4 Day Egypt Budget Tour – Cairo & Alexandria

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.

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.

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.

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.