Three Days in Cairo: Pyramids to Old Quarters
Spend three days in Cairo visiting the Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Coptic churches and Khan el-Khalili with a private guide.
Egypt Tour Packages
Grand Egypt: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan & Sharm El Sheikh
Explore Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan before a Red Sea break in Sharm el Sheikh on this ten-day Egypt itinerary.
10 days · 9 nightsCairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan & Sharm el SheikhPrivate planningFrom USD 1750
A closer look.
Combine Alexandria's waterfront and Cairo's pyramids and museums with the temples of Luxor and Aswan.
Continue by air to Sharm el Sheikh for time by the Red Sea. The itinerary connects five destinations, with transport, hotels and the order of visits confirmed in your quotation.
- Giza Plateau and Saqqara necropolis
- Alexandria's Mediterranean Citadel of Qaitbay
- Theban West Bank and Karnak Temple
- Philae Island Temple in Aswan
- Coastal relaxation in Sharm El Sheikh
A glimpse of the journey.
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Your itinerary.
A proposed sequence to discuss, with availability and practical arrangements confirmed before booking.
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Day 1 · Arrival in Cairo
Meet your airport coordinator upon landing in Cairo and transfer privately to your hotel. Rest after your flight and review the upcoming travel schedule at your leisure.
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Day 2 · Cairo – Great Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Stand before the Giza pyramids and the Great Sphinx alongside your Egyptologist guide. Continue downtown after lunch to explore the pharaonic masterpieces housed within the classic Egyptian Museum.
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Day 3 · Alexandria Tour
Drive northwest to Alexandria to visit Qaitbay Citadel, the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, St. Mark's Church, and the historic Montazah Palace gardens. Stroll along the Mediterranean Corniche and ancient harbor front before an overnight stay in Alexandria.
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Day 4 · The Citadel & Old Cairo
After your morning road transfer from Alexandria to Cairo, ascend the Citadel of Salah El-Din to admire the Alabaster Mosque. Continue into Old Coptic Cairo to explore the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue before returning to your hotel.
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Day 5 · Luxor Tour
Fly early to Luxor and cross the river to visit royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's terraced temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Continue across the East Bank to marvel at Karnak and Luxor Temple before retiring to your hotel.
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Day 6 · Aswan Tour
Board the morning train from Luxor to Aswan. Upon arrival, visit the impressive Aswan High Dam overlooking Lake Nasser and take a motorboat to the relocated island temple of Philae, before checking into your Aswan hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 7 · Aswan - Sharm El Sheikh
Transfer to Aswan airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Sharm El Sheikh on the southern Sinai coast. Settle into your beach resort and enjoy a tranquil afternoon by the Red Sea.
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Day 8 · Sharm El Sheikh – Free Day
Spend an open day beside the Red Sea with no scheduled touring. Relax along the beach, swim over nearshore reefs or arrange an optional water excursion locally.
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Day 9 · Cairo – Memphis & Sakkara
Fly back to Cairo and journey south to Saqqara to view Djoser's Step Pyramid. Continue to ancient Memphis to inspect the colossal statue of Ramesses II, and explore the remarkable Red and Bent Pyramids at Dahshur before returning to Cairo.
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Day 10 · Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before meeting your driver for the private transfer to Cairo international airport in good time for your onward flight home.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan & Sharm el Sheikh pickup point and back
- Private guiding or excursion coordination in the language confirmed in your quotation
- Planning and coordination for the route in your confirmed itinerary
- Domestic flights or train journeys listed as included in your quotation
- Overnight hotel or cruise accommodation for 9 nights only when the specific properties and meal basis are confirmed in your quotation
Not included unless quoted.
- International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
- Entrance fees, pyramid-interior tickets, special tomb tickets (including Tutankhamun's tomb) and optional activities, unless listed as included in your quotation
- Domestic flights, train tickets and overnight hotel stays, unless listed as included in your quotation
- Meals, drinks, personal purchases and optional equipment hire, unless listed as included
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew
The practical details.
Package Pricing per Person (USD)
Double / Twin Occupancy: $1750 per person | Single Room / Cabin: $2538 | Triple Room: $1663 per person. Children (under 12 sharing with adults) receive a 50% discount. Rates include scheduled accommodation, domestic guiding, and transfers as detailed in the proposal.
Walking, steps and sun protection
Expect steps, uneven ground and time in the sun at archaeological sites and desert stops. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and bring water and sun protection. Tell us about any walking or access needs before the route is confirmed.
Museum and monument admission specifics
This itinerary visits the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Confirm the entrance tickets included in your quotation. Special tombs and pyramid interiors may need separate tickets and advance arrangements.
Photos and confirmed arrangements
Photos illustrate the destinations on this route. Your quotation confirms the transport, accommodation and tickets included in your booking; a photograph does not identify a particular vehicle, hotel room or cruise ship.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
How is package pricing calculated?
Rates start from $1750 per person based on double occupancy. Single room/cabin supplements ($2538) and triple room savings ($1663 per person) apply. Final quotes reflect verified hotel and vessel availability.
Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?
Check your quotation for the entrance tickets, boat crossings, meals and transport included in the price. The itinerary shows the proposed visits; any extra tickets or services are confirmed separately before booking.
Which Cairo museum or monument selection does this itinerary follow?
The itinerary names the museum and monuments planned for your visit, including the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. If you prefer a different museum, discuss that change before the quotation is confirmed.
Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?
Yes. We can discuss pickup times, breaks and time at each stop when planning your private ground arrangements. Changes need to fit your hotel location, any flight or ship schedule and the time available for the visits.
Where will we be picked up?
The airport, station, or hotel pickup point stated in your confirmed itinerary. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.
How is my booking confirmed?
Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.
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