Pyramids
The Pyramids of Giza
5.0 on TripadvisorPrivate tour 4 Days Cairo & Alexandria with Fayoum Day
Four days with no flights: Giza, a Fayoum day for lakes and waterfalls, then Alexandria for the harbour fort and the library.
- Duration
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Route
- Cairo, Fayoum day trip, Alexandria
- Transport
- Private vehicle
- Fayoum day
- About 100 km each way from Cairo
From, per person$6106 or more travellers · 3-star hotels
- Starts any day
- Free quote, no obligation
- Change anything you like
Why travellers choose this trip
This break gives Fayoum a full day, which most short trips leave out. Fayoum is about 100 km from Cairo by road.
You sleep two nights in Cairo and one in Alexandria. The drive to Alexandria is about 220 km.
It suits travellers who want nature and a coast as well as the pyramids. It leaves out the Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo, and it is not a trip for people who dislike car days.
Lake Qarun
43 m below sea level
Wadi El Rayan
Lakes and waterfalls
Sand dunes
Beside the lower lake
Qaitbay Citadel
In Alexandria
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
In Alexandria
Places on this trip: Fayoum
Your route
1Cairo2 nights
2Fayoum
3Alexandria1 night
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 · Giza, CairoGiza
Arrival. After your airport meeting, the guide takes you to the pyramids in the private air-conditioned vehicle. Sightseeing starts straight after landing.
Giza. Your Egyptologist guide takes you around all three pyramids and the Sphinx and explains how the complex fits together. Entrance fees for the Giza sites are included, and so is bottled water.
Evening. You then drive to the hotel in Cairo and check in for the first of two nights there. Dinner is not included, and the guide can suggest places to eat.
- ReceptionMeet and assist at the airport
- Pick-upPrivate transfer to your hotel
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsNone included
Overnight in Cairo - 2
Day 2 · FayoumFayoum: Lake Qarun and Wadi El Rayan
Morning. After breakfast the private vehicle drives about 100 km to Fayoum. Lake Qarun covers about 202 km2 and is 43 m below sea level. It is a Ramsar site with nearly 88 water bird species, and your guide tells you what to look for. Swimming is not part of the day.
Afternoon. Wadi El Rayan lies about 65 km southwest of Fayoum city. It has two lakes, a waterfall between them and large dunes beside the lower lake. Lunch is not included, and the guide helps you choose a place. Entrance fees for the Fayoum sites are included.
Evening. You drive back to Cairo, about 100 km, and stay in the same hotel, so there is no repacking. Dinner is your choice.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Overnight in Cairo - 3
Day 3 · Cairo to AlexandriaRoad to Alexandria
Morning. After breakfast you check out and the vehicle drives 220 km northwest to the coast. The first visit is Qaitbay Citadel, which stands where the ancient Pharos lighthouse stood. Your guide explains the site and what is known about the lighthouse that stood there. The entrance fee is included.
Afternoon. Lunch is not included, and the guide helps you choose a place. Pompey's Pillar and the Kom el Shoqafa catacombs follow in the afternoon, with the entrance fees covered.
Evening. You check in at your hotel in Alexandria for the night. Dinner is not included.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Overnight in Alexandria - 4
Day 4 · AlexandriaLibrary and departure
Morning. After breakfast you check out and visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Its antiquities museum has about 1,316 artefacts, among them underwater finds from the Eastern Harbour, and your guide takes you through. The entrance fee is included.
Departure. After the visit the private vehicle drives you to Cairo airport on the same road, with your luggage on board. The time you leave is set by your flight. Lunch is not included, and the guide can help you choose a place before the drive.
- Drop-offPrivate transfer to the airport or station
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Departure
How much does this 4-day trip cost?
| Per person, by group size | 3-star hotels | 4-star hotels | 5-star hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single traveller | $970 | $1,145 | $1,485 |
| Sharing a double room 2 travellers | $760 | $895 | $1,160 |
| 3 to 5 travellers | $670 | $785 | $1,020 |
| 6 or more travellers | $610 | $715 | $930 |
In US dollars, per person, for a private trip. The price in your written quote, made for your dates and group, is the one that counts. International flights are not included. Choose a hotel level in the booking box to see the total for your group.
Where you’ll stay
Cairo · 2 nights
Hotel with breakfast.
Alexandria · 1 night
Hotel with breakfast.
What’s included
Included
- Meet and assist at the airport on arrival
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing drives
- 3 hotel nights (2 in Cairo, 1 in Alexandria) with breakfast
- Sightseeing and entrance fees for the sites listed in the itinerary
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water, taxes and service charges
Not included
- International flights and the Egypt visa
- Optional tours and drinks
- Tips
Booking policies
Important information
- International flights, the Egypt visa, extra-ticket tombs, optional tours, drinks and tips are not included.
- Programs can start on any day. We may change a time, route or hotel for reasons we cannot control, and offer you the closest alternative.
- You need a valid passport and the right visa for your nationality. Apply on the official Egyptian eVisa portal.
- Tell us about any health, mobility or diet need before you book, so that we can plan around it.
Payment and deposit
- Prices are in US dollars and the price in your written quote is the one that counts.
- The deposit is 30 percent of the total price (50 percent for trips that start from 18 December to 5 January).
- The balance is due 15 days before arrival. If you book later than that, the full amount confirms the booking.
- Payment instructions come with your written quote.
Cancellation and refund
Send every cancellation by email so that we can confirm it in writing. The charge is a percentage of the tour price, and anything you paid above it is refunded.
| Days before arrival | Normal dates | 18 Dec to 5 Jan |
|---|---|---|
| Until 61 days | 20% | 35% |
| 60 to 31 days | 35% | 50% |
| 30 to 15 days | 50% | 75% |
| 14 to 1 days, or no-show | 100% | 100% |
A bank and payment fee of 6 percent is deducted from every refund. Full rules: terms and policies.
Children
- Children under 3 travel free.
- Children from 3 to 11.99 years pay 50 percent of the tour price.
- From 12 years, travellers pay the adult price.
Please give the age of every child at the time of travel when you ask for a quote.
Travel tips
Good to know before you go
Best time
October to April is the comfortable season. The Christmas and New Year weeks (18 December to 5 January) sell out first.
Visa
Many passports get an e-Visa online or a visa on arrival in Cairo. Check yours before you fly.
What to pack
Light layers, a hat, sunscreen and closed shoes. Cover shoulders and knees for mosques and churches.
Money & tipping
Cards work in hotels; carry small notes for tips. Tipping is expected but not included.
Traveller reviews
What our travellers say
A Fantastic Tour of Egypt
“The entire trip was seamlessly executed.”
Best tour guide!!
“He made our trip to the pyramids and Alexandria fun and memorable.”
Amazing 2 week trip
“My friends and I spent two weeks in Egypt and he was with us every step of the way.”
FAQ
Questions about this trip
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and a real person from our team will answer.
Can we see Wadi El Hitan on the Fayoum day?
Not in this itinerary. According to UNESCO, Wadi Al-Hitan is a World Heritage fossil site about 150 km south-southwest of Cairo. It needs its own day, and we confirm road times when you book.
Is there swimming?
No. Lake Qarun is hypersaline, and the CDC advises avoiding fresh water in Egypt.
Why sleep in Cairo on the Fayoum night?
The Fayoum road is short enough for a day trip. You keep the same hotel and do not repack.
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