7-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria & Suez

A deep, unhurried week in Cairo, with day trips to Alexandria and Suez

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From 1150 USD / person

About this activity

7-day Egypt tour based entirely in Cairo: pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, a full-day Alexandria trip and a Suez Canal excursion.

Full description

Rather than moving south to Luxor or Aswan, this itinerary stays based in Cairo for all 6 nights and goes wide instead of far - covering the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and Dahshur's pyramid fields, Old Cairo's churches, and day trips out to Alexandria on the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal. It suits travelers who've already done the Nile south and want to explore Egypt's north and Cairo's lesser-visited corners…

What's included

6 nights in a hand-picked boutique guesthouse in Cairo - modest facade, comfortable and characterful inside
Lunches and dinners at local restaurants as per the program
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary included in the price
Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
All transfers in a private air-conditioned coach

Not included

International flights to and from Egypt
Egypt entry visa
Optional tours not mentioned in the program
Personal expenses and tipping

About this activity

Private Tour

Multi-Day Packages

6 nights in a hand-picked boutique guesthouse in Cairo - modest facade, comfortable and characterful inside

Lunches and dinners at local restaurants as per the program

Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary included in the price

Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide

All transfers in a private air-conditioned coach

Highlights

✓The Grand Egyptian Museum, plus Saqqara and Dahshur's lesser-visited pyramids
✓Full-day trips to Alexandria on the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal

Tour Itinerary & Map

1 Day 1 - Arrival & the Grand Egyptian Museum: Land at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your boutique guesthouse, with a first visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum to begin your trip.
2 Day 2 - Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur: Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, with lunch overlooking the pyramids, then visit Saqqara's Step Pyramid of Djoser and Memphis, the first ancient capital.
3 Day 3 - National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Citadel: Start at the NMEC to see the Royal Mummies, then continue to the Citadel of Salah El-Din overlooking the city.
4 Day 4 - Abdeen Palace & Old Cairo: Visit Abdeen Palace, then explore Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
5 Day 5 - Full-Day Tour to Alexandria: A drive of around 3 hours to Alexandria to visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the Qaitbay Citadel from outside.
6 Day 6 - Suez Canal Tour: Travel to Ismailia to see the Suez Canal, the waterway connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
7 Day 7 - Departure from Cairo: Breakfast at your guesthouse, then transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

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Why Choose This Tour

Cairo in Real Depth

Six full days based in one city means time for the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Dahshur and Old Cairo's quieter corners, not just the headline sites.

Boutique Stay, Not a Chain Hotel

All 6 nights are spent in a small, family-run guesthouse - plain outside, comfortable and quietly luxurious inside.