Private 6-Day Cairo & Alexandria Holiday

Morning: After breakfast, your private guide will take you to Egypt’s most iconic wonders:

Giza Pyramids Complex

• Stand before the legendary Great Pyramid of Khufu (2580 BC), the last surviving Ancient World Wonder, built with 2.3 million limestone blocks.

• Marvel at the enigmatic Great Sphinx, a 73m-long guardian with the body of a lion and the face of a pharaoh.

• Explore the Valley Temple, where mummification rituals were performed over 4,500 years ago.

Grand Egyptian Museum (Optional VIP Access)

Discover priceless artifacts, including:

• The colossal Statue of Ramses II

• The legendary treasures of Tutankhamun

• The Hanging Obelisk

• The Grand Staircase lined with royal statues

Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.

Saqqara Step Pyramid

The world’s oldest stone pyramid, designed by Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser (2667–2648 BC).

Memphis – Ancient Capital of Egypt

• See the Alabaster Sphinx and the Giant Statue of Ramses II.

• Walk through ruins of temples dedicated to Ptah, Hathor, and Aten.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo hotel

Morning: After breakfast, depart for Alexandria, the "Pearl of the Mediterranean."

Qaitbay Citadel

• Built in 1477 AD on the ruins of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria (one of the Seven Ancient Wonders).

• Marvel at its Islamic-era architecture, constructed with stones salvaged from the ancient lighthouse.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

• A fascinating blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art in a 2nd-century AD necropolis.

• Known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages, featuring intricate carvings and a three-level underground tomb.

Pompey’s Pillar

• A towering 28m red granite column, mistakenly linked to Roman general Pompey.

• Features Greek inscriptions honoring Emperor Diocletian.

Lunch: Savor fresh seafood at a local restaurant.

Alexandria Library

• A modern tribute to the ancient Great Library of Alexandria.

• Houses millions of Arabic, English, and French books, including rare collections.

Evening: Return to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo hotel

Morning: After breakfast, delve into Cairo's rich heritage with your guide.

Egyptian Museum

• Discover 5,000 years of history through 120,000 artifacts, including Tutankhamun's treasures.

• Marvel at royal mummies, ancient jewelry, and statues in this 1902 neo-classical landmark.

Lunch: Enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine at a local restaurant.

Coptic Cairo Highlights

• Hanging Church – A 5th-century marvel suspended above Roman fortress ruins, adorned with ivory-inlaid icons.

• Ben Ezra Synagogue – Egypt's oldest synagogue, believed to house the spot where baby Moses was found.

Islamic Cairo

• Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque – Africa's first mosque (641 AD), showcasing evolving Islamic architecture.

• Al-Muizz Street – A 1,000-year-old open-air museum of Islamic monuments and markets.

• Khan El Khalili – Lose yourself in this vibrant 10th-century bazaar of spices, lanterns, and handicrafts.

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

• See the Royal Mummies Hall, where 22 pharaohs rest in climate-controlled glory.

Evening: Return to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo hotel

Morning: After breakfast, explore Cairo's magnificent Islamic heritage:

Salah El Din Citadel

• A 12th-century fortress that protected Cairo for 800 years

• Panoramic city views from this historic stronghold

Architectural Marvels

• Mohamed Ali Mosque (Alabaster Mosque):

  • Ottoman-style masterpiece with French Rococo influences

  • Features a brass clock tower gifted by King Louis Philippe

• Sultan Hassan Mosque:

  • Mamluk-era giant built with stones from the Giza Pyramids

  • So extravagant it nearly bankrupted the treasury

Lunch: Enjoy local cuisine with your guide

Afternoon Highlights

• Al Rifai Mosque: Royal burial site with stunning domes and minarets

• Ibn Tulun Mosque:

  • One of the world's largest mosques (26,318 sqm)

  • Influenced Gothic architecture with its unique spiral minaret

Evening: Return to your hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo hotel

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

• Transfer to Cairo airport for your flight home

• Take with you unforgettable memories of Egypt's wonders

Meal: Breakfast