About this trip
Five days across Cairo and Alexandria, covering the big-name sights without rushing between them. This is a private, fully guided trip, so the pace and order can flex around you or your family.
You take in the Giza Pyramids and the new Grand Egyptian Museum, then wander the older quarters of Cairo before heading north to Alexandria's coastal history.
It suits anyone who wants the essential Egypt sights ticked off properly, with a guide on hand throughout rather than working it out yourself.
What you'll do
- Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Egyptian Museum and Cairo Citadel
- Old Cairo's churches and Khan El Khalili bazaar
- Qaitbay Citadel on the Alexandria waterfront
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Pompey's Pillar and the Kom El Shoqafa catacombs
- Private and custom — good if you want the itinerary adjusted for family or group needs
- Covers both Cairo and Alexandria, so there's a fair amount of road time between the two cities
Worth it if you want knowledgeable guides and skilled drivers handling Cairo's chaos. Think twice if you're uncomfortable with commission-driven shop stops and hidden extra costs.
- Guides like Walid and Mohammad are genuinely knowledgeable about Egyptian history and highly accommodating to itinerary changes on the spot.
- Drivers are exceptional at navigating Cairo traffic and go above and beyond; many reviewers noted this skill was essential to feeling safe.
- Guides routinely drop you at commission-paying shops not on your itinerary; prices are inflated to cover their cut, which some found frustrating.
- Guide quality is inconsistent; some were disinterested and phone-focused, whereas others were enthusiastic and professional.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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