
3 Days Private Tour: Giza, Old Cairo & Alexandria with Dinner Cruise
About this tour
Three days that get you the desert and the sea, which is more of Egypt than most people manage in a week.
Day one is Giza early, before the heat and the coaches — the pyramids and the Sphinx — then Old Cairo and the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As, the first mosque built in Africa, with lunch in the shadow of the plateau.
Day two starts at 6:30 am for the run up to Alexandria. The Bibliotheca on the seafront, the Citadel of Qaitbay built on the ruins of the Pharos lighthouse, and the gardens of Montazah Palace, with seafood on the Corniche in between.
Day three brings it home: the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir, the Mohamed Ali Mosque up at the Citadel, and a dinner cruise on the Nile to finish.
Egyptologist guide throughout, private transport, water and snacks, taxes and visa assistance if you need it.
Itinerary
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Best Egypt Holiday Day 1: The Pyramids of Giza & Old Cairo
Best Egypt Holidays Day 1: The Pyramids of Giza & Old Cairo Morning: 8:00 AM — 10:30 AM: Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Arrive early to beat the crowds. Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure. Take photos with the Sphinx and visit the Solar Boat Museum. Lunch: 12:30 pm — 1:30 pm: Lunch at a nearby restaurant with Pyramid views.* Sample traditional Egyptian dishes Afternoon: 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm: Visit Old Cairo (Islamic and Coptic Cairo). Explore the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Coptic Museum. Walk through the historic streets, admire ancient mosques like Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque Evening: 6:00 pm: Return to your hotel for rest and freshen up Night: 8:00 pm: Optional dinner at a local restaurant or hotel
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Day 2: Alexandria Day Trip
Best Egypt Holidays Day 2: Alexandria Day Trip Early Morning: 6:30 AM — 7:30 AM: Travel from Cairo to Alexandria (approx. 2.5 — 3 hours). Morning: 10:00 AM — 12:00 pm: Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. An underground necropolis combining Roman, Egyptian, and Greek styles 12:15 pm — 1:15 pm: Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Modern library and cultural center inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria. Best Egypt Holidays Lunch: 1:30 pm — 2:30 pm: Seafood lunch at a seaside restaurant along the Corniche Afternoon: 3:00 pm — 4:30 pm: Visit the Fort Qaitbey, built on the site of the original Lighthouse of Alexandria. Enjoy views of the Mediterranean and explore the historic fortress Late Afternoon: 5:00 pm — 6:30 pm: Stroll along the Corniche or visit the Montazah Palace Gardens if time permits. Return to Cairo: 7:00 pm: Depart Alexandria for Cairo. Night: Approximate arrival back in Cairo by 10:00 pm Afternoon: 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm: Visit Old Cairo (Islamic and Coptic Cairo). Explore the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Coptic Museum. Walk through the historic streets, admire ancient mosques like Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque. Evening: 6:00 pm: Return to your hotel for rest and freshen up. Night: 8:00 pm: Optional dinner at a local restaurant or hotel.
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Day 3: Cairo Highlights & Dinner Cruise
Morning: 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM: Visit the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square (If applicable). See Tutankhamun’s treasures and historical artifactsLate Morning: 10:30 AM — 12:00 pm: *Explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar. - Shop for souvenirs, spices, and jewelry. Lunch: 12:30 pm — 1:30 pm: Lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant in Islamic Cairo. Afternoon: 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm: Visit the Saladin Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque. Enjoy panoramic views of Cairo Evening: 6:30 pm: Prepare for your Dinner Cruise. 7:30 pm — 10:00 pm: Enjoy a Nile Dinner Cruise. Cruise along the Nile with live music, traditional dance performances, and a delicious Egyptian buffet. Best Egypt Holidays Evening: 6:30 pm: Prepare for your Dinner Cruise. 7:30 pm — 10:00 pm: Enjoy a Nile Dinner Cruise. Cruise along the Nile with live music, traditional dance performances, and a delicious Egyptian buffet
✓What's included
- ✓-English Tour Guide (Egyptologist).
- ✓-Water, snacks, Fruits.
- ✓-Transportation.
- ✓Taxes
- ✓Visa assistance if needed.
×Not included
- ×Lunch Approx. 10 - 15$ based on your restaurant preferences.
- ×Site Tickets fee.
- ×Tipping
- ×Visa Fee: 25$
- ×Full Price:
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