Tour Overview
Cairo and Alexandria Tour 5 Days, Visit the vast Egyptian Museum, home to more than 100,000 antiquities, including mummies recovered from tombs and temples across the land.
Finally, get ready to shop like you’ve never shopped before, and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of one of the world’s oldest bazaars. Explore one of the main sources of knowledge in the ancient world, “The Alexandria Library”.
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Book a private tour To Explore Cairo and enjoy one of the most tourist places in Egypt.
In fact, through our company, you make your Cairo and Alexandria Tour 5 Days enjoyable, wonderful, and comfortable with our distinguished company guide and visiting the wonderful places there,
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Spend a wonderful day among the most important tourist attractions in Egypt.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our company representative will be waiting for you and welcome you in Egypt and move in a private car to the hotel of residence and spend the night in your room and enjoy dinner and a drink
In the Morning your Vacations in Egypt tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to start your incredible tour to visit as follow…
Pyramids of Giza
The pyramids of Giza are the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still preserved today and therefore one of the most famous buildings in the world. The pyramids of Giza include the three main pyramids, the Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chephren and the Pyramid of Mykerinus.
The queen Pyramids
some other smaller secondary pyramids, in which for example the women of the pharaohs were buried, as well as workers villages, temples, and cemeteries.
The Sphinx of Giza
The Sphinx Giza is the largest Egyptian sculpture. It was carved out of the limestone rock of the Giza Plateau and represents a lying lion with a human head and the so-called Nemes headscarf. Originally, the sphinx was painted with reddish ochre and also had a chin beard, but this fell off in ancient times.
Saqqara pyramid
We will Move to Saqqara, a pyramid complex that, like Giza, is part of the necropolis of Memphis. There we will see one of the first pyramids built, which served as a model for all those that were built later.
Lunch
At the end of the visit to Giza pyramids, we will take a break and take the opportunity to eat and recharge. Lunch will be at a restaurant and Egyptian food (drinks not included).
Ancient Memphis Egypt
After Saqqara, we will undertake the last part of our excursion. We will head to Memphis, capital of the Old Empire between 3100 and 2040 BC, and the coronation site of all the pharaohs of the Empire.
According to tradition, Memphis was founded by Narmer, considered the first pharaoh. The city is located in the Nile Delta, right between Upper and Lower Egypt, the two regions into which the country was divided.
Finally, spend the night at the hotel.
Have breakfast at the hotel and start moving with the tour guide in a private car to visit:
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
you will continue your excursion with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, where there are antiques from the Pharaonic period. The museum exhibits a rare collection of 5000 years of art, considered to be the most valuable collection of Egyptian art in the world.
Hanging Church
Hanging Church is the most famous church in the Coptic Quarter. it’s known as the Hanging Church because it is built over one of the gates of the Roman fortress, The wooden dome of the church is in the shape of Noah’s Ark, as described in the Old Testament.
Abu Sarga Church
It’s the oldest church in Egypt. It was built in the 5th century over the cave where it is believed, the Holy Family took refuge for several days. It is dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus, part of whose relics are kept in this church.
Saint Barbara Church
It is a church of great historical importance, which was originally dedicated to Saint Cyrus and Saint John. From the 13th century onwards it was dedicated to Saint Barbara as her relics came to this church. It houses some of the oldest and rarest icons of Coptic art.
Ben Ezra’s Synagogue
it was originally a church, but in the 9th century, it was sold to Abraham Ben Ezra, who gave it his name, to get the money needed to pay the high taxes demanded by the Roman government.
Lunch
We will take a break and take the opportunity to eat and recharge. Lunch will be at a restaurant and Egyptian food (drinks not included).
Bazaar khan el khalili
After visiting the Egyptian Museum go see the beautiful Khan El-Khalili famous souq Cairo main market. Its always crowded with tourists and locals alike. It is the beating heart of the Egyptian metropolis.
Finally, spend the night at the hotel.
At the beginning of the day, you will have breakfast and start moving in a private car with your tour guide for your trip. You will move to Alexandria on a trip that takes two hours and you will stop on the way for only one rest, then you will arrive in the city of Alexandria, the bride of the Mediterranean. On this day, you will visit the best places:
The Catacombs
the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, built during the Roman period. They have three levels and their decoration shows the syncretism between the Egyptian pantheon and the Roman one.
Roman Theatre
Alexandria Roman Theatre Beyond the street of the facades is the Theatre, which was built at the beginning of the 1st century AD by the Nabateans and enlarged and improved by the Romans shortly after their annexation of the Kingdom in 106 AD. They built it by ruthlessly splitting a street of houses or tombs to extend the back of the auditorium, which could then accommodate 3000 people.
Alexandria library
we will visit the new Alexandria Library, whose design refers to the god Amon Ra and the Alexandria Lighthouse. In addition to several libraries, there is a planetarium, three museums, a laboratory and a printing press.
Note: The library is closed both on Friday and Saturday (can only be seen from outside).
Lunch
After midday we will take a break and have lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean, to replenish our energy. The meal usually consists of Egyptian dishes and options that include dishes with meat, rice, and salads (drinks are not included)
Citadel of Qaitbay
From outside we will also see the Citadel of Qaytbay which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs ( Light House ) of Alexandria, a defensive fortress built in 1480 by Ashraf Abu Al-Nasr Saif El-Din Qaitbay, a slave who became a sultan.
Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure.
What's Included
Included
- Meet and greet service at airports
- Customer service assistance throughout your stay
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
- All sightseeing tours (100% private)
- Personal English speaking guide
- Entrance fees to listed sites in the 5 day tour of Cairo itinerary
- Bottled water during tours
- Portage when needed
- All service charges and taxes
Not Included
- International airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Tipping
Tour Summary
| Prices start from | $500 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 Days / 4 Nights |
| Pickup & drop-off | Cairo Airport or Hotel in Cairo |
| Availability | Every Day |
| Tour category | Egypt in 5 Days |
| Tour type | Adventure Tour |
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's possible to see a lot of the big city. With the right planning, you can stop at a museum, see the pyramids, and take a cruise on the Nile.
The package includes private transportation, a professional English-speaking guide, entrance fees to major sites (Egyptian Museum, Alexandria Library, bazaars, and more), and dedicated assistance throughout your trip. Accommodation and meals can be included or arranged based on your preferences.
You'll explore one of the world's most extensive collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including over 100,000 pieces such as mummies, statues, and treasures recovered from tombs and temples throughout Egypt.
You'll have the opportunity to explore one of the world's oldest bazaars, immersing yourself in traditional markets filled with local crafts, spices, textiles, and souvenirs.
Yes, private transportation is included for the entire trip, including travel between Cairo and Alexandria.
Highlights include the Egyptian Museum, the historic bazaars of Cairo, and the Library of Alexandria — one of the ancient world's most significant centers of learning.