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Explore the Best of Ancient & Modern Egypt in One Unforgettable Trip Experience the wonders of Egypt on this immersive 5-day Cairo and Alexandria tour, guided by a professional English-speaking Egyptologist. Discover iconic pyramids, world-class museums, Coptic churches, Islamic landmarks, and the beautiful Mediterranean coast in Alexandria — all with private transport and expert guidance. Why Book This Cairo & Alexandria Travel Package? Visit Dahshur, Saqqara, and Memphis – older than the Giza pyramids! Explore three of Egypt’s top museums, including the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and the Royal Mummy Hall Walk through Old Cairo’s Coptic churches and follow the path of the Holy Family Discover Islamic Cairo’s mosques, Saladin’s Citadel, and the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar Take a day trip to Alexandria and see the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Library of Alexandria, and more
Highlights
- Dahshur: Home of the oldest true pyramid – the Red Pyramid
- Saqqara: Location of the world’s first step pyramid – the Pyramid of Djoser
- Memphis: The ancient capital of Egypt’s Old Kingdom
- Egyptian Museum: Priceless artifacts including the treasures of Tutankhamun
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): A cutting-edge world museum near the pyramids
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: Royal mummies & daily life exhibits
- Old Cairo: Ancient Christian churches of biblical significance
- Islamic Cairo: Mosques, markets, and minarets from a thousand years of history
- Alexandria: Roman ruins, catacombs, library & sea fortress
The Itinerary
Start your journey at the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid in Dahshur, built under Pharaoh Sneferu. Red Pyramid Egypt, Bent Pyramid, Dahshur pyramids tour Visit Saqqara, home of the Step Pyramid of Djoser – the oldest stone structure in the world (circa 2700 BC). Step Pyramid Saqqara, Egypt’s oldest pyramid, Djoser pyramid End the day at Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, where you’ll see the massive Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. Memphis Egypt, Ramses II statue Cairo, ancient Egyptian capital
Visit the historic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home of Tutankhamun’s treasures, statues, and mummies. Egyptian Museum Cairo, King Tut treasures, Egypt museum tour Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the Giza Pyramids (partially open, full opening expected soon). Grand Egyptian Museum tour, GEM Cairo, Tutankhamun full collection Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), home to the Royal Mummies Hall, showcasing pharaohs like Ramses II and Hatshepsut. Royal mummies Cairo, NMEC, modern Egypt museum
See the famous Hanging Church (El Muallaqa), one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt. Coptic Cairo churches, Hanging Church tour, Christian Egypt Visit Abu Serga Church, believed to be where the Holy Family stayed during their flight into Egypt. Holy Family Egypt, Abu Serga Church, Christian Cairo itinerary Explore the Church of St. Barbara and the Coptic Museum, rich with religious art and manuscripts. Coptic Museum Cairo, religious tours Egypt, Old Cairo churches
Discover the Ibn Tulun Mosque, the oldest surviving mosque in Cairo with a unique spiral minaret. oldest mosque in Cairo, Ibn Tulun mosque tour Explore the Citadel of Saladin and the magnificent Muhammad Ali Mosque, with panoramic views over the city. Cairo Citadel tour, Alabaster Mosque, Islamic architecture Cairo Stroll through the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Egypt’s most famous traditional market. Cairo market tour, Khan El Khalili shopping, Egyptian souvenirs Walk down Al-Muizz Street, lined with Islamic monuments from the Fatimid and Mamluk eras. Al-Muizz Street Cairo, Islamic Cairo walking tour
Travel to Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city on the coast. Alexandria day trip, coastal city Egypt Visit the Pompey’s Pillar, an ancient Roman triumph column. Pompey’s Pillar Alexandria, Roman sites Egypt Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman funerary art. Alexandria catacombs, Roman tombs Egypt Explore the New Library of Alexandria, a modern marvel and symbol of ancient knowledge. Alexandria Library tour, modern library Egypt See the Qaitbay Citadel, a fortress built on the original site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria fortress, Lighthouse of Pharos site
Included and Excluded
- Private, air-conditioned transport throughout the trip
- German-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Lunch in quality local restaurants (daily)
- Bottled water and soft drinks during tours
- Hotel accommodation in Cairo (available on request)
- Personal expenses & souvenirs
- Tips for driver and guide
- Services not mentioned in the program
Additional Info
- Availability: Daily (exact time confirmed upon booking).
- Booking Requirements: Payment required
- Tour category: Private
- Child rate is 05-10
- Minimum participants are 2 people
- For individual participants 200€ extra to be paid
What to bring?
- Clothing – Light, breathable fabrics for Cairo’s warm climate.
- Comfortable footwear
- Sunglasses & Hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera/Smartphone.
- Cash & Credit Card – For souvenirs, tips, or personal expenses.
- Snacks (breakfast box)
Policy
- Flexible Cancellation – Get a 100% refund if canceled up to 5days before the trip
- Payment Information: We accept Euros, Dollars, and Egyptian Pounds.
- Credit card payments are currently unavailable.
