Cairo City Break: 5 Days of Ancient Wonders and Modern Charm

Start your day with a delicious Egyptian breakfast before heading out to the Giza Plateau. Here, you’ll be awestruck by the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Take a leisurely walk around the plateau and visit the majestic Sphinx and Valley Temple. Afterward, enjoy lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant. In the afternoon, venture to Sakkara, home to the Sakkara Complex and the famous Djoser Pyramid, the first pyramid ever built.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Sakkara, Djoser Pyramid.

Following a hearty breakfast, your guide will take you to the New Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). While the museum is in its testing phase, you can still explore its main galleries, grand hall, and gardens. After lunch at an authentic restaurant, head to the world-renowned Egyptian Museum in the heart of Downtown Cairo, overlooking Tahrir Square. Marvel at the ancient Egyptian artifacts and treasures before returning to your accommodation.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Egyptian Museum.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, and today you have the option to either relax in Cairo or join our highly recommended optional tour to Alexandria, Egypt’s second capital. Explore the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Next, visit the modern Alexandria Library, an architectural marvel, and then explore the Catacombs, an ancient Roman cemetery carved into the rock. Return to your accommodation in Cairo after your day trip.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast.
Optional Visits: Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria Library, Catacombs.

Enjoy one last breakfast in Cairo before your tour manager transfers you to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

Meals: Breakfast.