5 Day Cairo And Alexandria Value Tour
5 Days / 4 Nights
Private
English
Overview
This private 5 day Cairo and Alexandria journey keeps one Cairo hotel throughout, giving the route a more settled rhythm without domestic flights or a chain of hotel changes. Giza and Saqqara receive a full day, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Historic Cairo have their own pace, and Alexandria is handled as one deliberate Mediterranean road day with the return evening protected.
It suits first-time travellers who want a value-led private route with the essential stories of Cairo and Alexandria in one clear plan. Our Cairo and Giza planning guide explains how much time the capital deserves; this package keeps its focus on Cairo and Alexandria rather than trying to turn five days into a rushed grand tour.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
- Saqqara and the Step Pyramid
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Historic Cairo and Khan El Khalili
- Private Alexandria road day from Cairo
- Four nights in one Cairo hotel with no domestic flights
Why You'll Love This Tour
- Stay in one Cairo hotel for four nights, avoiding domestic flights and repeated check-ins.
- Give Giza, Saqqara, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Historic Cairo their own time.
- Make Alexandria a clear private road day, then protect the return evening.
- Choose the accommodation tier that suits your preferred level of comfort.
- Keep the route focused on Cairo and Alexandria instead of forcing Upper Egypt into five days.
Itinerary
Arrive at Cairo International Airport and meet your Egypt Story representative for a private transfer to the hotel. Guests reaching Cairo in time for the sailing enjoy the included Nile welcome dinner cruise. Late arrivals receive a direct transfer and a protected rest-first evening.
Meals Included
Meet your private Egyptologist for the Giza Plateau, including the Great Pyramid, the remaining pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. After lunch, continue to Saqqara for the Step Pyramid before returning to your Cairo hotel.
Meals Included
Begin at the Grand Egyptian Museum with time for its major galleries. After lunch, continue through Historic Cairo with the Citadel of Salah El Din and Khan El Khalili, then return to the same Cairo hotel for the night.
Meals Included
Travel by private vehicle to Alexandria for the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, and the exterior of Qaitbay Citadel. Lunch is included during the city visit before the return drive to Cairo and a quiet final evening at the hotel.
Meals Included
After breakfast, enjoy an assisted private transfer to Cairo International Airport. Departure timing follows the confirmed international flight schedule.
Meals Included
Included/Excluded
Included
- Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport.
- Private airport transfers by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Included welcome dinner cruise on the Nile for arrivals that reach Cairo in time for the sailing.
- Four nights in Cairo at the selected accommodation tier, subject to final confirmation.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide during included sightseeing.
- Private road transport for Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, and Alexandria sightseeing.
- Entrance fees to the listed included sites.
- Breakfast at the hotel and lunch on Days 2, 3, and 4.
- Service charges and taxes.
Excluded
- International airfare.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Drinks with meals.
- Personal spending and tipping.
- Special ticketed experiences, pyramid interiors, and services not listed in the final confirmation.
- Any hotel room, service, or transport upgrade beyond the selected accommodation tier.
Tour Prices
Clear per-person pricing for your private Egypt journey starts with the accommodation category you choose. Your final quotation is confirmed for your travel dates, room configuration, and selected services.
Standard
A considered accommodation category for your private Egypt journey, subject to final availability and confirmation.
October to April
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person for a private Egypt Story journey. Select Standard, Deluxe, Ultra Deluxe, or Luxury accommodation to view the applicable Triple, Double, or Single rate for your travel period. Your personalised quotation confirms final dates, rooming, and included services. A 50% deposit secures your package; the final balance schedule is stated in your confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children sharing a room with two full-paying adults are priced as follows:
- Under 2 years: Complimentary on the package rate.
- Ages 2 to 5.99 years: 25% of the applicable adult package price.
- Ages 6 to 11.99 years: 50% of the applicable adult package price.
- Age 12 and above: Adult price.
- This policy applies to one child sharing with parents. A second child, a separate room, flights, carrier taxes, cots, and property-specific requirements are confirmed in the tailored quotation before booking.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation requests should be sent in writing. As a working package policy, cancellation fees are normally 20% from booking until 61 days before arrival, 35% from 60 to 31 days, 50% from 30 to 15 days, and 100% from 14 days to arrival. Hotel and special-date conditions can be stricter and are confirmed in the final quotation.