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Family FriendlyThis 5-day Egypt group tour keeps you based in Cairo while covering the country’s essential first-visit sights: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo and a full-day Alexandria trip. It is a practical choice if you want guided history, airport support, a social group setting and enough free time to breathe between major sites.
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Instant ConfirmationSee the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the desert panorama with a professional guide
Explore the Egyptian Museum’s major pharaonic collections in central CairoTake a full-day Alexandria trip for Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Walk through Islamic Cairo, including the Citadel area, medieval streets and mosque architecture
Browse Khan El Khalili Bazaar with time for photos, tea stops and souvenir shoppingStart the trip with an included welcome dinner at a traditional Egyptian restaurant
Stay 4 nights in Cairo, keeping the itinerary easy and efficient for a short Egypt group tour
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Best forPaceTransportMeals includedOptional add-onsPrice note4 nights hotel accommodation in Cairo
Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport on arrivalArrival airport transferDeparture airport transferPrivate transportation for all included sightseeing daysRoundtrip private tourist vehicle transportation between Cairo and AlexandriaProfessional tour leader for group coordinationProfessional local guides for included sightseeingGuided Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx visitGuided Egyptian Museum visitGuided Alexandria day tour including Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Catacombs of Kom El ShoqafaGuided Islamic Cairo tour including the Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali and Khan El Khalili
Daily breakfast at the hotelGroup welcome dinner on Day 1International flightsEgypt entry visaLunches and dinners not mentioned as includedOptional activities and experiencesPersonal expensesDrinks during mealsTravel insurance
Tips and gratuitiesAny site extras not listed as included in your confirmed bookingA curated journey through Egypt's most iconic ancient wonders — pace, stops, meals and insider tips designed by our local experts.
Day 12 stopsFlexible, based on flight arrivalArrive at Cairo International Airport, where an Ozes representative meets you after formalities and assists with the transfer to your hotel. Settle in, freshen up and take the afternoon at your own pace after the flight.
About 2 hoursMeet your tour leader and fellow travellers over a relaxed Egyptian dinner. Your guide outlines the route, practical meeting times, local customs and what to expect at the pyramids, museums and Alexandria sites.
Day 24 stops
About 3 hoursAfter breakfast, drive to Giza for a guided visit to the plateau. See the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and stop at a panoramic viewpoint where the three pyramids line up against the desert.
About 45 minutesContinue to the Great Sphinx for close-up views and clear context from your guide about the royal complex, the valley temple area and the scale of Old Kingdom building.
About 2–3 hoursReturn to central Cairo for a guided visit to the Egyptian Museum. Focus on the key galleries and standout ancient Egyptian objects, with time to understand how the museum’s collections connect to the sites visited earlier in Giza.
Evening at leisureHead back to the hotel. The evening is free for rest, a casual dinner nearby or an optional Cairo experience arranged locally if timing allows.
Day 35 stopsAbout half a day including road travelLeave Cairo after an early breakfast and travel north by private tourist vehicle toward Alexandria. The route crosses the agricultural edge of the Delta before reaching the Mediterranean coast.
About 1 hourBegin the Alexandria sightseeing at Qaitbay Citadel, a fortress facing the open sea. Your guide explains the city’s maritime past while you take in views of fishing boats, stone walls and the Mediterranean waterfront.
About 1–1.5 hoursVisit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, known for its bold circular design, cultural spaces and exhibitions. The stop gives a useful contrast between ancient Alexandria’s reputation for learning and the city’s modern identity.
About 1 hourExplore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Alexandria’s most distinctive archaeological sites. Descend into the underground burial chambers and notice the mix of Egyptian symbols with Greek and Roman artistic influence.
About 3 hours road travel, plus optional meal timeIf you choose the optional seafood lunch, pause by the Mediterranean before returning to Cairo. Arrival time depends on traffic and the day’s pace.
Day 44 stops
About 1.5–2 hoursStart with the hilltop Citadel area and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. From the terraces, on a clear day, you can see Cairo’s dense rooftops stretching across the city.
About 1.5–2 hoursContinue into historic Islamic Cairo for a guided walk through medieval streets, stone façades, old gates and working neighbourhood lanes. Your guide keeps the route practical and explains the architecture without rushing the atmosphere.
About 1.5 hoursFinish at Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s famous bazaar. Walk through lanes selling lanterns, copper, spices, scarves and small crafts, then enjoy free time for shopping or a tea stop.
Evening at leisureReturn to the hotel for your final night in Cairo. The evening is free, with optional activities such as a Nile dinner cruise or a Pyramids Sound and Light Show if available and pre-arranged.
