3 Days in Cairo Visit Pyramids, Saqqara, Alexandria and Old Cairo

3 days Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 6+Guided by Egyway Tours
3 Days in Cairo Visit Pyramids, Saqqara, Alexandria and Old Cairo3 Days in Cairo Visit Pyramids, Saqqara, Alexandria and Old Cairo3 Days in Cairo Visit Pyramids, Saqqara, Alexandria and Old Cairo3 Days in Cairo Visit Pyramids, Saqqara, Alexandria and Old Cairo3 Days in Cairo Visit Pyramids, Saqqara, Alexandria and Old Cairo3 Days in Cairo Visit Pyramids, Saqqara, Alexandria and Old Cairo3 Days in Cairo Visit Pyramids, Saqqara, Alexandria and Old Cairo3 Days in Cairo Visit Pyramids, Saqqara, Alexandria and Old Cairo3 Days in Cairo Visit Pyramids, Saqqara, Alexandria and Old Cairo3 Days in Cairo Visit Pyramids, Saqqara, Alexandria and Old Cairo
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Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 6+Guided

Why we love it?

This three-day guided tour through Cairo and Alexandria offers a comprehensive look at Egypt’s rich history and culture. You’ll visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, including the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, and see the iconic Great Sphinx guarding the plateau. The itinerary includes Saqqara, where you’ll explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s first pyramid, and the open-air museum of Memphis, featuring statues like the fallen colossus of Ramses II and the alabaster sphinx. In Old Cairo, the tour covers the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Mosque of Amr ibn Al-As, the Citadel of Saladin with the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, and the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar. A full-day excursion to Alexandria adds a coastal dimension to the experience, rounding out this blend of ancient monuments, religious sites, and vibrant markets. The tour includes entrance fees, a private air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, and a knowledgeable guide, making it suitable for travelers interested in history, architecture, and cultural immersion.

Inclusions

  • Lunch
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees to all sites
  • Guide

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

Day 1

  • Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

    Marvel at the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World as you explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Learn how these colossal tombs were built more than 4,500 years ago, and capture unforgettable photos with the majestic Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Giza Plateau.

  • Travel to Saqqara, home to the world’s very first pyramid. The Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by the genius architect Imhotep, revolutionized ancient architecture. Your guide will explain how this remarkable monument laid the foundation for all later pyramids.

  • Explore the open-air museum of Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, founded more than 5,000 years ago by King Menes. See impressive statues, including the massive fallen colossus of Ramses II, and the beautiful alabaster sphinx, remnants of a glorious past.

Day 2

Enjoy a full-day trip to Alexandria

  • Travel north to the Mediterranean coast and discover Alexandria, Egypt’s second capital, founded by Alexander the Great. Visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a world-class cultural center, and see the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Descend into the mysterious Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a blend of Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles, and admire the towering Pompey’s Pillar, a remarkable Roman triumphal column.

Day 3

  • Step into Old Cairo, where history blends with spirituality. Visit the Hanging Church, one of the oldest Coptic churches in the world, explore the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and admire the Mosque of Amr ibn Al-As, the first mosque built in Africa. Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, crowned by the stunning Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, and stroll through the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar for souvenirs and local treasures.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Tickets will be with the guide Our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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