5-Day Cairo & Alexandria Tour
The Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then a drive north to Alexandria for two nights. Four hotel nights, all transfers and entrance fees included.
The short answer
5-Day Cairo & Alexandria Tour is a 5-day, 4-night trip to Cairo and Alexandria: 2 nights in Cairo and 2 in Alexandria. It includes an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at $974 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
This tour pairs Egypt's best-known sights with its Mediterranean port. You spend two nights in Cairo and see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist guide on day 2.
On day 3 you drive north to Alexandria, stopping at the Coptic monasteries of Wadi Natrun and at Pompey's Pillar. You stay two nights there, with a full day for the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Citadel of Qaitbay and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Day 5 starts at the Graeco-Roman Museum and ends with the road back to Cairo and your airport transfer. It is a long travel day, so plan your flight home with that in mind. Everything is by road, with no domestic flights. You choose the standard of hotel when you book, and the sightseeing stays the same.
What lingers
- 01Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum in one guided day
- 02A drive north to Alexandria with a stop at the Coptic monasteries of Wadi Natrun
- 03Pompey's Pillar and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- 04The Citadel of Qaitbay and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a full day in Alexandria
- 05The Graeco-Roman Museum before the road back to Cairo
- 06Four hotel nights, two in Cairo and two in Alexandria, with every transfer arranged
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 $9743★ hotels | Alexandria · 2 nightsSan Giovanni Stanley Hotel and Restaurant | $974May–Sep: from $926 | |
| Prestigefrom $1,2855★ deluxe hotels | Alexandria · 2 nightsHelnan Mamoura | $1,285May–Sep: from $1,290 | |
| Luxuryfrom $1,8205★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsSt. Regis Cairo Alexandria · 2 nightsSteigenberger Cecil Hotel Alexandria | $1,820May–Sep: from $1,788 |
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.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
5 Days / 4 Nights · Cairo · Giza · Alexandria
- 1
Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall at Cairo Airport and takes you to your hotel, about an hour away. The rest of the day is free to rest after your flight. No meals are included today, and your hotel can point you to somewhere to eat nearby.
- 2
A full day with your English-speaking Egyptologist guide. You are collected at your hotel and visit the Giza Plateau, with the pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Lunch is at a restaurant with a view, then you go on to the Grand Egyptian Museum. The Giza visit takes 4 to 6 hours, and the vehicle, the entrance fees and bottled water are included. You return to your hotel for a second night in Cairo.
- 3
After breakfast you leave Cairo by road for Alexandria, with a stop at Wadi Natrun, home to Coptic monasteries. Pompey's Pillar is the other stop on the way to the city. The transport, the entrance tickets for the Alexandria sites in this bundle and lunch are included. You spend the night in an Alexandria hotel. This is a long day on the road, so we keep the pace easy.
- 4
Today is for Alexandria itself. You visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where Egyptian, Greek and Roman styles meet, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the 15th-century fort on the harbor, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern library built beside the site of the ancient one. Entrance fees and transport are included. You spend a second night in Alexandria.
- 5
In the morning you visit the Graeco-Roman Museum, with the entrance fee included. Then you take the road back to Cairo by way of Wadi Natrun, and transfer to the airport for your departure. This is a long travel day. Because you only reach Cairo on the day you leave, an afternoon or late-evening flight home is safest.
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Two nights in a Cairo hotel and two nights in an Alexandria hotel
- Breakfast on days 2 to 5, and lunch on days 2 and 3
- Airport arrival and departure transfers with meet-and-assist
- Air-conditioned road transport, with the drives to and from Alexandria by way of Wadi Natrun
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide on the Giza and Grand Egyptian Museum day
- Entrance fees to the Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Entrance tickets to Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Graeco-Roman Museum
- Bottled water on the Giza day
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Dinners, drinks and meals other than those stated
- Travel insurance and personal spending
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Start the Giza visit early, before the strongest sun and tour buses arrive.
- 02
At Khan El Khalili, ask for a price before buying, then compare one nearby shop.
- 03
For mosque visits, wear long trousers or a skirt and bring a light scarf.
- 04
Alexandria often feels windier than Cairo, so a light layer helps near Qaitbay Citadel.
- 05
The best photos at the Citadel are usually taken after midday haze lifts.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose your hotel standard when you book. Ask us about adding extra nights in Cairo or a Nile cruise and Luxor to extend the trip.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- First-time visitors who want Cairo's headline sights and a second city on the coast. Suited to couples, friends and solo travelers who are comfortable with long drives and several hours of walking on sightseeing days.
