Cairo & Beyond: Pyramids, Alexandria & Mediterranean Coast – 5 Days
Five days spanning two of Egypt's greatest cities — ancient pharaonic wonders in Cairo and the Greco-Roman Mediterranean legacy of Cleopatra's Alexandria.
About This Journey
Egypt's two greatest cities represent entirely different civilizations layered upon the same Mediterranean geography. Cairo rose along the Nile as the political and spiritual capital of the pharaonic world and later as the intellectual center of the Islamic caliphate, while Alexandria — founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC — grew into the defining metropolis of the Hellenistic world, a meeting point of Greek philosophy, Egyptian spirituality, and Jewish scholarship.
...Key Facts
- Duration
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Destinations
- Cairo, Alexandria
- Tour Type
- Egypt Short Breaks
- Languages
- English, Arabic
- Starting From
- $2,500 per person
Journey Highlights
- Coverage of two distinct world civilizations — pharaonic and Greco-Roman — within a single coherent itinerary
- Private licensed Egyptologist throughout all touring days in both cities
- Grand Egyptian Museum visit including the complete Tutankhamun collection across dedicated galleries
- Saqqara and Memphis included alongside Giza, extending the pharaonic narrative beyond the standard plateau
- Full Alexandria day covering four major sites across catacombs, Roman antiquity, Islamic military architecture, and modern cultural heritage
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa — among the most remarkable funerary monuments in the ancient Mediterranean world
- Fully private transport for all site-to-site and city-to-city transfers
- Curated lunches in both cities with settings appropriate to each destination
- Comprehensive historical arc spanning over three thousand years of continuous civilization
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1. Private Airport Transfer — Cairo International Airport
A dedicated driver will meet you in the arrivals hall at Cairo International Airport, carrying a personalized name sign. The private vehicle transfers you directly to your hotel, bypassing shared shuttles and intermediate stops. Your Egyptologist guide will make contact upon your arrival to confirm the following day's schedule and logistics.
2. Hotel Check-In and Welcome Briefing
Your Egyptologist meets you at the hotel for a private orientation session covering the five-day arc, practical guidance on dress and footwear requirements, site-specific notes, and an opportunity to ask any questions before the main touring days begin. This briefing ensures that each subsequent day is entered with full context. The evening is yours to rest and adjust to local time.
What's Included
What's Included
8 items- Private A/C vehicle for all transfers throughout.
- Licensed private Egyptologist guide
- All entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
- 4 Nights Accommodation in a 5-star hotel in Cairo
- lunches at curated restaurants in Cairo and Alexandria
- Bottled mineral water throughout all touring days
- Airport arrival and departure transfer
- All applicable local taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
Important Policies
Price Policy
Pricing is structured per group rather than per person and covers all components listed under What's Included. The rate applies regardless of group size within the private vehicle's stated maximum capacity. Optional enhancements — pyramid interior entry, rail transfer to Alexandria, additional museum tickets, or extended evening experiences — are priced separately and must be confirmed at the time of booking or communicated to your guide in advance.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations submitted more than 72 hours before the tour's start date receive a full refund with no administrative deduction. Cancellations within 48 to 72 hours of departure are subject to a 50 percent cancellation fee applied to the total tour value. Cancellations received less than 48 hours before the scheduled start, including no-shows, are non-refundable in full. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to the booking contact.
Refund Policy
Approved refunds are processed within 7 to 10 business days to the original payment method. Where the cancellation falls within the 48-to-72-hour window, the refund will reflect the applicable fee deduction before processing. No partial refunds are issued for unused portions of the tour once the experience has commenced, except in cases of verifiable operator or guide failure on a specific day.
Children Policy
Children are welcome and travel at reduced rates for those aged 4 to 11; children under 4 travel without charge. Parents should note that the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa involve a steep descent on narrow stairs and may not be appropriate for very young children or those with pronounced anxiety in confined spaces. Child-adapted commentary across all sites can be incorporated by the guide upon advance request, and pacing adjustments for family groups are made without additional charge.
From
$2,500