Top 5-Day Cairo & Alexandria Easter Tour

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and greeted by our tour representative, who will assist you with all the necessary procedures. You’ll meet your professional tour leader, then be transferred in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for a quick check-in and relaxation.

After enjoying your first breakfast, your Egyptologist guide from Best Egypt Tour company will accompany you to begin your exploration of Egypt's ancient wonders:

You will start your adventure by visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza, because you will marvel at the last surviving impressive wonder of the Ancient World — the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. You will be impressed by the grandeur of these monumental tombs and the mysterious Great Sphinx.

You will explore Memphis Egypt, the old Egyptian capital, the ancient capital of Egypt, which was founded by the powerful King Menes around 3100 BC. Here, you’ll see the huge, colossal statue of Ramses II and the dazzling Alabaster Sphinx.

We will stop to have a Nutritious lunch. Then we will continue the tour by visiting Saqqara Pyramids, which is home to the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the oldest and most impressive pyramid in Egypt, designed by the clever architect Imhotep. Explore these beautiful tombs with stunning carvings and hieroglyphs dating back to the Old Kingdom.

After finishing this wonderful tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Enjoy your yummy breakfast, then set out for a full-day historical and cultural adventure in the Coptic and Islamic Cairo:

You will visit the most famous museum in the world now- the Grand Egyptian Museum. You will explore the world’s largest and most impressive archaeological museum, displaying over 100,000 artefacts — including the priceless treasure collection of King Tutankhamun. Learn about Egypt’s ancient dynasties through interactive and amazing exhibits and multimedia displays.

You will explore the Islamic Cairo area. You will visit the magnificent Citadel of Salah El-Din, which is a medieval architectural marvel in Cairo. Visit the stunning Mohamed Ali Mosque, which is also known as the breathtaking Alabaster Mosque. This mosque dominates the city skyline with its special Ottoman-style domes.

We will have some rest and enjoy a delicious lunch. We will head to Coptic Cairo( old cairo) to visit the hanging church, which is one of the oldest Christian and most famous churches in Egypt, and Abu Serga Church, where the Holy Family is believed to have taken refuge during their escape to Egypt. You will also visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

You will enjoy walking through Khan al-Khalili Cairo Bazaar, which is Cairo’s most famous market, filled with vibrant and varied shops offering souvenirs, beautiful jewellery, spices, and traditional crafts. After finishing this enjoyable tour, we will take you back to your hotel again.

After an early and fresh breakfast, we will travel to Alexandria, the impressive jewel of the Mediterranean, by private air-conditioned vehicle.

Upon arrival, you will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, which represent a unique blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art. These beautiful underground tombs date back to the 2nd century AD and are among the famous Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

You will see Pompey’s Pillar, which is a high red granite column standing nearly 30 meters high, built in honour of Emperor Diocletian in 297 AD.

You will explore The Citadel of Qaitbay, which is located on the site of the famous ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos).

You will visit the well-known alexandria bibliotheca, which is the modern reincarnation of the ancient library, now a major cultural and educational centre with millions of priceless books and impressive architecture.

After this wonderful tour, enjoy lunch at a local seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean, then drive back to Cairo.

After your last breakfast, you will check out of your hotel. You’ll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure back to your country, taking with you unforgettable memories and pictures of Egypt’s rich heritage and Easter celebrations.