6-Day Egypt Guided Tour: Cairo & Alexandria Historical Trip

6-Day Guided Egypt Tour Itinerary:

1st day: Arrival in Cairo

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, an “Egypt Fun Tours” representative will assist you with passport control and baggage handling. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile, featuring a vibrant belly dancing performance and the mesmerizing Tannoura spin. Return to your hotel for the night.

2nd day: Memphis, Sakkara, and the Giza Pyramids

After breakfast, meet your private guide to explore the ancient wonders:

• Giza Pyramids Complex: Home to three major pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
• Great Pyramid of Khufu: The largest and oldest of the pyramids, built over 4,500 years ago.
• Great Sphinx: The oldest monumental statue, symbolizing strength and wisdom.
• Valley Temple: A well-preserved structure showcasing ancient mummification practices.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting:

• Step Pyramid of Saqqara: The first large-cut stone building, designed by Imhotep.
• City of Memphis: The first capital of Egypt, rich in history and ancient artifacts.

Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.

3rd day: Explore Alexandria

After breakfast, travel to Alexandria, the Mediterranean jewel:

• Citadel of Qaitbay: Built on the site of the ancient lighthouse, showcasing stunning architecture.
• Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs: A unique necropolis blending Greco-Roman and Pharaonic styles.
• Pompey’s Pillar: The largest monolithic column outside of Rome, honoring Emperor Diocletian.

Enjoy lunch at a seafood restaurant before visiting:

• Alexandria Library: A modern tribute to the ancient library, housing a vast collection of books in multiple languages.

Return to your Cairo hotel for the night.

Day 4: Explore Old Cairo

After breakfast, visit “The City of Minarets,” Cairo, starting with:

• The Egyptian Museum: One of the largest museums in the world, housing over 120,000 artifacts, including treasures of King Tutankhamun.

Enjoy lunch at a local eatery before exploring:

• The Hanging Church: A prominent Coptic church built on a Roman fort, featuring stunning architecture.
• Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas: The first mosque in Africa, showcasing the evolution of Islamic architecture.
• Ben Ezra Synagogue: The only synagogue in Egypt, known for its historical significance and beautiful decor.
• National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: The first museum in the Arab world dedicated to ancient Egyptian history.

Conclude your day at the Khan El Khalili Market, the bustling historic bazaar, before returning to your hotel in Cairo for the night.

5th day: Islamic Cairo Tour

After breakfast, explore Cairo’s magnificent Islamic sites:

• Citadel of Salah El Din: A historic fortress built in 1182 AD, serving as a stronghold against invasions.
• Mosque of Mohamed Ali: Known as the Alabaster Mosque, featuring stunning Ottoman-style architecture.
• Mosque of Sultan Hassan: A remarkable example of Mamluk architecture, built between 1356 and 1363 AD.

After lunch, visit:

• Mosque of Al Rifai: A beautiful mosque intended as a royal tomb, completed in 1912.
• Mosque of Ibn Tulun: The largest mosque in Cairo, known for its architectural influence on Gothic styles.

Return to your Cairo hotel for the night.

Last day: Farewell to Egypt

On your final day, enjoy a farewell breakfast before heading to Cairo International Airport for your departure, concluding your wonderful 6-day guided Egypt tour of Cairo and Alexandria.