5-Day Cairo & Alexandria Exploration

Arrival in Cairo, VIP Reception & Hotel Transfer

First-Class Arrival Logistics: Upon your aircraft’s landing at Cairo International Airport, a designated airport logistics coordinator from King Tut Tours will greet you inside the arrival terminal before the immigration checkpoints. Our representative will manage all administrative details, including purchasing your entry visa, fast-tracking passport control, and navigating baggage claim.

Private Fleet Transfer:

You will be escorted to a private, modern, fully air-conditioned vehicle. A professional, licensed driver will transfer you directly to your selected 5-star hotel in Cairo. During the transfer, your coordinator will provide a comprehensive brief on the regional weather, local customs, and the precise timeline for the following day.

Hassle-Free Check-In: Our staff will oversee the hotel check-in process, ensuring your room assignments and luggage delivery are handled efficiently. The evening is yours to relax and prepare for the upcoming excursions.

Overnight: Luxury 5-star hotel in Cairo.

Meal Plan: None (Available based on arrival schedule).

Archeological Analysis of Giza, Memphis, and Sakkara

Morning Briefing: Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at the hotel before meeting your private, licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide in the lobby at 08:00 AM.

The Giza Plateau Complex:

The Great Pyramid of Khufu: Begin the tour at the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Your guide will deliver an in-depth academic briefing on the architectural mechanics, masonry logistics, and 4th-Dynasty history behind this 146-meter monument.

The Pyramids of Khafre & Menkaure: Proceed across the plateau to examine the adjacent royal tombs, observing the remaining limestone casing crowns and satellite pyramid structures.

The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple: Visit the monumental limestone Sphinx, carved to represent the head of Pharaoh Khafre and the body of a lion. Tour the adjacent Valley Temple to examine the massive pink granite blocks and learn about the ancient mummification (Opening of the Mouth) rituals.

Premium Midday Dining: Stop for a curated lunch at a highly vetted local restaurant serving a premium selection of traditional Egyptian cuisine prepared to the highest culinary standards.

Step Pyramid

of Djoser (Sakkara): Drive south to the Sakkara necropolis to analyze the world’s earliest colossal stone building, designed by the legendary architect Imhotep for King Djoser in the 27th century BCE. Explore the surrounding complex and beautifully inscribed mastaba tombs.

Memphis (The Ancient Capital): Conclude the day’s fieldwork at the ruins of Egypt’s first capital city, founded by King Menes. Tour the open-air museum to view the monumental, 10-meter-long fallen Colossus of Ramesses II and the majestic Alabaster Sphinx.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Premium Lunch.

Comprehensive Exploration of Alexandria (The Greco-Roman Capital)

Inter-City Transit: Following an early breakfast, board your private luxury vehicle at 07:00 AM for a 3-hour journey via the highway to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast. Your guide will provide regional historical context during the drive.

Catacombs of Kom El-Shokafa:

Upon arrival, descend into the largest Roman burial site in Egypt. This three-tiered subterranean labyrinth showcases a rare architectural synthesis of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic motifs dating to the 2nd century AD.

Pompey’s Pillar:

Visit the ancient acropolis site to examine this massive, 27-meter-tall triumphal column carved entirely from a single monolith of red Aswan granite, erected in 297 AD to honor Emperor Diocletian.

TCitadel of Qaitbay:

Tour this formidable 15th-century maritime fortress built by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay. The structure is strategically positioned on the exact foundation of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—utilizing salvaged blocks from the fallen ruins.

Waterfront Seafood Lunch: Indulge in a premium, freshly caught seafood lunch at a premier restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean harbor.

Library of Alexandria

(Bibliotheca Alexandrina): Conclude the tour at this magnificent cultural hub and architectural marvel, designed to revive the legacy of the original Great Library. Tour the main reading hall, specialized museums, and outer granite wall carved with characters from world languages.

Return Transit: Travel back to your hotel in Cairo in the late afternoon.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Seafood Lunch.

The Treasures of Antiquity & Historic Cairo

Egyptian Museum

(Tahrir Square): Following breakfast, head to the heart of Cairo to explore the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East. Your guided tour will focus on essential masterpieces, including the unparalleled treasures, solid gold mask, and coffins of King Tutankhamun, alongside monuments from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms.

Citadel of Saladin & The Alabaster Mosque:

Proceed to Islamic Cairo to tour the medieval fortress constructed by Salah El-Din in 1176 AD. Step inside the majestic Mosque of Muhammad Ali (The Alabaster Mosque), analyzing its Ottoman architecture and enjoying panoramic views of the entire Cairo skyline.

Authentic Local Lunch: Enjoy a high-quality lunch at a premium local establishment, offering a balanced mix of local and international culinary choices.

Coptic Cairo

(The Religious Complex): Spend the afternoon exploring the historical Christian quarter. Visit The Hanging Church built over the Roman fortress bastions of Babylon, The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (which sheltered the Holy Family during their flight into Egypt), and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

Wrap up your sightseeing with a guided walking tour through Cairo’s oldest open-air market, dating back to 1382 AD. Observe the traditional copper smiths, spice merchants, and historic Islamic architecture.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.

Morning Leisure: Enjoy your final breakfast buffet at the hotel. Take advantage of your free morning for packing or independent exploration.

Coordinated Airport Transfer

At the precise time designated by your coordinator (calculated to ensure arrival at the terminal 3 hours prior to your international flight), your private driver and representative will arrive at the hotel lobby. They will manage your check-out details and securely transfer you to Cairo International Airport.

Departure Assistance: Our representative will escort you inside the terminal to assist with baggage check-in, airline security clearance, and passport controls, ensuring a stress-free and highly organized departure from Egypt.

Meal Plan: Breakfast.