Maybe not, if
- Travelers who need step-free access to every site, or who want the Nile and southern Egypt. Days 3 and 5 are long on the road.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Alexandria in five days
- No domestic flights, with all transfers handled for you
- Two nights in each city, so you repack once
Things to Consider
- Long road days on days 3 and 5
- Uneven stone, steps and little shade at the major sites
- No Nile, Luxor or Aswan
Where it fits
A good first trip to Egypt for people who want the pyramids and the sea. Choose a late flight home, because you return to Cairo on the day you depart.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many Cairo itineraries stop at the pyramids or add Alexandria as a rushed day trip. This tour gives Alexandria two nights and a full day, with no domestic flights. Hotel standard is your choice; the sightseeing does not change.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Guided multi-day road tour
- Accommodation
- Cairo and Alexandria hotels, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Cairo · Giza · Alexandria
- Includes
- 2 nights in a Cairo hotel and 2 in Alexandria · Breakfast on days 2 to 5, lunch on days 2 and 3 · Entrance fees to every listed site · Egyptologist guide on the Giza day · Airport transfers and road transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Best for
- First-time visitors · Travelers who want the pyramids plus a Mediterranean city · Those who prefer road travel to flights
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
- A light layer for air-conditioned vehicles and the Alexandria seafront
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for sun and heat
- Closed shoes for monuments and uneven ground
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees at the Wadi Natrun monasteries
- A hat and sunglasses
- A light jacket for winter evenings and the breezy Alexandria coast
Children & families
Children are welcome. Every child takes a seat in the vehicle, so transport, guiding and meals 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. Days 3 and 5 involve several hours on the road, so think about whether your child is happy in a car for that long.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This tour involves a lot of walking on large sites, with uneven stone, steps and some narrow underground passages at the catacombs. The Giza Plateau has long outdoor stretches with little shade. Days 3 and 5 include long drives between Cairo and Alexandria, and day 5 is a full travel day. Vehicles are air-conditioned, but we cannot promise wheelchair access at every site. Tell us your needs when you book and we will tell you honestly which parts are suitable.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The tour uses road transfers only, with no domestic flights, and the drives between Cairo and Alexandria are long. Vehicle type can vary, so we do not claim a carbon saving. You stay two nights in each city, so you repack once. Sightseeing is arranged through local suppliers in Cairo and Alexandria, so most of the money you spend stays in the places you visit. We ask guests to take a refillable water bottle.
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
01Are there any domestic flights on this tour?
No. You travel by road between Cairo and Alexandria in both directions. The only international leg is your own flight into and out of Cairo.02How many nights do we spend in each city?
Two nights in Cairo and two nights in Alexandria, so four hotel nights in all. Breakfast is included on the mornings of days 2 to 5, and day 1 has no meals.03Which hotels will we have?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we name the hotels for your dates. The itinerary and sightseeing are the same at every standard.04Will I make my international flight?
Domestic and international tickets are usually separate bookings, but here there is no domestic flight to go wrong. The risk is the road: you return to Cairo on the day you leave, so traffic or a delay can eat into your time. An afternoon or late-evening flight is the safest choice. Take travel insurance that covers missed connections.05How long is the road travel?
Days 3 and 5 both include a long drive between Cairo and Alexandria, with Wadi Natrun on the way each time. Day 5 is a full travel day, because the Graeco-Roman Museum visit comes before the drive back and your airport transfer.06Are the guide and entrance fees included?
On the Giza day an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, the entrance fees and the vehicle are included. For Alexandria, the transport and the entrance tickets for the listed sites are included.07What is not included?
International flights, the Egypt visa, tips for guides and drivers, drinks other than those stated, and meals not listed. Dinners are not included on any day.08Does the tour include the Nile or Luxor?
No. This tour covers Cairo and Alexandria only. Ask us about longer tours that add a Nile cruise or the temples of Luxor and Aswan.09When is the best time to go?
October to April is cooler and the most comfortable for sightseeing. Cairo summers are hot, so days start early. Alexandria can feel breezy and cool in winter.
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At a glance
- Length
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Cairo → Alexandria → Cairo
- Nights
- 2 Cairo · 2 Alexandria
- Includes
- Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers