3-Day Cairo & Alexandria Tour
A full day in Alexandria, then the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Two hotel nights, airport transfers and an Egyptologist guide are included.
The short answer
3-Day Cairo & Alexandria Tour is a 3-day, 2-night trip to Cairo and Alexandria: 2 nights in Cairo. It includes an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at $605 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
Three days is short, so this plan keeps it simple. You sleep both nights in the same Cairo hotel and never repack. Day 1 is your arrival. Day 2 belongs to Alexandria, Egypt's old Mediterranean port, and nothing else.
Day 3 is Giza: the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum with lunch in between. After that, a driver takes you to the airport. We arrange the airport transfers, the hotel and the sightseeing, and you choose the standard of hotel when you book. The sightseeing is the same at every standard.
What lingers
- 01A full day in Alexandria with the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the Citadel of Qaitbay
- 02The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern library beside the ancient one's site
- 03Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx with your Egyptologist
- 04The Grand Egyptian Museum in the same day
- 05Two nights in one Cairo hotel, with no repacking
- 06Airport pickup on arrival and a transfer to the airport on departure
Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation at the properties listed or similar.
| Comfort level | Where you stay or similar | Per personfrom, Oct–Apr | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentialfrom $6053★ hotels | $605May–Sep: from $567 | ||
| Comfortfrom $6344★ hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsJewel Sport City | $634May–Sep: from $619 | |
| Classicfrom $6845★ hotels | $684May–Sep: from $632 | ||
| Prestigefrom $7885★ deluxe hotels | $788May–Sep: from $814 | ||
| Luxuryfrom $1,2795★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsSt. Regis Cairo | $1,279May–Sep: from $1,226 | |
| Signature Collectionfrom $1,649landmark hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza | $1,649May–Sep: from $1,529 |
Hotels on bed & breakfast. You'll stay in these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality. Choose your date in the booking panel for the exact price.
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Day by day
Detailed itinerary
3 Days / 2 Nights · Cairo · Alexandria · Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa · Citadel of Qaitbay · Bibliotheca Alexandrina · Giza Plateau
- 1
A representative is waiting in the arrivals hall at Cairo Airport and walks you to your car. The drive to your hotel takes about an hour, and the airport meet-and-assist is included. The rest of the day is free to rest before the early start tomorrow.
- 2
Today is for Alexandria, with nothing else added. Your guide and driver collect you from your central Cairo hotel, and you spend about 12 hours on tour including the drives to the coast and back. Your Egyptologist takes you down into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where Egyptian, Greek and Roman styles meet.
Then comes the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern library, followed by a stop for lunch overlooking the Mediterranean. Afterwards you see the Citadel of Qaitbay on the harbour and walk in the gardens of Montaza Palace before the drive back to Cairo. Entrance fees to the scheduled sites, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. It is a long day that suits good walkers.
- 3
Your driver picks you up at the hotel for a day at Giza. First the pyramids and the Great Sphinx, then lunch at a restaurant with a view. Plan on 4 to 6 hours for the Giza visit. After lunch you go inside the Grand Egyptian Museum with your Egyptologist. The guide, the entrance fees and the air-conditioned vehicle are included.
When the museum is done, you are taken to Cairo Airport for your departure, with the day arranged around your flight time.
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Two nights in a Cairo hotel with breakfast
- Airport arrival and departure transfers with meet-and-assist
- Full-day Alexandria tour from Cairo, about 12 hours including the drives
- Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum day tour
- Licensed Egyptologist guide on both sightseeing days
- Entrance fees to the scheduled sites in the itinerary
- Air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water on the tours
- Lunch at a restaurant on day 3
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Meals and drinks other than those stated
- Khufu pyramid interior
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Alexandria is a long day, so eat breakfast before pick-up and pack a light layer for the sea wind.
- 02
Hold your Qaitbay Citadel photos for the seaward walls, where the Mediterranean fills the frame behind the stone.
- 03
Save energy for day three: Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum together make a big, walk-heavy morning.
- 04
Ask your guide to point out the library's carved granite wall inside the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose your hotel standard when you book. Ask us about adding nights in Cairo or extending the trip to Luxor and Aswan.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travelers with a long weekend in Egypt who want the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum plus a second city on the coast. Suited to couples, friends and solo travelers who are comfortable walking and spending a long day on the road.
