5 Day: Cairo tours
Qasr El-Nil, Cairo
a fantastic weekend holiday to Cairo ancient and modern sites like the great Pyramids, Coptic and Islamic Cairo, Egyptian Museum with great shopping tours through Cairo famous Khan El Khalili bazaars
Overview
This 5-day guided tour covers Cairo’s main attractions and an optional day trip to Alexandria, suitable for travelers interested in Egyptian history and culture.
Highlights
- Explore key sightseeing spots in Cairo
- Experience the traditional Cairo bazaar
- Optional day trip to Alexandria
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Your tour manager will meet you at Cairo International Airport and assist with airport procedures. You will be transferred to your hotel in an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. The manager will help with check-in and review your itinerary, including pick-up times for tours.
Day 2: Pyramids Tour
A private guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, as well as the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. The tour continues to Saqqara to see the Djoser Pyramid, the first pyramid built, followed by a visit to Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital and necropolis. Return to your hotel in Cairo for overnight stay.
Day 3: Cairo Sightseeing
Visit the Egyptian Museum with a chance to see the mummies room (additional ticket required on site). After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Saladin Citadel including Mohamed Ali Mosque. Continue to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, then explore Islamic Cairo’s Khan El Khalili bazaar. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4: Alexandria Tour (Optional)
Choose a free day in Cairo or join the optional tour to Alexandria. Visit Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient lighthouse, the new Alexandria Library, and the Roman catacombs. Return to Cairo for overnight stay.
Day 5: Departure
Your tour manager will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure.
Note: Included tickets grant access to the pyramid area but not inside the pyramids. Entrance inside a pyramid requires an additional ticket paid on site.
Included
- Meet and assist service on arrival and departure
- Assistance from a personal tour manager during your stay and excursions
- All transfers by air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- Private tour guide throughout the tours
- 3 lunches at local restaurants
- Shopping tour in Cairo
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Accommodation
- Any extras and personal expenses
- Tipping kitty
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. The best time to visit is during cooler months from October to April. Booking in advance ensures availability, especially for the optional Alexandria tour.
