3 Days Tour Package Covering Cairo and Alexandria

Overview

This 3-day guided tour in Cairo and Alexandria suits travelers interested in ancient and Islamic history, religious sites, and cultural discoveries.

Highlights

• Explore the construction and history of the Giza Pyramids
• Enjoy a day trip to Alexandria with key historical sites
• Visit religious sites for a spiritual experience
• Learn about the history of Islamic Cairo

Itinerary

Day 1: Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Old Cairo
You will be picked up from your hotel by a Sun Pyramids Tours representative. Visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, followed by the Great Sphinx, associated with the Pyramid of Chefren. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Egyptian Museum, home to over 5,000 years of Egyptian art and artifacts.

Later, explore Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, and Church of Abu Serga. Return to your hotel at the end of the day.

Day 2: Islamic Cairo Tour
Pickup from your hotel by air-conditioned vehicle to visit the Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun. Begin a walking tour starting from Bab Zuwayla through Street of Muezz, viewing Al Khayammeyah, the Mausoleum of Sultan al-Mu’ayyad Shaykh, Sabil-Kuttab of Tusun Pasha, and Al-Azhar Mosque.

Continue walking from Bab el-Fotouh gate to Khan el-Khalili bazaar, known for its variety of goods where bargaining is expected. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Madrasa and Mausoleum of Sultan al-Mansur Qalawun, Madrasa-Khanqah of Sultan Barquq, the Museum of Textiles, and Al-Aqmar Mosque. See an example of an old Cairo house before returning to your hotel.

Day 3: Alexandria Day Trip
Pickup at your hotel for a day trip to Alexandria. First stop is Pompey’s Pillar, built in honor of Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century, originally part of the Temple of Serapis. Next, visit the Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery carved into rock on three levels.

After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Qaitbay Citadel, constructed on the site of the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria, then the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Note that the Alexandria library is closed on Fridays; on those days, you may visit the Roman Theater instead. Return to your hotel in Cairo afterwards.

Includes

• Hotel pickup and return
• All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Private tour guide
• Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
• Three lunches at local restaurants during tours
• Bottled water during the tour
• Shopping tour in Cairo
• All taxes and service charges

Excludes

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping
• Hotel accommodation
• Tickets to enter inside the pyramids
• Beverages during meals

Important Information

• Entrance tickets included are for the pyramid area only; entrance inside a pyramid requires an additional ticket purchased on site
• Alexandria library is closed on Fridays; the Roman Theater is the alternative visit
• The Alexandria library will be closed from 26th to 29th May due to Eid el-Adha; the Roman Theater replaces it on these dates
• A copy of your passport must be sent to the local partner at least 2 days before the tour
• Airport pickup and drop-off from Cairo Airport, Sphinx Airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed City, or Madinaty City involve an additional cost

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection. The best time for this tour is during cooler months to avoid the intense heat of summer. Confirm any additional costs for airport transfers when booking.