6-Day Cairo, Giza & Alexandria Tour
Explore Giza, Saqqara, Cairo’s museums and Alexandria’s Qaitbay Citadel with guided sightseeing, transfers and accommodation included.
The short answer
6-Day Cairo, Giza & Alexandria Tour is a 6-day, 5-night trip to Cairo and Alexandria: 5 nights in Cairo. It includes an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at $1,044 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
Salt air reaches you before Qaitbay Citadel comes into view, while fishing boats move across Alexandria’s harbor and the Mediterranean light changes the city’s color. Later, Cairo brings a different rhythm: limestone underfoot at Giza, quiet chambers at Saqqara, and the layered streets of Al-Muizz Street where workshops and mosques sit side by side.
Across the itinerary, you compare ancient stone with modern galleries, pause over local lunch, and watch Cairo shift from archaeological sites to Islamic architecture and museum collections. Our Egyptologists explain the details that are easy to miss, while we arrange the day-to-day transport, hotel stay, and practical timing so you can focus on the places in front of you.
What lingers
- 01See the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Great Sphinx at the Giza Pyramids Complex
- 02Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir
- 03Explore Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser
- 04Spend a full day in Alexandria, including Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- 05Walk through Cairo’s historic Islamic district, including the Citadel of Salah El Din and Al-Muizz Street
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 $1,0443★ hotels | $1,044May–Sep: from $949 | ||
| Comfortfrom $1,1764★ hotels | Cairo · 5 nightsPyramids Park | $1,176May–Sep: from $1,111 | |
| Classicfrom $1,2745★ hotels | Cairo · 5 nightsSwiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort | $1,274May–Sep: from $1,111 | |
| Prestigefrom $1,5015★ deluxe hotels | $1,501May–Sep: from $1,566 | ||
| Luxuryfrom $2,7295★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 5 nightsSt. Regis Cairo | $2,729May–Sep: from $2,596 | |
| Signature Collectionfrom $3,653landmark hotels | Cairo · 5 nightsFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza | $3,653May–Sep: from $3,354 |
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Day by day
Detailed itinerary
6 Days / 5 Nights · Cairo · Giza Pyramids Complex · Saqqara · Alexandria · Islamic Cairo · Coptic Cairo
- 1
On arrival at Cairo International Airport (CAI), our representative meets you after passport control and helps coordinate your transfer into Cairo. Your driver takes you from the airport to the day’s designated destination, with assistance for luggage and local orientation along the way. The timing depends on your flight arrival, airport procedures, and traffic on the route into the city.
This arrival day is centered on a smooth handover from the airport to your Egypt program.
- 2
Begin your Cairo sightseeing at the Giza Plateau, where your guide explains the construction and purpose of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. At the Great Sphinx, you’ll examine the limestone figure traditionally associated with Khafre’s reign. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where galleries present artifacts from ancient Egypt, including objects connected with Tutankhamun.
Your Egyptologist places the collections within Egypt’s dynastic timeline and explains how the museum’s displays differ from the older Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
- 3
Depart Cairo in the morning for Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean port city, approximately 220 kilometers northwest of Cairo. With your guide, explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a Roman-era necropolis known for its rock-cut chambers and mixed Egyptian, Greek, and Roman decoration. Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, a red Aswan granite column dating to the Roman period.
Depending on the sightseeing schedule, visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and see Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century on the site associated with Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. Return to Cairo after the guided visit.
- 4
Begin with a morning visit to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, where your guide explains artifacts from ancient Egypt, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. Continue into Islamic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for historic mosques, madrassas, and streets dating from the Fatimid period.
In the afternoon, explore Khan el-Khalili, Cairo’s traditional bazaar, where you can browse jewelry, spices, textiles, and small crafts. Your guide helps explain the district’s architecture and local customs while allowing time for independent browsing.
- 5
Begin with a morning visit to Islamic Cairo, where your guide explains the architecture and history of Al-Azhar Mosque, founded in 970 CE. Continue through the lanes of Khan el-Khalili, Cairo’s historic market district, with time to observe local shops and street life.
In the afternoon, visit Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church, which dates to the late third or early fourth century, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Religious sites require modest clothing, and some areas involve uneven paving or stairs.
- 6
At the scheduled pickup time, our driver collects you in Cairo for the transfer to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Allow extra time for traffic on the airport approach, particularly during weekday mornings. Your departure arrangements should allow time for airline check-in, passport control, and security screening.
Cairo International Airport serves the city’s international and domestic flights, with terminals assigned according to your airline and destination.
