5 Day Cairo and Alexandria Egypt Tour Package

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights (or 4 Days / 3 Nights package itinerary)

Pickup & Drop-off: Cairo International Airport (24/7 VIP Meet & Assist)

Tour Highlights

Immerse yourself in Egypt’s imperial history and Mediterranean elegance on an express private tour covering Cairo, Giza, and coastal Alexandria. Designed for travelers seeking an efficient, culturally rich itinerary, this program features licensed English-speaking Egyptologists, luxury hotel options, and private climate-controlled ground transportation throughout.

• Giza Plateau & Sphinx: Stand before the Fourth Dynasty Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and capture panoramic photos beside the recumbent limestone Great Sphinx.
• Museum of Egyptian Antiquities: Explore classical galleries housing over 250,000 cataloged pharaonic antiquities spanning 5,000 years, including gold treasures, royal jewelry, and King Tutankhamun’s funeral artifacts.
• Full-Day Coastal Alexandria Excursion: Drive northwest along the desert highway to explore Alexandria’s modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the 15th-century Citadel of Qaitbay standing on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, Abu El Abbas Mosque, Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Stanley Bridge, and Montaza Palace Gardens.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt

Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Your dedicated Ramasside Tours tour coordinator meets you before passport control and immigration holding a personalized name sign. Board a modern, climate-controlled executive vehicle for a smooth private transfer directly to your luxury hotel in Cairo. Settle in and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: The Egyptian Museum & The Great Pyramids of Giza

• Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (Tahrir Square): Begin your morning exploring classical galleries housing over 250,000 authentic pharaonic antiquities spanning 5,000 years, including gold treasures, royal jewelry, and artifacts from King Tutankhamun's tomb.
• The Giza Plateau: Stand before the Fourth Dynasty Pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure (Mykerinos). Stop at designated desert vantage points for sweeping panoramic photographs framing all three pyramids together.
• The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple: Tour the ancient pink-granite mortuary sanctuary used for royal purification and mummification rites, then walk up close to the iconic limestone colossus guarding the necropolis.
• (Optional: 2-hour evening dinner cruise along the Nile featuring live oriental folkloric music and Tanoura dance performances).
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Full-Day Coastal Alexandria Excursion

• Meet your Egyptologist guide for an early morning private drive northwest along the desert highway to Alexandria.
• Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Tour the open courtyards and free exhibition halls of the modern library complex housing up to 8 million books. (Note: Closed on Fridays and public holidays; reading hall access requires a separate entry ticket).
• Citadel of Qaitbay: Stop outside the 15th-century sea fortress built on the exact footprint of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• Montaza Palace Gardens: Stroll through the royal grounds of King Farouk, viewing the Salamlek and Haramlek Palaces and the coastal bridges of the Tea Palace.
• Abu El Abbas Mosque & Historic Downtown: Visit Alexandria’s most intricate grand mosque, see the Unknown Soldier Memorial, and view the statue of Alexander the Great.
• Corniche Drive & Stanley Bridge: Drive along the scenic 30-kilometer Corniche past Stanley Bridge, Saint Mark's Cathedral (the oldest church in Africa), and the ancient eastern harbor where over 7,000 submerged monuments were discovered, with an optional lunch stop at a seaside restaurant.
• Return in comfort by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo.
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4: Cairo – Final Departure (or Day at Leisure for 5-Day Stay)

• Breakfast at your hotel. Private executive transfer to Cairo International Airport with departure assistance for your outbound international flight.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• 3 Nights luxury hotel accommodation in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast)
• Full-day guided tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, and Sphinx
• Full-day guided excursion to coastal Alexandria
• All ground transportation in modern, climate-controlled vehicles with professional drivers
• Private overland air-conditioned transfers: Cairo – Alexandria – Cairo
• Meet-and-assist services across all airports and destinations
• Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guides throughout all excursions
• All entrance tickets to sites listed in the itinerary
• All service charges, road tolls, and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Entry Visa to Egypt (Fast-track assistance available on arrival upon request)
• International airfare
• Optional excursions (Nile dinner cruise, Sound & Light Show, interior pyramid burial chambers)
• Personal expenses, souvenirs, and beverages outside breakfast
• Gratuities / Tipping

Accommodation Options

5-Star Standard (Plan A)

• Cairo: Le Méridien Pyramids / Steigenberger Pyramids / Ramses Hilton / Barceló Cairo Pyramids / Pyramisa Suites

5-Star Luxury (Plan B)

• Cairo: Kempinski Nile Hotel / Fairmont Nile City / Conrad Cairo / Cairo Marriott Hotel / Sheraton Cairo / Hilton Golf Pyramids

Ultra-Luxury (VIP Plan)

• Cairo: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza / Marriott Mena House / The Nile Ritz-Carlton / Hyatt Regency Cairo West

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade all ground travel to a luxury Mercedes Sprinter or executive minivan featuring extra legroom, dual-zone climate control, onboard Wi-Fi, and cold bottled beverages.

Professional Vacation Photographer

Book a dedicated vacation photographer to capture high-resolution portraits at the Pyramids or Alexandria for $50 per day.

Private Access with Dr. Zahi Hawass

Exclusive private tours can be arranged with world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, offering private walk-throughs between the paws of the Great Sphinx and after-hours access inside the Great Pyramids (inquire for rates and scheduling).

Fast-Track Visa-on-Arrival

Save time at Cairo Airport with pre-arranged entry visas for eligible passport holders (including valid US, UK, or Schengen visa holders) for $35 per person.

Travel Insurance (AIG Travel Guard)

Comprehensive travel insurance through AIG Travel Guard is available for $25 per person for one week or $50 per person for two weeks.

Child Policy

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

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