5-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour: Epic Private Escape

Overview

5-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour

A 5-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour offers an exciting introduction to two of Egypt’s most important cities.

The journey combines the ancient wonders of Giza with Cairo’s renowned museum collections and Alexandria’s Mediterranean heritage.

Your private tour begins at Cairo International Airport. A Gateway Pharaoh representative will welcome you and provide assistance before transferring you to your Cairo hotel.

The first day is reserved for arrival and relaxation. This allows you to recover from your international journey before starting the guided sightseeing program.

Discover the Giza Pyramids

Your first full sightseeing day begins at the Giza Plateau.

Here, you will see the pyramids built for Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. These monuments formed part of royal funerary complexes created during Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest pyramid at Giza. It is also the only surviving monument among the traditional Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. r private Egyptologist will explain the purpose of the pyramids and the construction of the surrounding complexes.

You will also have time to take panoramic photographs of the three principal pyramids.

Meet the Great Sphinx

Continue to the Great Sphinx, which was carved directly from the natural bedrock.

The monument combines a lion’s body with a royal human head. Archaeological evidence associates the Great Sphinx with the reign of King Khafre. r the Sphinx, you will visit the Valley Temple of Khafre.

The temple was constructed with massive limestone blocks and finished with granite. It formed part of the ceremonial route connected to Khafre’s pyramid complex. Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum

After the Giza Plateau, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum.

The museum provides a modern setting for exploring the history, art, beliefs, and achievements of ancient Egyptian civilisation.

Your visit includes access to the Main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Stairs, Khufu’s Boats Museum, and Tutankhamun Galleries, subject to the confirmed ticket category. Tutankhamun Galleries display objects connected with the famous young king.

Your Egyptologist will provide historical context and highlight selected masterpieces during the visit.

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria

The third day of your 5-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour takes you north to Alexandria.

You will travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The road journey generally takes around two and a half to three hours, depending on traffic and rest stops.

Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC.

The city later became the capital of Ptolemaic Egypt and an important centre of Mediterranean culture, trade, and scholarship. Enter the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Your Alexandria sightseeing begins at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.

This underground burial complex reflects a remarkable combination of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic traditions.

The site contains rock-cut burial areas, ceremonial spaces, and architectural details linked to funerary practices in Roman-era Alexandria. will descend below ground with your guide and explore the principal accessible sections.

Visitors should be comfortable using steps and walking through enclosed underground spaces.

Visit Qaitbay Citadel

Continue to Qaitbay Citadel on the Mediterranean waterfront.

The Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay constructed the fortress between 1477 and 1479 on the site associated with the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. citadel occupies a strategic position at the end of the Pharos Peninsula.

Its defensive walls, towers, chambers, and coastal setting make it one of Alexandria’s most recognisable landmarks.

You will explore the accessible areas and enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea.

The location also offers excellent photography opportunities.

See the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The tour includes an exterior visit and photography stop at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

The modern library stands beside Alexandria’s historic Eastern Harbor and continues the city’s association with education, research, and cultural exchange. erior admission is not included in the original itinerary.

An inside visit can be requested when the library’s opening schedule and the day’s timing allow. The library operates on specific hours and normally closes on Fridays. Enjoy a Private Alexandria Day Trip

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant during your Alexandria tour.

After completing the included visits, return to Cairo in your private air-conditioned vehicle.

The evening is free after arriving at your hotel.

You may relax or request an optional evening activity.

A Free Day in Cairo

Day four is reserved for leisure and optional exploration.

This flexible day allows you to personalise your 5-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour according to your interests.

You may spend the day relaxing at your hotel or exploring Cairo independently.

You can also book an optional private excursion to Saqqara and ancient Memphis.

Saqqara was one of the principal burial grounds associated with Memphis. It is home to the Step Pyramid of King Djoser and monuments from several periods of Egyptian history. er optional activities may include a Nile dinner cruise or a Pyramids Sound and Light Show.

Optional experiences are not included in the standard package price.

Private Services throughout Your Stay

The sightseeing program is arranged privately.

You will travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle with a private English-speaking Egyptologist during the included Cairo and Alexandria tours.

Private touring provides greater flexibility than a large group excursion.

It also allows more opportunities to ask questions and spend time at the attractions that interest you most.

Accommodation in Cairo

The package includes four nights in Cairo on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

The exact hotel depends on the accommodation category, availability, confirmed rate, and your final booking agreement.

The source itinerary lists Ramses Hilton as a higher-category option.

It also lists Flamenco Cairo Hotel as a lower-category option. Comparable alternatives may be provided when either property is unavailable. An Ideal Egypt Short Break

This 5-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour suits first-time visitors who want to experience ancient monuments, museum collections, and Mediterranean heritage.

It is also suitable for couples, families, solo travellers, and small private groups.

The itinerary provides three nights of structured or leisure time after arrival.

It avoids frequent hotel changes because all four nights are spent in Cairo.

The Alexandria excursion is completed as a private day trip.

You will return to the same Cairo hotel after the coastal visit.

Book with Gateway Pharaoh

Gateway Pharaoh coordinates your airport assistance, private transfers, accommodation, guided tours, entrance tickets, and included meals.

The itinerary can also be customised with upgraded hotels or additional sightseeing.

Book your 5-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour and experience two contrasting sides of Egypt.

Discover the monumental landscape of Giza, the treasures of ancient Egypt, and the Mediterranean atmosphere of Alexandria in one carefully planned private journey.