Six-day Cairo adventure package

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our Marsa Alam tours team will warmly greet and assist you. We'll arrange your transfer to the hotel in a climate-controlled private vehicle. Relax and settle in at your leisure. Should you arrive with an early flight into Cairo , we can suggest optional activities such as an evening dinner cruise on the Nile for an unforgettable start to your journey.

Your guide will collect you from your Cairo hotel for an incredible day exploring the engineering wonders of the Pyramids of Giza complex—including Khufu , Khafre , and Menkaure . You'll gaze upon the legendary Great Sphinx, standing guard as it has for millennia, then visit the Valley Temple with its mysterious grandeur. Savor a traditional lunch at a local Giza establishment. Next, explore the renowned Egyptian Museum in Tahir, home to an extraordinary collection of over 250,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of civilization. Marvel at the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun—gold, gems, and precious objects interred in his tomb for 3,500 years before their 1920 discovery.
For those interested in viewing the royal mummy chamber, inquire with your guide about visiting the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization at an additional fee.

Your Marsa Alam guide will escort you on a fascinating journey through Egypt's most revered archaeological sites. Start at Saqqara's Step Pyramid, recognized as humanity's oldest monumental stone structure, built during the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. Afterward, pause for lunch at an authentic local restaurant. Then travel to Memphis, founded by King Menes and Egypt's greatest center of power, culture and administration for over 3,000 years—the nation's first capital. Witness the towering Statue of Ramses II and the magnificent Alabaster Sphinx, testament to Memphis's grandeur. Continue to Dahshur , where time and nature have ravaged many pyramids including the Black Pyramid (12th Dynasty, 1929-1885 BC), yet two remarkable specimens endure: the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, both erected under King Sneferu (2613-2589 BC), founder of the 4th Dynasty. These structures epitomize the architectural innovation that culminated in the Great Pyramid at Giza. Return to your hotel after this enriching exploration.

Following breakfast, journey to Alexandria to explore Egypt's most captivating Mediterranean treasure. Begin at Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, where archaeologists believe burials commenced in the 2nd century A.D. and continued for two centuries—reflecting the cultural synthesis when Egyptian, Greek and Roman traditions intertwined. Next, view the iconic Pompey's Pillar, a red granite monument rising 25 meters, the tallest standing ancient structure in Alexandria , commissioned to honor Emperor Diocletian (not the general Pompey). Visit the impressive Citadel of Sultan Qaitbay, constructed in the 15th century to defend against Crusaders, ingeniously built upon the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse that Ptolemy II erected in the 3rd century B.C. Pause for lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant. Afterward, explore the stunning Bibliotheca Alexandrina, reborn in October 2002 to reclaim its ancient legacy as a sanctuary where art, history, philosophy and science converge, fostering dialogue and enlightenment. Return to Cairo for an evening at your hotel.

Hotel pickup at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist guide for a comprehensive 8-hour tour revealing Cairo's spiritual and historical treasures. Ascend to the Saladin Citadel, erected in 1183 A.D. by Salah al-Din atop the Moqattam Hills as a bulwark against Crusader invasions. Enjoy its panoramic vistas and air, then marvel at the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, an architectural gem designed by Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq (specially brought from Istanbul). Its pristine alabaster construction contrasts beautifully against the city's sandstone architecture. Savor lunch in a traditional Old Cairo restaurant. Afterward, explore Old Cairo's spiritual monuments: the revered Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, and Church of Abu Serga—among Egypt's oldest Coptic sanctuaries. Conclude your journey wandering the enchanting Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the Middle East's most ancient marketplaces, where a labyrinth of alleyways have hummed with commerce since the 14th century.

Enjoy your hotel breakfast, then our representative will escort you to the airport and guide you through all final departure procedures, ensuring a seamless end to your Egyptian adventure.