Budget Tour · Cairo & Alexandria
4 Days Egypt Budget Tour – Cairo & Alexandria
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Tour Overview
This 4 day Cairo and Alexandria tour pairs the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum with a full day on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, all from one Cairo hotel. There are no internal flights and no packing between cities, which keeps both the price and the logistics simple.
One base, two very different cities
All three nights are at the Mamlouk Pyramids Hotel, listed as a 3-star property. Alexandria is a same-day round trip, so your luggage stays in the room and you come back to it in the evening. That arrangement suits travelers who dislike changing hotels, those on a first short visit, and anyone curious to see the Greek and Roman side of Egypt alongside the pharaohs.
Trip summary
| This tour | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 days, 3 nights, departing daily |
| Hotel | Mamlouk Pyramids Hotel Cairo (3*), 3 nights with breakfast |
| Alexandria | Guided full day, returning to Cairo the same evening |
| Transport | Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers |
| Meals | Breakfast daily, lunch on Days 2 and 3 |
| Entrance fees | Included for all sites on the itinerary |
What the Alexandria day adds
Most short Egypt itineraries stay with ancient kings. Alexandria shows the city Alexander the Great founded and the Ptolemies ruled. You go underground at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where Egyptian gods are carved in Roman style, see Pompey’s Pillar, walk out to the Qaitbay Citadel on the harbor and finish at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Expect an early start, since the round trip by road takes a good part of the day. Our Alexandria travel guide gives background on each stop.
The Cairo day
With your guide you cover the pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, then spend the afternoon in the Grand Egyptian Museum. Lunch is included on this day and on the Alexandria day.
Prices by season
- October to April: $555 per person sharing a triple room, $753 per person in a double, $1,355 for a solo traveler.
- May to September: $505 triple, $685 double, $1,245 solo.
International flights, the Egypt entry visa and tips are not included.
Other ways to spend four days
Pace and practical points
Day 1 is arrival only, so a late flight costs you nothing. Days 2 and 3 are both full, with lunch built in, and Day 4 is kept free until your airport transfer. Comfortable shoes matter more than usual here: the Giza plateau is sandy and uneven, and the catacombs in Alexandria involve a spiral staircase down to the burial chambers. Spring and autumn give the most pleasant weather in both cities.
To trade the coast for temples, the 4 day Cairo and Luxor tour is the same length. Arriving a day early gives you time for Saqqara or the Citadel through our Cairo excursions. More value trips are listed under Egypt budget tours, and any of these days can be reshaped as a tailor-made tour.
4 Days Egypt Budget Tour Highlights
English-Speaking tour guide/leader
All transfers by air-conditioning vehicle
Meet at the airport upon arrival
Accommodation in Cairo hotel
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Your Egyptian journey begins upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, where you will be welcomed and assisted through arrival formalities before continuing to your accommodation in Cairo.
Settle in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure as you prepare to begin your exploration of Egypt’s ancient wonders and Mediterranean heritage.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel
Meals: Welcome Drink
Begin your exploration at the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu—the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World—alongside the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.
Discover the remarkable history of the pyramid complex with your Egyptologist before standing before the iconic Great Sphinx, one of the most recognizable monuments of ancient Egypt. Continue to the ancient Valley Temple, an impressive surviving example of Old Kingdom architecture.
Your journey through ancient Egypt continues at the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum, where an extraordinary collection of archaeological treasures brings thousands of years of Egyptian history to life. Explore its impressive galleries, monumental statues and masterpieces associated with some of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.
Return to your Cairo accommodation following a fascinating day among Egypt’s most celebrated ancient treasures.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel
Melas: Breakfast, Lunch
Journey north from Cairo to Alexandria, Egypt’s historic Mediterranean city founded by Alexander the Great and shaped by centuries of Egyptian, Greek and Roman influence.
Begin at the remarkable Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground funerary complex where Egyptian and Greco-Roman artistic traditions come together in a fascinating collection of chambers, tombs and carvings.
Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, the monumental Roman column rising above the remains of the ancient Serapeum, before reaching the Mediterranean waterfront and the impressive Qaitbay Citadel. Built during the Mamluk period on the site associated with the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, the fortress remains one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.
Complete your exploration at the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, created in tribute to the celebrated ancient Library of Alexandria and today one of Egypt’s leading centers of culture and knowledge.
After discovering Alexandria’s remarkable history and Mediterranean character, return to Cairo for your final evening.
Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Enjoy your final moments in Cairo before continuing to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
Your four-day journey concludes after experiencing two very different sides of Egypt—from the monumental Pyramids of Giza and treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum to the Greco-Roman heritage and Mediterranean atmosphere of Alexandria.
Depart with memorable impressions of Egypt’s ancient civilization, diverse history and timeless landmarks.
Accommodation: Overnight in train
Meals: Breakfast
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Inclusions
- Meet and greet service by our representatives upon your airport arrival
- All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast
- Private sightseeing tours in Cairo (listed on itinerary)
- Private sightseeing tours in Alexandria (listed on itinerary)
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary
- All meals mentioned on the itinerary
- All service charges and taxes
Exclusions
- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping.
Tour Prices
OCT-APRIL
Per Person in Triple Room
$555
Per Person in Double Room
$753
One Person Traveling Alone
$1355
MAY-SEPT
Per Person in Triple Room
$505
Per Person in Double Room
$685
One Person Traveling Alone
$1245
Mamlouk Pyramids Hotel Cairo
- 3 Stars
Important Notes
👨👩👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
- 2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
- 6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
- 12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.
Notes:
- Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
- If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
- Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.
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Cairo and Alexandria in 4 Days: Your Questions
No. All three nights are in Cairo, and Alexandria is visited as a guided day trip that returns to Cairo the same evening.
As a general guide it is around three hours each way, depending on traffic, so the Alexandria day starts early.
The Mamlouk Pyramids Hotel, a 3-star hotel, for all three nights with breakfast.
From October to April it is $753 per person in a double room, $555 in a triple and $1,355 for a solo traveler. From May to September it is $685 double, $505 triple and $1,245 solo.
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Yes, entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary are included, along with lunch on both touring days.
No, the entry visa is excluded from the price, so arrange it before travel or check the current entry rules for your passport.
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