Cairo 5-Day Tour with Alexandria
This Cairo 5-day tour with Alexandria brings Egypt’s major ancient and historic sights together in one well-paced stay. You will stand beside the pyramids at Giza, examine royal objects in the Egyptian Museum's Collection, walk through Coptic Old Cairo and travel north for a day in Alexandria. Our team arranges the transfers, accommodation and guided visits, so you can concentrate on the sites instead of coordinating transport across the city.
The Giza Pyramid Complex is where many travellers begin. Your guide explains how the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure were built, how their funerary purpose shaped the plateau and where to stop for clear views towards the desert. You will also see the Sphinx, with time to examine its carved features and hear the stories linked to its long history. The visit includes walking over uneven ground, so comfortable shoes are useful.
In central Cairo, the Egyptian Museum's Collection puts what you saw at Giza into context. Its cases hold statues, jewellery, funerary objects and everyday pieces from several periods of Egyptian history. A licensed Egyptologist takes you through the main galleries and points out details that are easy to miss when visiting alone. The museum is indoors, giving you a change of pace after time in the sun.
One day takes you to the older settlements south of Cairo. At Ancient Memphis, you can see the remains of Egypt’s former capital, including the large limestone statue of Ramesses II in the open-air museum. The tour then continues to Historic Sakkara, where the Step Pyramid of Djoser shows an earlier stage of pyramid building. The site is spread out, and our guide may change the order of visits to suit traffic, opening arrangements and the group’s pace.
Cairo’s later history comes into view at the Saladin Citadel, where the hilltop setting looks across the city. Inside the historic complex, your guide explains the citadel’s role in Cairo’s defence and administration. You then continue through Coptic Old Cairo, with its narrow lanes and churches in this long-established Christian quarter. The Hanging Church is a key stop, known for its suspended-looking interior and carved wooden screen. Visitors should dress modestly, and access may include steps or uneven surfaces.
A walk through the traditional Khan el Khalili bazaar adds a relaxed part to the sightseeing. Its lanes are lined with shops selling spices, metalwork, textiles, perfumes and souvenirs. After the guided introduction, you can browse at your own pace while our team remains available for directions and practical arrangements. Haggling is common, but buying is optional; the bazaar is also a good place to see everyday Cairo.
The Alexandria excursion shows another side of Egypt, with a cooler Mediterranean setting and a history shaped by Greek, Roman and later Egyptian influences. Your guide leads the sightseeing in a practical order and allows time for the main stops before returning to Cairo. This package suits travellers who want a concentrated first visit, families who prefer arranged transport and anyone who wants local guidance at the major sites. It is less suitable for travellers looking for a slow resort break or a completely unstructured city stay.
We keep the days organised without rushing every stop. Transport between districts and cities gives you time to rest, while guided visits explain what you are seeing when you arrive. Accommodation is arranged for the stay, and included transfers help with airport, hotel and sightseeing logistics where stated in your booking details. Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and modest clothing for religious sites; your guide will confirm the meeting arrangements and any site-specific details during the tour.
Assistance from our local team during the tour
Alexandria excursion from Cairo
Airport and sightseeing transfers as specified in the booking
Entrance fees for the included sightseeing listed in the itinerary
Four nights of accommodation
Professional licensed Egyptologist guide for scheduled visits
Meals and drinks unless specifically stated in the booking
Personal expenses, shopping and optional activities
Entrance fees for areas not listed in the itinerary
International or domestic flights
Tips for the guide and driver
Egypt entry visa and travel insurance
Any prescribed medication and essential travel documents
Light, breathable clothing and sun protection
Passport and any required visa documents
Reusable water bottle
Comfortable walking shoes for Giza, Sakkara and the citadel
A modest outfit covering shoulders and knees for churches and religious sites
Small cash for personal purchases and tips
The 5-day Cairo tour package includes accommodation, arranged transfers, and guided sightseeing covering the Egyptian Museum's Collection, the Giza Pyramid Complex, the Iconic Sphinx, Ancient Memphis, Historic Sakkara, Saladin Citadel, Coptic Old Cairo, and an Alexandria excursion.
Entrance fees, meals, airport transfers, and other inclusions can vary by booking option, so check the detailed inclusions before confirming. Our team can clarify what is covered for your selected package.
Five days is enough for a well-paced introduction to Cairo and Alexandria, with separate time for the Giza Pyramid Complex and Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum's Collection, Old Cairo, and a dedicated day in the Alexandrian Harbor City.
The itinerary also includes Ancient Memphis and Historic Sakkara, along with Saladin Citadel and the Hanging Church. Expect sightseeing days with walking, guided visits, and road transfers between some locations.
