Pair the sands of Giza with the salt breeze of the Mediterranean on this five-day escape through Egypt’s two most storied cities. Cairo delivers the headline acts: the Pyramids of Giza rising from the plateau, the Great Sphinx keeping its ancient vigil, the halls of the Grand Egyptian Museum brimming with pharaonic treasure, and the fragrant lanes of old Cairo. From there the road sweeps north to Alexandria, where the Qaitbay Citadel guards the harbour, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa lie hidden beneath the streets, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina reimagines the wisdom of the ancient world. Private transfers, welcoming hotels and a knowledgeable local guide handle every detail from touchdown to farewell. Ready to weave the desert and the sea into one journey? Book with Daily Pyramids Tours.
Step into a five-day story that starts under the Pyramids and ends beside the Mediterranean. Our team greets you at Cairo International Airport and settles you in comfortably before you meet the Giza Plateau face to face — the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Dive into King Tutankhamun’s dazzling collection at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), then trace the earliest chapters of pyramid building at Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur. A full day on Egypt’s northern coast unfolds through the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Qaitbay Citadel and the Library of Alexandria. Expert Egyptologist guiding and private transfers throughout keep everything smooth from the first handshake to the final wave.
Welcome to the land of the pharaohs. The moment you step out at Cairo International Airport, our representative is already waiting with a placard bearing your name, ready to guide you smoothly through the arrivals hall.
A private, air-conditioned vehicle then whisks you across the city to your Cairo hotel, so you can settle in, unwind and catch your first glimpse of the capital at ease.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Cairo
A hearty breakfast at your hotel sets the tone for a landmark day. Your Egyptologist guide meets you in the lobby and the adventure begins in earnest.
Head first to the Giza Plateau, where the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure command the skyline. Their scale, precision and mystery still leave modern visitors quietly awestruck. A short distance away, the Great Sphinx watches on with its lion’s body and pharaoh’s gaze, seemingly frozen mid-thought since antiquity.
A visit to the neighbouring Valley Temple follows, a place once tied to royal purification and mummification rites, and today a superb vantage point for panoramic photographs across the desert and the pyramids.
Pause for a leisurely lunch at a handpicked local restaurant, then turn your attention to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the country’s flagship home for pharaonic heritage. Stroll its soaring galleries filled with monumental statues, royal regalia, delicate jewellery and everyday objects that carry the pulse of ancient life. Each hall pieces together the story of Egypt from the Old Kingdom through the New with striking clarity.
A comfortable transfer returns you to your hotel for a well-earned evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cairo
Optional Evening Experience: Pyramids Sound & Light Show – Watch the Giza plateau shift into cinematic mode as beams of coloured light sweep the stones and a rich narration reels through millennia of history. A memorable close to your first full day.
After breakfast, reunite with your Egyptologist for a journey into the birthplace of the pyramid itself.
Begin at Saqqara, an expansive necropolis dominated by the extraordinary Step Pyramid of Djoser — the world’s earliest colossal stone building. Conceived by the visionary Imhotep, it rewrote the rulebook for royal tombs and paved the way for every pyramid that followed.
Push on to Memphis, Egypt’s original capital and once one of the great cities of the ancient world. Its open-air museum shelters remarkable finds, chief among them the reclining colossal statue of Ramses II and a serene alabaster Sphinx.
Round off the afternoon at Dahshur, a quieter, sand-swept site where two experimental monuments loom on the horizon: the Bent Pyramid, famous for its unusual change of angle mid-build, and the Red Pyramid, the first true smooth-sided pyramid and among the largest ever raised on Egyptian soil.
Return to Cairo in the evening with a head full of ancient stories.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cairo
Enjoy an early breakfast, then hit the desert road heading north for a scenic drive to Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean city of poets, scholars and sea captains.
Your first stop is the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a subterranean necropolis where Egyptian iconography meets Greek and Roman flourishes — a striking illustration of Alexandria’s mixed heritage.
From there, admire Pompey’s Pillar, a towering Roman monolith raised to Emperor Diocletian, and wander through the surrounding ruins of the Serapeum, once a landmark temple to the syncretic god Serapis.
Pause for a relaxed seafood-scented lunch at a recommended local eatery before continuing to the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century sea fortress built on the very foundations of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Sweeping views of the harbour and city stretch out from its ramparts.
Close the day at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a striking modern reincarnation of the great library of antiquity. Its cavernous reading hall, exhibition spaces and millions of books and manuscripts make it a fitting bridge between Alexandria’s past and present.
A private transfer returns you to Cairo in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cairo
Note: The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is closed on Fridays and public holidays.
Savour a final breakfast in Cairo before our driver collects you for a comfortable transfer to the airport, timed generously so you can check in without any rush.
Thank you for choosing us for this Egyptian chapter of your travels. We hope you leave with a camera roll full of pyramids and pillars, and a lasting memory of the country’s warmth. Come back and see us again soon!
