5-Day Egypt: Giza, Cairo & Alexandria
Pyramids, the capital, and the Mediterranean coast.
Steady city and site walking across five days, with stairs at Qaitbay Citadel and a stepped descent into the Alexandria catacombs.
About this tour
Combine Cairo and Giza's ancient highlights with a day trip to Alexandria's Mediterranean charm — the Citadel of Qaitbay, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa.
Highlights
- ✦Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
- ✦Egyptian Museum
- ✦Citadel of Qaitbay
- ✦Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- ✦Professional photoshoot
Itinerary
- 1
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
Arrival and hotel pickup, then the Giza Plateau — the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and a professional photoshoot with the pyramids as your backdrop.
- 2
Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo
The Egyptian Museum's treasures in the morning, then Islamic and Coptic Cairo in the afternoon.
- 3
Alexandria Day Trip
An early start for the roughly two-and-a-half-hour drive to Alexandria — the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa — before returning to Cairo in the evening.
- 4
Saqqara & Khan el-Khalili
The Step Pyramid of Saqqara and Memphis in the morning; Khan el-Khalili's bazaars in the afternoon for souvenirs and mint tea.
- 5
Departure
A free morning at your own pace, then a private transfer to the airport.
Where You’ll Go
The main stops, in the order you'll visit them.
Included
- ✓Private air-conditioned transportation
- ✓Private English-speaking Egyptologist
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Lunch daily
- ✓Professional photoshoot
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 — private air-conditioned transportation and private English-speaking Egyptologist — 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. Steady city and site walking across five days, with stairs at Qaitbay Citadel and a stepped descent into the Alexandria catacombs. 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 5 days across 2 bases — Cairo, Giza and Alexandria. 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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