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
Cairo, Alexandria & Upper Nile Cruise by Air
Discover Egypt across ten days connecting Cairo's classical monuments and Alexandria's Mediterranean coast with a relaxing four-night river cruise between Luxor and Aswan by domestic flight.
10 days · 9 nightsCairo, Alexandria & the NilePrivate planningPersonal quotation
A closer look.
This balanced journey links the capital's Pyramids and museum treasures with an unhurried Upper Nile sailing and a coastal day tour in Alexandria.
Domestic flights handle the longer transits between Cairo and Upper Egypt, allowing you to maximize sightseeing time across ancient temples and historic seaside avenues.
Available in 8, 9, 10, or 12-day durations with tailored flight schedules and hotel extensions.
- Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square
- Karnak and Luxor Temples
- Valley of the Kings royal tombs
- Alexandria Mediterranean Corniche and Citadel
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
Arrive at Cairo International Airport where your local coordinator assists with entry formalities before providing private transfer to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
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Day 2 · Cairo – Egyptian Museum & Great Pyramids
Begin your morning in Cairo exploring the world-famous Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to thousands of pharaonic statues and artifacts. Continue to the Giza Plateau to marvel at the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the ancient Valley Temple before returning to your hotel.
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Day 3 · Nile Cruise – Luxor East Bank
Transfer to Cairo airport for your domestic flight south to Luxor. Upon arrival, explore the East Bank's magnificent Karnak Temple complex and Luxor Temple, before transferring comfortably to your Nile cruise vessel for embarkation and an overnight stay on board.
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Day 4 · Nile Cruise – Luxor West Bank
Cross the Nile to the West Bank to enter accessible royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings under confirmed admission. Visit the terraced mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut and view the towering Colossi of Memnon before returning to your cruise.
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Day 5 · Nile Cruise – Edfu & Kom Ombo
Sail upstream to tour the remarkably preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu. Return to the cruise ship and sail onward to Kom Ombo to visit the unique riverside double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, before sailing toward Aswan.
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Day 6 · Nile Cruise - Aswan
Explore Aswan by visiting the engineering marvel of the High Dam and taking a motorboat to the relocated island sanctuary of Philae Temple.
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Day 7 · Aswan – Cairo
Disembark your Nile vessel after breakfast and transfer to Aswan Airport for your scheduled return flight to Cairo, checking into your city hotel.
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Day 8 · Alexandria Tour
Take a private vehicle excursion northwest to Alexandria. Tour the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the seafront Citadel of Qaitbay on the site of the ancient lighthouse, St. Mark's Church, and the historic Montazah Palace gardens before checking in for an overnight stay in Alexandria.
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Day 9 · Cairo – Open Day
Transfer by private vehicle from Alexandria back to Cairo after breakfast. Savor the remainder of the day at your leisure to explore Cairo's vibrant neighborhoods, sample authentic cuisine, or browse local open-air markets at your own pace.
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Day 10 · Departure
Meet your private driver in the hotel lobby for a scheduled transfer to Cairo International Airport, timed around your onward flight departures.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo, Alexandria & the Nile 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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