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, Nile Cruise & Western Desert
Journey across Egypt connecting Cairo antiquities and Alexandria's Mediterranean coast with an Upper Nile river cruise between Luxor and Aswan, finishing amid the chalk formations of Bahariya Oasis.
12 days · 11 nightsCairo, Alexandria, the Nile & Bahariya & White DesertPrivate planningPersonal quotation
A closer look.
Travel from the monumental pyramids of the capital to the Mediterranean waterfront of Alexandria. Fly south to board an agreed river cruise vessel navigating ancient temples between Luxor and Aswan.
The final expedition ventures into the Western Desert by four-wheel drive, crossing Bahariya Oasis to observe the wind-carved chalk sculptures of the White Desert before returning north to Cairo.
- Giza Plateau and Egyptian Museum in Tahrir
- Alexandria Mediterranean Corniche and Citadel
- Nile river cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Bahariya Oasis and White Desert safari
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 Egypt
Arrive at Cairo International Airport where your representative assists with entry formalities and guides you to private transport heading directly to your hotel to rest.
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Day 2 · Cairo - Great Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Spend the morning admiring the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx alongside your guide, then head to central Cairo to view ancient masterpieces inside the Egyptian Museum.
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Day 3 · Nile Cruise - Luxor East Bank
Take a domestic flight to Luxor and check into your river vessel before exploring the colossal colonnades of Karnak and the open courtyards of Luxor Temple.
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Day 4 · Nile Cruise - Luxor West Bank
Cross the river to enter rock-cut royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, visit Hatshepsut's terraced mortuary temple, and pause at the Colossi of Memnon.
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Day 5 · Nile Cruise - Edfu
Sail upstream along the scenic Nile valley to tour the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu, admiring its intact pylon walls and sandstone reliefs.
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Day 6 · Nile Cruise - Aswan
Arrive in Aswan to inspect the massive High Dam and board a river motorboat out to Agilkia Island to visit the sanctuary of Isis at Philae.
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Day 7 · Aswan - Cairo / Open Day
Enjoy an unhurried morning along the river in Aswan before taking your scheduled domestic flight back to Cairo for a restful evening at your hotel.
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Day 8 · Alexandria Tour
Travel northward by private vehicle to Alexandria, visiting the coastal Citadel of Qaitbay, modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, St. Mark's Church, and the historic Montazah Palace gardens before returning to your hotel.
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Day 9 · Cairo - The Citadel & Old Cairo
Visit the hilltop Citadel of Salah El-Din and Muhammad Ali Mosque, then explore Coptic Cairo's historic Hanging Church, Abu Serga, and Ben Ezra Synagogue before continuing to your hotel.
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Day 10 · El Bahariya Oasis Tour
Drive southwest from the capital into the Western Desert to reach Bahariya Oasis, pausing to explore palm groves and prepare for your desert expedition.
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Day 11 · White Desert Tour
Head out in a four-wheel-drive vehicle into the White Desert National Park, marveling at surreal wind-eroded limestone sculptures before journeying back toward Cairo.
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Day 12 · Departure
Conclude your Egyptian travels with a private transfer from your accommodation to Cairo airport, scheduled to align smoothly with your international flight departure.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo, Alexandria, the Nile & Bahariya & White Desert 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 11 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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