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Cairo Short Break Tours - 5 Days

5 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairo

    A representative meets you at Cairo International Airport and takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Once there, you'll get settled in and can relax while taking in views of the city at night.

    Start point
    Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Cairo international airport, 08:00 - 23:55)
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  2. Day 2

    Cairo

    After breakfast, your personal tour guide picks you up to head out to Giza Plateau. You'll see the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, plus the Sphinx. Following lunch at a local restaurant, you'll go to Saqqara Complex to check out the Djoser Pyramid, then continue to Memphis, the old kingdom's capital. You'll return to your hotel for the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus
    • Visit the Sphinx
    • Visit Saqqara Complex and Djoser Pyramid
    • Visit Memphis city and Necropolis
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramid of Cheops
    Great Pyramid of Chefren
    Great Pyramid of Mykerinus
    Great Sphinx of Giza
    Saqqara Complex
    Djoser Pyramid
    Memphis
  3. Day 3

    Cairo

    Starting early, your tour guide takes you to the Egyptian Museum where you'll see the Treasures room with artifacts from Tutankhamen. After lunch at a Cairo restaurant, you head to Saladin Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Later, you'll walk through Coptic Cairo to explore the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, then move into Islamic Cairo to wander Khan El Khalili bazaar. You'll be back at your hotel by evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Egyptian Museum
    • Visit Tutankhamen Treasures room
    • Visit Saladin Citadel
    • Visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque
    • Visit Hanging Church
    • Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue
    • Explore Khan El Khalili old bazaar
    Landmarks
    Egyptian Museum
    Saladin Citadel
    Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque
    Hanging Church
    Ben Ezra Synagogue
    Khan El Khalili
  4. Day 4

    Cairo

    You have the day free in Cairo after breakfast at your hotel. If you're interested, there's an optional tour to Alexandria where you can visit Qaitbay Citadel (built in the 15th century), the Alexandria Library, a Roman cemetery, and the Catacombs. If you take the tour, you'll return to your Cairo hotel afterward.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional tour to Alexandria including Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria Library, Roman cemetery, and Catacombs
    • Free day in Cairo
    Landmarks
    Qaitbay Citadel
    Alexandria Library
    Catacombs of Alexandria
  5. Day 5

    Cairo to Cairo International Airport

    After breakfast at your hotel, your tour manager picks you up and drives you to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

    End point
    Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Cairo international airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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