4 Days: Cairo, Alexandria & Fayoum
The capital, the Mediterranean coast, and Egypt's desert lake country.
Three distinct day trips in four days — city walking, citadel stairs, and soft sand at Wadi El Rayan, with long drives between them.
About this tour
A short trip covering three very different sides of Egypt: Cairo and Giza's ancient sites, a day on Alexandria's Mediterranean coast, and a closing day in Fayoum's lake country with its waterfalls and desert dunes.
Highlights
- ✦The Pyramids of Giza
- ✦Alexandria's Bibliotheca and Qaitbay Citadel
- ✦Wadi El Rayan's waterfalls
Itinerary
- 1
Giza & Saqqara
The Pyramids, the Sphinx, and Saqqara's Step Pyramid.
- 2
Alexandria
A full day on the Mediterranean coast: the Citadel, the Bibliotheca, and the Catacombs.
- 3
Fayoum
Wadi El Rayan's waterfalls and Fayoum's Magic Lake.
- 4
Cairo & departure
A final morning in Cairo before transfer for departure.
Where You’ll Go
The main stops, in the order you'll visit them.
Included
- ✓All transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Private English-speaking guide
- ✓Entrance fees
Not Included
- ✕Egypt visa
- ✕Hotels
- ✕Flights
- ✕Tips
- ✕Personal spending
Make It Yours
Experiences travelers often add to this itinerary.
Before You Book
The things travelers ask us most about this tour.
Yes — entrance fees for the sites on this itinerary are in the price, so there is nothing to buy at the gate. What you would still pay for separately are your Egypt visa, hotels, flights, tips and personal spending.
Private. It runs for your group alone — all transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle and private English-speaking guide — so the pace is yours and nobody waits on a coach filling up. We do not merge bookings into larger groups.
Prefer to join a small group? See Weekly Trips →A fair amount, but nothing strenuous. Three distinct day trips in four days — city walking, citadel stairs, and soft sand at Wadi El Rayan, with long drives between them. If someone in your group has limited mobility, tell us before you book — we can usually adjust the route or the pace rather than have you find out on the day.
It runs 4 days across 3 bases — Cairo, Giza, Alexandria and Fayoum. The day-by-day breakdown is on this page, and start times flex around your flights and how early you like to begin.
Yes. Travellers on this itinerary most often add ATV Quad Bikes at Pyramids' Sahara Desert, Nile Cruise Dinner + Belly Dancer & Oriental Shows and Food Tour, and any of them can be built into the day rather than booked separately. You can also swap a site, change the pace, or start from a blank page if none of this is quite right.
Customize this tour →What travellers said
Reviews of Egypt Eye from travellers who did something similar.
“The Pyramid and Sphinx tour with our photographer absolutely incredible from start to finish. Our photographer provided deep and engaging insights about the Pyramids, temples, and Sphinx throughout the tour, bringing ancient history to life with passion and clarity. He went above and beyond—not just as a guide, but even helping us negotiate with local vendors, which made the experience even more enjoyable and stress-free. The itinerary was…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Rohan
1 Day Giza Tour
“The all inclusive Pyramids and Sphinx experience with our guide (and Ru) was exceptional! Communication about pick up and itinerary of activities were clear and timely. Also, entrance to the sites was very easy and efficient. No hassle or waiting in long lines! Ru was an exceptional guide! She’s very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English, which made the exchange of information very fluid and easy. I learned SO much! Additionally, they were…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Bernard
1 Day Giza Tour
“This tour exceeded all my expectations and provided a truly exceptional experience. On the day I originally booked, I wasn’t feeling well, but the team was incredibly understanding and accommodated me by rescheduling for the following day. Their flexibility and kindness set the tone for the rest of the experience. The private nature of the tour made it even more enjoyable, as everything was tailored to my pace and preferences. My guide, our…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Thien
1 Day Giza Tour
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