5 Day Cairo Vacation Package
Pyramids, pharaohs, and living history across five unforgettable days in Egypt's capital
This 5 Day Cairo Vacation Package delivers a well-paced introduction to Egypt's most iconic landmarks, from the plateau of Giza to the storied corridors of the Egyptian Museum. Private guides, included meals, and airport transfers ensure a seamless experience from arrival to departure. The itinerary is rated easy, making it suitable for a wide range of travelers.
Cairo is one of the world's great cities, layered with thousands of years of continuous civilization. Within a short drive of the city centre, the Giza Plateau presents the only surviving wonder of the ancient world, surrounded by a complex that also includes the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Solar Boat of Cheops. The nearby sites of Saqqara and Memphis extend the journey further into Egypt's Old Kingdom past.
Beyond the ancient monuments, the itinerary moves through medieval Islamic Cairo, Coptic quarters, and the sprawling bazaar of Khan El Khalili. An optional excursion to Alexandria on day four offers a coastal counterpoint, with the Qaitbay Citadel, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the ancient Roman Catacombs. Accommodation throughout is at the Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa.
Tour Highlights
Stand before the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus on the Giza Plateau, one of the most recognized sites on earth.
Explore the Egyptian Museum and enter the treasures room dedicated to the child pharaoh Tutankhamen and his extraordinary golden artifacts.
Visit Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid ever constructed, and continue to Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom.
Tour Salah El Din Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, then discover the medieval lanes and workshops of Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Discover Coptic Cairo at the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, two of the oldest Christian and Jewish sites in the country.
Join the optional Alexandria day trip to visit the Mediterranean fortress of Qaitbay Citadel, the modern Library of Alexandria, and the Roman Catacombs.
Stay at the Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa with breakfast and select lunches included throughout the program.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
A tour manager meets you at Cairo International Airport around the clock and transfers you by air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel. Check-in is assisted and pick-up times for each subsequent day are confirmed during a review of the holiday itinerary. Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast, a private guide accompanies you to the Giza Plateau to visit the three Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Lunch is served at a local restaurant before the group continues to the Saqqara Complex with the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and then to Memphis. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
The morning begins at the Egyptian Museum with the Tutankhamen treasures room, followed by lunch and an afternoon at Salah El Din Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque. The day closes with a walk through Coptic Cairo and the Khan El Khalili bazaar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Travelers may choose a free day in Cairo or join the optional excursion to Alexandria, visiting the Qaitbay Citadel, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the rock-cut Roman Catacombs. The group returns to the Cairo hotel by evening. Meals: Breakfast.
Following breakfast at the hotel, the tour manager transfers you to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight. Meals: Breakfast.
What Is Included
Included
- 4 nights accommodation at Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Lunches on days 2 and 3 at local restaurants
- All airport and inter-site transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Private licensed tour guide for all sightseeing days
- Tour manager assistance at Cairo International Airport
- Entrance fees to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Saqqara, Memphis, Egyptian Museum treasures room, Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Welcome drink on arrival
Not Included
- International flights to and from Cairo
- Egypt entry visa fees
- Optional Solar Boat entrance ticket (purchased on site at Giza)
- Optional mummies room entrance at the Egyptian Museum (purchased on site)
- Optional Alexandria day tour cost
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Any meals or drinks not specified in the itinerary
Important Information
Reserve Your Place on This Cairo Itinerary
Secure your 5-day Cairo program with private guides, airport transfers, and accommodation at the Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa. Places are limited, so confirm your dates as early as possible.
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