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Cairo -Alexandria Short Break 5 Days to Land of the Kings with Sightseeing and Tour Guided

5 days
Start and end in Cairo
4.9
28 traveler reviews
Cairo -Alexandria Short Break 5 Days to Land of the Kings with Sightseeing and Tour Guided - Egypt Direct Tours
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Plan your adventure:
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Historical
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 15
Age range 6 to 85
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Highlights

  • Enjoy Egyptian cuisine at local restaurants.
  • Free pick-up and drop-off from Cairo Airport.
  • Private guide, and deluxe car.
  • Thorough health and safety measures implemented.

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome Egypt
  2. Day 2 Great Pyramids of Giza-Sphinx- Sakkara
  3. Day 3 Explore Alexandria ( Pompey's Pillar-Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa-Citadel Of Quitbay-Alexandria Library)
  4. Day 4 Egyptian Museum-Citadel of Sala Din-Old Cairo
  5. Day 5 Final departure to Cairo INT Airport
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

11

Age Range

6 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.7
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  • Cairo -Alexandria Short Break 5 Days to Land of the Kings with Sightseeing and Tour Guided reviewer 1
    · May 2nd, 2025
    The tour was amazing. They have excellent Guides/Egyptologists, especially Essan he knew history well and narrated lot of interesting stories and made the tour fun.
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    Egypt Direct Tours commented on this review
    Hi Nagarajan That's brilliant to hear! It sounds like the tour was a real success. I'm so pleased that you found the Guides and Egyptologists excellent, and especially that Essan's deep knowledge and engaging storytelling made the history come alive... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Cairo -Alexandria Short Break 5 Days to Land of the Kings with Sightseeing and Tour Guided reviewer 2
    · April 7th, 2025
    Absolutely amazing experience! The itinerary was perfectly tailored to our needs with great flexibility. Despite a flight delay, Ahmed rearranged everything seamlessly. Hadha, our guide, was knowledgeable and kind, and Mohamed ensured safe travel every day. We traveled with our 9-month-old baby, and they were patient, never rushed us, and met all our requests. Highly recommended!
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    Egypt Direct Tours commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience on your private tour. Ahmed El Kadi Customer support
    Trip date: March 2025
  • ME
    · February 3rd, 2025
    I had the pleasure of having Mr. Bassam Qasem as my tour guide during my trip to Egypt, and I cannot recommend him enough! From start to finish, his knowledge, professionalism, and warm personality made my experience unforgettable. On my day trip to Alexandria, Mr. Bassam was not just a guide but a storyteller who brought the city's rich history to life. His insightful explanations and enthusiasm for the ancient landmarks made every moment fascinating. We visited the impressive Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the ancient catacombs, and the beautiful coastal views, with Mr. Bassam making sure I understood the significance behind every site. The next day, we traveled to Saqqara, and once again, Mr. Bassam exceeded expectations. His deep understanding of ancient Egyptian history made our visit to the Step Pyramid and other incredible monuments feel truly special. He was patient, informative, and answered all of my questions with genuine interest and clarity. Mr. Bassam’s warmth and attentiveness truly set him apart. He made me feel comfortable and cared for throughout the entire experience, and his passion for Egypt's history was contagious. It was clear that he loves what he does, and that passion made the tour so much more meaningful. If you're visiting Egypt, do yourself a favor and request Mr. Bassam as your guide – you'll be in excellent hands. Thank you, Mr. Bassam, for making this trip one that I will always remember!
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    Egypt Direct Tours commented on this review
    Hi Mohad It would be our honor to show you even more of the wonders of Egypt. Egypt Direct tours team
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • Cairo -Alexandria Short Break 5 Days to Land of the Kings with Sightseeing and Tour Guided reviewer 4
    · December 2nd, 2024
    The tour is great, Bassam was an excellent guide who helped us explore at our own pace. It was very well organized.
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    Egypt Direct Tours commented on this review
    Many thanks, Kandwal for your 5 * review Ahmed El-Kadi Customer support
    Trip date: December 2024
  • Cairo -Alexandria Short Break 5 Days to Land of the Kings with Sightseeing and Tour Guided reviewer 5
    · September 30th, 2024
    our trip could not have been any more perfect! Bassam took great care of us ensuring not only a good and knowledgeable time but above all a safe one! He truly is an amazing guide and we will definetly spread the word that he is the top guide in Egypt!
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    Egypt Direct Tours commented on this review
    I would like to thank you for giving us the chance to show you the beauty of our beloved country ???????? It has been a pleasure to serve such a nice and respectful people like you????????‍❤️‍???????? We hope to see you again soon for a second visit to... Show more
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • A
    · May 5th, 2024
    Best experience ever! Gamal the best tour guide! Review of Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Pyramids View Lunch ,Camel February, 2024 If you’re looking into tours, our tour with Bassam was a 10/10 he was amazing and we had the best experience! I would for sure go back! Make sure to ask for Bassam you won’t regret it!
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    Egypt Direct Tours commented on this review
    Many thanks for your time to write your experience with Egypt Direct tours Ahmed El Kadi Customer support
    Trip date: February 2024
  • GS
    · March 14th, 2024
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    La única observación es que una de las actividades opcionales fue cancelada, se hizo la devolución correspondiente.
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    Egypt Direct Tours commented on this review
    Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo de dejarnos comentarios sobre la opción adicional, el espectáculo de luz y sonido que estaba fuera de nuestro control, ese día el espectáculo fue cancelado y reembolsamos el importe total.
    Trip date: February 2024
  • Cairo -Alexandria Short Break 5 Days to Land of the Kings with Sightseeing and Tour Guided reviewer 8
    · October 21st, 2023
    Good trip. Saw the major sights. Nice hotel and guide
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    Egypt Direct Tours commented on this review
    Hi Lee , thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. Ahmed El Kadi
    Trip date: October 2023
  • JC
    · October 21st, 2023
    One of My best experiences ever. From driver to guides, all were exceptional. They spend the time to make this trip unforgettable…. We not only created ties with places but also with every single who were involved in this to. We learn so much and but it wasn’t exclusively about ancient Egypt but also about the modern culture and different tastes this place has to offer. Expecting to do another trip south soon. Very happy.
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    Egypt Direct Tours commented on this review
    Hi John Many thanks for your time to write your experience with Egypt Direct Tours
    Trip date: October 2023
  • RS
    · October 7th, 2023
    The tour, guide and driver was very good and we enjoyed everything we did.
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    Egypt Direct Tours commented on this review
    Hi Row , many thanks for your review.
    Trip date: October 2023

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Cairo -Alexandria Short Break 5 Days to Land of the Kings with Sightseeing and Tour Guided
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