Meals: Breakfast
| Room Type | 4★ Hotel | 5★ Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 👤 Double Room | $715 Per Person | $780 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $1145 | $1250 |
At Daily Pyramids Tours, every quoted price is stated in US Dollars (USD) unless we note otherwise. We are, however, happy to receive payment in other leading currencies — Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP) and more — converted at the official daily exchange rate on the day you pay.
Because rates reflect current market conditions, seasonal shifts and live availability, they may move without notice. Once your deposit or full payment lands with us, though, your booking price is locked in and guaranteed.
What’s Included in Our Packages:
Always cross-check your booking confirmation and itinerary for the exact inclusions and exclusions that apply to your trip.
Holiday Supplement:
A 25% surcharge applies to all Nile Cruises and tour packages booked during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays due to peak demand.
To keep the booking process straightforward at Daily Pyramids Tours, our payment terms are tailored to the service you choose:
Once payment is processed, we send written confirmation, a personalised itinerary and your travel documents by email, along with receipts for every transaction.
Plans shift, and we get it. Our cancellation terms work as follows:
Where a refund is due, we process it within 14 business days of receiving your written cancellation notice. A few cruises and hotels enforce stricter cancellation rules; wherever that’s the case, the specifics will be spelled out in your itinerary.
Families are always welcome at Daily Pyramids Tours, and we keep pricing for younger travellers simple:
These reductions apply when children share a room with two full-paying adults. A handful of Nile Cruises and luxury properties operate their own rules for younger guests, and any such conditions will be flagged clearly in your itinerary.
Some of Egypt’s most memorable moments sit outside the standard package as optional extras. Book them ahead or arrange on the day if space allows. Popular add-ons include:
Optional experiences can be settled in USD or in local currency (EGP). We strongly suggest booking ahead in peak season, when availability tightens quickly.
Our packages are generous, but a few personal costs are worth budgeting for:
It’s handy to keep a little Egyptian pound (EGP) cash on you for tipping, small purchases and colourful market moments.
Tipping — known locally as baksheesh — is a warm gesture of thanks for good service in Egypt. It isn’t compulsory, but it’s very much appreciated:
Tips are generally not included in the package cost, so it helps to carry small USD or EGP notes for hassle-free tipping along the way.
Egypt shows its most inviting face between November and February, when winter days stay mild and evenings turn crisp — ideal weather for wandering pyramid plateaus, temple courtyards and coastal promenades. High summer, from June through August, is a different story: temperatures regularly climb above 40°C (104°F) across much of the country, which can make sightseeing hard work.
Before you fly to Egypt, make sure you have the essentials in order:
Passport: Valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
Visa: Depending on your nationality, you may need to obtain a visa in advance or upon arrival. Some nationalities are eligible for e-visas.
Travel Insurance: Recommended to cover medical emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances.
Vaccinations: While no specific vaccinations are required for entry, it’s advisable to check with your healthcare provider for any recommended vaccinations.
Egypt is broadly considered a safe destination for travellers, with visible security around major sites, museums and tourist districts. As with any international trip, it pays to check your government’s current travel advisory before departure and to keep a light eye on the local news while you’re on the ground.
Decide Your Travel Dates and Budget
Pin down when you want to travel and how much you’re prepared to spend. This shapes every downstream decision, from flights and hotels to which tours realistically fit.
Choose Your Itinerary and Destinations
Egypt has plenty of headline spots — Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Aswan, a Nile Cruise, Alexandria and the Red Sea resorts. Decide which ones make the cut and how many nights each deserves.
Find a Reliable Tour Operator or Travel Agency
You can book with a local Egyptian operator, an international agency or a specialist online platform. Read reviews carefully and look for a track record you can trust.
Select a Tour Package or Customize Your Trip
Many operators offer ready-made packages that bundle flights, hotels, transport and guided touring. If you’d rather steer things yourself, a tailor-made itinerary built around your interests works just as well.
Make a Reservation
Once you’ve chosen your package or itinerary, contact the operator to confirm availability. You’ll share your travel details and pay either a deposit or the full amount according to the booking policy.
Prepare Your Travel Documents
Double-check your passport’s validity, apply for an Egyptian visa if you need one, and print or save digital copies of your itinerary, hotel vouchers and tour confirmations.
Pack and Get Ready
Pack for the season and the activities on your plan — comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat and a universal travel adapter are non-negotiable essentials.
Enjoy Your Trip!
On arrival, follow your itinerary, keep your guide’s contact details handy and soak up Egypt’s remarkable blend of history, culture and hospitality.
Tipping — baksheesh in Arabic — is woven into everyday life in Egypt and is rarely built into your tour price. Guides, drivers and hotel staff all appreciate a small thank-you, and a fair benchmark is roughly 10-15% of the bill or service cost, adjusted for how much the service impressed you.
