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- Destination: Egypt
- Duration: 5 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
This Cairo and Alexandria tour takes you through 5 extraordinary days exploring Egypt's two most iconic cities. From the ancient wonder of the Giza Pyramids to the Greco-Roman heritage of Alexandria, every day of this private tour is designed to immerse you in thousands of years of living history.
Explore the bustling lanes of Khan El Khalili bazaar, stand before the legendary Sphinx, and walk the halls of the magnificent Bibliotheca Alexandrina. This Cairo and Alexandria tour combines ancient wonders, Mediterranean culture, and authentic Egyptian flavors in one seamless 5-day private journey.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1
Cairo
Arrival
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Cairo
Pyramids of Giza, Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Memphis
3
Cairo
Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, Khan el Khalili Bazaar
4
Alexandria
Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa, Library of Alexandria, Fort Qaitbay, Seafood Lunch
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Cairo
Departure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Start of Your Cairo and Alexandria Tour
Welcome to Egypt — your Cairo and Alexandria tour begins the moment you land at Cairo International Airport. Your private English-speaking driver will transfer you directly to your hotel in the heart of Cairo.
Spend the rest of the day settling in and soaking up the energy of one of the world’s greatest ancient cities. A leisurely evening stroll along the Nile is the perfect way to start your Egyptian adventure.
Highlights: Cairo airport arrival, private hotel transfer, Nile evening walk.
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- Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
The highlight of any Cairo and Alexandria tour begins here — stand before the iconic Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, two of the most awe-inspiring monuments in human history. Your private Egyptologist guide will bring 4,500 years of history to life as you explore the plateau.
Next, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum — home to the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. End the day wandering through Khan El Khalili bazaar, Cairo’s most vibrant market, where you can browse spices, handcrafts, and traditional Egyptian souvenirs.
Highlights: Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili bazaar.
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- Day 3: Old Cairo – Islamic & Coptic Historic Sites
Day 3 of your Cairo and Alexandria tour takes you deep into the layers of Cairo’s Islamic and Coptic heritage. Begin at the Citadel of Saladin, perched on a hill overlooking the city, home to the stunning Muhammad Ali Mosque and panoramic views across Cairo’s rooftops.
Explore the medieval streets of Islamic Cairo, passing through historic mosques, madrasas, and ancient gates. In the afternoon, descend into Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, one of Egypt’s oldest Christian churches, and the ancient Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Highlights: Saladin Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Islamic Cairo, Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue.
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- Day 4: Alexandria – Greco-Roman History & Mediterranean Coast
The crown jewel of this Cairo and Alexandria tour — today you travel from Cairo to the magnificent Mediterranean city of Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. This two-hour drive is well worth it for one of Egypt’s most culturally rich cities.
Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the stunning modern reincarnation of the ancient Library of Alexandria. Explore the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa — one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages — and walk through the Greco-Roman ruins of Pompey’s Pillar. Stroll past the 15th-century Citadel of Qaitbay overlooking the harbor.
End this memorable day of your Cairo and Alexandria tour with a fresh seafood dinner at a traditional restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean — one of the most iconic experiences Alexandria has to offer.
Highlights: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Citadel of Qaitbay, Mediterranean seafood dinner.
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- Day 5: Departure – End of Cairo and Alexandria Tour
After breakfast, enjoy your final morning in Egypt before your private driver transfers you to Cairo International Airport. As your Cairo and Alexandria tour comes to a close, take home memories of ancient pyramids, vibrant bazaars, Greco-Roman ruins, and the sparkling Mediterranean coast.
This 5-day private journey has taken you from the Pharaonic grandeur of Giza to the cosmopolitan heritage of Alexandria — two cities that together tell the full story of Egypt’s extraordinary history.
Highlights: Private airport transfer, final morning in Cairo, departure.
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