The Best 5 Days Cairo Short Break in Egypt

-Your 5-day Cairo tour starts with a delectable buffet breakfast at your hotel followed by a visit to Saqqara Necropolis with a certified tour guide. The necropolis, which dates back to the Old Kingdom, features The Step Pyramid complex of King Djoser, the tombs of nobles, and the Pyramid of King Teti was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the Sixth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom period, which lasted from around 2323 BCE to 2150 BCE. You will be transferred to Saqqara from Cairo to explore these fascinating ancient sites.

-After visiting Saqqara Necropolis, you will be taken to the ancient city of Memphis to explore artifacts from various periods of the Pharaonic era. These include the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis and the massive statue of King Ramses II He is considered one of the most powerful and influential pharaohs in Egyptian history, known for his military campaigns, building projects, and cultural achievements.

-We will be taken to the Pyramids of Giza to begin our tour of the three pyramids built by the kings of the 4th dynasty: Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. We will witness the magnificence of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, which held the title of the world's tallest structure for 4,500 years until the construction of the Lincoln Cathedral in 1311 A.D.

-We can view the three pyramids from a high plateau and also take an optional one-hour camel ride to capture stunning photos of the landscape. We will then proceed to see the Great Sphinx of Chephren, a mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body. Our tour of the Giza Pyramids will also include a visit to the Valley Temple, also known as the mummification temple, located within Chephren's funeral complex. Here, our Egyptologist guide will explain the various stages of the mummification process used by the ancient Egyptians.

-Enjoy your delicious lunch in a top-notch restaurant while gazing at the Sphinx and the Pyramids.

-After your Cairo sightseeing is over, transfer back to the hotel for the night.

-Breakfast and lunch
 

-Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, then travel to The Egyptian Museum to see the first intact royal treasure discovered in Luxor, the Treasures of the golden pharaoh Tutankhamun, as well as the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts and sculptures in the entire world. Next, travel to the old churches to see structures like the Hanging Church of the Holy Virgin Mary, which was constructed suspended above two towers of the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon, which was constructed during the first century.

-Take advantage of a delicious lunch before moving on to enjoy a shopping tour of Cairo in the renowned Khan El-Khalili market. While enjoying tea with mint or a unique fresh mango juice in a local café, you can observe the street life and the vendors in the Al Hussein neighborhood. Your tour guide can also show you some interesting structures from early Islamic Cairo on Al-Moez Street.

-Following the completion of the excursions in Cairo, transfer back to the hotel.

-Breakfast and lunch

-After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will have a free day to explore Alexandria, a beautiful city on the Mediterranean coast that was once the capital of Egypt for around 1,000 years. We recommend visiting the Greco-Roman monuments in the city, such as the Pompey Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Alexandria Bibliotheca. Additionally, you can savor a delicious lunch of seafood at a fancy restaurant with a picturesque view of seawater.

-Included Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to the airport, where your tour guide will help you with the boarding process for your flight back home.

We hope you had a great time on your 5-day Cairo city break.

Dining: Breakfast