Egypt, with its rich history and stunning scenery, is a destination that deserves detailed exploration. To help you make the most of your trip, we’ve created itineraries ranging from short getaways to epic vacations.
in our 4 Days in Egypt itinerary, we’ll take you through the best itineraries to make your Egypt experience truly unforgettable
Immerse yourself in the unforgettable adventure of traveling back in time by visiting Cairo on a 4-day trip to Egypt. You will explore one of the greatest ancient civilizations, discover its impressive monuments, taste its exquisite cuisine and meet its fascinating people. Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere that surrounds this country and experience something truly unique
Meet at your hotel. Full-day tour to Sakkara with Memphis and Dahshur with lunch included. On the way to Sakkara, we will visit the Open Courtyard of Menfis, an open museum of unique pieces found on the same site as ancient Menfis, where the local village of Mit Rahina now stands (40 km from Cairo). We will admire the antiquities discovered and, especially, the 60-ton Lying Colossus of King Ramses II.
Also,Continue to Sakkara, the ancient necropolis of Menfis, located on a beautiful plateau. Visit to King Zoser’s Complex, the first group of buildings built entirely of stone in the history of mankind and at the center of this complex is the Step Pyramid or Pyramid of Sakkara built by the genius architect Imhotep, visit to the Courtyard of the Heb Sed, a place where the festival of the “renewal of strength” and the abundance of the pharaoh was represented.
Also, you will Visit 2 of the most famous Mastabas of the ancient nobles, which are 2 wonderful ancient tombs with walls decorated with reliefs and original colors, such as: the Mastaba of Princess Idut and the Mastaba of Prince Petah Hotep, of the ancient nobles of Dynasty V. We will visit the Imhotep Museum in Sakkara, which has beautiful pieces.
Continue to Dahshur (15 km from Sakkara). Arrival in Dahshur and visit to the two pyramids of King Senefru; the Romboid Pyramid or Inclined Pyramid, which represents an evolution of the form in the passage to the more perfected form of the pyramid, and then a visit to the Red Pyramid or Perfect Pyramid, which represents the first complete pyramid in the world. Finally, Return to your hotel in Cairo.
Optional 1: In the evening, go to the Pyramids Light and Sound Show. A beautiful show in a local setting, which narrates through sound and images projected onto the natural environment, from the construction of the pyramids to the period of the pharaoh Ramses II (apotheotic narration).
The first place,Meet your guide for a tour of the Giza Complex, visiting the area of the three great pyramids of Egypt: Cheops, Chephren and Miquerinos (as determined by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, entry to the interior of the galleries of the Great Pyramid requires an extra ticket, purchased on site directly by the visitor in limited quantities and not included). Continue to the panoramic area of the pyramids, a beautiful plateau from where you can have a spectacular view of the pyramids and take beautiful photographs, as well as taking pictures with camels (if you wish, you will have the assistance of your guide in the arrangement with the camel driver, depending on what you want: a photo, a short walk, etc).
Also,will Visit the Valley Temple of King Khafre and the Sphinx. Visit to the Papyrus Gallery. Millennia-old Egyptian art on papyrus was produced by hand according to the traditions of Ancient Egypt.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant (drinks are extra).
after you will Visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo (by order of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, entry to the Hall of the Royal Mummies requires an extra ticket, purchased on site directly by the visitor in limited quantities and is not included; among the royal mummies is the mummy of Ramses II). Finally, Return to your hotel.
Optional 2: In the evening, depart for Dinner on the Boat with night navigation on the River Nile, dinner of typical Egyptian cuisine, belly dancing show and Tanora with a beautiful view of Cairo at night.
Meet your guide for a full day in Alexandria: In the morning, drive by private car to Alexandria, 220 km away. Upon arrival, visit the National Museum of Alexandria, located in a restored Italian-style palace, with fascinating collections of ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, medieval Arab and modern art. Visit to the famous Modern Library of Alexandria.
Lunch in a local Alexandrian restaurant (drinks are extra)
Visit to the Fortress of Quitbai, built on the foundation of the Lighthouse of Alexandria and a walk in the garden of Muntazah and on the Stanley Bridge. Return to your hotel in Cairo (220 km).
Meet your guide to visit the historic churches of the Coptic quarter with the Hanging Church of the Virgin, the Church of St. Sergius and the Crypt of the Holy Family. Lunch included at a local restaurant (drinks are extra). Continue to the Khalil El Khalili Market with free time for a stroll (about 2 hours). Finally, Return to your hotel in Cairo (end of tour).
You can start your tour in Luxor, where you can visit on your first day the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
One of the most important sites in the whole country to get to know Ancient Egypt in depth, has to be Luxor. Luxor is an Egyptian town that is currently one of the major recipients of Egyptian tourism worldwide. This is because it was built on the remains of the city of Thebes.
