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
Cairo, Nile Voyage, Alexandria & Siwa Oasis
Combine Cairo, Alexandria and a Nile cruise with a journey to Siwa Oasis, including its salt lakes and date groves.
10 days · 9 nightsCairo, Alexandria, the Nile & Siwa OasisPrivate planningFrom USD 1750
A closer look.
Travel between Cairo and Upper Egypt by domestic flight for a cruise from Aswan to Luxor, then explore Alexandria and Siwa Oasis.
The desert section uses private overland transport to reach Siwa's salt lakes and date groves. Confirm the full driving schedule and overnight stops before booking.
- Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx
- Upper Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
- Alexandria Mediterranean coastline
- Siwa Oasis desert springs and salt lakes
- Old Coptic Cairo churches and lanes
A glimpse of the journey.
Destination photographs for inspiration. Select a photo to view it full size in a new tab. Photo credits and image changes.
Your itinerary.
A proposed sequence to discuss, with availability and practical arrangements confirmed before booking.
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Day 1 · Arrival in Cairo
Land in Cairo, meet your private representative at the airport, and transfer smoothly to your accommodation to settle in after your international journey.
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Day 2 · Egyptian Museum & Great Pyramids
Spend the morning at the Giza Plateau observing the monumental pyramids and Sphinx, then view gilded pharaonic treasures inside the central Egyptian Museum.
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Day 3 · Nile Cruise - Aswan
Catch a morning flight to Aswan, tour the monumental Aswan High Dam, board your cruise ship, and take a small boat to Agilkia Island to admire the elegant colonnades of Philae Temple.
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Day 4 · Nile Cruise - Kom Ombo & Edfu
Navigate downriver to explore the twin shrines of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo, followed by an afternoon carriage ride to Horus Temple at Edfu.
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Day 5 · Nile Cruise - Luxor West Bank
Tour Luxor's West Bank necropolis, visiting painted tombs inside the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's cliffside sanctuary, and the towering Colossi of Memnon.
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Day 6 · Luxor - East Bank
Walk among the towering papyrus columns of Karnak and the courtyards of Luxor Temple before boarding your evening flight back to Cairo.
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Day 7 · Alexandria Tour
Drive to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast to explore the modern Library of Alexandria, Qaitbay Citadel, St. Mark's Church, and Montazah Palace gardens before checking in to your hotel.
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Day 8 · Alexandria - Siwa
Head west through the desert corridor toward Siwa Oasis, passing dramatic dunes and stopping at freshwater springs as you enter the remote western basin.
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Day 9 · Siwa to Cairo
Explore the mudbrick ruins of Shali Fortress and Cleopatra's Spring in Siwa before making the overland journey back across the desert plateau to Cairo.
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Day 10 · Coptic Cairo & Khan El Khalil - Departure
Visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo, then browse the handicraft stalls of Khan el-Khalili before your transfer to the airport for departure.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo, Alexandria, the Nile & Siwa Oasis 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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