Experience the best of Egypt in this perfectly planned 4-day Cairo & Alexandria private tour. Discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza, the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum, the ancient sites of Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur, and explore the cultural heart of Old Cairo.
End your journey with a full-day trip to Alexandria, visiting its Roman, Greek, and modern landmarks — including the world-famous Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Egypt 4-Day Tour (Cairo & Alexandria) – Private Guided Itinerary
Cairo, Giza, Alexandria
From
$350.00
Duration
4 days
Tour Type
Tour Description
Included/Exclude
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Lunch on all 4 days
- Bottled water during tours
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Optional entry inside the Great Pyramid
- Tipping (optional)
Tour Itinerary
Stop 1: The Giza Plateau
Start your Egypt tour at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Pyramids from the desert viewpoint and learn about the pharaohs who built these wonders.
Stop 2: Lunch
Lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant.
Stop 3: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Explore the world’s largest archaeological museum, home to thousands of artifacts, including the full King Tutankhamun Collection displayed together for the first time.
A perfect mix of ancient treasures and stunning modern architecture.
Return to your hotel.
Stop 1: Memphis
Visit Egypt’s first ancient capital. See the colossal Ramesses II statue and the iconic alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.
Stop 2: Saqqara
Discover the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt, and visit beautifully decorated tombs with detailed scenes from daily life.
Stop 3: Dahshur
Explore the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, masterpieces of King Sneferu and precursors to the Giza Pyramids.
Stop 4: Lunch
Lunch in a countryside-style Egyptian restaurant.
Return to your hotel.
Stop 1: Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)
Highlights include:
The only discovered statue of King Khafre
Silver treasures of Psusennes I (The Silver King)
The royal Yuya & Thuya collection
Artifacts from Akhenaten and the Amarna period
Stop 2: Old Cairo (Religious Complex)
Visit the Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue — a rare mix of Christian, Coptic, and Jewish heritage.
Stop 3: The Citadel of Saladin
Enjoy the panoramic views and explore the famous Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
Stop 4: Lunch
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Stop 5: Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Stroll through Cairo’s most historic and vibrant market — perfect for shopping and photography.
Return to your hotel.
Pick-up early morning for your drive to Alexandria (approx. 2.5 hours).
Stop 1: The Roman Theater
See Egypt’s only Roman amphitheater with marble seating and ancient ruins.
Stop 2: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Explore the largest Roman burial site in Egypt — combining Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art.
Stop 3: Pompey’s Pillar
Visit the giant granite column built for Emperor Diocletian.
Stop 4: Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Alexandria Library)
Discover one of the most impressive modern libraries in the world, built as a tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria.
Stop 5: Lunch
Seafood lunch overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Stop 6: Qaitbay Citadel
Visit the 15th-century fortress built on the exact site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders.
Drive back to Cairo and return to your hotel.
Notes
Wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera.
Since the tour includes mosques and churches, wear modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees.
Women should bring a light headscarf for entering religious sites.
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