Cairo, Alexandria & Fayoum Adventure
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Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights
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Type Classic Tour
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Group Size 1
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Languages English , Multi Language
From $1,049.99
About This Tour
Cairo, Alexandria & Fayoum Adventure
This 6-day itinerary is designed for travelers who want to experience Egypt's most famous landmarks while also exploring the Mediterranean coast and the unique desert landscapes of Fayoum. Based at Cairo Hotel throughout the journey, you'll enjoy the convenience of staying in one hotel while taking day trips to Alexandria and Fayoum with a private guide and private air-conditioned transportation.
The program combines the Great Pyramids, the historic sites of Alexandria, the natural beauty of Fayoum Oasis, and the religious and cultural landmarks of Old Cairo, creating a well-balanced itinerary that showcases several different sides of Egypt.
Included
- Meet and greet service at Cairo International Airport.
- Airport assistance upon arrival and departure.
- Accommodation for 5 nights at Cairo Hotel.
- Daily breakfast.
- Private English-speaking tour guide.
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions.
- Private guided sightseeing tours.
- 4x4 vehicle during the Fayoum desert excursion.
- Bottled water during sightseeing tours.
- Porterage when required.
- Shopping opportunities in Cairo.
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
- All taxes and service charges.
Excluded
- Egypt entry visa.
- International airfare.
- Personal expenses.
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
Tour Plan
At Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed by an Egypt Magic Tours representative holding an Egypt Magic Tours sign inside the arrival hall.
After assistance with airport procedures and luggage collection, you'll be escorted to a private air-conditioned vehicle for the transfer to Cairo Hotel. Once check-in is completed, you'll have time to settle into your room and relax after your journey.
The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Helpful Hint: Exchange a small amount of local currency at the airport for personal purchases during your stay.
Meet your guide at the hotel and travel to the Giza Plateau in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Begin the morning at the Great Pyramids of Giza, the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. You'll explore the exterior areas of the complex, stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking the plateau, and enjoy plenty of opportunities for photographs.
The tour then continues to the Sphinx viewing area, where you'll enjoy close exterior views of the famous limestone monument.
After completing the Giza visits, head to a local restaurant for lunch before continuing to Saqqara.
Spend the afternoon exploring the Step Pyramid of Djoser, widely considered the earliest large-scale stone structure ever built in Egypt. Following the visit, return to Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Helpful Hint: Comfortable footwear is recommended as several areas around the archaeological sites involve uneven ground
Leave Cairo after breakfast and travel north toward Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Upon arrival, begin your sightseeing at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Alexandria's most important archaeological discoveries. The tour then continues to Pompey's Pillar, a towering Roman monument that remains one of the city's best-known landmarks.
From there, drive to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern cultural center inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria.
After the morning visits, stop at a local restaurant for lunch before continuing to the Citadel of Qaitbay. Situated on the Mediterranean coast, the fortress stands on the historic location of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Following the visit, begin the return journey to Cairo and arrive back at your hotel in the evening.
Helpful Hint: Alexandria is often cooler than Cairo, especially during the winter season.
Meet your guide at the hotel and leave Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle heading toward Fayoum Oasis.
The excursion begins with a visit to Tunis Village, a peaceful countryside community overlooking the oasis. From there, continue to Lake Qarun, one of Egypt's oldest natural lakes, where you'll have time to enjoy the surrounding scenery.
The journey then continues into the desert using a 4x4 vehicle as you head toward Wadi El-Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its remarkable fossil remains.
After exploring the area, stop for lunch before continuing to Magic Lake, famous for its changing colors throughout the day.
The adventure continues to Mudawara Mountain, where elevated viewpoints provide spectacular views across the desert and surrounding lakes.
At the end of the excursion, return to Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle and transfer back to Steigenberger Hotel Tahrir.
Helpful Hint: Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat are highly recommended during today's desert excursion.
Meet your guide at the hotel and travel to Old Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Begin with the Hanging Church before walking through the historic district to visit Abu Serga Church. The tour then continues to Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of Cairo's most significant religious landmarks.
After completing the Old Cairo visits, head to a local restaurant for lunch before driving to the Citadel of Saladin.
Continue the afternoon with a visit to the Mosque of Muhammad Ali before heading to Khan El Khalili Bazaar. You'll have time to stroll through the market's narrow lanes, browse local shops, and experience one of Cairo's most famous commercial districts.
At the end of the tour, transfer back to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Helpful Hint: Carry small denomination cash if you plan to shop in Khan El Khalili.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel before check-out.
Depending on your departure schedule, you may have some free time before leaving for the airport.
At the appropriate time, you'll be transferred to Cairo International Airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Assistance will be provided through departure procedures before your departure flight.
While many travelers head home today, others choose to return in the future to explore Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, or Egypt's Red Sea resorts.
Helpful Hint: Plan to arrive at the airport at least three hours before your international departure flight.
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