5-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour: Pyramids, Museums and Mediterranean History
Five focused days across Cairo and Alexandria, covering ancient wonders, Islamic heritage, and Coptic history in one seamless journey.
This Egypt short break delivers the most essential sites across Cairo and Alexandria in a carefully structured five-day itinerary led by qualified Egyptologist guides. From the Pyramids of Giza to the Library of Alexandria, every day is designed to maximize your time without feeling rushed. Small group sizes ensure a more personal and authentic travel experience.
Cairo is one of the world's most layered cities, where pharaonic monuments stand alongside medieval Islamic architecture and early Christian sites. This tour covers all three of those worlds, giving you a rare cross-section of Egyptian history from antiquity through the Ottoman era. Guided commentary brings each site to life with context that goes well beyond the surface.
Alexandria adds a distinct Mediterranean dimension to the journey. The city founded by Alexander the Great retains visible traces of its Greek, Roman, and Arab past, from the towering Pompey's Pillar to the rebuilt Bibliotheca Alexandrina. A day spent here offers genuine contrast to the intensity of Cairo's historic core.
The itinerary also sets aside time for Old Cairo, where the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue tell the story of Egypt's Christian and Jewish communities. The afternoon walk through Khan el-Khalili bazaar rounds out the experience with local color and the chance to pick up traditional crafts.
Tour Highlights
Walk among the three Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, home to an unrivaled collection of pharaonic artifacts including the Mummies Hall.
Visit Pompey's Pillar, the Roman Catacombs, and Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria on a full-day Mediterranean excursion.
Tour the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern revival of the ancient Library of Alexandria overlooking the sea.
Discover Coptic Cairo at the Hanging Church and the Coptic Museum, which holds the world's largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts.
Climb the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval fortification offering sweeping views over Cairo's historic skyline.
Stroll through Khan el-Khalili, Cairo's most famous bazaar, and visit a traditional papyrus institute and perfume factory.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
A ToursXplorer representative meets you at Cairo Airport and transfers you directly to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free, giving you time to settle in and orient yourself in the city at your own pace.
After breakfast, your Egyptologist guide picks you up by air-conditioned van for a morning visit to the Egyptian Museum, where you can optionally access the Mummies Hall. Lunch is served at a restaurant on the banks of the Nile, followed by an afternoon at the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, with optional pyramid entry available. The day ends with a visit to a perfume factory and a traditional papyrus institute before returning to the hotel.
Your guide collects you for the drive to Alexandria, where the itinerary covers Pompey's Pillar, a 25-meter red Aswan granite column from the third century, the Qaitbay Citadel at the entrance to the eastern harbor, the Roman Catacombs cut across three underground levels, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. You return to Cairo in the evening.
This day focuses on Old Cairo, beginning with the Hanging Church and the Coptic Museum, followed by the nearby Ben Ezra Synagogue. After lunch, the group visits the Citadel of Saladin before spending free time exploring the lanes and workshops of Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport is arranged according to your confirmed flight schedule. No activities are planned on this day.
What Is Included
Included
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- All transport by air-conditioned van
- Qualified Egyptologist guide throughout
- Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum
- Entrance fees to Pompey's Pillar and Roman Catacombs
- Entrance fees to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Entrance fees to the Hanging Church and Coptic Museum
- Entrance fees to the Citadel of Saladin
- Lunch on Days 2, 3, and 4
Not Included
- International flights
- Hotel accommodation
- Mummies Hall entrance (optional, extra cost)
- Interior pyramid entry (optional, extra cost)
- Personal shopping and souvenirs
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Travel insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
Important Information
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