Three Days in Cairo: Pyramids to Old Quarters
Discover Cairo across three well-paced days, combining the Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum with historic Coptic churches and the winding lanes of Khan el-Khalili.
Egypt Tour Packages
Grand Egypt: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan & Sharm El Sheikh
Cover Egypt's celebrated landscapes from Mediterranean Alexandria and Cairo's pyramid fields to Upper Nile monuments and a tranquil beach retreat in Sharm El Sheikh.
10 days · 9 nightsCairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan & Sharm el SheikhPrivate planningPersonal quotation
A closer look.
Trace five millenia of culture across the delta and desert, taking in Alexandria's maritime fortress, Cairo's major collections and the rock-cut sanctuaries of Upper Egypt.
Break the journey with an island temple visit in Aswan before flying across to the Sinai Peninsula for relaxing days along the coral-fringed Red Sea.
- Giza Plateau and Saqqara necropolis
- Alexandria's Mediterranean Citadel of Qaitbay
- Theban West Bank and Karnak Temple
- Philae Island Temple in Aswan
- Coastal relaxation in Sharm El Sheikh
A glimpse of the journey.
Destination photographs for inspiration. Select a photo to view it full size in a new tab. Photo credits and image changes.
Your itinerary.
A proposed sequence to discuss, with availability and practical arrangements confirmed before booking.
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Day 1 · Arrival in Cairo
Meet your airport coordinator upon landing in Cairo and transfer privately to your hotel. Rest after your flight and review the upcoming travel schedule at your leisure.
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Day 2 · Cairo – Great Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Stand before the Giza pyramids and the Great Sphinx alongside your Egyptologist guide. Continue downtown after lunch to explore the pharaonic masterpieces housed within the classic Egyptian Museum.
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Day 3 · Alexandria Tour
Drive northwest to Alexandria to visit Qaitbay Citadel, the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, St. Mark's Church, and the historic Montazah Palace gardens. Stroll along the Mediterranean Corniche and ancient harbor front before an overnight stay in Alexandria.
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Day 4 · The Citadel & Old Cairo
After your morning road transfer from Alexandria to Cairo, ascend the Citadel of Salah El-Din to admire the Alabaster Mosque. Continue into Old Coptic Cairo to explore the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue before returning to your hotel.
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Day 5 · Luxor Tour
Fly early to Luxor and cross the river to visit royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's terraced temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Continue across the East Bank to marvel at Karnak and Luxor Temple before retiring to your hotel.
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Day 6 · Aswan Tour
Board the morning train from Luxor to Aswan. Upon arrival, visit the impressive Aswan High Dam overlooking Lake Nasser and take a motorboat to the relocated island temple of Philae, before checking into your Aswan hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 7 · Aswan - Sharm El Sheikh
Transfer to Aswan airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Sharm El Sheikh on the southern Sinai coast. Settle into your beach resort and enjoy a tranquil afternoon by the Red Sea.
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Day 8 · Sharm El Sheikh – Free Day
Spend an open day beside the Red Sea with no scheduled touring. Relax along the beach, swim over nearshore reefs or arrange an optional water excursion locally.
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Day 9 · Cairo – Memphis & Sakkara
Fly back to Cairo and journey south to Saqqara to view Djoser's Step Pyramid. Continue to ancient Memphis to inspect the colossal statue of Ramesses II, and explore the remarkable Red and Bent Pyramids at Dahshur before returning to Cairo.
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Day 10 · Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before meeting your driver for the private transfer to Cairo international airport in good time for your onward flight home.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan & Sharm el Sheikh pickup point and back
- Private historical guiding or excursion coordination in the language specified in your written quotation
- Route planning and scheduling across all stages listed in the confirmed programme
- Domestic flight or rail segments where expressly verified and itemized in your written quotation
- Overnight hotel or cruise accommodation for 9 nights only when the specific properties and meal basis are confirmed in your quotation
Not included unless quoted.
- International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
- Monument entrance tickets, special interior tickets (such as inside the pyramids or Tutankhamun's tomb), and optional activities unless expressly itemized in your quotation
- Domestic flights, train tickets, or overnight hotel accommodation unless specifically listed in your confirmed quote
- Meals, restaurant beverages, personal shopping, and optional equipment rentals unless itemized
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew
The practical details.
Pacing, walking surfaces and sun exposure
Archaeological sites and desert viewpoints involve uneven stone underfoot, steps, and open sun exposure. Wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes, carry sun protection and water, and let us know in advance if anyone in your party has mobility considerations.
Museum and monument admission specifics
This itinerary preserves the exact museum and monument identities from the route—such as distinguishing Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. General site admission does not automatically cover separately ticketed royal tombs or pyramid interiors unless requested and itemized.
Illustrative photography and quotation transparency
All photographs displayed with this tour come from our licensed regional photo pool to illustrate the landscapes and monuments along the route; they do not depict an allocated vehicle, hotel room, or named cruise ship. Every service, transfer leg, and ticket inclusion is confirmed in writing before you commit.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?
The published itinerary describes the route and sightseeing sequence rather than a fixed ticket bundle. Your personal quotation clearly itemizes which entrance fees, local boat crossings, meals, and transport segments are included so there are no surprises on the day.
Which Cairo museum or monument selection does this itinerary follow?
We follow the specific monuments named in the itinerary—preserving whether the route visits Egyptian Museum in Tahrir—and can adjust the balance of stops in your quotation if you request a different museum focus.
Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?
Yes. Because ground touring and transfers are arranged privately for your party, start times, rest stops, and time spent at individual landmarks can be adapted around your hotel location, flight or port schedule, and walking pace.
Where will we be picked up?
The airport, station, or hotel pickup point stated in your confirmed itinerary. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.
How is my booking confirmed?
Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.
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