Cairo 5-Day Egypt Travel Package with Alexandria
Our Cairo 5-day Egypt travel package brings together the city's ancient monuments, historic districts and a full-day excursion to Alexandria. You begin at the Giza Pyramids, where the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure stand along the desert edge. The Great Sphinx is nearby, carved with a lion's body and a human head. With a licensed Egyptologist guide, you can understand each monument in its historical setting rather than simply moving between viewpoints for photographs.
The Egyptian Museum provides a wider view of Egypt's past. Its galleries contain statues, jewellery, funerary objects and other pieces from several periods of Egyptian history. Your guide can explain changes in royal power, religious practice and daily life, while leaving you time to focus on the objects that interest you most. Museum visits involve plenty of standing and walking, so the route includes breaks instead of rushing from room to room.
Outside central Cairo, Memphis and Saqqara show how the capital developed before the city you see today. Memphis was an important early capital, and its open-air collection includes large statues and temple fragments. At Saqqara, the Step Pyramid of Djoser shows an earlier stage in pyramid design. The site is spread out, with uneven ground and exposed areas, but its quieter setting makes it easier to see how the royal necropolis was planned across the desert.
Later visits take you into Cairo's medieval and religious quarters. Saladin's Citadel sits on Mokattam Hill, with broad views across the city and historic mosques within the fortress complex. In Islamic Old Cairo, streets and monuments reflect centuries of scholarship, trade and worship. The Hanging Church, one of the best-known churches in Coptic Cairo, has a distinctive interior built above an earlier Roman fortress area. Together, these visits show several layers of Cairo along a manageable route.
There is also time to walk through Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Small shops sell metalwork, textiles, spices, souvenirs and traditional lamps, while cafés and food stalls line the surrounding lanes. You are free to browse at your own pace, and our guide can help with directions, local customs and practical arrangements. The bazaar is busy and its paving can be uneven, so comfortable shoes and a secure day bag make the visit easier.
Alexandria brings a different setting to the package. On this day trip, you travel north to the Mediterranean coast to see landmarks including the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar and the site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse near the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The journey takes time, so this day suits travellers who want a broad view of Egypt rather than a slow city break. Road conditions and museum opening arrangements can affect the order of visits.
We organise the transfers, sightseeing route and guiding so you can focus on the sites instead of negotiating Cairo traffic or arranging separate excursions. The programme suits first-time visitors, couples, families with older children and travellers who want a structured introduction to Egypt. It is less suitable for anyone who needs a fully step-free itinerary, since several sites involve stairs, open ground or long periods of walking. We can discuss mobility needs before confirming the arrangements.
Accommodation, transport and meals are arranged according to the selected package, with time built in for rest between major visits. Sightseeing usually starts early when possible, helping you make better use of the day and avoid the strongest heat at exposed monuments. Wear light clothing that covers shoulders and knees for religious sites, carry water, and keep some Egyptian pounds for small purchases, refreshments and optional gratuities.
Alexandria day trip by road
Licensed Egyptologist guide during scheduled sightseeing
Assistance from our local team during the tour
Hotel accommodation according to the selected package
Private or shared transportation for listed excursions and transfers, according to the booking selection
Entrance fees to the sites listed in the confirmed itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and other service staff
Egypt entry visa and personal travel insurance
Personal purchases and optional activities
Meals and drinks not stated in the confirmed package
International or domestic flights
Reusable water bottle
Light clothing covering shoulders and knees for religious sites
Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
Small day bag and secure storage for valuables
Some Egyptian pounds for refreshments, souvenirs and gratuities
Passport and any required visa documents
Sun protection, including a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
The 5-day Cairo Egypt travel package includes the planned sightseeing programme covering the Magnificent Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the World-Class Egyptian Museum, Ancient Memphis, Historic Saqqara, Saladin's Citadel, Islamic Old Cairo, the Serene Hanging Church, Khan el Khalili Bazaar and Alexandria.
Accommodation, meals, entrance tickets, guide services and transfers can vary by selected package, so check the inclusion list attached to your booking before confirming.
This five-day Cairo itinerary has a full sightseeing pace, with time arranged for major ancient sites, museums, historic districts and an Alexandria day trip without trying to cover Egypt in a single day.
Visits are generally planned in manageable blocks, but several sites involve walking, steps, uneven surfaces and time outdoors. Tell our team about your preferred pace when you book so we can review the itinerary with you.
Pickup and drop-off for this Cairo tour are arranged around the accommodation or meeting point confirmed in your booking, with road transfers used between Cairo's main sights and for the Alexandria excursion.
Our team provides the final meeting details before the tour. If you are arriving at Cairo Airport, staying outside central Cairo or changing hotels, share those details in advance so we can confirm the practical arrangements.
