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 Pyramids & Alexandria Coastal Weekend
Experience Egypt's classic capital sights and northern Mediterranean coast across three well-organized days, exploring the Giza Pyramids, museums, and Alexandria.
3 days · 2 nightsCairo & AlexandriaPrivate planningPersonal quotation
A closer look.
Ideal for travelers on a short layover or extended weekend, this three-day journey covers Cairo's iconic wonders and the maritime history of Alexandria.
Enjoy private airport reception, hotel accommodations, and dedicated air-conditioned vehicle transport between the desert plateau and the breezy Mediterranean Corniche waterfront.
Available in durations from 3 to 7 days with tailored extra nights and customized sightseeing in Cairo.
- Giza Plateau Pyramids and Great Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum pharaonic collections
- Alexandria Citadel of Qaitbay
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina coastal building
- Private round-trip airport transfers
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 – Cairo Exploration
Arrive in Cairo and meet your coordinator at the airport, then transfer to the Giza Plateau to visit the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum.
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Day 2 · Alexandria Discovery
Take a full-day private road excursion to Alexandria, touring the seafront Citadel of Qaitbay, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Montazah Palace gardens.
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Day 3 · Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel before checking out, meeting your driver for a private transfer back to Cairo Airport for your flight home.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo & Alexandria 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 2 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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