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5 Day Egypt Short Break Package | Cairo, Alexandria, Pyramids & GEM

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Egypt Tours Club · Private Cultural City Break

5-Day Cairo & Alexandria Short Break

A well-paced private journey combining Giza’s ancient monuments and the GEM with Alexandria’s Mediterranean heritage and Coptic and Islamic Cairo.

5 days / 4 nights
Cairo · Giza · Saqqara · Alexandria
Private · 4-star base
5-Day Cairo & Alexandria Short Break
5-Day Cairo & Alexandria Short BreakCairo → Giza, Saqqara & GEM → Alexandria → Historic Cairo → Cairo Airport

Journey Overview

Cairo → Giza, Saqqara & GEM → Alexandria → Historic Cairo → Cairo Airport

Journey Overview

Five days across Cairo, Giza and Alexandria

5 days / 4 nights
Arrival in Cairo1
Arrival in Cairo

Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and hotel check-in; optional Pyramids show.

GEM, Saqqara & Giza2
GEM, Saqqara & Giza

Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara Step Pyramid, Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx; breakfast and lunch.

Alexandria Day Tour3
Alexandria Day Tour

Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Serapeum, and Qaitbay Citadel; breakfast, lunch and return to Cairo.

Coptic & Islamic Cairo4
Coptic & Islamic Cairo

Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili; breakfast and lunch.

Departure5
Departure

Breakfast, check-out and private airport transfer.

Tour Highlights

Pyramids, GEM, Mediterranean heritage and Old Cairo

Giza Pyramids & SphinxGiza

Giza Pyramids & Sphinx

Egypt’s defining ancient monuments.

GEMGiza

GEM

Monumental galleries and ancient Egyptian collections.

SaqqaraAncient Necropolis

Saqqara

Djoser’s Step Pyramid and early pyramid architecture.

Alexandria ArchaeologyGreco-Roman

Alexandria Archaeology

Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Serapeum remains.

Qaitbay CitadelMediterranean

Qaitbay Citadel

The coastal fortress near the ancient lighthouse site.

Historic CairoCoptic & Islamic

Historic Cairo

Churches, Citadel, mosque and Khan El Khalili.

What to Expect

Private touring with verified inclusions

Private · 4-star base
Luxor
What to ExpectCairo → Giza, Saqqara & GEM → Alexandria → Historic Cairo → Cairo Airport

Four 4-star Cairo nights

Bed and breakfast in the selected hotel.

Three privately guided days

Giza and Saqqara, Alexandria, then Historic Cairo.

Standard admissions included

Entry to every attraction named in the detailed itinerary.

Three lunches

Lunch is specified on Days 2, 3 and 4.

No domestic flights

Alexandria is a return road excursion from Cairo.

Additional Information

Important details to confirm before final payment

Generic information says 5-star, while the itinerary and formal inclusions specify a 4-star Cairo hotel.

Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons

Experiences and extensions available with a revised quotation

Optional
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Mediterranean Swim

Optional 30-minute stop from May to August, weather-dependent and charged extra.

Optional
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Camel Ride

Unconfirmed; treat as extra unless added in writing.

Optional
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Pyramid Interiors

Special inside-pyramid tickets are excluded.

Optional
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Optional Cairo Activities

Sound and Light, Cairo by Night and quad safari cost extra.

Optional
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5-Star Upgrade

Requires a revised quotation.

Optional
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General Exclusions

International airfare, visa, drinks, personal expenses, gratuities and unlisted services.

Optional

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Egypt Tours Club · Day-by-Day Plan

5-Day Cairo & Alexandria Short Break Itinerary

A private historical short break combining Giza, Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum with Alexandria and the spiritual heritage of Old Cairo.

5 days / 4 nights Start and end in Cairo Cairo · Giza · Saqqara · Alexandria Private guided cultural journey
Itinerary1 of 5 days expanded
Arrival in CairoDAY1Cairo

Arrival in Cairo

Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and hotel check-in.

On arrival at Cairo International Airport, an Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you with a name sign, assist with arrival procedures and escort you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your 4-star Cairo hotel. The representative will review the five-day program during the transfer.
Included services

Airport Meet & Assist

Receive assistance with arrival procedures at Cairo International Airport.

Private Hotel Transfer

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to your Cairo hotel.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast from the following morning
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Operational note: Standard hotel check-in is from 2:00 PM. Early check-in is subject to availability.
Giza Pyramids, GEM & SaqqaraDAY2Giza · Saqqara

Giza Pyramids, GEM & Saqqara

Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx with a private Egyptologist.

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and the Giza Plateau before returning to your Cairo hotel.
Included visits

Grand Egyptian Museum

Discover monumental galleries and collections illustrating ancient Egyptian civilization.

Saqqara & Step Pyramid

Explore the archaeological complex of King Djoser and Egypt’s early pyramid architecture.

Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx

See the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the panoramic viewpoint and the Great Sphinx.

15-Minute Camel Ride

Enjoy the short camel ride near the pyramids stated as included in the package.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate guided sightseeing
Operational note: Entry inside a pyramid is not included and requires a separate ticket.
Alexandria Day TourDAY3Cairo → Alexandria → Cairo

Alexandria Day Tour

Discover the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, the Serapeum area and Qaitbay Citadel.

Depart Cairo with your private guide for a full-day excursion to Alexandria. Explore the city’s major Greco-Roman and coastal landmarks, enjoy lunch and return to Cairo in the evening.
Included visits

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Descend into the multi-level burial complex blending Egyptian, Greek and Roman traditions.

Pompey’s Pillar & Serapeum

See the monumental red-granite column and the remains of the ancient Serapeum area.