This 5-day Cairo tour can suit families and many travellers with average fitness, but the Pyramids of Giza, Ancient Memphis, Historic Saqqara and Old Cairo include walking over uneven ground, while some historic buildings have steps or limited wheelchair access.
Children should be comfortable with warm outdoor visits and travel between sites. Travellers with mobility concerns should contact our team before booking so we can discuss accessible routes, vehicle arrangements and any parts of the programme that may need adjustment.
Wear light, comfortable clothing that covers shoulders and knees, supportive walking shoes and sun protection for Cairo's outdoor archaeological sites; bring water, sunglasses, a hat and any medication you need during the day.
Modest clothing is especially practical when visiting Saladin's Citadel, the Serene Hanging Church and other religious or historic sites. Keep your booking details and any identification requested by our team with you.
You can request this Cairo package by selecting your preferred travel dates and sharing the traveller and accommodation details needed for planning; our team then confirms the available arrangements and the exact inclusions before payment.
Cancellation terms depend on the package, travel dates and services reserved, so review the booking conditions before confirming. Ask us about any proposed changes or cancellation as early as possible, since supplier terms may 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
On arrival in Cairo, our team meets you at the airport and arranges your transfer to the hotel. After check-in and time to settle in, begin your sightseeing at the World-Class Egyptian Museum in central Cairo. The collection brings together statues, jewellery, coffins and everyday objects from several periods of Egyptian history, with the galleries of Tutankhamun among the main highlights. Your guide helps place the key pieces in context, so the visit feels focused rather than overwhelming.
Allow several hours for the museum, depending on your arrival time and energy after the flight. The pace is flexible, with time to pause in the larger halls and ask questions. After the visit, return to the hotel for rest. If your arrival is later in the day, the museum visit may be arranged at another suitable point in the itinerary. Your guide will confirm the day's timing, meeting point and next-day pickup details.
After breakfast, travel to the Giza Plateau for a morning visit to the Magnificent Giza Pyramids. Start with the pyramid of Khufu, the largest of the three, then continue to the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Your guide explains how the plateau was planned as a royal burial complex and points out the limestone casing still visible near the top of Khafre’s pyramid. There is time for photographs from the main viewpoints, and entry inside a pyramid can be considered separately where tickets and conditions allow.
Continue across the plateau to the Great Sphinx, where the human-headed, lion-bodied monument faces the temple area. The walk includes uneven ground and exposed sections, so comfortable shoes, water and sun protection are useful. Sightseeing usually takes several hours, with a break arranged before returning to Cairo. The afternoon remains open for rest or independent time near the hotel.
Leave Cairo after breakfast for the ancient capital of Memphis. At the open-air museum, see the colossal limestone statue of Ramesses II and the large alabaster sphinx, then continue to Ancient Memphis’s surviving monuments and museum displays. The drive then continues to Historic Saqqara, where the Step Pyramid of Djoser rises above the surrounding desert. Explore the complex with your guide and, where open, visit selected tombs decorated with scenes of farming, offerings and daily life. The order may change slightly with site access and traffic.
Return to Cairo for a visit to Saladin's Citadel, the hilltop fortress with broad views across the city. Continue into Islamic Old Cairo, walking between historic lanes and religious buildings as your guide explains the area’s medieval development. Finish at the Serene Hanging Church, one of the best-known Coptic churches in the city, before browsing the Vibrant Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Wear comfortable shoes; this is a full day with walking on uneven paving.
Depart Cairo after breakfast for Alexandria, travelling by road along the Nile Delta. The journey takes several hours each way, so this is a full excursion rather than a quick city stop. On arrival, begin with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina area, then continue to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where underground chambers combine Egyptian, Greek and Roman traditions. Your guide explains the burial customs and changing cultures that shaped the city.
After a lunch break, visit Pompey’s Pillar and the nearby archaeological remains before continuing to the Qaitbay Citadel area on the Mediterranean shore. The fortress occupies the site traditionally associated with the ancient Pharos lighthouse, although the original lighthouse no longer survives. Time at the waterfront depends on traffic, opening hours and the day’s pace. Return to Cairo in the evening, with a private transfer back to the hotel and time to rest after the long road journey.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, subject to your departure time, then complete check-out and meet our team for the transfer to Cairo International Airport. The pickup is planned around your flight schedule, allowing time for traffic, airport procedures and baggage check-in. Keep your passport, travel documents, medication and valuables in your hand luggage rather than packed in the vehicle’s luggage compartment.
If your flight leaves later, ask our team whether there is enough time for a relaxed breakfast or a short walk near the hotel after check-out. Airport assistance and the exact transfer time are confirmed according to your final flight details. This is the end of the five-day Cairo itinerary.