5 Day Cairo & Alexandria Tour

Welcome to Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name. After meeting you, we will arrange your transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Giza. Your representative will assist with check-in, review your 5-day itinerary, confirm daily pickup times, and answer any questions about the days ahead.

The rest of the day is at your leisure to rest after your flight. If you are feeling energetic, you may wish to take a short walk near the hotel, enjoy a welcome drink, or try a traditional Egyptian dinner at a nearby restaurant. Many guests enjoy their first view of the Giza Plateau from a rooftop cafe as the sun sets behind the pyramids. Overnight in Cairo.

After an early breakfast at your hotel, around 8:00 AM meet your private Egyptologist guide to begin a full day exploring the ancient wonders of the Old Kingdom. Your first stop is the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the Pyramids of Giza. Stand before the Great Pyramid of Cheops, built over 4,500 years ago, with the option to enter its inner chambers. Continue to the Pyramid of Chephren and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure, then visit the iconic Great Sphinx and the adjacent Valley Temple.

Next, drive approximately 40 minutes to the Saqqara Necropolis, site of the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first stone pyramid ever built. Explore one of the beautifully decorated nobles’ tombs with vivid scenes of daily life in ancient Egypt. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the area, then continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you will see the open-air museum featuring the colossal statue of Ramses II. By late afternoon, return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then around 8:30 AM meet your guide for a full day exploring the cultural and spiritual heart of Cairo. Begin at the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, home to the largest collection of pharaonic antiquities in the world, including the dazzling treasures of Tutankhamun displayed across two floors.

Continue to the Saladin Citadel, which served as the seat of Egyptian government for centuries. Visit the magnificent Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, a striking example of Ottoman architecture in Egypt, and enjoy panoramic views over the minarets and domes of Islamic Cairo. After a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant, head to Coptic Cairo to see the Roman fortress of Babylon and the famous Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary, built above the fortress towers. Visit the Church of St. Sergius, said to shelter the site where the Holy Family rested, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, traditionally believed to mark the spot where baby Moses was found.

End your day with a visit to the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you can browse spices, copperware, and handmade crafts along medieval alleyways. Return to your hotel by early evening. Overnight in Cairo.

After an early breakfast, around 7:00 AM meet your private guide and driver for the scenic drive to Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean jewel and second capital. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours along the desert highway, with a short rest stop along the way. Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, Alexandria offers a completely different atmosphere from Cairo, with sea breezes, Greco-Roman heritage, and elegant waterfront promenades.

Begin your sightseeing at Pompey’s Pillar, a towering granite column erected in 297 AD to commemorate the victory of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Continue to the remarkable Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the largest Roman burial sites ever discovered, with underground chambers blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic styles. Next, visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a stunning architectural tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria, which was once the greatest center of learning in the classical world.

No visit to Alexandria is complete without a seafood lunch — enjoy freshly caught Mediterranean specialties at a well-known local restaurant overlooking the sea. In the late afternoon, depart for the return drive to Cairo, arriving at your hotel in the evening. Overnight in Cairo.

Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your flight time, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or a relaxing morning. At the appropriate time, check out from your hotel and meet your representative in the lobby for your private transfer to Cairo International Airport, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour away depending on traffic. Our team will assist you with departure formalities before bidding you farewell. End of tour services.