Cairo and Alexandria: A 5-Day Journey

Start your day with a gourmet breakfast at your hotel before meeting your certified tour guide for an immersive exploration of the Giza pyramids. Begin with the Great Pyramid of Cheops, built 4,500 years ago, where you can choose to enter or simply photograph this monumental structure. Next, visit the slightly smaller Pyramid of Chephren, which includes the iconic Sphinx, a colossal lion with a human head. Continue to the smallest of the three pyramids, the Pyramid of Mycerinus, and enjoy an optional camel ride for spectacular views and photos. Discover the Great Sphinx, a formidable guardian carved from a single stone, and the Valley Temple, where ancient rituals were performed. After a short drive to Memphis, explore its open-air museum, showcasing relics from Egypt’s oldest capital. Conclude your day at the Saqqara Necropolis, home to the oldest pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and various royal tombs. You’ll also visit the Pyramid of Teti and a Mastaba tomb with vivid depictions of daily life. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Saqqara before returning to your hotel in Giza for the night.

Meals included: breakfast and lunch.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and get ready for another exciting day of your Egypt Classic Tours. Begin with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, renowned worldwide for its extensive collection of artifacts displayed across two floors, including the famous treasures of Tutankhamun. Next, head to the Citadel of Saladin, the former center of Egyptian governance, where you'll explore the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, a stunning example of Ottoman architecture in Egypt. Your Islamic Cairo tour will showcase the city's historic mosques, towers, and vibrant domes, some of which are over a thousand years old. In Coptic Cairo, visit the Roman fortress of Babylon and the Hanging Church, built atop the fortress's towers. Continue to the Church of St. Sergius, located above the crypt where the Holy Family is said to have stayed, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, traditionally believed to be the site where baby Moses was found. After a tasty lunch, wander through Khan El Khalili bazaar, exploring medieval Cairo's ancient walls, gates, and narrow streets from the 10th century. Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.

Meals included: breakfast and lunch.

After breakfast, meet your expert Egyptologist guide for a day trip to Alexandria from Cairo as part of your Egypt Classic Tours. You'll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, with a brief stop en route. Upon arriving in Alexandria, the Mediterranean's sparkling gem and Egypt’s second capital founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C., start your exploration with Pompey’s Pillar, erected in 297 B.C. to commemorate Emperor Diocletian’s victory.

Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shokkafa, one of the largest Roman burial sites, before heading to the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Explore the Bibliotheca of Alexandria, once the largest library in the ancient world, founded in the early 3rd century B.C. by Ptolemy I. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch featuring the freshest local ingredients. Afterward, return to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

Savor your final breakfast as part of your Egypt Travel Packages. After checking out of your hotel, a representative from Cairo’s Top Tours will assist you with your departure arrangements. You'll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast.