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
Alexandria, Cairo & Luxor Cultural Exploration
Take in Egypt's greatest highlights on an eight-day route that pairs Alexandria's Mediterranean coast and Cairo's pyramid fields with the grand temples and royal tombs of Luxor.
8 days · 7 nightsCairo, Alexandria & LuxorPrivate planningFrom USD 1390
A closer look.
Travel along the northern coastline to explore Alexandria's Roman ruins and seaside fortress before returning to Cairo for the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and the Egyptian Museum.
A quick domestic flight carries you south to Upper Egypt, where private guided touring unlocks Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the magnificent necropolis of the Theban West Bank.
- Mediterranean sights of Alexandria
- Giza Pyramids and Saqqara necropolis
- Egyptian Museum collections in Tahrir
- Valley of the Kings and Karnak in Luxor
A glimpse of the journey.
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Your itinerary.
A proposed sequence to discuss, with availability and practical arrangements confirmed before booking.
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Day 1 · Welcome to Egypt
Meet your private greeter upon arrival in Cairo, receive assistance with luggage, and transfer by private car to your accommodation for an evening of rest.
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Day 2 · Alexandria Tour
Journey northwest to Alexandria to visit Qaitbay Citadel over the ancient Pharos site, explore Montazah gardens, and view the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina by the sea.
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Day 3 · Cairo – Great Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Stand before the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure at Giza, greet the Sphinx, and examine royal treasures in the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.
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Day 4 · Cairo – Memphis & Sakkara
Examine the stepped limestone layers of Djoser's pyramid at Saqqara, the colossal fallen statue of Ramesses at Memphis, and Sneferu's early pyramids at Dahshur.
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Day 5 · Cairo – Open Day
Enjoy an unscheduled day in the capital to unwind, browse neighborhood cafes, or reserve an optional guided walk through Islamic and Coptic districts.
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Day 6 · Luxor East Bank
Fly from Cairo to Luxor, check into your riverside hotel, and explore the soaring columns of Karnak and the open avenues of Luxor Temple.
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Day 7 · Luxor West Bank
Tour three subterranean tombs in the Valley of the Kings, admire Hatshepsut's cliff-backed terraces at Deir el-Bahari, and stop at the twin Colossi of Memnon.
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Day 8 · Departure
Conclude your stay in Luxor with a private transfer to the local airport for your domestic connection or international onward flight arrangements.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo, Alexandria & Luxor 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 7 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.
Package Pricing per Person (USD)
Double / Twin Occupancy: $1390 per person | Single Room / Cabin: $2016 | Triple Room: $1321 per person. Children (under 12 sharing with adults) receive a 50% discount. Rates include scheduled accommodation, domestic guiding, and transfers as detailed in the proposal.
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.
How is package pricing calculated?
Rates start from $1390 per person based on double occupancy. Single room/cabin supplements ($2016) and triple room savings ($1321 per person) apply. Final quotes reflect verified hotel and vessel availability.
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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