Bundled in
- All entry tickets
- Private Egyptologist
- Breakfast
- Airport transfer
- Private transfer
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Accommodation in Cairo for five nights
- Entrance fees to all sites included in the itinerary
- Private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert Egyptologist guide throughout the tour
- Lunch during sightseeing tours
- All taxes and service charges
Not included
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Tipping and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Drinks outside the included lunches
Tailor it
Make it yours
The program can be arranged as a private or selected accommodation-level experience, subject to availability, with Cairo hotels ranging from budget to luxury categories. Travelers can request room upgrades, adjusted sightseeing times or additional visits, while pyramid interiors, premium tombs and other optional admissions should be confirmed separately.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
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Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This itinerary suits first-time visitors, history enthusiasts and travelers who want Cairo’s principal ancient, Islamic and Christian landmarks combined with a full day in Alexandria. It is appropriate for travelers comfortable with outdoor walking on uneven ground, steps and warm weather, with private transport between sightseeing areas.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Unlike a short Cairo city break, this six-day itinerary includes a full-day Alexandria excursion and a dedicated visit to Saqqara alongside Cairo’s major museums and historic districts. Unlike a self-guided trip, it includes arranged accommodation, private transportation, entrance fees and Egyptologist-led sightseeing.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Private Guided Land Tour
- Accommodation
- Cairo hotel accommodation, with budget, comfort, classic, prestige and luxury options
- Destinations
- Cairo · Giza Pyramids Complex · Saqqara · Alexandria · Islamic Cairo · Coptic Cairo
- Includes
- Five nights in a Cairo hotel · Private airport and sightseeing transfers · Air-conditioned vehicle · Egyptologist guide · Entrance fees to listed sites · Lunch during sightseeing tours · Taxes and service charges
- Best for
- First-time Egypt visitors · History and archaeology enthusiasts · Museum travelers · Families with older children · Travelers wanting Cairo and Alexandria in one itinerary
- Guide languages
- Arabic · English · French · German · Italian · Spanish
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Cairo International Airport (CAI) , Arrivals HallMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport
- Printed or digital booking confirmation
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen SPF 50+
- Refillable water bottle
- Small day bag
- Any required prescription medication
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
- Breathable layers for hot sun and air-conditioned museums
- Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes
- Covered shoulders and knees for mosques and religious sites
- Scarf or shawl for additional coverage
- Sun hat and sunglasses
Children & families
Children may join this tour, but no minimum age or fixed child-pricing scale was supplied for this product. Please request the child rate when booking, based on the child's age and room or vehicle requirements. Strollers can be difficult on sand, uneven paving, stairs, and crowded historic streets, so a compact stroller or carrier is more practical. High-chair availability at included lunch venues should be confirmed in advance.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This tour involves uneven ground, steps, and extended walking at the Giza Plateau, Saqqara, the Citadel of Salah El Din, Al-Muizz Street, Qaitbay Citadel, and museum entrances. Sand, cobblestones, narrow passages, and occasional steep ramps may be present. The Great Pyramid interior is not assumed in the itinerary and has demanding stairs if added. Private air-conditioned transportation reduces walking between sites, but vehicles may not have wheelchair lifts. Travelers using wheelchairs or mobility aids should contact us before booking so we can confirm vehicle space, entrance conditions, and practical assistance at each site.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We arrange sightseeing transfers with local licensed drivers using air-conditioned vehicles suited to the group size, rather than sending travelers between sites on fixed public routes. The vehicle remains with the group where practical, which avoids repeated taxi journeys during the Cairo and Alexandria days. Our Egyptologists, drivers, restaurants, and site-service providers are based in Egypt, so trip spending supports local employment. We do not claim that transport is carbon-free. Travelers can help reduce waste by carrying a refillable bottle, avoiding single-use plastic where possible, and following guide instructions at archaeological sites.
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
01What is the duration of the 6-day Cairo and Alexandria Vacation?
This itinerary is 6 days and 5 nights, starting and ending in Cairo. It includes overnight stays in Cairo and full-day excursions to Giza, Saqqara, and Alexandria.02What kind of transportation is included in this tour?
Private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle are included for all airport transfers and sightseeing tours. Our drivers manage all logistics, ensuring comfortable travel between sites.03Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour price?
Yes, entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary are included. This covers monuments like the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Qaitbay Citadel.04What meals are provided during the sightseeing days?
Lunch is included during all full-day sightseeing tours. Other meals, such as breakfast and dinner, are typically provided by your hotel and are not covered in the tour inclusions.05What level of physical fitness is required for this tour?
This tour involves moderate walking at ancient sites, some of which have uneven terrain or stairs. Travelers should be able to walk for extended periods and navigate various surfaces.06Is this 6-day itinerary suitable for families with children?
Yes, this itinerary is suitable for families. The private guiding allows for flexibility, and our Egyptologists can tailor explanations to engage younger travelers at sites like the pyramids and museums.07What should I wear and bring for sightseeing in Cairo and Alexandria?
We recommend comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees is advisable for religious sites like mosques and the Citadel.08What is the photography policy at the sites visited?
Photography is generally permitted at most outdoor sites, but restrictions apply inside some tombs and museums. Your Egyptologist will advise on specific rules, and some sites may charge a small fee for cameras.09What is the best time of year to take this Cairo and Alexandria vacation?
The cooler months from October to April are ideal for this itinerary, offering pleasant temperatures for exploring outdoor sites. Summer months, May to September, can be very hot, especially in Cairo.10How does this tour differ from shorter Cairo programs regarding Alexandria and Saqqara?
Unlike shorter Cairo breaks, this 6-day program dedicates full days to both Alexandria and Saqqara. This allows for comprehensive visits to sites like the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Step Pyramid of Djoser, rather than quick stops.
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At a glance
- Length
- 6 days · 5 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Cairo → Alexandria → Cairo
- Includes
- Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers