Giza Pyramids, Cairo Monuments and Old Bazaar: 2-Day Tour from Alexandria
Discover ancient Egypt from the iconic pyramids of Giza to the living history of Islamic Cairo, guided every step of the way.
This 2-day tour from Alexandria to Giza and Cairo brings together the most essential monuments of ancient and medieval Egypt, from the towering pyramids of Giza to the bustling lanes of Khan El Khalili. A personal tour guide accompanies you throughout, offering context and insight that transforms sightseeing into genuine discovery.
On the first day, you travel from Alexandria to the Giza Plateau, where three of the world's most recognized structures rise from the desert. The journey also takes in Saqqara, home to the world's oldest major stone structure, and the ancient capital of Memphis, where Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx still command attention.
The second day is dedicated to Cairo, with visits to the Egyptian Museum's extraordinary collection, the medieval Citadel of Salah El Din, and the layered history of Coptic Cairo. The tour concludes at Khan El Khalili, Cairo's storied bazaar, before the drive back to Alexandria.
Tour Highlights
Walk among the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus on the Giza Plateau, one of the world's great archaeological sites.
Stand before the Great Sphinx and enter the adjacent Valley Temple, both dating to the reign of Chephren.
Explore the Step Pyramid of Zoser at Saqqara, a landmark structure from Egypt's 3rd Dynasty and the oldest monumental stone building on Earth.
Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which holds over 250,000 artifacts including the legendary treasures of Tutankhamen.
Tour the Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, defining landmarks of Islamic Cairo.
Visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and Church of Abu Serga in Coptic Cairo, a district of exceptional religious heritage.
Wander through Khan El Khalili bazaar, where copper, silver, perfumes, leather and antiques fill centuries-old market lanes.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your guide collects you from your Alexandria hotel and drives you to the Giza Plateau, approximately two hours away. You visit the three great pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, all central monuments of ancient Egyptian civilization.
The itinerary continues to Saqqara, where the Step Pyramid of Zoser stands as the world's oldest major stone structure, built during the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. A lunch break at a local restaurant follows before continuing to Memphis.
Memphis, founded by King Menes and the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, served as the country's political and cultural center for over 3,000 years. You see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis before transferring to your four-star hotel for overnight accommodation.
Day two begins with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which displays artifacts from across 5,000 years of Egyptian history, including the celebrated Tutankhamen collection discovered in the 1920s. You then visit the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
The afternoon moves to Coptic Cairo, where you visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara and Church of Abu Serga, a concentration of early Christian and Jewish heritage in the heart of the city.
The tour ends at Khan El Khalili, Cairo's historic bazaar known for fine brassware, copper, gold, silver, perfumes, leather and antiques. After exploring the market, you are transferred back to Alexandria.
What Is Included
Included
- Private round-trip transfer from Alexandria hotel
- Personal licensed tour guide throughout
- All entrance fees to listed sites
- Lunch on both days at local restaurants
- One night accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Cairo
Not Included
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Camel or horse rides at Giza (optional, payable locally)
- Travel insurance
- Beverages not included with meals
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