Cairo and Alexandria 2-Day Tour
A two-day tour of Cairo and Alexandria: the Giza pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo on day one, and Qaitbay Citadel, the Corniche, Roman landmarks and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina on day two.
- 2 days / 1 night
- Departs from Hurghada
- Guide languages: English, French, German, Polish
- From €150 / $150 / EGP 9000
Highlights
- Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, with an optional camel or horse ride
- Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square
- Coptic Cairo: the Hanging Church, Coptic Museum and Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Qaitbay Citadel and the Corniche on the Mediterranean coast
- Pompey's Pillar, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
About this trip
This two-day tour covers the highlights of Cairo and Alexandria. Day one is spent in Cairo at the Giza pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo, with an overnight stay in the city. On day two you travel to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast to see its citadel, Roman monuments and modern library before returning to Cairo.
Day 1: Cairo
The day starts early at the Pyramids of Giza, around 8 AM, to avoid the crowds and the midday heat. You explore the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Sphinx, with an optional camel or horse ride around the site. Late morning is spent at the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and its ancient artifacts, followed by lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, for example koshari.
In the afternoon you visit Coptic Cairo: the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, with an optional short walk around Khan El Khalili Bazaar for souvenirs. The evening ends with dinner on a Nile cruise or at a traditional Egyptian restaurant and an overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 2: Alexandria
An early departure around 6–7 AM brings you to Alexandria in approximately 2.5–3 hours. The morning covers Qaitbay Citadel, a historic fortress on the Mediterranean coast, a walk along the Corniche for photos and views, and the ancient Roman landmarks of Pompey's Pillar and the Roman Amphitheatre.
After a seafood lunch near the Corniche, you visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library with impressive architecture and museums, with an optional relaxing walk in the Montaza Palace Gardens with sea views. You then drive back to Cairo (approximately 2.5–3 hours).
Itinerary
- Day 1 morning: Pyramids of Giza
Explore the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Sphinx, starting early (around 8 AM) to avoid crowds and the midday heat. Optional camel or horse ride around the site.
- Day 1 late morning: Egyptian Museum and lunch
Visit the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and its ancient artifacts, then lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, for example koshari.
- Day 1 afternoon: Coptic Cairo
Visit the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Optional short walk around Khan El Khalili Bazaar for souvenirs.
- Day 1 evening: Dinner and overnight
Dinner on a Nile cruise or at a traditional Egyptian restaurant, then overnight in Cairo.
- Day 2 early morning: Drive to Alexandria
Departure around 6–7 AM; the drive from Cairo takes approximately 2.5–3 hours.
- Day 2 morning: Alexandria landmarks
Qaitbay Citadel, a historic fortress on the Mediterranean coast; a walk along the Alexandria Corniche; Pompey's Pillar and the Roman Amphitheatre.
- Day 2 lunch
Seafood lunch at a restaurant near the Corniche.
- Day 2 afternoon: Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Visit the modern library with its impressive architecture and museums. Optional walk in the Montaza Palace Gardens with sea views.
- Day 2 evening: Return to Cairo
Drive back to Cairo (approximately 2.5–3 hours).
Before you go
What to bring
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Good to know
- We schedule your hotel pickup time one day before the trip.
- Each day starts early to avoid traffic and the heat.
- Additional fees may apply.
- Children must be supervised by a parent.
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