Cairo, Giza and Alexandria: Pyramids, City and Food Private Tour
Three days, three iconic destinations, and thousands of years of history told through the eyes of specialist guides.
This private Cairo Giza Alexandria tour brings together the ancient wonders of the Giza plateau, the layered history of Cairo's religious and cultural quarters, and the coastal grandeur of Alexandria in a single, well-paced three-day itinerary. Every site is visited with a specialist guide who provides context that goes far beyond what a map or audio guide can offer. Air-conditioned private vehicles ensure comfort between destinations throughout the journey.
The tour begins on the Giza plateau, where the scale of the pyramids and the silent watch of the Great Sphinx create a sense of history that few places on earth can match. The itinerary then moves through the ancient burial grounds of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis before shifting to Cairo's rich religious heritage in Coptic and Islamic quarters. The final day is dedicated to Alexandria, a Mediterranean city whose layered past encompasses Greek, Roman, and Arab civilizations.
Meals are integrated into each day, with local Egyptian food at lunchtime offering a genuine introduction to regional cuisine. The Alexandria day features a Mediterranean seafood lunch that reflects the city's coastal character. Throughout the tour, the private format means pacing, questions, and stops can be adjusted to suit the interests of the group.
Tour Highlights
Walk among the Giza pyramids complex, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, six smaller pyramids, and the Great Sphinx, all dating back more than 4,500 years.
Explore Saqqara's Step Pyramid, designed by Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser, and the ruins of Memphis, Egypt's first capital city founded by King Menes.
Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to over 100,000 original artifacts including Tutankhamun's 11 kg golden mask and 110 kg golden coffin.
Tour Cairo's Coptic and Islamic quarters, including the Hanging Church, Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Salah El-Din Citadel, and Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar.
Travel to Alexandria for a full-day itinerary covering the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Library of Alexandria, and the Citadel of Qaitbay.
Enjoy authentic local Egyptian meals, including a visit to the legendary Koshari Abu Tarek restaurant and a Mediterranean seafood lunch in Alexandria.
Travel exclusively in an air-conditioned private vehicle with 24/7 support available and a specialist guide dedicated to your group throughout all three days.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Begin at the Giza plateau to visit the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Valley Temple where mummification was performed during the Old Kingdom, and the Great Sphinx. Continue to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the surrounding necropolis, then visit the open-air Museum of Memphis to view colossal statues and remnants of Egypt's ancient capital. A local Egyptian lunch is included during this day.
Start the day at the Egyptian Museum, which houses the complete collection of Tutankhamun's funerary treasures alongside royal mummies and thousands of artifacts spanning 5,000 years of history. Move into Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, built over the Babylon Fortress, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, before crossing into Islamic Cairo to see Salah El-Din Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque. The day ends at Khan Al-Khalili bazaar, where local crafts and souvenirs line centuries-old market lanes, with a meal at Koshari Abu Tarek included.
Depart from Cairo or Giza by private vehicle for the drive to Alexandria, with a rest stop along the way. On arrival, visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a second-century AD burial complex blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles, then see Pompey's Pillar, the largest Roman triumphal column in Alexandria. After a Mediterranean seafood lunch, explore the Library of Alexandria, including its manuscript museum and the statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, before finishing at the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Alexandria Lighthouse, before returning to Cairo.
All transfers between sites and cities are conducted in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with a specialist guide accompanying the group at every stop. A 24/7 support team is available for the duration of the trip to assist with any adjustments or needs that arise.
What Is Included and Excluded
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
- Specialist tour guide for all three days
- Entry tickets to all listed sites and monuments
- Local Egyptian lunch on Days 1 and 2
- Mediterranean seafood or local lunch in Alexandria on Day 3
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
- 24/7 customer support throughout the tour
Excluded
- International or domestic flights
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Beverages not specified in the inclusions
- Optional entry upgrades inside monuments
Important Information
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