5 Day Egypt Itinerary for Cairo

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Are you looking 5-Day Cairo Itinerary? we can help you with an amazing 5-day itinerary in Cairo to visit the highlights of Egypt like the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza The Sphinx ,Sakkara with an amazing safari trip to the valley of the whales- Wadi El Hitan.Discover Alexanderia from Cairo.

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Day 1- Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian museum:

 

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy a great excursion to the Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus)Then proceed to visit the Great   Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple.

Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza

Then visit the Egyptian Museum

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir

It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artefacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

If you wish to visit the mummy's royal hall, where you will have the feeling of strolling down the Valley of the Kings where most of these mummies were originally resting then ask your tour guide to take you to the   National Museum of Egyptian Civilization  . It will cost 50 $ Extra per person.

The New Grand Museum is not officially open yet. It will be opened officially by the end of  2024. but if you wish to visit it we offer limited tours to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. Access is currently limited to the Grand Hall, commercial area, and exterior gardens. All other interior paces, including access to the galleries and collections, are restricted until the official opening.

Optional trip to the sound and the light show at Giza Pyramids and it costs 40 $ Per person

With the Sound Light Show at the Giza pyramids, the pharaonic history is being re-told by the sphinx, unravelling the ancient secrets and mysterious tales. The Sound and Light show at the pyramids narrates the history of those great kings; Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.

Transfer to Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 2- Giza and the Egyptian museum:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. )Then proceed to visit the Great  Sphinx   and visit the Valley Temple.

Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza

Then visit the Egyptian Museum

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir

It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artefacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

If you wish to visit the mummy's royal hall, where you will have the feeling of strolling down the Valley of the Kings where most of these mummies were originally resting then ask your tour guide to take you to the  National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. It will cost 50 $ Extra per person.

The New Grand Museum is not officially open yet. It will be opened officially by the end of  2024. but if you wish to visit it we offer limited tours to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. Access is currently limited to the Grand Hall, commercial area, and exterior gardens. All other interior paces, including access to the galleries and collections, are restricted until the official opening.

Optional trip to the sound and the light show at Giza Pyramids and it costs 40 $ Per person

With the Sound Light Show at the Giza pyramids, the pharaonic history is being re-told by the sphinx, unravelling the ancient secrets and mysterious tales. The Sound and Light show at the pyramids narrates the history of those great kings; Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.

Overnight in the Hotel Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo  

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3- Alexandria from Cairo

 

After breakfast, you will transfer to Alexandria  to start your trip in Alexandria  with visiting 

The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa  :

Archaeologists believe that the catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. this was a period in the history of the city of   Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years

Pompey Pillar:

Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honour Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in   Alexandria

The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay :

The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the city against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in the 3rd Century A.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King Qeitbay

Lunch in Alexandria  in an Egyptian Restaurant

The new Library of   Alexandria :

The Library of   Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.

Back to Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo and Overnight in the hotel in Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo

Day 4 Luxor tour from Hurghada

 

Egypt Tour Packages representative will pick you up from your hotel in  Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo  to  Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo  airport. Visit Luxor in one day tour from  Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo . Take the early flight to Luxor. It takes 1 hour flying to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor, you will be met by our representative, then Enjoy day tour in Luxor, Start with a visit to the Karnak Temple;

Karnak temples

The Temple of Karnak is the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world, No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.

Lunch in Egyptian restaurant Luxor -authentic delicious Egyptian food
You will cross the Nile to visit some of the most spectacular highlights of Luxor 's fabled West Bank during which you will explore with your own private tour guide Visit the valley of the Kings. You will visit 3 Tombs.

Valley of the Kings

The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh Tutankhamen. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs still well preserved.
If you wish to visit the Tomb of The young Pharaoh  Tutankhamun . It costs 300 Egyptians Pounds Extra

The Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in  Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo  then moved 700 KM to Luxor, The two statues Know as the Colossi of Memnon , Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third. At around noon you will have lunch in a local restaurant in Luxor, Then Visit The Temple of Karnak -the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world :

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

The Queen Hatshepsut temple is an Important Theban religious and funerary site on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Luxor, comprising temples and tombs dating from the early Middle Kingdom to the Ptolemaic period. The site consists of a deep bay in the Nebhepetra (Mentuhotep II).

After an amazing day in Luxor, you will be transferred to Luxor airport, Fly to Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo back and you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo

Day 5 Departure:

Pick Up time from your hotel in  Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar.,

Saladin Citadel  :
you will drive up to the  Saladin Citadel  , constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defence against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo , it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha
Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha :
Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Old Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo
Coptic Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo :
Then, visit Old Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar:
Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that have been at the centre of Cairo to Plan your Holiday. Cairo ’s trading activities since the 14th century. ,Then a representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you through final your departure formalities. (B)

 

 

Points forts

  • The Egyptian Museum
  •  Pyramids of Giza
  • The Sphinx
  • Visit the new Library of Alexandria
  • The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa
  • The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay
  • Pompey Pillar
  •  The Mosque of Muhammad Ali
  • Hanging Church
  • The Ben Ezra Synagogue 
  • han el-Khalili Bazaar
  • El Hitan-Valley of the whales
  • Enjoy a 4x4 Trip in the desert with sand dunes
  • Visit Fayoum oasis
  • Wadi El Rayan
  • Magic Lake
  • Memphis
  • The Open-air Museum
  • The Alabaster  Sphinx
  • The step Pyramid Of King Djoser
  • The Museum of Imhotep
  • The Old Mastaba
  • The Red Pyramid
  • The Bent Pyramid

Inclusions:

  • The prices are per person and in us dollars  
  •  Lunch during the tours
  • Entrance fees to all sites as mentioned in the program
  • English speaking guide
  • All service charges and taxes 
  • Assist & transfer to Cairo International airport on final departure

Exclusions:

  • International flights to Egypt
  • Any other optional tours if required. 
  • Tipping'
  • hotel accomodations

Please remember to bring:

  • Passports
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Sun Cream