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5 Days Cairo & Alexandria Budget Tour

5 Days / 4 NightsCairo & Giza · AlexandriaPrivate tour
Pick-up & Drop-offCairo Airport
Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
AvailabilityEvery day

Tour Overview

Proof that Egypt does not have to be expensive. Comfortable hotel, private transport and guides on every touring day, without the extras that push prices up.

You see Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, Alexandria and Old Cairo in five days.

Tour Highlights

Giza Pyramids Complex

The last standing wonder of the ancient world sits on a desert plateau a few minutes from our hotel. Your Egyptologist explains how three generations of kings turned limestone into eternity, and where to stand for the classic panorama.

Saqqara & the Step Pyramid

Djoser’s Step Pyramid is the first monumental stone building in history. Around it lie painted noble tombs whose wall scenes show farming, fishing and feasting 4,500 years ago.

Memphis Open-Air Museum

The first capital of united Egypt, today a peaceful garden of statues. The highlight is a colossal limestone figure of Ramses II lying in its own pavilion.

Alexandria Highlights

Founded by Alexander the Great, the city on the Mediterranean mixes Greek, Roman and Egyptian layers – the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel on the site of the ancient lighthouse, and the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa.

Coptic Cairo & the Hanging Church

Inside the walls of the Roman fortress of Babylon stand some of Egypt’s oldest churches, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the cave where tradition says the Holy Family sheltered.

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

A maze of lanes dating to the 14th century, full of lanterns, spices, brass and silver. Stop for mint tea at a historic café and let your guide show you how to bargain like a local.

What’s Included & Excluded

  • Meet & assist at Cairo Airport on arrival and departure
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • 4 nights in a hotel in Giza with breakfast
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days
  • Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during sightseeing
  • All taxes and service charges
  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa (US$25, on arrival or e-visa)
  • Drinks with meals
  • Ticket to go inside the Great Pyramid (optional)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tipping (at your discretion)

Tour Plan

01Day 1Arrival in Cairo

Our representative meets you inside the arrivals hall, helps with your visa and luggage and drives you to your hotel in Giza. Depending on your arrival time, relax on the roof terrace with your first view of the pyramids.

Overnight

Cairo / Giza

02Day 2Pyramids, Sphinx & the Grand Egyptian Museum

After breakfast your Egyptologist guide takes you to the Giza plateau: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the panoramic viewpoint, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Lunch at a local restaurant, then the afternoon at the Grand Egyptian Museum and its Tutankhamun galleries.

Visit

  • Great Pyramid of Khufu
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Great Sphinx
  • Valley Temple of Khafre
  • Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Tutankhamun galleries

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Overnight

Cairo / Giza

03Day 3Day trip to Alexandria

A three-hour drive brings you to the Mediterranean. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, with a seafood lunch on the Corniche.

Visit

  • Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa
  • Pompey’s Pillar
  • Qaitbay Citadel
  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  • Alexandria Corniche

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Overnight

Cairo / Giza

04Day 4Coptic & Islamic Cairo

Explore the churches of Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, then walk Al-Muizz Street with its medieval mosques and finish the day in Khan el-Khalili.

Visit

  • Hanging Church
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • Al-Muizz Street
  • Khan el-Khalili bazaar

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Overnight

Cairo / Giza

05Day 5Departure

Free time until your transfer to Cairo International Airport. Our team helps with check-in – ma’a salama, and see you again in Egypt!

Meals

  • Breakfast

Tour Prices

Group sizeBudgetStandardSuperiorLuxury
1 person$530$625$780$1,000
2–3 persons$410$480$600$770
4–6 persons$390$455$570$730
7 or more persons$365$430$540$690

Prices in US dollars per person. Child prices are confirmed with your quote.

Accommodation options

CityStandardSuperiorLuxury
Cairo / GizaEyes of Egypt Pyramids View HotelSteigenberger Pyramids or similarMarriott Mena House or similar

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Private Egyptologist guide who adapts to your pace
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle and driver
  • Run by our own team in Giza
  • Flexible itinerary – add, swap or extend days

What Our Guests Say

Hasan BüyükdagGermany · Oct 2026
G
★★★★★

We were very satisfied with the whole experience! We booked a full-day tour including the safari and quad biking, and everything was great.

From the manager to our driver Omar, as well as Kareem, Ibrahim, and Islam — everyone was very friendly, respectful, and welcoming.

We can highly recommend this team and Desert Fox Safari!

Best wishes from Ilhan and Hasan from Calw, Germany!

Logan WareSep 2026
G
★★★★★

Incredible experience! The entire team was very accommodating and friendly. They made sure my friend and I had the best experience possible and provided fantastic service. From the pickup and drop off service from our hotel, lunch, the camel ride and ATV tour everything was perfect. Thank you guys, we will be back!

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How Booking Works

  1. 1

    Send a request

    Choose your date and travellers in the booking box.

  2. 2

    Get your quote

    We confirm availability and the final price.

  3. 3

    Confirm

    Approve the plan – only then do we ask for payment.

Good to Know

Entry visa

Most visitors buy a US$25 visa on arrival or an e-visa online. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Tickets inside the pyramids & special tombs

Entry inside the Great Pyramid, Tutankhamun’s tomb and some special tombs is optional and paid on the spot.

Children

Children are very welcome. Child discounts depend on age and room sharing and are confirmed with your quote.

Dress code

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and churches; a light scarf is useful.

What to Pack

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Light layers for cool evenings
  • Passport & some cash for tips
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera & power bank
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Most nationalities can buy a 30-day visa on arrival at Cairo airport for US$25, or apply online for an e-visa before travelling. Our representative meets you before passport control and helps with the process.

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable season for sightseeing, with sunny days around 20–28°C. Summer is hot in Luxor and Aswan but perfect for the Red Sea, and we adjust touring hours to early mornings.

Are your tours private?

Yes. Unless a tour is marked as a small-group departure, you travel only with your own party, with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I change an itinerary?

Every itinerary is a starting point. Add days, swap hotels, include a balloon ride or a beach stay – tell us what you would like and we will send an updated plan and price.

How do I book and pay?

Send a booking request from any tour page. We confirm availability and the final price by email or WhatsApp. Nothing is charged until you have approved the plan.

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