4-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour Package

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Pickup & Drop-off: Cairo International Airport (CAI)

Base Accommodation: 3 Nights at Selected Cairo Hotel (5-Star Standard, Luxury, or Ultra-Luxury)

Tour Type: Private Chauffeured & Guided Expedition

Tour Highlights

Immerse yourself in Egypt’s dual heritage on a 4-day private holiday connecting the monumental wonders of the Nile Valley with the breezy coastal culture of the Mediterranean. With all nights based comfortably in Cairo, this itinerary pairs the Giza Plateau and King Tutankhamun’s treasures with a full-day guided coastal journey to Alexandria.

• Giza Plateau & The Sphinx: Stand before the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, explore Khafre’s granite Valley Temple, and take close-up photos of the enigmatic Great Sphinx.
• Museum of Egyptian Antiquities: Browse over 250,000 genuine pharaonic masterpieces spanning 5,000 years, including the legendary golden burial collection of King Tutankhamun.
• Full-Day Alexandria Coastal Tour: Travel in private comfort to explore the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the seaside Citadel of Qaitbay at the Pharos Lighthouse site, Montaza Palace Gardens, and Stanley Bridge.
• Historic Landmarks & Old Town Walk: Discover Africa's oldest Christian see at Saint Mark’s Coptic Cathedral, view the grand Abu El Abbas El Mursi Mosque, and stroll through Alexandria’s historic downtown streets.
• Effortless Single-Hotel Logistics: Unwind each evening in your selected luxury Cairo hotel without changing rooms between destinations.

Detailed 4-Day Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt

• Arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI). Your Ramasside Tours airport representative greets you inside the arrivals hall holding a personalized name sign.
• Enjoy smooth assistance through entry procedures, customs, and baggage retrieval.
• Transfer by private, air-conditioned executive vehicle directly to your selected Cairo hotel for check-in.
• Settle in, review your upcoming travel plan, and enjoy an overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 2: The Giza Pyramids & The Egyptian Museum

• Breakfast at your hotel. Meet your licensed private Egyptologist guide.
• Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (Tahrir Square): Begin with an extensive tour through the museum's classical galleries, examining 5,000 years of pharaonic art and the legendary golden funerary treasures of King Tutankhamun.
• The Giza Plateau: Stand before the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, alongside the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.
• The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple: Walk through Khafre’s limestone Valley Temple, used anciently for royal purification and mummification rites, and take photographs before the Great Sphinx.
• (Optional Evening): 2-hour 5-star Nile dinner cruise featuring open buffet dining, traditional Tanoura folk dancing, and oriental music.
• Return transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 3: Full-Day Cultural Excursion to Alexandria

• Breakfast at your hotel. Board your private climate-controlled vehicle for a scenic morning overland drive north along the desert highway to Alexandria.
• Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Tour the open plaza and architecture of the modern library, viewing submerged statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I.
• (Note: Library reading halls are closed on Fridays and public holidays; interior reading room access requires a separate ticket).
• Citadel of Qaitbay: Stop outside the 15th-century maritime fortress built atop the exact foundation of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• Montaza Palace Gardens: Stroll through 150 acres of coastal royal grounds once favored by King Farouk, viewing the Haramlek and Salamlek palaces and walking out toward Tea Island.
• Historic Landmarks & Corniche Drive: View the Mosque of Abu El Abbas El Mursi, the Unknown Soldier Memorial, and Saint Mark’s Coptic Cathedral (Africa’s oldest church foundation).
• Stanley Bridge & Old Town: Drive along the coastal Corniche and across Stanley Bridge for views of Alexandria’s bays, followed by a walk through the historic downtown center.
• Return drive back to Cairo in the evening. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 4: Final Departure from Cairo

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Meet your Ramasside Tours representative and driver for your private transfer to Cairo International Airport (CAI), with assistance through departure check-in and boarding gates.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• 3 nights accommodation in Cairo on a bed-and-breakfast basis
• Private round-trip overland transfers between Cairo and Alexandria
• All private tours and airport transfers in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
• Dedicated licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guides throughout all touring days
• All entrance tickets to scheduled attractions (Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, Bibliotheca Alexandrina plaza, and Montaza Palace Gardens)
• Chilled bottled mineral water inside vehicles throughout all travel days
• All airport meet-and-assist services, highway tolls, parking fees, service charges, and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Entry visa to Egypt
• International airfare
• Optional excursions (Nile River Dinner Cruise, Pyramids Sound & Light Show, King Tutankhamun tomb interior)
• Special interior tickets (inside the Great Pyramid burial chambers or Bibliotheca Alexandrina reading halls)
• Lunches, dinners, and beverages not specified in the itinerary (Optional lunch at Ocean View restaurant available for $15 per person)
• Professional vacation photographer add-on
• Gratuities / Tipping

Accommodation Options

TierCairo Hotels5-Star Standard (A)Le Méridien Pyramids / Steigenberger Pyramids / Ramses Hilton / Helnan / Barceló PyramidsLuxury (B)Kempinski Nile / Fairmont Nile City / Conrad Cairo / Marriott Cairo / Sheraton Cairo / Hilton Pyramids GolfUltra-LuxuryFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza / Marriott Mena House / The Nile Ritz-Carlton / Hyatt Regency Cairo

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade your road transit between Cairo and Alexandria to an executive luxury van featuring extra legroom, plush reclining seats, onboard Wi-Fi, and cold beverages.

VIP Private Tour with Dr. Zahi Hawass

Request an exclusive private tour led by world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, including private after-hours access inside the Giza Plateau and between the paws of the Great Sphinx away from all crowds.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
• 2 – 5.99 years: 25% of tour price
• 6 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour price
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For reservations, customized departure hours, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]