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5-Day Private Cairo and Giza Tour with Alexandria Option

5 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Learn about the history of the Great Pyramids
  • 02 Explore the beauty of Cairo's old bazaars in Egypt
  • 03 Discover the treasures of the Egyptian Museum and Saladin Citadel
  • 04 Visit Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • 05 Optional excursion to Alexandria to see Qaitbay Citadel, the new Alexandria Library, and the Catacombs

Embark on a 5-day private journey through Cairo's most iconic ancient and historic landmarks, from the Great Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara, and Memphis to the treasures of the Egyptian Museum and Saladin Citadel. Explore the spiritual heritage of Coptic Cairo, wander through Islamic Cairo, and experience the atmosphere of Khan El Khalili, Cairo's old bazaar. The tour begins with seamless airport assistance and includes the option to join an excursion to Alexandria to visit Qaitbay Citadel, the new Alexandria Library, and the Catacombs. Your trip concludes with a transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.

Embark on a 5-day private journey through Cairo's most iconic ancient and historic landmarks, from the Great Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara, and Memphis to the treasures of the Egyptian Museum and Saladin Citadel.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis
Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Arrival procedures at Cairo International Airport:

    • Your tour manager will meet and assist you upon arrival.
    • You will be escorted to the hotel in an exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
  • Check-in at the hotel:

    • Your tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in process.
    • Review the holiday itinerary to confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

Welcome drink.

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, and Memphis

  • Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo. Meet your personal guide for the day's tour.

  • Visit the Giza Plateau:

    • Explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus.
    • Visit the Famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple facing the great statue.
    • Additional visit to the Solar Boat in front of the Cheops Pyramid (extra ticket on the spot).
  • Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Proceed to the Sakkara area:

    • Visit the Sakkara Complex.
    • Visit the first pyramid ever built, the Djoser Pyramid.
  • Move on to Memphis:

    • Visit Memphis, the capital of the Old Kingdom.
    • Explore the famous Necropolis.
  • Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

3
Day 03

Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo

  • Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. You will be escorted by your private tour guide to visit:

    • The Egyptian Museum, including the Treasures Room of the child king Tutankhamen, alongside many other fascinating artifacts.
    • An additional visit to the Mummies Room at the museum (extra ticket on the spot).
  • Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo. Visit Saladin Citadel:

    • Explore Saladin Citadel.
    • Visit the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel.
  • Proceed to Coptic Cairo:

    • Visit the Hanging Church.
    • Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue.
  • Continue driving to Islamic Cairo:

    • Explore Islamic Cairo.
    • Visit Khan El Khalili, Cairo's old bazaar.
  • Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

4
Day 04

Free Day in Cairo or Optional Alexandria Tour

  • Breakfast at your hotel. You can choose between:

    • Having a free day in Cairo.
    • Joining the optional tour to Alexandria.
  • Optional tour to Alexandria:

    • Visit Qaitbay Citadel:
      • Explore one of the most important defensive strongholds along the Mediterranean Sea coast, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay.
    • Visit the new Alexandria Library.
    • Visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs.
  • Return to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

5
Day 05

Departure from Cairo

  • After breakfast at your hotel.

  • Pick-up by your tour manager.

  • Transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

Accommodation:

Cairo: Steigenberger Hotel

Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser, Khan el-Khalili

Where this trip takes you

Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser, Khan el-Khalili

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
  • Assistance from our personnel during your stay and excursions
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Accommodation for 4 nights at a hotel in Cairo or Giza
  • Egyptologist guide during your excursions
  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Any extras and personal expenses
  • Tipping

What to bring

  • Passport

Know before you go

  • The included ticket covers entry to the pyramids area, not the inside of any pyramid. If you wish to enter one of the pyramids, you can pay for a ticket on the spot.
  • Pick-up and drop-off from Cairo Airport, the New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Nasr City, or 6th of October City are available at an additional cost.
  • If the mentioned hotel is not available, the company reserves the right to change to any cruise or hotel of the same category.

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 5 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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