Pickup and transfers are arranged as part of the 5-day Cairo tour, with the exact meeting point and schedule confirmed in your booking information for your arrival and sightseeing days.
Please provide accurate arrival and accommodation details when booking so our team can organise the correct transfer. Road travel is used for the Alexandria excursion and for visits outside central Cairo, including Memphis and Sakkara.
This Cairo tour can suit families, but travellers should expect walking across uneven ground, steps, busy public areas, and time spent outdoors at the Giza Pyramid Complex, Sakkara, the Hanging Church, and the Traditional Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Travellers with limited mobility should contact our team before booking so we can discuss the planned visits and transfer arrangements. Tell us the ages of children and any mobility needs in advance so we can advise on the pace and practical requirements.
For this 5-day Cairo tour, wear light, breathable clothing with shoulders and knees covered when visiting religious or historic sites, and bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, water, and any personal medication you need.
A light layer can help in air-conditioned vehicles and during cooler periods. Bring your booking details and the identification or travel documents required for your arrangements, and follow your guide's advice at each site.
You can book the 5-day Cairo tour by submitting your travel details and selected dates, after which our team will confirm the arrangements and provide the applicable booking information.
Cancellation and amendment terms depend on the booking conditions for your package, so review them before payment. If your plans may change, ask our team to explain the deadlines, documentation, and any charges that apply.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
If you choose to pay online, a secure payment link can be provided after booking. For assistance or alternative payment options, please contact us via WhatsApp.
All our tour operators are licensed and verified by Egyptian tourism authorities.
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Your Itinerary
Arrive in Cairo and meet our representative at the airport. We arrange your transfer to the hotel, help with the practical details of check-in, and give you the information you need for the days ahead. The drive introduces you to Cairo’s broad avenues, busy neighbourhoods and distinctive cityscape without adding sightseeing after your journey.
The rest of the day is free to settle in, rest or take a short walk near your hotel. Your guide will confirm the next day’s arrangements, including the pickup details and the order of visits. As this is an arrival day, the schedule stays light so you can recover from travel before beginning the full sightseeing programme.
After breakfast, your guide takes you to the Egyptian Museum's Collection, where you can examine statues, jewellery, coffins and everyday objects gathered from several periods of Egyptian history. The visit is guided at a measured pace, with time to ask questions and focus on the displays that interest you most. Museum galleries can be extensive, so comfortable shoes are useful.
Continue to the Giza Pyramid Complex for the main view of the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Your guide explains how the plateau was planned and how the monuments were built, then allows time for photographs from the open viewpoints. The route ends at The Iconic Sphinx, where you can see the human-headed lion monument from the viewing area and hear about its connection with the Giza complex.
Travel south of Cairo to Ancient Memphis, the former capital of unified Egypt. At the open-air museum, your guide points out the large limestone statue of Ramesses II and the alabaster sphinx, explaining how the old capital connected the Nile Valley with the wider kingdom. The site is quieter and more spread out than Giza, so the visit includes short walks between displays.
Continue to Historic Sakkara, the large necropolis associated with Memphis. See the Step Pyramid of Djoser and learn how its layered design developed from earlier royal tombs. After returning towards central Cairo, visit Saladin Citadel, where the elevated position gives you wide views across the city. The fortress grounds and mosque area involve steps and uneven surfaces, so tell us in advance if you need a slower route.
Leave Cairo by road for Alexandrian Harbor City, a Mediterranean destination with a different pace and character from the capital. The journey usually takes several hours each way, depending on traffic, so the excursion begins early and works best as a full-day outing. Your guide keeps the route practical and explains Alexandria’s Greek, Roman and later history as you travel.
In the city, see the harbour area and visit the available historic sites included in the day’s programme. The waterfront gives you a clear sense of Alexandria’s relationship with the Mediterranean, while the old districts show how the city developed around its port. There is time for photographs, a meal break and a short walk before the return transfer to Cairo.
Depending on your departure time, begin with a visit to Coptic Old Cairo, one of the city’s oldest historic quarters. Walk through its compact lanes and see The Hanging Church, a Christian landmark built above the remains of an earlier Roman fortress area. Your guide explains the district’s religious history and points out the details that are easy to miss when walking independently.
Continue to the Traditional Khan el Khalili bazaar, where narrow passages lead past shops selling metalwork, textiles, spices and souvenirs. This is a chance to browse at your own pace; bargaining is common, but there is no need to buy anything. We then arrange your transfer to Cairo airport in time for your flight. If your departure is early, the sightseeing order may be shortened or adjusted to match your confirmed flight schedule.