Day 51 stopsFlexible, based on flight timeEnjoy breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport with departure assistance. Transfer timing is arranged around your flight schedule.
2 meals/refreshments included on this tour. Dietary requirements catered for on request.
Included at the Cairo hotel each morning from Day 2 to Day 5, subject to your flight schedule on departure day.
Included on Day 1 at a traditional Egyptian restaurant, with your tour leader introducing the group and itinerary.
Lunches are not included as standard, giving you flexibility for a local Egyptian lunch in Cairo or an optional seafood meal in Alexandria.
Dinners other than the welcome dinner are not included, so you can choose relaxed local restaurants, hotel dining or optional evening experiences.
Drinks during meals are not included unless stated in your confirmed booking details.
Cover 3 destinations in one carefully-paced day — no rushed stops, no logistics to figure out.
City stopYour base for all four nights, with guided sightseeing in the Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, the Citadel and Khan El Khalili.
City stopThe home of the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx and the pyramid panorama included on Day 2.
City stopEgypt’s Mediterranean city, visited as a full-day trip from Cairo for Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
Each stop is hand-selected and timed to avoid the crowds. Tap any attraction for the full visitor guide, opening hours and history.
Walk the Giza Plateau with a guide, taking in the three main pyramids, the desert escarpment and the classic panoramic viewpoint for photos.
See the limestone guardian of Giza up close and hear how the Sphinx fits into the royal landscape of the Old Kingdom.
Explore the landmark collection of pharaonic statues, coffins, jewellery and royal-era artefacts displayed in central Cairo.
Visit the sea-facing fortress built on the site associated with ancient Alexandria’s famous lighthouse, with wide Mediterranean views from the walls.
Tour Alexandria’s modern library complex, known for its striking architecture, reading halls and cultural exhibitions.
Descend into Alexandria’s layered underground burial complex, where Egyptian, Greek and Roman design details appear side by side.
Visit the hilltop fortress area and the Ottoman-style Mosque of Muhammad Ali, one of Cairo’s most recognisable skyline landmarks.
Browse Cairo’s best-known bazaar for brassware, textiles, spices, perfumes and small souvenirs, with guidance on where to pause and how to bargain politely.
Walk a stretch of medieval Cairo where carved stone façades, old gates, mosques and market lanes show the city’s Islamic heritage at street level.
Pickup window: 07:30 – 08:30 AMWe pick you up from your hotel lobby. Exact time confirmed by email the day before. Airbnb and Nile Ritz-Carlton area pickups also available — just message us.
Egypt's sun is intense and most ancient sites are open-air. Pack light but bring these essentials.
Passport valid for travel and any required Egypt visa documentsComfortable walking shoes with grip for stone surfaces, museum floors and market streetsLight, breathable clothing and a modest layer for mosque visits
Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen for Giza and Alexandria’s exposed coastal areasRefillable water bottleSmall day bag for camera, phone, charger and personal itemsCash in small notes for tips, snacks and market purchasesA light jacket or scarf for cool evenings or air-conditioned vehiclesTravel insurance details and copies of key documentsCancellation terms and any supplier fees are confirmed before booking, as hotel category, season and group arrangements can affect the final conditions.
Cairo International AirportCairo hotel baseGiza Plateau
Great SphinxEgyptian Museum in Tahrir SquareCitadel of QaitbayBibliotheca AlexandrinaCatacombs of Kom El ShoqafaSalah El Din Citadel
Mosque of Muhammad AliIslamic Cairo
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Yes, this 5-day Cairo and Alexandria group tour is designed for first-time visitors who want the pyramids, museum highlights, Islamic Cairo and a Mediterranean day trip without changing hotels.
You stay in Cairo for all 4 nights, which keeps the trip simple and avoids repacking during the tour.
Breakfast is included each morning and a welcome dinner is included on the first evening; other lunches and dinners are not included unless stated in your booking confirmation.
The Alexandria day trip is a full day with road travel each way, so expect an early start and a late-afternoon or evening return to Cairo depending on traffic.
The tour includes guided visits to the Giza Plateau, where you see the main pyramids and the Great Sphinx from outside; entry inside a pyramid is usually treated as an optional add-on if available.
Yes, the tour is suitable for solo travellers because airport assistance, guided touring and group arrangements are included from arrival to departure.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour includes museum time, uneven stone surfaces at the pyramids, market lanes in Cairo and stairs at some Alexandria sites.
Optional experiences may include a Nile dinner cruise, a Pyramids Sound and Light Show, camel riding, a felucca ride or an Alexandria seafood meal, depending on timing and availability.
