This 5 day Cairo and Alexandria tour gives each city a focused day while leaving a separate program for Islamic Cairo. Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum come first, followed by the Citadel and medieval market streets, then an Alexandria day covering Roman catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Qaitbay Citadel.
5 Day Cairo And Alexandria Tour
Description
Duration
5 Days, 4 Nights
Tour Type
Travel Packages
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Alexandria Day Trip
- Four Cairo Nights
- Private Guided Sightseeing
Highlights
Explore the Giza Plateau. Visit selected galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Tour Saladin's Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Mosque. Walk along Al-Muizz Street and through Khan El Khalili. See Alexandria's catacombs, pillar and waterfront citadel.
Included
- Four nights in a four-star Cairo hotel
- Admission to listed attractions
- Lunches during guided sightseeing
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Meet-and-assist service
- Modern air-conditioned transportation
- Meals stated in the itinerary
- Applicable service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Optional tours
- Services not listed in the itinerary
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo
Meet the representative at Cairo International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Have the arranged dinner in Cairo and return to the hotel for the first night.
Day 2 - Giza and Grand Egyptian Museum
Tour the Giza Plateau, including the Great Pyramid, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. After lunch, continue to selected galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum and return to the Cairo hotel when the visit is complete.
Day 3 - Citadel and Medieval Cairo
Begin at Saladin's Citadel and visit the Muhammad Ali Mosque within its walls. After lunch, walk along the historic architecture of Al-Muizz Street and continue through the lanes of Khan El Khalili before returning to the hotel.
Day 4 - Alexandria Catacombs, Pillar and Citadel
Drive privately to Alexandria and descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Continue to Pompey's Pillar, have the scheduled seafood lunch and visit Qaitbay Citadel at the eastern harbor before returning to Cairo.
Day 5 - Departure from Cairo
Have breakfast and transfer to Cairo International Airport. The representative assists with the departure formalities before the onward flight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The daily source text says five-star, but the formal inclusion list says four-star. This conflict requires manual confirmation before publication.
No. Unlike some Alexandria programs, this source ends the day at Qaitbay Citadel and does not list the library.
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