Explore Egypt’s capital on a private 5-Day Cairo Tour Package.
Visit the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel, Old Cairo, and Khan El Khalili. The package includes four hotel nights, private transfers, expert guiding, entrance fees, and two lunches.
Overview
5-Day Cairo Tour Package
A 5-Day Cairo Tour Package is an excellent choice for travellers who want to explore Egypt’s capital without rushing between several cities.
The itinerary combines ancient pyramids, archaeological sites, museum collections, Islamic landmarks, Coptic heritage, and traditional markets.
You will spend four nights at a selected Cairo hotel.
Two full days are dedicated to private guided sightseeing, while one day remains free for relaxation or optional activities.
Arrive in Cairo
Your private Cairo journey begins at Cairo International Airport.
A Gateway Pharaoh representative will welcome you after arrival and assist with your private transfer to the hotel.
The first day is reserved for check-in and rest.
No scheduled sightseeing is included, allowing you to recover after your international flight.
An optional evening activity can be arranged when your arrival time permits.
Popular choices include a Nile dinner cruise or the Pyramids Sound and Light Show.
Explore the Giza Pyramids
Your first full sightseeing day begins at the Giza Plateau.
The site contains the pyramid complexes of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, together with temples, tombs, causeways, and smaller pyramids.
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest pyramid at Giza.
Your private Egyptologist will explain its history, construction theories, and importance within the royal funerary complex.
You will also see the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.
Time will be provided for photographs at selected viewpoints.
The standard area ticket does not include entry inside the pyramids.
Interior tickets can be purchased separately when available.
Meet the Great Sphinx
Continue to the Great Sphinx near the pyramid complex of Khafre.
The monument combines the body of a lion with a royal human head.
Your guide will explain the symbolism of the Sphinx and its connection with the surrounding complex.
You will also visit the accessible area near the Valley Temple of Khafre.
A short camel ride can be requested at an additional cost.
This activity is optional and should be agreed upon before starting the ride.
Discover Saqqara
Travel south from Giza to the archaeological area of Saqqara.
Saqqara was one of the most important burial grounds connected with ancient Memphis.
The principal highlight is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser.
This complex represents a major stage in the development of monumental stone architecture and royal pyramid design.
Your standard visit includes the principal archaeological area.
Special tombs, the Serapeum, and interior pyramid access may require separate tickets.
Visit Ancient Memphis
Continue to the archaeological area of ancient Memphis.
Memphis was an important political, administrative, and religious centre for thousands of years.
The standard tour includes the open-air museum at Mit Rahina.
Here, you can see selected monuments discovered in the surrounding area.
A principal attraction is the monumental statue associated with Ramesses II.
Your Egyptologist will explain the relationship between Memphis and the nearby pyramid fields extending from Giza to Dahshur.
Explore the Egyptian Museum
The third day of your 5-Day Cairo Tour Package begins at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
The museum houses an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian objects from several historical periods.
Notable collections include the Narmer Palette, royal sculptures, the burials of Yuya and Thuya, and treasures from Tanis.
Your private guide will select the most important exhibits according to the available visit time.
Displayed objects may change because of conservation work or collection transfers.
Specific artefacts should not be guaranteed unless confirmed before the visit.
Grand Egyptian Museum Upgrade
The Grand Egyptian Museum can be requested instead of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.
The official GEM visit currently includes the Tutankhamun Galleries, Main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Stairs, and Khufu’s Boats Museum.
The original package lists a supplement of USD 25 per person.
This amount must be reconfirmed before accepting a reservation.
Visit Saladin Citadel
Continue to the historic Citadel of Saladin.
The medieval fortress occupies an elevated location and remains one of Cairo’s most recognisable Islamic monuments.
The citadel contains structures added during several historical periods.
Your visit focuses on the permitted areas and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
Opening arrangements may change during restoration work, official events, or religious occasions.
Enter the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali inside the citadel.
The mosque is known for its large central dome, twin minarets, spacious courtyard, and Ottoman-influenced architectural design.
Visitors should wear respectful clothing.
Shoes may need to be removed or covered before entering the prayer area.
Your guide will explain the history of Muhammad Ali Pasha and the construction of the mosque.
