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, Nile Voyage, Alexandria & Siwa Oasis
Traverse Egypt from the Nile Valley to the deep Western Desert, combining Cairo's pharaonic landmarks and an Aswan-to-Luxor cruise with Mediterranean Alexandria and remote Siwa.
10 days · 9 nightsCairo, Alexandria, the Nile & Siwa OasisPrivate planningPersonal quotation
A closer look.
This diverse itinerary pairs classic river exploration with a Western Desert expedition, journeying across desert tracks to the salt lakes and date groves of Siwa.
You travel by domestic air between Cairo and Upper Egypt, then take a private 4WD overland vehicle out to the isolated Berber oasis community.
- Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx
- Upper Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
- Alexandria Mediterranean coastline
- Siwa Oasis desert springs and salt lakes
- Old Coptic Cairo churches and lanes
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
Land in Cairo, meet your private representative at the airport, and transfer smoothly to your accommodation to settle in after your international journey.
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Day 2 · Egyptian Museum & Great Pyramids
Spend the morning at the Giza Plateau observing the monumental pyramids and Sphinx, then view gilded pharaonic treasures inside the central Egyptian Museum.
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Day 3 · Nile Cruise - Aswan
Catch a morning flight to Aswan, tour the monumental Aswan High Dam, board your cruise ship, and take a small boat to Agilkia Island to admire the elegant colonnades of Philae Temple.
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Day 4 · Nile Cruise - Kom Ombo & Edfu
Navigate downriver to explore the twin shrines of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo, followed by an afternoon carriage ride to Horus Temple at Edfu.
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Day 5 · Nile Cruise - Luxor West Bank
Tour Luxor's West Bank necropolis, visiting painted tombs inside the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's cliffside sanctuary, and the towering Colossi of Memnon.
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Day 6 · Luxor - East Bank
Walk among the towering papyrus columns of Karnak and the courtyards of Luxor Temple before boarding your evening flight back to Cairo.
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Day 7 · Alexandria Tour
Drive to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast to explore the modern Library of Alexandria, Qaitbay Citadel, St. Mark's Church, and Montazah Palace gardens before checking in to your hotel.
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Day 8 · Alexandria - Siwa
Head west through the desert corridor toward Siwa Oasis, passing dramatic dunes and stopping at freshwater springs as you enter the remote western basin.
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Day 9 · Siwa to Cairo
Explore the mudbrick ruins of Shali Fortress and Cleopatra's Spring in Siwa before making the overland journey back across the desert plateau to Cairo.
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Day 10 · Coptic Cairo & Khan El Khalil - Departure
Visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo, then browse the handicraft stalls of Khan el-Khalili before your transfer to the airport for departure.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo, Alexandria, the Nile & Siwa Oasis 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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