US$950

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6 Days of Ancient Wonders & Desert Fossils

Embark on a 6-Day trip featuring Alexandria, Cairo, and Wadi El Hitan to explore the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt. Experience stunning Cairo highlights, including the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, Coptic Cairo, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Enjoy an adventure in Wadi El-Hitan and the El-Fayoum Oasis, with off-road excursions to Wadi El-Rayan and Mudawara Mountain. Plus, spend a full day in beautiful Alexandria. Book this unique 6-day trip now!

Tour Itinerary

6-Day Trip Itinerary

1st day: Arrival in Cairo

Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you will be greeted by an Egypt Fun Tours representative who will assist you with customs and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

2nd day: Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis

After breakfast, explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the best-preserved Pyramid of Chephren, and the Pyramid of Mycarinus. Visit the Sphinx and, optionally, the Papyrus Institute for a glimpse into ancient papermaking. Overnight in Cairo.

3rd day: El-Fayoum Oasis & Wadi El-Hitan Adventure

Following breakfast, embark on an adventure to El-Fayoum Oasis. Enjoy Lake Qarun, visit Tunis village for pottery, and explore Wadi El-Hitan’s climate change and whale fossil museums. Savor a local lunch, then head to Mudawara Mountain for stunning views and finish the day at Wadi El-Rayan to watch the sunset. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4: Day Trip to Alexandria

After breakfast, travel to Alexandria (approx. 3 hours). Visit the Catacombs of Kom El-Dhokafa, the Pillar of Pompey, and the Roman amphitheater. Enjoy lunch at a seafood restaurant, then see the ancient lighthouse site and Qaytbay fortress. Visit the mosque of Abul-Abaas and take photos of the Alexandria Library before returning to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

5th day: Cairo Sightseeing

After breakfast, explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home to over 120,000 artifacts, including treasures of Tutankhamun. Enjoy a visit to Khan El Khalili bazaar for shopping and local experiences. Overnight in Cairo.

Last day: Departure

Enjoy breakfast, check out, and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

Tour Inclusions

Meet and assist service at Cairo Airport.
Accommodation 5 nights at a 5* hotel in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis.
Professional Egyptologist tour guide during the tours.
Transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles.
Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary.
Meals are mentioned in the itinerary.
All charges and taxes.

Tour Exclusions

This 6-day trip excludes

International Airfare.
Entry Visa to Egypt.
Tipping.
Personal Expenses.
Any Optional Tours.

Tour Highlights

Cairo Highlights

Giza Pyramids
The Sphinx
The Valley Temple
The Egyptian Museum

Alexandria Highlights

Catacombs
Alexandria Library
Pompey’s Pillar
Qaitbay Citadel

El Fayoum Highlights

Wadi El Hitan
Wadi El Rayan
Tunis Village
Qarun Lake
Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls
Mudawara Mountain

Prices

Price is quoted per person in USD

2 people: 950$
3-5 people: 899$
6-10 people: 799$

Feel free to share your comments with us so we can make your tour tailored to your liking by adding or removing tours from the itinerary to suit your preference and requirements.

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Flexible Booking

Book as soon as possible with the assistance of our knowledgeable staff.

Secure Payment & Deposits

Make monthly little deposits for your Holiday Package. Final Payment due 20 days prior.

Expert-Led Assurance

100% led by a licensed Egyptologist, not a no local guide. Guaranteed expertise

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Prices: Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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Absolutely the best

We visited Cairo over a 15-hour layover. Egypt Fun Tours organized a customized and wonderful experience for us. We could not be happier. The day included a visit to all the great sites, the marketplace, dinner, a boat ride on the Nile, and a host of other special requests. I

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Cairo walking tours

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Great Walking Tours!

My husband & I were very very happy with the walking tour we took with Egypt Fun on Nov 26. Our guide (Manal) was amazing & very very knowledgeable. Thanks to Manal, we were able to really get a very good understanding of the city, its history & its great

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My husband and I had a long layover in Cairo on our way to Kenya in 2010. Since we had never been to Egypt, we decided to sign up for a one-day tour with Egypt Fun Tours Day Trips. Our guide was there when we arrived and quickly guided us

Amazing one day tour

Fantastic tour. We were picked up at the airport early in the morning (6 am), and were dropped off in the evening after discovering amazing Cairo. The guide was knowledgeable and took us to many hidden places, which we wouldn’t have found without him. Thank you!