Qaitbay Citadel

Visit the 15th-century sea fortress built near the former site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportCairo–Alexandria–Cairo by private vehicle
Operational note: A seasonal Mediterranean swim stop may be arranged from May to August for an additional fee.
Coptic & Islamic CairoDAY4Cairo

Coptic & Islamic Cairo

Visit historic churches, Saladin Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Meet your guide at the hotel and explore the religious and cultural layers of Old Cairo before returning to your hotel.
Included visits

Old Coptic Cairo

Explore the historic Christian quarter, including the Hanging Church and St. Sergius area.

Saladin Citadel & Alabaster Mosque

Visit the medieval citadel and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali with panoramic Cairo views.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Walk through Cairo’s traditional market lanes filled with crafts, spices and local atmosphere.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate guided sightseeing
Operational note: Shoulders and knees should be covered at religious sites.
DepartureDAY5Cairo

Departure

Breakfast, hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport.

Your pickup time will be arranged according to the confirmed international flight. After breakfast and check-out, a private driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for departure assistance.
Departure service

Hotel Pickup

The departure transfer is scheduled according to the confirmed international flight time.

Cairo Airport Transfer

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport.

AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Operational note: Standard hotel check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out is subject to availability.
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5 Days / 4 Nights
Inclusions & Exclusions

What Is Included and Excluded?

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Tour Inclusions

Core services confirmed by the detailed itinerary and formal inclusion list
4 Cairo nights4-star hotelPrivate Egyptologist3 included lunches
  • Airport Assistance on Arrival and Departure

    Meet-and-assist at Cairo International Airport with private arrival and departure transfers.

  • 4 Nights in a Selected 4-Star Cairo Hotel

    Four nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis, as confirmed by the itinerary and formal inclusion list.

  • Private Qualified Egyptologist Guide

    A professional private Egyptologist accompanies the scheduled sightseeing days.

  • Standard Entrance Fees

    Regular admission to every attraction named in the detailed itinerary is included.

  • Private Air-Conditioned Transportation

    Private air-conditioned transportation is provided for airport transfers and all scheduled sightseeing, including the Alexandria return road excursion.

  • Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, GEM & Saqqara

    Day 2 includes the Giza Plateau, Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser.

  • Alexandria Historical Sites

    Day 3 includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar and Serapeum area, and Qaitbay Citadel.

  • Coptic & Islamic Cairo

    Day 4 includes Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili.

  • 15-Minute Camel Ride Gift

    The package itinerary presents a complimentary 15-minute camel ride near the pyramids.

  • Meals as Confirmed

    Hotel breakfast is included, together with lunch on Days 2, 3 and 4.

  • Unlimited Bottled Water

    Bottled water is included during confirmed tours and transfers.

  • Local Taxes & Service Charges

    Applicable local taxes and service charges for the expressly included services.

Tour Exclusions

Items not covered unless confirmed in writing
International airfareVisa feeOptional toursSpecial tickets
  • International Airfare

    International flights to and from Egypt are not included.

  • Egypt Entry Visa Fee

    Airport assistance includes help with arrival procedures, but the visa fee itself is not listed as included.

  • Drinks and Beverages

    Drinks are excluded unless expressly confirmed in writing.

  • Personal Expenses

    Shopping, laundry, minibar, room service, telephone calls and other private expenses are excluded.

  • Pyramids Sound & Light Show

    The Day 1 evening show is optional and carries an additional fee.

  • Cairo by Night & Quad Safari

    These arrival-day experiences are optional and cost extra.

  • Mediterranean Sea Swim

    The optional 30-minute Alexandria swim is charged separately and is offered only from May to August, subject to conditions.

  • Inside-Pyramid Tickets

    Entry inside the Giza Pyramids requires a separate ticket.

  • 5-Star Hotel Upgrade

    The confirmed package base is a 4-star Cairo hotel; a 5-star upgrade requires a revised quotation.

  • Tipping and Gratuities

    Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff and other providers are excluded.

  • Anything Not Mentioned

    Any service not clearly stated in the final confirmed programme remains excluded.

Accommodation4 nights in CairoSelected 4-star hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
RouteCairo · Giza · Saqqara · AlexandriaAlexandria is a return road excursion from Cairo.
Meal planBreakfast + 3 lunchesLunch is included on Days 2, 3 and 4.
Confirmation note: The detailed itinerary and formal inclusions confirm a 4-star Cairo hotel, while generic page information mentions 5-star hotels; this script follows the confirmed 4-star base. No domestic flights are used. The camel ride is presented as a complimentary gift in the itinerary, although other page sections describe its status inconsistently, so final written confirmation is recommended.

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Current Season Price Details

Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
Single Room Double Room Triple Room
Must adult #
Price per adult $ 1675 $ 1050 $ 1050
Max child # [age:6-11]
Price per child $ 838 $ 525
Max infant # [age:0-5]
Price per infant $ 419 $ 263
Deposit

50 % of the total booking amount

User Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour covers Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria. You will visit the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, Old Islamic and Coptic Cairo, and explore Alexandria’s famous Greco-Roman landmarks along the Mediterranean coast.

Yes, this itinerary is ideal for first-time travelers. It combines Egypt’s most important historical sites with a relaxed pace, professional Egyptologist guides, and comfortable transportation.

Yes, Alexandria is included as a full-day guided excursion from Cairo, allowing you to explore its Roman, Greek, and Mediterranean heritage before returning comfortably.

No, the tour is designed to be comfortable and well-paced. Walking is moderate, and all transportation between sites is arranged to ensure a smooth experience.

Yes, the tour includes guided visits with a qualified Egyptologist, as well as entrance fees to the main attractions listed in the itinerary.

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