5-Day Cairo & Alexandria Christmas Tour

Your journey begins in the vibrant and famous capital city of Cairo, where the past blends with the present. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a representative from Best Egypt Tour company will meet and assist you. Your expert tour leader will welcome you warmly, then he will transfer you to your beautiful hotel in Cairo. He will help you check in quickly at the hotel to take some rest and spend the night there.

After enjoying your breakfast at your hotel, it’s time to explore the legendary and famous landmarks of Egypt.

Your day begins on the impressive Giza Plateau, home to the iconic and massive Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the enigmatic and famous Great Sphinx. These wonderful structures, built over 4,500 years ago, continue to captivate visitors from around the world.

Next, you will visit Saqqara, where you’ll see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is the oldest pyramid in Egypt and a great masterpiece of ancient innovation. You will also have the chance to enter the pyramid of Teti. You will also see the tombs of the nobles built in the form of the beautiful Mastaba tomb and decorated with colourful scenes of daily life in ancient Egypt.

We will stop to try the most delicious dishes from Egyptian cuisine. Then you will visit Memphis, the first famous capital of ancient Egypt, which is now considered an open-air museum showcasing colossal statues and ruins. You will see the dazzling alabaster Sphinx and the great statue of Ramses II. After finishing the tour, we will transfer you to your beautiful hotel.

You will enjoy your fresh breakfast at your hotel. You will meet your professional tour guide to start your day at one of the most anticipated cultural projects in the world: the famous Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). With thousands of ancient artefacts on display—including the full priceless treasure collection of King Tutankhamun—the GEM offers an immersive experience that brings Egypt’s rich history to life again.

Then you will be impressed by the beauty of Islamic architecture by visiting the famous Citadel of Saladin and the majestic Mosque of Muhammad Ali. We will take some rest and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

You will enjoy exploring Cairo’s beautiful religious heritage with a visit to Coptic Cairo. Wander through the famous Hanging Church, admire the serene beauty of Abu Serga Church, where the Holy Family is believed to have rested. You will visit the historical Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is, according to tradition, built on the holy spot where the basket of baby Moses was found.

At the end of this cultural and holy tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel.

After an early breakfast at your hotel, we will smoothly transfer you to Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city, perched on the charming Mediterranean coast.

Once the cultural capital of the ancient world, Alexandria offers a captivating and amazing blend of Greco-Roman history and seaside beauty. You will visit the following sites:

You will visit the impressive Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. You will see the towering Pompey’s Pillar. You will be able to explore the medieval and famous Qaitbay Citadel, which was built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. You shouldn't come to Alexandria without visiting the spectacular Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which is a modern and impressive tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria.

You will enjoy the most delicious seafood lunch by the sea, then return to Cairo for a final evening in the city.

Enjoy a final and fresh breakfast at your hotel before checking out. Depending on your flight schedule, you can book one of our enjoyable optional tours. Your tour leader will pick you up and transfer you to Cairo International Airport, bidding you farewell after an unforgettable and enjoyable Christmas journey through pharaonic history and culture.