Maybe not, if
- Travelers who need step-free access to every site, or who want a slow pace. Day 2 is about 12 hours with the drives.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Alexandria and Giza with the Grand Egyptian Museum in three days
- One hotel for both nights, so no repacking
- Alexandria gets a day of its own, with no other stops
Things to Consider
- Day 2 is about 12 hours including the drives
- Uneven stone, steps and little shade at Giza
- No time for Luxor, Aswan or a Nile cruise
Where it fits
A good short trip for a long weekend, or a stopover with a few days to spare. For Luxor, Aswan or a Nile cruise, choose a longer tour.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Alexandria is often added to a Cairo stay as a rushed side trip. Here it has its own day, with the catacombs, the modern library, the Qaitbay Citadel and the Montaza Palace gardens, and Giza follows on day 3.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Guided short-break tour with two day tours
- Accommodation
- Cairo hotel, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Cairo · Alexandria · Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa · Citadel of Qaitbay · Bibliotheca Alexandrina · Giza Plateau · Grand Egyptian Museum
- Includes
- 2 nights in a Cairo hotel with breakfast · Full-day Alexandria tour from Cairo · Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum day tour · Entrance fees to the scheduled sites · Licensed Egyptologist guide on both sightseeing days · Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Best for
- First-time visitors with a short stay · History-focused travelers · Travelers who want Alexandria as well as the pyramids
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Arrivals HallMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Passport and any required travel documents
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
- Any personal medication
- Small day bag
- Light layer for the sea breeze in Alexandria and for the car
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for sun and heat
- Closed shoes for steps, catacombs and uneven ground
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees at mosques and historic sites
- A hat and sunglasses
- A light jacket for winter evenings and the coast
Children & families
Children are welcome. Every child takes a seat in the vehicle, so transport and guiding are charged at the adult rate at any age. Entrance tickets are free for children under 6 and full price from 6. Hotel prices depend on the child's age and the room used, so we give you the exact figure when you tell us the age at booking. Day 2 is about 12 hours with the drives, so think about how your child copes with a long day in the car.
Accessibility
Who can join this
Both sightseeing days involve a lot of walking. Giza has uneven ground, sand and little shade. The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the Citadel of Qaitbay have steps and narrow passages. Alexandria is about 12 hours in total with the drives, so it suits people who are comfortable on their feet. The vehicle is air-conditioned, but we cannot promise wheelchair access at every site. Tell us your needs when you book and we will say honestly which parts suit you.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
This tour uses road transport only, and the vehicle type can vary, so we do not claim a carbon saving. Both days are guided by local Egyptologists and arranged through suppliers in Cairo and Alexandria, so much of what you spend stays in the places you visit. We ask guests to carry a refillable water bottle and to leave painted walls and carvings untouched.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01How much of day 2 is spent driving?
The whole day is about 12 hours including the drives from Cairo to Alexandria and back. The rest is sightseeing and a lunch stop. It suits people who are comfortable walking and sitting in a car for a good part of the day.02Is anything else planned on the Alexandria day?
No. Day 2 is Alexandria only, so you are not rushed between cities. You return to your Cairo hotel in the evening.03Are the guide and entrance fees included?
Yes. A licensed Egyptologist guides both sightseeing days, and entrance fees to the scheduled sites in Alexandria, at Giza and at the Grand Egyptian Museum are included, with the air-conditioned vehicle.04Which hotel will we stay in?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we name the hotel for your dates. You stay both nights in the same Cairo hotel.05Is lunch included?
On day 3 lunch is included at a restaurant near Giza. On day 2 the tour stops for lunch overlooking the Mediterranean, but we confirm with you at booking whether it is included or paid on the day. Breakfast comes with your hotel on both days.06Will I make my international flight?
Day 3 ends with the airport transfer, so we plan the sightseeing around your flight time. If you are arriving in Cairo on a domestic flight, remember that domestic and international tickets are separate bookings, so a delayed domestic flight can cost you the connection. If you must connect the same day, choose a late-evening or night international flight. Take travel insurance that covers missed connections.07What is not included?
International flights, the Egypt visa, tips for guides and drivers, drinks and meals other than those stated, and the Khufu pyramid interior.08When is the best time to go?
October to April is cooler and the most comfortable for walking. Summers are hot, so in those months sightseeing starts early.
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At a glance
- Length
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Cairo → Alexandria → Cairo
- Includes
- Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers