We love —
- Discovering Cairo beyond the classics, blending iconic monuments with lesser-known cultural and natural treasures.
- Exploring a rich tapestry of civilisations, from the pyramids of Giza Plateau to the Mediterranean elegance of Alexandria.
- Experiencing a perfectly paced city break, combining guided visits, immersive history and moments of escape beyond the capital.
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Carefully selected for our members by our experts
Your itinerary in brief —
DURATION: 3, 4 or 5 nights
BEST FOR: Cultural immersion
PACE: Moderate
Explore Cairo
Discover the many faces of Cairo, where millennia of history unfold alongside the vibrant rhythm of modern life. From the timeless silhouettes of the pyramids to the quiet alleys of Coptic quarters, this city break reveals an Egypt far richer than its most famous icons.
Beyond the capital, step into contrasting landscapes that enrich the experience even further. Whether along the Mediterranean shores of Alexandria or across the desert scenery of the Fayoum Oasis, each excursion offers a new perspective on Egypt’s extraordinary heritage.
Your included excursions:
- Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Plateau: pyramids, the Sphinx and pharaonic masterpieces
- Old Cairo: Coptic churches and historic neighbourhoods
- Alexandria (5-night stay): Greco-Roman heritage and Mediterranean atmosphere
- Fayoum Oasis (4- & 5-night stays): desert landscapes, lakes and natural scenery
Choose the length of your stay:
3-night stay:
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Day 2: Grand Egyptian Museum & Giza Plateau
Day 3: Old Cairo
Day 4: Departure from Cairo
4-night stay:
Day 2: Grand Egyptian Museum & Giza Plateau
Day 3: Old Cairo
Day 5: Fayoum desert
Day 6: Departure from Cairo
5-night stay:
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Day 2: Grand Egyptian Museum & Giza Plateau
Day 3: Old Cairo
Day 4: Fayoum desert
Day 5: Alexandria
Day 6: Departure from Cairo
Please note that your itinerary may undergo minor adjustments, but your overall trip experience will remain unchanged.
Your itinerary in detail —
3-NIGHT STAY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CAIRO
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed at immigration by a representative of our local partner, who will assist you with visa formalities, luggage collection and arrival procedures. You will then be escorted to your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle (approximately 50 minutes).
Included:
- Shared transfers
- Night in Cairo
DAY 2: GIZA PLATEAU & GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM)
After breakfast, depart around 8:00 am to begin a full day of exploration.Your first stop is the Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the largest archaeological museums in the world. Explore its vast galleries and discover some of Egypt’s most iconic artefacts, including treasures from the reign of Tutankhamun. Continue to the Giza Plateau for lunch, before visiting the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and standing before the legendary Sphinx.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Grand Egyptian Museum & Giza Plateau visit
- Night in Cairo
DAY 3: OLD CAIRO
After breakfast, depart around 9:00 am for a cultural immersion in Old Cairo, the historic heart of the city. Pass by the Fortress of Babylon before visiting the circular Church of St George (Mar Girgis). Continue to the Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqa), renowned for its wooden ceiling and ancient icons, followed by the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga), believed to have sheltered the Holy Family. Visit Saint Barbara’s Church and the Coptic Museum, home to an extensive collection illustrating the history of Christianity in Egypt.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Old Cairo visit
- Night in Cairo
DAY 4: DEPARTURE FROM CAIRO
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight.
Included:
- Breakfast included
- Shared transfers
4-NIGHT STAY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CAIRO
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed at immigration by a representative of our local partner, who will assist you with visa formalities, luggage collection and arrival procedures. You will then be escorted to your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle (approximately 50 minutes).
Included:
- Shared transfers
- Night in Cairo
DAY 2: GIZA PLATEAU & GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM)
After breakfast, depart around 8:00 am to begin a full day of exploration.Your first stop is the Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the largest archaeological museums in the world. Explore its vast galleries and discover some of Egypt’s most iconic artefacts, including treasures from the reign of Tutankhamun. Continue to the Giza Plateau for lunch, before visiting the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and standing before the legendary Sphinx.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Grand Egyptian Museum & Giza Plateau visit
- Night in Cairo
DAY 3: OLD CAIRO
After breakfast, depart around 9:00 am for a cultural immersion in Old Cairo, the historic heart of the city. Pass by the Fortress of Babylon before visiting the circular Church of St George (Mar Girgis). Continue to the Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqa), renowned for its wooden ceiling and ancient icons, followed by the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga), believed to have sheltered the Holy Family. Visit Saint Barbara’s Church and the Coptic Museum, home to an extensive collection illustrating the history of Christianity in Egypt.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Old Cairo visit
- Night in Cairo
DAY 4: FAYOUM DESERT
Early morning departure towards Fayoum Oasis, travelling through desert landscapes beyond the capital. Enjoy breakfast in the village of Tunis overlooking Lake Qarun before continuing to Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its fossilised remains of prehistoric whales. Proceed by 4x4 to the Magic Lake and the waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan, surrounded by golden dunes. Lunch is included during the excursion before returning to Cairo in the late afternoon.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Fayoum Oasis excursion
- Night in Cairo
DAY 4: DEPARTURE FROM CAIRO
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight.