Walk through Old Cairo
Continue to Old Cairo, where important Coptic Christian and Jewish landmarks stand close together.
The tour normally includes the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
The Hanging Church was constructed above part of the Roman fortress of Babylon.
Its interior contains icons, wooden screens, marble columns, and important elements of Coptic architecture.
Abu Serga is also known as the Church of Saint Sergius and Bacchus.
The church stands within the historic area of Old Cairo and reflects traditional Coptic architectural features.
Ben Ezra Synagogue is recognised by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities as the oldest synagogue in Egypt.
Its decorative elements combine several artistic traditions.
Access to religious sites may change during services, restoration work, or religious celebrations.
The guide may adjust the order without removing the main Old Cairo experience.
Explore Khan El Khalili
Complete the guided sightseeing program with a visit to Khan El Khalili.
This famous market district is located within the historic heart of Cairo.
Walk through narrow streets lined with shops selling souvenirs, jewellery, textiles, spices, lamps, and traditional crafts.
Shopping is optional, and all purchases are made directly between the traveller and the seller.
Your guide can assist with directions and general advice.
However, prices and product quality remain the responsibility of the individual shops.
Historic Cairo is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage property because of its rich urban and architectural heritage.
Enjoy a Free Day in Cairo
Day four is free for rest or independent exploration.
No guide, vehicle, entrance fees, or lunch are included during the standard leisure day.
You may relax at the hotel or book an optional private tour.
The original program suggests Alexandria as one possible excursion.
A Nile dinner cruise can also be arranged during the evening.
Optional Alexandria Day Trip
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo to Alexandria.
Possible visits include the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Montazah Gardens, and the Roman Amphitheatre.
The exact Alexandria itinerary must be confirmed separately.
Opening hours, entrance fees, lunch, and transportation will be included in the optional-tour quotation.
Optional Nile Dinner Cruise
Spend an evening sailing on the Nile aboard a dinner cruise.
Programs normally include a buffet and scheduled entertainment.
The vessel, meal selection, entertainment, pickup time, and dress recommendations vary.
All details should be confirmed before payment.
A Flexible Private Cairo Holiday
This 5-Day Cairo Tour Package suits first-time visitors, couples, families, solo travellers, and small private groups.
It provides a structured introduction to Cairo while preserving one flexible day.
Private sightseeing allows you to ask questions and receive direct attention from your guide.
It also offers more flexibility than a large coach group.
The itinerary includes regular walking and uneven archaeological surfaces.
Comfortable footwear, a sun hat, sunscreen, and bottled water are recommended.
Accommodation in Cairo
The package includes four nights in Cairo on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
The final hotel depends on the selected category and availability.
The source package lists Ramses Hilton as its Golden Accommodation option.
It lists Pyramids Park Resort Cairo as its Silver Accommodation option.
A comparable hotel may be offered if the selected property is unavailable.
Book with Gateway Pharaoh
Gateway Pharaoh coordinates your airport transfers, accommodation, private transportation, Egyptologist, entrance tickets, and included meals.
The package can be customised with upgraded accommodation or additional tours.
Book your 5-Day Cairo Tour Package and discover the many historical layers of Egypt’s capital.
Explore the pyramids, ancient Memphis, Coptic landmarks, Islamic architecture, and traditional markets in one private journey.
Trip Highlights
- Spend five days in Cairo and Giza.
- Stay four nights at a selected Cairo hotel.
- Receive private arrival and departure transfers.
- Visit the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
- See the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple.
- Explore the Step Pyramid complex at Saqqara.
- Visit the open-air museum of ancient Memphis.
- Discover the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
- Upgrade to the Grand Egyptian Museum when requested.
- Explore the Citadel of Saladin.
- Enter the Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
- Visit the Hanging Church.
- Visit Abu Serga Church.
- Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue when open.
- Walk through Khan El Khalili.
- Enjoy two lunches at selected Cairo restaurants.
- Travel with a private English-speaking Egyptologist.
- Use private air-conditioned transportation.
- Enjoy one full leisure day.
- Add an optional Alexandria excursion.
- Add an optional Nile dinner cruise.