohammed Ali Mosque. Fly to Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings and magnificent temples on the banks of the Nile River. Continue to Alexandria to discover its popular attractions, such as Pompey's Pillar and the Qaitbay Citadel. This private tour combines ancient monuments, city sightseeing, and day trips across some of Egypt's most iconic destinations.

Fly to Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings and magnificent temples on the banks of the Nile River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Saqqara, Dahshur

Languages English, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Dahshur

Meet your private tour guide at your hotel. Your first stop of the day will be the Giza Pyramids, where you will also see the mystical Sphinx and enjoy a camel adventure in the Sahara Desert.
Then, visit Saqqara, where you can explore the Step Pyramid and several ancient tombs.
Lastly, drive to Dahshur, where you will marvel at the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid, the oldest pyramids in Egypt.
Transfer back to your hotel.

Meals: Lunch

Day 02

Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and Islamic Cairo

After an early start, visit the Egyptian Museum to marvel at its many ancient artifacts, especially those of King Tut.
Next, enjoy the beauty of the Nile on a felucca ride before heading to Coptic Cairo, the Christian part of the city.
Explore the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha and the Khan el Khalili Bazaar, Cairo's biggest market. Lastly, enjoy an easy walking tour around Islamic Cairo.
Transfer back to your hotel.

Meals: Lunch

Day 03

Luxor Temples and Valley of the Kings by Flight

Fly early in the morning to Luxor to visit the Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Have lunch at a good-quality restaurant, and at the end of the tour, fly back to Cairo.

Meals: Lunch

Day 04

Alexandria Library, Fortress, and Catacombs

Meet your tour guide and start your 3-hour drive to Alexandria. You will explore the Alexandria Library, Qaitbay Fortress, the Catacomb Tomb, and Pompey's Pillar.
In the late afternoon, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo.

Departure Time: 8:00 AM