5 Days Cairo and Alexandria Tour

First, after enjoying your breakfast, you will start your tour in Cairo & Alexandria, during which you will be amazed by some of the most iconic sites in Egypt, starting with the Giza Pyramids Complex, which houses one of the most famous and recognizable archaeological sites in the world, reflecting the glory of the ancient Egyptian civilization. It is located in the Western Desert for more than 4,000 years, making it one of the oldest sites in the history of humanity.

Next, you will visit The Great Pyramid, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which is still in good condition today. It was built in 2580 BC by King Khufu, reaching a height of 147 m (481 ft) to become the highest man-made building in the world for 3,800 years, symbolizing the golden age of Ancient Egypt’s constructions.

Following that, you will be amazed by The Great Sphinx, also known as Abu Al-Hawl, or "The Father of Terror." It has the body of a lion, representing strength, and the head of a man, believed to be King Khafre, symbolizing wisdom, as it was originally known as Hor-Em-Akhet, or "Horus of the Horizon."

Next, you will visit The Valley Temple, located near the Pyramids, dating back to the Old Kingdom, between 2686 BC and 2134 BC, as a place for mummification, containing incredible diorite statues of Chephren.

Finally, you will visit The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a state-of-the-art museum that stretches over an area of nearly 490,000 square meters, housing more than 5,000 artifacts, such as the Hanging Obelisk and the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II, combining ancient Egypt with modern technology through innovative architectural designs, labs, and educational facilities.

At Lunch Time, you will be treated to a delicious meal at a local restaurant in Cairo.

Thereafter, your tour will take you to Saqqara Step Pyramid, which was built by Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser circa 2700 BC. This pyramid stands at 62 m with six unique steps and is surrounded by a 10.5 m high wall with 14 doors, thus marking the beginning of pyramid construction in Egypt.

Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo for your overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

First, after breakfast, your tour will take you to the heart of “The City of Minarets,” Cairo, to tour its incredible attractions with your tour guide.

First, your tour will take you to The Egyptian Museum, which was the first museum built in Cairo in 1901 AD. This museum has some of the rarest artifacts and monuments that give an insight into the majestic and golden history of ancient Egypt.

Thereafter, you will be treated to a delicious meal at a local restaurant in Cairo.

Your tour will then take you to Salah El Din Citadel, which is a powerful fortress that has dominated Cairo for over 800 years. This fortress was built in 1182 AD by the great conqueror Salah El-Din and served as the headquarters and fortress against intruders such as the Crusaders and Napoleon’s French army. This citadel has many museums and is well structured with many buildings, having been the headquarters of the Egyptian government for over 700 years.

Next, you are free to explore the Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque. Built from 1830 to 1848 AD as a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, it represents independence and freedom from the Ottoman Empire. The mosque is enchanting with its Ottoman and French Rococo styles, bright red, green, and golden colors, and its magnificent dome. Additionally, it features an exquisite brass clock presented by King Louis Philippe of France in 1845.

Next, you are free to continue your tour to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), opened in 2017. The museum features more than 50,000 glorious objects and 28 royal mummies, preserving more than 4,000 years of Egypt’s rich history and culture.

Then, you are free to walk along Al Muizz Street, a golden open-air museum and cultural center that dates back to the 10th century AD. The street is located close to the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar and was once the main street in the Fatimid capital.

Next, you are free to explore the Khan El Khalili, the most active street in the Middle East and the oldest street in the world. Established in 970 AD, it remains active and features countless magical stores, cafes, and mesmerizing Islamic architecture that has stood the test of time.

Finally, at the end of the day, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

After breakfast, get ready for an exciting private tour to Alexandria, accompanied by your Egyptologist tour guide to explore the most mesmerizing attractions in the city.

The first stop is the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a breathtaking necropolis built in the 2nd century AD. This necropolis is a beautiful combination of Hellenistic and Roman art elements with Pharaonic Egyptian design in three levels, with many Greek and Roman artifacts. It is considered one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.

The next destination is Pompey’s Pillar, which is considered to be the biggest monolithic pillar column built outside of Rome. This column, which is 28 meters tall and 2.7 meters wide, is made from pure red granite and bears a Greek dedication to Emperor Diocletian. This pillar was mistakenly named after the Roman general Pompey, who was said to be buried on it.

The final destination is Qaitbay Citadel, which was built in 1477 by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay on the ruins of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. This citadel is built from the remaining stones from the destroyed Lighthouse of Alexandria and is an amazing blend of Greco-Roman and Islamic architectural styles and is said to be home to the immortal spirit of the ancient Lighthouse.

Lunch Time – You will be able to enjoy your delicious seafood lunch at a local restaurant before your final destination:

The final destination is the Alexandria Library, which is considered to be one of the biggest and most modern libraries in the world and commemorates the ancient Library of Alexandria. This library is trilingual and bears books in Arabic, English, and French, including the biggest collection of French books in North Africa and the Middle East. You will be able to visit its art galleries and some of the most unique collections of books in the world.

At the end of the day, head back to your hotel in Cairo for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

You will be able to take your breakfast at your hotel before heading to Cairo Airport with our representative to complete all departure formalities and finish your 5 Days Cairo and Alexandria Tour Package and head back home.

Meals: Breakfast