Places You’ll See
Itinerary
Delve into Egypt’s richest heritage in just five days. Walk among the ancient pyramids, wander Alexandria’s storied streets, uncover prehistoric wonders in Fayoum, and feel the pulse of Coptic Cairo and the Citadel—all crafted into a seamless cultural journey with your expert guide and private transport.
- Day 1: Airport reception & dinner
Arrival (17 January)
Airport pick-up upon arrival (1:50 AM on 18 January)
Transfer to the hotel
Overnight in Giza
Start point00:00 - 23:55Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, EgyptPick up from Cairo Airport - Day 2: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Memphis & Saqqara
Late start around 11:00 AM
Visit Dahshur (Red Pyramid & Bent Pyramid area)
Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt
Visit Saqqara and the Step Pyramid complex
Return to hotel
Overnight in Giza
(Giza Pyramids skipped as requested)
- Day 3: NMEC & Islamic Cairo
Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)
Including the Royal Mummies Hall
Continue to Islamic Cairo, including:
Citadel of Salah El-Din
Mohamed Ali Mosque
Time at Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Option to choose either Coptic Cairo or the Old Egyptian Museum
(final decision can be made after booking)
Overnight in Giza
- Day 4: Alexandria Trip
Early morning departure to Alexandria
Visit Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs
Visit Pompey’s Pillar
Visit the Roman Amphitheatre
Visit Qaitbay Citadel
Photo stop at the Library of Alexandria (from outside)
Return to Cairo in the evening
Overnight in Giza
- Day 5: Fayoum Oasis
Hotel check-out
Full-day trip to Fayoum Oasis, including Wadi El Hitan (Whale Valley)
Luggage can be taken in the vehicle
Drop-off at the next hotel in Giza after the tour
End point00:00 - 23:55Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, EgyptDrop off to Cairo Airport
What's included
- Accommodation
Accommodation (Giza Area)
During your stay, you will be accommodated in one of the following 3-star hotels:
Top Pyramids Inn – Modern rooms, private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and a relaxing rooftop area.
Turquoise Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum View Hotel – Spacious modern rooms with beautiful views of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
If any of the primary hotels are fully booked, accommodation will be provided in similar 3★ hotels of the same category, offering private rooms, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and breakfast.
4 nights hotel accommodation
- Guide
Expert Egyptologist guide (English-speaking)
- Meals
Snacks (Bottle of Water, Can of Pepsi, Chips & Cake)
Halal, Jain, Kosher, Vegetarian and Vegan are not available for this tour. - Transport
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- Private transfer from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to Cairo Airport
- return airport transfers
- all transfers and tours are by private air condition vehicles
- 4*4 car (entering the sandy desert to Valley of the Whales)
- Additional Services
Private Tour
Entry Fees
- Additional Services
Lunch
Tipping
Operated by
Marko Egypt Tours
- Rating
- Response rate
- 100%
- Cancellation policy