7 Days – Egypt Tour to Cairo, Alexandria & Fayoum Oasis

• Morning (Giza Pyramids & Sphinx): Beat the crowds and midday heat. After the breakfast at the hotel, tour the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Head to the panoramic viewpoint for a classic photo op, then descend to the Valley Temple to stand face-to-face with the Great Sphinx.

• Lunch: Relish a traditional lunch at a nearby restaurant.

• Afternoon (El Moez Street): Transfer to Islamic Cairo to walk down El Moez Le Din Allah Street, one of the oldest streets in the world, filled with a dense concentration of medieval Islamic architecture, beautiful minarets, and historic complexes.

• Late Afternoon (Khan El Khalili Bazaar): Dive into the vibrant colors and aromas of Cairo’s historic market. Wind through the alleyways and shop for spices or copper souvenirs.

• Evening: Return back to your hotel to relax for the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch. 

Accommodation: A Hotel in Cairo. 

• Early Morning Travel: After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a scenic 2.5-hour drive north along the Desert Road to the historic coastal city of Alexandria.

• Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: Explore this fascinating multi-level underground burial site, featuring a unique blend of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles and carvings.

• Pompey's Pillar: Make a brief stop to view this massive Roman triumphal column, one of the largest monolithic columns ever erected outside Rome's imperial capitals.

• Seaside Seafood Lunch: Dine at a waterfront restaurant right on the Mediterranean Sea, where you can select fresh-caught fish.

• Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Visit the ultra-modern library built to commemorate the ancient Great Library of Alexandria. Explore its grand reading room and internal museums.

• Citadel of Qaitbay: Enjoy an exterior visit to this impressive 15th-century seaside fortress, built on the exact site of the legendary ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos), and admire its striking architecture and panoramic Mediterranean views.

• Evening Return: Drive back to Cairo, arriving in time for a late dinner and a good night's rest.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch. 

Accommodation: A Hotel in Cairo. 

• Morning (Saqqara Archaeological Zone): After breakfast at the hotel, head south of Cairo to the ancient necropolis of Saqqara. Tour the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest monumental stone structure, and visit the Pyramid of Unas, renowned for containing the earliest known Pyramid Texts. Explore nearby tombs (mastabas) boasting remarkably preserved, vibrant wall reliefs depicting daily ancient life.

• Lunch: Take a break at a rustic restaurant, enjoying your lunch meal.

• Afternoon (Dahshur Pyramids): Head further south to the peaceful royal necropolis of Dahshur. Discover the Bent Pyramid, considered Egypt’s first major attempt at building a true smooth-sided pyramid, famous for its unique change in angle midway up. Continue to the Red Pyramid, the first successfully completed smooth-sided pyramid in history, where adventurous visitors can descend inside its ancient chambers.

• Late Afternoon: Return to your hotel in Cairo to enjoy a relaxed evening.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch. 

Accommodation: A Hotel in Cairo. 

• Early Morning Departure: Journey southwest from Cairo (~2 hours) to the ancient, lush depression of El Fayoum.

• Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales): Go off-roading in a 4x4 into this stunning UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk the open-air desert trails to see 40-million-year-old fossils of primitive whales (Basilosaurus) that clearly show transitional hind limbs, revealing how whales evolved from land mammals.

• Wadi El Rayan & Waterfalls: Stop at the natural depression of Wadi El Rayan to view Egypt's only natural waterfalls, connecting the upper and lower lakes in the middle of the desert.

• Lake Qarun & Late Lunch: Head next to the expansive, historic Lake Qarun. Take in the sweeping lakeside views and enjoy a relaxing lunch at a restaurant overlooking the water.

• Gebel Al Mudawara: Take a scenic photo stop at this dramatic, rounded rock formation that offers panoramic views over the deep blue desert lakes.

• Evening Return: Drive back to Cairo and drop off at your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch. 

Accommodation: A Hotel in Cairo. 

• Morning (The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square): Breakfast at the hotel, and then visit the historic pink palace in downtown Cairo. Though many treasures have moved to the GEM, Tahrir still houses thousands of iconic masterpieces, incredible statues, and the fascinating royal sarcophagi.

• Midday (Cairo Citadel & Mosque of Mohamed Ali): Head to the medieval Islamic fortification perched on the hills. Step inside the spectacular, alabaster-clad Mosque of Mohamed Ali and enjoy sweeping views of the entire city of Cairo from the citadel terrace.

• Lunch: Stop at a local restaurant for an Egyptian Lunch meal.

• Afternoon (Sultan Hassan Mosque & Madrassa): Conclude your sightseeing at one of the finest examples of Mamluk architecture in existence, renowned for its massive scale, soaring entryway, and incredible interior courtyard.

• Evening: Head back to the hotel for a final night of packing and relaxation.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch. 

Accommodation: A Hotel in Cairo. 

• Morning Breakfast: Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.

• Airport Transfer: Coordinate your hotel check-out with your flight time. Your private driver will pick you up from the lobby and transfer you back to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight home.

Meals Included: Breakfast.