Included:
- Breakfast included
- Shared transfers
5-NIGHT STAY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CAIRO
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed at immigration by a representative of our local partner, who will assist you with visa formalities, luggage collection and arrival procedures. You will then be escorted to your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle (approximately 50 minutes).
Included:
- Shared transfers
- Night in Cairo
DAY 2: GIZA PLATEAU & GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM)
After breakfast, depart around 8:00 am to begin a full day of exploration.Your first stop is the Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the largest archaeological museums in the world. Explore its vast galleries and discover some of Egypt’s most iconic artefacts, including treasures from the reign of Tutankhamun. Continue to the Giza Plateau for lunch, before visiting the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and standing before the legendary Sphinx.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Grand Egyptian Museum & Giza Plateau visit
- Night in Cairo
DAY 3: OLD CAIRO
After breakfast, depart around 9:00 am for a cultural immersion in Old Cairo, the historic heart of the city. Pass by the Fortress of Babylon before visiting the circular Church of St George (Mar Girgis). Continue to the Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqa), renowned for its wooden ceiling and ancient icons, followed by the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga), believed to have sheltered the Holy Family. Visit Saint Barbara’s Church and the Coptic Museum, home to an extensive collection illustrating the history of Christianity in Egypt.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Old Cairo visit
- Night in Cairo
DAY 4: FAYOUM DESERT
Early morning departure towards Fayoum Oasis, travelling through desert landscapes beyond the capital. Enjoy breakfast in the village of Tunis overlooking Lake Qarun before continuing to Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its fossilised remains of prehistoric whales. Proceed by 4x4 to the Magic Lake and the waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan, surrounded by golden dunes. Lunch is included during the excursion before returning to Cairo in the late afternoon.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Fayoum Oasis excursion
- Night in Cairo
DAY 5: ALEXANDRIA
Early departure to Alexandria, Egypt’s historic Mediterranean city. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Greco-Roman Museum. Discover the site of the ancient Library of Alexandria and admire the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, followed by an exterior visit to the Citadel of Qaitbay overlooking the sea. Lunch is included before returning to Cairo in the evening.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Alexandria visit
- Night in Cairo
DAY 6: DEPARTURE FROM CAIRO
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight.
Included:
- Breakfast included
- Shared transfers
- Breakfast included
Important information about your tour and visits: The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary.
Your hotels —
Just for you:
Hand-picked just for you
Accommodation is provided as per itinerary, with your stay based at the Sonesta Cairo Hotel, a comfortable and well-located address in the Egyptian capital.
For stays in May, June, July and August, you will benefit from a complimentary hotel upgrade to the Fairmont Nile City Hotel 5*.
When the upgrade applies, you will stay in a Deluxe Partial Nile View Room at the Fairmont Nile City Hotel 5*, enjoying an elegant riverside setting on the banks of the Nile. Ideally located and directly connected to the prestigious Nile City Towers complex, the hotel combines contemporary design, refined facilities and attentive service, offering a luxurious retreat after days spent exploring Cairo.
If the hotel listed above is unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in a similar hotel. Local standards apply.
The maximum capacity of the rooms is 2 adults. Single rooms are available at extra cost.
Your dining choices
This is a bed and breakfast stay.
Your included extras —
2GB of included mobile internet data, to keep you connected on the go
Stay connected on the move with this exclusive mobile internet offer, perfect for the modern traveller. Activate your included eSIM and enjoy a connection wherever you go. Easily share your internet connection with friends and family, with no risk of going over the limit.
Note: 2GB of internet data represents around 25 hours of web browsing/audio streaming or 2 to 3 hours of video streaming / social networking/video calls.
Your journey to Egypt —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking, in either Economy, Premium, or Business class, depending on the destination and carrier. This flight may include one or more stopovers. Please review your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ, in order to offer the best price.
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destinations —
Cairo
Alexandria
Set along the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, Alexandria is a historic and cosmopolitan city where ancient heritage meets coastal elegance. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria has long been a cultural crossroads, blending Greek, Roman and Egyptian influences. Today, its breezy seafront, grand architecture and intellectual legacy create a distinctive atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the country.
Must-sees:
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina: A striking modern tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria.
- Citadel of Qaitbay: A fortress built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- Montaza Palace Gardens: A peaceful seaside estate with lush gardens and royal architecture.
- Alexandria Corniche: A scenic waterfront promenade stretching along the Mediterranean.
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: A fascinating underground burial site blending cultures and styles.
Culinary culture:
Alexandria is renowned for its seafood, with fresh fish and shellfish prepared simply and served in bustling seaside restaurants. Egyptian specialities and Mediterranean influences combine to create a rich and flavourful culinary scene.
Dive deeper:
Beyond its iconic landmarks, Alexandria offers a slower, more relaxed rhythm than Cairo. Stroll along the Corniche, explore historic cafés or discover the city’s artistic and literary heritage. The blend of sea air, history and culture creates a uniquely atmospheric experience.
Good to know:
Alexandria is located around 2.5 to 3 hours by car from Cairo. It is served by Borg El Arab Airport, approximately 45 minutes from the city centre. The best time to visit is from October to April, when temperatures are milder. The local currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP).
