Egypt Cairo 5 Day Itinerary || Holiday Planner Tour Package 2024
Discover the great Pyramids of Giza and indulge in the historic heart of Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, with a short break in this vibrant North African city. We are Holiday Planner for better Travel Service Provider.
5 Days | 4 Nights
Tour Types: Private
Runs: Everyday
Accommodation: 5* Hotel
Minimum Age: 12
Highlights
- The Great Pyramid of Giza and Sphinx
- Discover the historic city of Alexandria
- The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Cairo Airport – Cairo
1 Stop
Cairo Airport
Ahlan Wa Sahlan – welcome to Egypt! Our representative meets you at the passport control of Cairo Airport. Transfer to your booked hotel in Egypt’s capital, check-in. The remainder of the day is free. Cairo is a fascinating city and home to the mighty Nile, the longest and the most vital river in the world. Try to check some floating restaurants, river cruise boats, or experience the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
- 1 hour
- Sheraton Hotel Cairo or similar
Day 2
Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx – Cairo
2 Stops
Pyramids of Giza
You will be pick-up by our representative at your hotel and transferred to enjoy a tour of Giza Pyramids. Khufu’s pyramid is the northernmost and largest of the three. In classical antiquity, it was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is the only one to have survived. Khephren’s monument can be easily identified by the casing stones that still cling to its pointed top. The much smaller pyramid of Mycerinus had not been completed by the time of the king’s death.
- 2 hours
Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is part of the funerary complex of Khephren. Back to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
- 1 hour
- Sheraton Hotel Cairo or similar
- Breakfast
Day 3
Alexandria Day Tour – Cairo
2 Stops
Alexandria
Early pick you up at your hotel in Cairo then travel for 2.5-3 hours to visit the city of Alexandria, also known as the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. It is believed to be Egypt’s second most important city after Cairo and one of the top summer resorts for Arab countries and the Middle East. Wander the majestic monument of Pompay’s Pillar; it was established in the honor of Emperor Diocletian by the end of the fourth century. It is originally related to the temple of the Serapis. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, it is the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of 3 levels cut in the rock underground tunnel that shows the merger between Roman and Egyptian art. This cemetery has been established originally for one family but expanded to act as a public cemetery. Continue to the Castle of Sultan Qaitbay, built on the same spot as the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria.
- 6 hours
Cairo
Transfer back to your hotel in Cairo and overnight.
- 2.5 hours
- Sheraton Hotel Cairo or similar
- Breakfast
Day 4
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities – Cairo
1 Stop
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
Today enjoy an excursion to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities near Tahrir Square. It houses the world’s largest, most precious, and rare collection of genuine artifacts, over 250,000 pieces are displayed dating back to 5000 years. Transfer back to your hotel in Cairo and overnight.
- 3 hours
- Sheraton Hotel Cairo or similar
- Breakfast
Day 5
Cairo – Cairo Airport
1 Stop
Cairo Airport
After breakfast transfer to Cairo International Airport to board your flight back home. End of service.
- 1 hour
- Breakfast
Inclusions
- Return transfers in Cairo
- 4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast at Sheraton Hotel Cairo or similar
- Half-day tour to Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx
- Discover Islamic Cairo in depth
- Half-day tour to th Egyptian Museum
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Optional tours
- Visa fee to Egypt (if applicable)
- Travel or Health Insurance
- Meals and beverages not mentioned in the inclusions
- Tips to the driver or guides
- Any personal expenses
- Others not mentioned in the inclusions
Practical Info
- The price is calculated for this itinerary. Modified itineraries may result in higher costs.
- Any change in the number of passengers affects the quote.
- The driver/tour guide escorts according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal.
- Official check-in time at hotels 15:00 – check-out time at hotels 12:00.
- The triple room in Egypt is a double room + extra bed or sofa bed.
- The entry visa to Egypt costs for non-restricted nationalities 25 $USD per person upon arrival.
- Departure taxes at airports cost for international departures 25 $USD per person, for domestic departures 5 $USD per person.
- Minor travelers must be accompanied by adult travelers.
- If you opt to have this tour to be customized please let us know so we can send the rates accordingly.
