4 Days 3 Nights Cairo-Alex Tour Package
Overview
This comprehensive four-day Cairo tour highlights the city’s ancient wonders, from the iconic Pyramids and Sphinx to the Grand Egyptian Museum’s vast treasures.
This 4-day, 3-night tour covers Cairo's ancient icons and a day trip to Alexandria, taking in the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Alexandria's Roman-era catacombs, pillar, and citadel.
After an airport pickup, the first full sightseeing day covers the three Giza pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, along with the Egyptian Museum's historical collection and the scale of the newer Grand Egyptian Museum. The next day travels to Alexandria, starting at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground Roman-era cemetery, followed by Pompey's Pillar and the coastal Qaitbay Citadel with its Mediterranean views.
A final Cairo city day includes the Citadel of Salah El Din, a 12th-century fortress built with limestone from Giza.
The package includes private airport and hotel transfers, a private air-conditioned vehicle during all day tours, English-speaking guiding for all tours, a private round drive between Cairo and Alexandria, one bottle of water per person daily, and all service fees and taxes; optional additional tours, accommodation, meals, entrance fees to the main sites, and tipping for guides and drivers are not included.
With hotel stays booked separately, this package suits travelers who already have Cairo accommodation and want a fully guided four-day circuit covering both the capital's ancient sites and a day trip to Alexandria.
Trip at a Glance
Duration
4 Days
Price
From $235
Availability
Daily
Tour Type
Classic
Route
Giza → Alexandria → Cairo
Pickup
Cairo Airport / Any Hotel in Cairo
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Itinerary
Airport pick-up to your hotel.
At 8:45 am, the tour guide from Travel Joy Egypt will pick you up from your hotel to start the day's activities. First, you will visit the three great pyramids at Giza - Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Then continue to the Sphinx and Valley Temple. Next is a trip to Saqqara to view the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt. Time allowing, nearby tombs from earlier dynasties will be seen which still contain original wall decorations. The tour then proceeds to the Mit Rahina Museum at Memphis to observe artifacts like a large statue of King Ramses II. The museum gardens provide additional points of interest.
The tour guide will pick you up from the hotel at 7:00 AM to start the day trip to Alexandria. The first stop is the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a significant underground Roman-era cemetery. Next is Pompey's Pillar, a monument constructed in the fourth century AD to honor Emperor Diocletian. Lunch will be taken at a local Alexandria restaurant. After lunch, the tour visits Qaitbay Citadel, an important defensive fort. The final sights are the Roman Theatre and Alexandria Bibliotheca remains. The tour returns to Cairo, arriving back at the hotel in the late afternoon. Transportation is provided throughout by Travel Joy Egypt.
City Tour Begins at 9:00 AM The tour guide will pick you up from the hotel at 9:00 AM. The first stop is the Citadel of Salah El Din, a fortress constructed in the 12th century using limestone from Giza. It later became the royal residence. Next is lunch at a public restaurant. After, major sights visited include the Grand Egyptian Museum housing Tutankhamun artifacts and the extensive pharaonic collections. The final tour area is Coptic Cairo featuring landmarks like the Hanging Church of Virgin Mary. Other visits are made to the Coptic Museum and Abu Serja Church site of the holy family. Concluding the day is a stroll through the Khan el Khalili markets. Transportation from all sights and to the airport afterward is provided by Travel Joy Egypt staff.
Through varied attractions and insightful guidance, this tour comprehensively immerses visitors in Cairo's cultural and historical highlights over four memorable days.
Attractions on This Tour
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Highlights
Immortal Cairo Icons
- Standing in awe before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx
- Journeying through the historical narrative at the Egyptian Museum
- Witnessing the monumental scale of the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Alexandria's Coastal Heritage
- Exploring the unique fusion of cultures within the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Gazing at the enduring Pompey's Pillar, a Roman legacy
- Discovering the majestic Qaitbay Citadel, built upon ancient foundations
- Reflecting in the intellectual ambiance of the modern Library of Alexandria
Included
- Private airport/hotel transfers.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle during all day-tours.
- English-speaking guiding for all tours.
- Private round drive Cairo – Alexandria.
- Bottle of water per person daily
- All service fees and taxes
Excluded
- Optional additional tours.
- Accommodation.
- Meals.
- Entrance fees to the main sites.
- Tippings for guides and drivers.
Pricing & Packages
Choose your preferred accommodation level and season. Prices are quoted in USD per person.
Affordable Accommodations
Pricing Information
Rates are quoted in US Dollars (USD) per person. Holiday surcharges apply during peak seasons, including Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
Children's Policy
- Under 6 YearsComplimentary
- Ages 6 to 11 Years50% of the Adult Rate
- 12+ YearsFull Adult Rate
What to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes for exploring ancient sites.
- Lightweight, breathable clothing suitable for warm weather (modest attire recommended for religious sites).
- Sun protection, including a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and high-SPF sunscreen.
- A reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
- A small daypack for essentials during excursions.
- Camera and extra batteries or power bank to capture memories.
- Any personal medications, with copies of prescriptions if necessary.
- An adapter for Egyptian electrical outlets (Type C/F).
- A light jacket or shawl for cooler evenings or air-conditioned interiors.
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