Egypt · Archaeology

Cairo -Alexandria Short Break 5 Days to Land of the Kings with Sightseeing

5 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cairo. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 5-day Egypt short break covering Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, and Alexandria
  • 02 Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Step Pyramid at Saqqara
  • 03 Explore the Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo’s historic religious sites
  • 04 Full-day excursion to Alexandria with Pompey’s Pillar and the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa
  • 05 See Qaitbay Citadel and the Alexandria Library
  • 06 Includes 4 nights’ accommodation, airport transfers, breakfast, and lunch
  • 07 Travel with a professional Egyptologist guide

Discover some of Egypt’s most iconic ancient and historic sites on this 5-day short break based in Cairo. This itinerary combines the highlights of Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, and Alexandria, with guided sightseeing, hotel accommodation, airport transfers, and included breakfasts and lunches.

Explore the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, and spend time among the treasures of the Egyptian Museum. You’ll also travel to Alexandria to see landmarks such as Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Alexandria Library, before discovering Old Cairo’s religious heritage.

Explore the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, and spend time among the treasures of the Egyptian Museum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Cairo Airport

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, meet and assist by our representative, transfer by private A/c car to your hotel, check-In, and overnight at the hotel.

Meals plan: N/A

Note :

Check-in time at the hotel in Cairo at 14:00

Early Check-In is subject to availability

2
Day 02

Great Pyramids-Sphinx-Sakkara

Breakfast at your hotel and Starting At 9:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo By Tour guide to Start your full-day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of King Chephren Also there you will have a close-up look at The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. (2:30 hrs time Spent) Lunch is included in between visits at Local Restaurant Based on Full Meal for each Person but Beverages are not included (1 Hr time Spent) Then Visit Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), which is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which was made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form. (2 hrs Time Spent) At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel.

Duration of the tour from 9:00 Am to 4:00 Pm

Meals plan: Breakfast-Lunch

3
Day 03

Alexandria ( Pompey's Pillar-Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa-Citadel Of Quitbay-Alexandria Library)

Early breakfast and your guide will be meeting you at the hotel lobby and transferring to Alexandria by deluxe car. Start your trip by visiting Pompey's Pillar, followed by a visit to the mysterious Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. These ancient tombs are divided into three levels, containing the Triclinium, where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast in honor of the dead. Inside the catacombs, there are statues of Sobec and Anubis wearing Roman armor dating back to the 2nd century A.D. Then visit Elshawary, the Alexandria Library.  You will also visit Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century AD. You will have your lunch at the famous restaurant in front of the sea. (Fish Market Restaurant), at the end of the day return to your hotel in Cairo.

Duration: from 7:00 Am to 5:00 Pm

Meals plan: Breakfast-Lunch

Note: Distance between Cairo and Alexandria ِApproximately 255 K/M

4
Day 04

Egyptian Museum-Citadel of Sala Din-Old Cairo

Breakfast and Start your full-day tour at 9:00 Am to visit the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of Egyptian art in the world. It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamon - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.  The Citadel was fortified by the Ayyubid ruler Salah al-Din (Saladin) between 1176 and 1183 CE, to protect it from the Crusaders.[1] Only a few years after defeating the Fatimid Caliphate, Saladin set out to build a wall that would surround both Cairo and Fustat, then we will move to visit the Coptic area where you can see the church of Abu-Sergah and ST, Barbara, the hanging church, the old Jewish synagogue-Ben Ezra. At the end of the tour will be transferred back to your hotel.

Duration: from 9:00 Am to 4:00 Pm (flexible time)

Meals plan: Breakfast-Lunch

5
Day 05

Final departure to Cairo INT Airport

Breakfast and our representative will be meeting you to check out and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for the final Departure.

Meal plan: Breakfast.

Note :

Check-out time at 12:00 Midday

Late check-out  is subject to availability and maximum till 2:00 Pm

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cairo. 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • 4 nights at Barcelo Cairo Pyramids - Swiss Inn Golf or similar 4 stars
  • professional Egyptologist guide
  • Free pick up from Cairo Airport and drop off
  • Bottle water through the tour

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Visa Entry
  • International flight tickets
  • Entrance fees

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • We pick up all travellers from Cairo International Airport and drop off in the end of the tour

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cairo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cairo.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cairo..

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