5-Day Cairo, Giza and Alexandria Tour
This 5 day Cairo Giza Alexandria tour is a private Egypt itinerary for travelers who want to combine the Giza Pyramids with the Mediterranean character of Alexandria and the religious and historic landmarks of Cairo. Over four nights, the route covers the Pyramids and Sphinx, Alexandria highlights, Old Cairo, the Citadel and Khan El Khalili.
It is particularly relevant for travelers searching for a 5 day Cairo and Alexandria itinerary or a Cairo Giza Alexandria private tour without adding domestic flights or a Nile cruise.
Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
The Giza day introduces the pyramid complexes of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure together with the Great Sphinx. For practical information about tickets, walking and optional pyramid entry, see our Giza Pyramids guide.
Alexandria from Cairo
The itinerary includes a full-day journey to Alexandria, adding Greco-Roman archaeology, Mediterranean history and coastal landmarks to the Cairo-based program. This makes the trip a useful choice for travelers looking for a Cairo and Alexandria 5 day private package.
Old Cairo, Citadel and Khan El Khalili
The final sightseeing portion focuses on Cairo’s historic religious and market districts, including Old Cairo, the Citadel and Khan El Khalili. Travelers can prepare with our Coptic Cairo guide and Khan El Khalili guide.
Who This Five-Day Egypt Tour Suits
This itinerary works well for first-time visitors who want Cairo and Alexandria in one trip while keeping the program land-based. It combines ancient Egyptian monuments, Mediterranean history, Coptic heritage and Islamic Cairo within the original five-day, four-night structure.
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Tour Itinerary
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where our representative will meet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Cairo.
After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide and travel to the Giza Plateau. See the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
After the sightseeing, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Overnight: Cairo.
After breakfast, depart Cairo for a full-day excursion to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast. Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina area, subject to opening schedules.
Enjoy time along the Corniche and old harbor before returning to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Overnight: Cairo.
Begin with the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, then continue to Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue area and Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque.
Finish the day at Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s historic bazaar district, before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Overnight: Cairo.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast.
