About this trip
Five days covering the big three of Egypt's north: Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria, with an Egyptologist guide alongside you throughout.
You move between ancient, Coptic, Islamic, and Greco-Roman Egypt, from the pyramids at Giza to the churches and markets of old Cairo, then out to the coast at Alexandria.
Private vans handle the travel between sites, and hotel transfers are included, so the days are built around seeing things rather than logistics.
What you'll do
- Ride a camel in the desert at Giza and see the Pyramids and Sphinx
- Explore the Egyptian Museum's collection
- Visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue in Coptic Cairo
- Wander the markets and sights of Islamic Cairo
- See the Greco-Roman sights and Mediterranean views of Alexandria
- Travel is by private, climate-controlled van between cities
- Guided throughout by an Egyptologist
Worth it if you want knowledgeable guides who genuinely care and flexible itineraries. Think twice if you need detailed upfront info on logistics, costs, and daily schedules.
- Guides consistently go beyond standard spiel—Talaat, Sherif, Ashraf deliver real history depth and personal attention throughout.
- Owner Peter builds custom itineraries rather than fixed routes; flexibility to add extras like Fayoum or White Desert 4WD.
- Reviews don't mention costs, meal inclusions, or daily start times—you'll need to ask hard questions before booking.
- Driver Islam and transport quality highlighted separately, suggesting logistics matter as much as guide knowledge here.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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