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Cairo & Alexandria in 5 Days on a Budget

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Cairo - Alexandria

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Travel styleBudget
DeparturesDaily, on request
From$590 pp

Overview

Five days that pair Cairo with the Mediterranean: the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, then two days in Alexandria for the Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, the Bibliotheca and the Corniche.

Egypt's two great cities in one simple trip. Cairo gives you the Pharaohs; Alexandria, three hours north, gives you Greek and Roman Egypt, sea air and some of the best fish restaurants in the country.

You stay in good-value hotels and travel between the cities by road. Tell us your dates and we confirm the hotels and the final price.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Cairo

Meet our representative at Cairo airport and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 Pyramids and Egyptian Museum

The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx in the morning, the Egyptian Museum in the afternoon.

Day 3 Drive to Alexandria

Drive north to Alexandria (about 3 hours). Visit the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa and Pompey's Pillar, then check in by the sea.

Day 4 Alexandria by the sea

The Citadel of Qaitbay, a walk along the Corniche and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Evening drive back to Cairo.

Day 5 Departure

Breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport.

Prices

Estimated price per person sharing a double or twin room. Prices are in US dollars.

SeasonBudget
Low (May–Sep)$531
Shoulder (Apr & Oct)$590
High (Nov–Mar)$697
Peak (18 Dec–6 Jan, holidays)$826

Where you stay

Value hotel in Cairo; Alexandria day trip by train or road subject to selected transport.

Prices are estimates and are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included; domestic flights only when listed in your quote. Single rooms, children and private groups are priced on request.

No payment to request a booking. We confirm availability and the final price by email.

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