- The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
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Cairo Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque
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Al-Azhar Park
5 Days
Private Tour
Everyday
775$ USD
This magnificent 5-Day 4-Nights Cairo Alexandria Tour represents your excellent choice to explore all the wonders of Cairo short break tours. In Cairo tours, you would be visiting the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. In Alexandria, you discover the Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria Library, and more attractions to visit in our Egypt travel packages itinerary.
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around the Clock)
Your tour Representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then meet your Private guide who will accompany you to the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant, then proceed to the Sakkara area to visit the Sakkara Complex, and the first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid). Back to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Your Tour guide will pick you up from the hotel. You will begin your day tour by enjoying a visit to the most interesting museum, the Egyptian Museum. It features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum hosts a rare collection of 5000 years of art and brilliance. It is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian monuments in the whole world. Over 250,000 artifacts are exhibited, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun's collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry.
Afterwards, you proceed to explore the Citadel of Saladin & the Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Near the end of the Fatimid Caliphate (969 – 1178 CE), the Muslim ruler of Damascus struggled with the Crusaders to protect the Holy Lands & Jerusalem, Therefore, he sent one of his followers, Saladin, to control Egypt and to put an end to the Fatimid Caliphate. This is in addition to getting Egypt back to the Sunni doctrine of Islam. Saladin managed to do this and became the Caliph himself (1174 CE). Saladin decided to build a Citadel to defend Cairo against any potential attack. The Citadel became the seat of the government for decades afterward, until another Egyptian King, "Mohamed Ali", decided to build a mosque and a mausoleum for himself, in (1831 CE). Mohamed Ali was the founder of modern Egypt and the last Royal family of Egypt. His mosque at the citadel is a distinctive piece of art and architecture.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. You continue your tour in Cairo by exploring Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, one of the oldest and most marvelous in Egypt, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. You will be transferred back to your hotel at the end of your tour in Cairo.
Breakfast at your hotel, and today you have the choice of having a free day in Cairo or joining our most valuable optional tour to the second capital of Egypt, Alexandria visiting one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast, Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot where Alexandria's ancient lighthouse once stood, then move on to the new and much acclaimed Alexandria Library. Also, visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs. Return to your hotel in Cairo.
After breakfast in your hotel, your tour manager will pick you up and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for departure.
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip all the Year Except over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.
0 to 1,99 years: FREE 2 Years Old and below 6 years: 25% of adult price 6 Years up to 11.99 years: 50% of adult price 12 and Up: Calculate as an adult price.
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 2 Child sharing parent's room some hotels Maximum 1 child sharing parents’ room) If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply. According to Booking Policy.
We are offering the minimum down payment of just 10% to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel services. The remaining balance can be paid up to four days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your Representative.
In case you cancel your trip, the following of charges will be applied: From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 7% of the tour package price will be charged. Between 60 and 21 days before your arrival date, 20% of the entire tour Package price will be charged. Between 20 and 7 days before your arrival date, 40% of the package tour price will be charged. Between 6 and 1 days before your arrival date, 75% of the tour package price will be applied.
Enjoy Cairo short breaks and Cairo tours to the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel and Khan El Khalili with an optional Alexandria tour
Enjoy Cairo short breaks and Cairo tours to the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel and Khan El Khalili with an optional Alexandria tour
Enjoy Cairo short breaks and Cairo tours to the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel and Khan El Khalili with an optional Alexandria tour
Discover now our answers to the most common questions that may come to your mind about tourism and trips to Egypt
Cairo Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque
Al-Azhar Park
The best time to visit Cairo is during the cooler months from October to April, when the weather is most pleasant for sightseeing. Avoid visiting during the hot summer months (June to August) when temperatures rise.
Yes, visiting the Giza Pyramids is a must-do activity during your short vacation in Cairo. It is recommended to allocate at least half a day to explore the Giza Plateau, including the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, and the surrounding pyramids
It is recommended to dress modestly, especially when visiting religious places. For women, it is recommended to wear loose clothing that covers the shoulders and knees. Comfortable walking shoes are also essential, as many attractions require a lot of walking.
A short city break in Cairo can range from two to four days, depending on your interests and time constraints. You can cover the main attractions in 2 to 3 days, but an extra day allows for a more relaxed pace and exploration of additional sites.
Our Cairo City Break packages typically include accommodation airport transfers guided tours entrance fees to major attractions and some meals Specific inclusions can vary so please check the details of each package.
The must-see attractions in Cairo include the Pyramids of Giza the Sphinx the Egyptian Museum Khan El Khalili Bazaar and the Cairo Citadel.
A typical Cairo City Break is 3-5 days This duration allows you to explore the major attractions and experience the city's vibrant culture.
