6 Days Cairo itinerary with Alexandria

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Have Only got 6 Days to spend in Egypt and working out how to make 6 Day Cairo itinerary? We Can help you to arrange 6 Day Cairo Tour Package and a Private guided Tour to visit Egypt Highlights in Cairo like the Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx, Visit Alexandria the ancient city of Cleopatra.

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►Day 1 Arrival to Cairo

Meet and assist at Cairo airport then transfer to your hotel 
overnight in Cairo 
Meals : No meals 

►Day 2 Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum

Egypt Tour Packages representative will pick you up from your hotel in Giza to start a journey to Giza pyramids and Egyptian Museum (Places where you will never forget )

here you will start your day by visiting one of the seven wonders the Great Pyramid of King Cheops as well as the pyramids of King Khafra and King Mycrinus. On this Trip you will see Giza pyramids which were built as tombs of the pharaohs, these pyramids have stood over the years not only as monumental structures but also as a symbol of power 

Do you think that the greatness has stopped when you see the sphinx your answer will be No as you will see a rock sculpture with a head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, and then you will have a Trip to see Khafraa's valley of the temple 

After witnessing the greatness of the pyramids you will be hungry.So let's take a break for a delicious Egyptian lunch where you will lose your mind because of the most tasty food you will eat 

Tired?! Not now as it is the time of the fabulous Egyptian museum that contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It houses the world's largest collection of pharaonic antiquated 

Then you will move on to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented.
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 Tripguide to take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. It will cost 50 $ Extra per person.

Optional Tour to the grand Egyptian museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum   (GEM) is currently in its trial opening phase, which began in October 2024. Visitors can explore several key sections, including the Great Hall, the Grand Staircase, and 12 main galleries showcasing artifacts from various periods of Egyptian history. However, some sections, such as the   Tutankhamun   galleries, remain closed and will be accessible upon the museum's full official opening, which is expected at a later date​​​​​​.

kindly note that this tour is suitable for families with small children and teenagers

If you're an adventurer and you want a unique way to see the Pyramids in Egypt, then our 1 hour biking excursion at at the sunset  is perfect one for you. Our tour gives you the opportunity to conquer the desert on a 4-wheel motorbike where you can explore the Pyramids in Giza and Feel the sand & Sun. We assure you that we`ll do our very best to create it a Remarkable Trip

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Overnight in Cairo,

Day 3  Memphis Sakkara  Pyramids

You will be picked up from your hotel by  Marsa Alam  tour guide to enjoy Cairo Day Tour to Memphis Sakkara and Dahshur Pyramids. You will start with the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, which is considered the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. Then Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a centre of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis Then drive to your hotel.


 

Day 4- Alexandria 

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 honor 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 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  from   Alexandria  to spend overnight at a hotel 

Day 5- Old Cairo

Pick Up time from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Following a hotel pick-up from Cairo or Giza, 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, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha


Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to 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
Then, visit Old 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
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’s trading activities since the 14th century. 

 
Day 6- Trip to the valley of Whales and International Departure

 

At 06:00 Am pick up from your hotel in Cairo to Fayoum by Private air-conditioned car to Fayoum, The distance is 150 k.m to Tunis village From: Tunis village in Fayoum, Egypt. You will be Start your adventure by Toyota land cruiser 4x4  to Wadi Al Hitan .

Wadi Al Hitan ’ is a Protected area and a Natural Heritage Site added in 2005 by UNESCO as a world heritage site, WADI EL-HITAN is also known for scientists in the Zeuglodon Valley, have been discovered in 1936, it is located 35 KM west of the Wadi El-Ryan, right deep into the desert western desert, is It is an area of fossils; considered as an open museum, dates back to 45 million years and contains petrified primitive whales skeletons, shark teeth, shells and roots of Mangroves preserved in soft rocks. Everywhere you go here you find petrified sea shell and corals, Visit the  Fossil & Climate Change Museum : The museum hosts a variety of whale fossils, and skeletons that are displayed outdoors, as for the museum it has a variety of fossils, skeletons, fossilized mangroves, and ancient seashells exhibited indoors in glass boxes, Enjoy your lunch

Lunchtime in Wadi el Hitan rest house, You can advise which meal you like and we arrange it

Drive to The Magic lake and Gebel Al-Mudawara

The Magic lake:

One of the most beautiful lakes in Egypt, overlooking sand dunes, is the Magic lake. Around the lake gives you the chance to witness one of the most eye-catching sunsets you will ever see.
Magic Lake is a beautiful lake located in Wadi El Rayan in Fayoum. It was named the Magic lake as it changes its colors several times a day depending on the time of year and the amount of sunlight it receives.

It is an amazingly beautiful place surrounded by desert. People spend their time hiking & sand-boarding beside Magic Lake or even swimming in the lake itself.

The lake contains minerals that are said to help treat patients with rheumatism.

Unlike snow desert sand does not melt. Sandboarding in the Egyptian desert is a recreational sport designed to offer job opportunities for the locals and provide International Travelers a one-day desert experience to witness and experience that vast desert lands and lakes.

 sand-boarding beside Magic Lake or even swimming in the lake itself.

Gebel Al Mudawara

Seven Kilometres south of the waterfall, Along the left eastern side of the road, Is a picturesque Area known as  Al Mudawara, The Lookout, There are three  Mountain along the lakeshore, it is  a favorite Picnic Area

Wadi El Rayan

Wadi El Rayan is a depression 42 Meters below sea level and covers 673 K.m.In 1966 this depression became water reservoir when it was connected with Qarun Lake by underground Pipe

Rayan water fall
Located less than two hours away from Cairo, Wadi El Rayan is one of Egypt’s most famous nature reserves. Named after King El Rayan Ibn El Walid who had lived in the area with his army, the nature reserve is part of El Fayoum governorate and located about 75 km away from El Fayoum city.Wadi El Rayan is a depression 42 Meters below sea level and covers 673 K.m.In 1966 this depression became water reservoir when it was connected with Qarun Lake by underground Pipes
back to a hotel in Cairo for refresh then transfer to  Cairo airport  for international departure

 

Highlights

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  • The Sphinx
  • The Egyptian Museum
  • Memphis
  • Civilization Museum 
  • The Mosque of Mohamed Ali
  • The Old Cairo
  • The Old Bazar
  • Wadi Al hitan 
  • Alexandria 

Inclusions:

  • 6 nights in Cairo based on Bed and Breakfast 
  • private transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Private tour guide
  • Lunch during the trips
  • International flight 
  • Day tour to Alexandria 

Exclusions:

  • Tipping
  • Any extra
  • Drinks 

Please remember to bring:

  • Passports
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses

Route

  1. Cairo
  2. Alexandria
  3. Cairo