Thebes was not just any Egyptian city, but it was the capital of the New Empire of Ancient Egypt and the capital of the IV Nomo of Upper Egypt. That is why in this city there are monuments of immense historical value. As to mention a few being in this place where you can observe the:
Temple of Luxor
Temple of Karnak
The Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Queens
Not for nothing is the city of the great temples and necropolis of the west bank. Thebes also succeeded Memphis as the capital of Egypt in the eleventh Egyptian dynasty, by 2050 BC.
During the second day of this tour, you can fly from Luxor to Abu Simbel to visit the Temple of Ramses II and then fly to Cairo.
Abu Simbel in Egypt is an archaeological site of Egyptian temples located in Nubia in southern Egypt. The temples you will find there belong to the Open Air Museum of Nubia and Aswan, a complex that has been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1979. Then to visit this place you need to go to the western shore of Lake Nasser about 231 km southwest of Aswan.
The Temple of Abu Simbel is one of the most important attractions in Egypt thanks to its design and level of conservation. It is not only dedicated to Ramses himself but also to several great deities such as Amun, Ra and Ptah. These gods were the most revered in ancient Egypt being Amun the head of the Triad of Thebes, Ra the head of the Ennead of Heliopolis and Ptah the great craftsman god of Memphis. Ramses was then represented as the fourth god of this group.
Touring its temples is the main attraction but it is remarkable the solar phenomenon that happens here and that has become something indispensable to appreciate if you visit this site on certain dates
On the third day, enjoy Cairo by visiting the pyramids and the sphinx. Also visit the step pyramid of Saqqara and the statue of Ramses in Memphis. To end the day, it would not be bad to take a tour of the Khan El Khalili market.
Giza in Egypt is par excellence one of the most touristic cities in the whole country. Not for nothing in its limits are some of the most representative monuments of Ancient Egypt, and that almost everyone knows despite not knowing much about the pharaonic culture.
Given its rich history, a visit to Giza implies knowing and exploring its history in depth. Being the necropolis of Giza, one of the keys to understand its history, an architectural work of great importance and that was begun to be used during the II dynasty of Egyptian pharaohs between the years 2,850 and 2,700 B.C. But it is really between the years 2,630 and 2,500 B.C., that is to say during the course of the IV dynasty when it reaches its maximum splendor.
Thus, the main attractions of this city are the three pyramids, which have become an unprecedented symbol of Egypt. This is partly due to the fact that the Great Pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient world that remains standing. As well as the mysticism implied by the Sphinx, which has been covered by the desert sands on several occasions, and unearthed from it alike.
Giza is located about 20 km southwest of downtown Cairo, and its proximity to the Nile influenced every aspect of it in the past and present. Making possible that this one became one of the most important tourist points of the whole Middle East.
For the fourth day, perhaps you should take advantage of it visiting the Egyptian Museum, the Coptic Quarter, the palace of Saladin and the Mosque of Hassan.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt is one of the most representative symbols of the city. It is also one of the most important due to its historical legacy. It is in this museum where you can see the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world.
This museum is located in Tahrir Square, which is right in the center of Cairo. It is distinguishable from other structures not only for its size, but for its neoclassical style thanks to the design of the French architect Marcel Dourgnon.
Also known as the Coptic quarter of Cairo is one of the epicenters of the city to be reckoned with: Today it is called the Qasr al-Sham quarter. The appellation “Coptic” was given to those indigenous inhabitants who resided in the city when the Arabs conquered Egypt. These, mostly Egyptian Christians, came to be called “Copts”, continuing to this day under that name those who are mostly of Orthodox confession.
The mosque-madrasa of Sultan Hassan is an imposing madrasa from the time of the Mamluk sultanate of Egypt; located in the historic center of Cairo, near the Citadel and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Here is a route of what you can visit around Giza and Cairo in Egypt.
1- 4 Days Cairo with Alexandria Tour includes transfers, an official qualified tour guide, lunch in a local restaurant, and tickets to the historical sites as described in the itinerary.
2- Reservations for the Cairo and Alexandria tour must as much as you can
3 – If the mastabas mentioned in the itinerary are closed to visitors, they will be replaced by similar mastabas in the Sakkara region belonging to other nobles.
4- The order of the tours on the itinerary 4 Days in Cairo with Alexandria without accommodation or with accommodation as you prefer
5- For more tours and tips on Cairo, please contact us.
Note: the 4 Days in Cairo with Alexandria itinerary Private Tours
To travel to Cairo in 4 days you need to plan, and always keep in mind that it is best to book in advance accommodation, airline tickets and other activities. To do this hire a good travel agency is essential, or if you want to travel on your own, you must make an in-depth study of all outstanding issues.
In the details can be that this trip to Egypt is a dream or a nightmare. So the planning will always be one of the key points for a successful vacation.
