Full Cairo and Alexandria Tour Egypt Itinerary

30 January 2027 – 3 February 2027 | 4 Nights, 5 Days
Tour details

Example (e.g.) Hotels

Cairo

Pyramisa Suites Hotel Cairo 5* etc.

Ramses Hilton 5* etc.

Gewan Hotel Cairo 5* etc.

Helnan Dreamland Hotel & Conference Center 5* etc.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT

This tour is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days prior to the tour start date. Tours cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.

VISA      

Ordinary Passport                             Visa required                       

Green Passport                                  Visa not required

Service Passport                           Visa not required             

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of travel and not older than 10 years.

In destinations where a visa is required, the visa application must be made with the documents specified in the "Documents Required for Visa" list provided by your agency.

To avoid issues with customs police at the border of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet, and/or otherwise damaged passports; such passports must be renewed, and if the country requires a visa for Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be on the new passport. In case of non-compliance, responsibility lies with the traveler.

Since there may be a request for a document showing joint parental consent by the police officer responsible at entry/exit points when our guests under 18 years of age travel alone or with only one parent, we recommend that our guests under 18 years of age and their parents pay attention to this matter.

HEALTH

There is no mandatory vaccination requirement for Turkish citizens entering Egypt. We recommend that you do not drink tap water during your tour and consume only bottled water that has been opened by you for the first time.

FLIGHT DURATIONS

Istanbul  -   Cairo                    02 hr 20 min

Alexandria  -  Istanbul                02 hr 20 min

 EXTRA TOURS & ACTIVITIES             

Extra tours and activities are organized by the local agency providing services with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If sufficient numbers are not achieved, tours may not take place, or extra tour/activity prices, content, and vehicles used may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of extra tours/activities may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums, historical sites, or venues in the destination are open/closed and weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATION   

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located at distances greater than the specified km.

Triple rooms are assigned based on hotel availability. In such rooms, the bed provided for the 3rd person may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or coach beds, participants who are the 3rd person and/or children booking are deemed to have accepted potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.

Child discounts apply to a single (1) child accompanying 2 adults and falling within the age group specified in the pricing section.

Breakfasts included in the tour program, which are part of the services provided at the hotel, are served according to the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally as a limited menu known as continental breakfast consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.

CURRENCY    

The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP).

It is advisable to carry USD (EUR) and US Dollars (USD) with you.

TIME ZONE     

There is a -1 hour difference between Turkey and Egypt. When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 11:00 in Egypt.

PHONE USAGE    

If your mobile phone line is enabled for international calls (roaming), it can be used.

CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS    

When entering mosques and churches in the country, shorts, skirts, clothing that exposes shoulders, and tight-fitting garments should be avoided. We recommend that women bring a thin shawl or scarf. Also, if you have hats or sunglasses, you must not use them while inside places of worship. Both men and women must remove their shoes before entering a mosque.

FOOD CULTURE           

Egypt, like many countries with coastlines, is full of fish restaurants and fish markets.

SHOPPING         

You can purchase local handicrafts and souvenirs.

IMPORTANT NOTES           

Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports requiring a visa) does not guarantee entry into the country. The passport police have the authority to deny you entry. The agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the traveler.

The agency acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the current tour and flight. The agency is obligated to notify these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees.

Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities and conducted panoramically with guide commentary from the vehicle, excluding entrance to museums and historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not be carried out if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering on the day and time corresponding to the tour, or due to closed roads caused by any event, or if weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour. In such cases, the agency is not responsible for the inability to conduct the aforementioned tours. Some tours may be conducted using public transport or on foot, depending on available facilities, at points where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted.

What's included
  • Turkish Airlines round-trip economy class air tickets and taxes for Istanbul – Cairo / Alexandria - Istanbul
  • 3 nights accommodation with breakfast at a 5-star hotel in Cairo (total 3 nights)
  • Tours specified as included in the program
  • Lunch-included Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids & Sphinx Tour
  • Lunch-included Saqqara & Memphis Tour
  • Panoramic Cairo City Tour
  • Panoramic Alexandria City Tour
  • Airport – Hotel – Airport transfers
  • Turkish-speaking guide service
  • TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
  • Travel and health insurance (surcharge applies for ages over 65).
Not included
  • Fees for personal and official items such as exit stamp, visa, etc.
  • All types of personal expenses and hotel extras
  • All services not explicitly specified in the program and included services
  • Entrance fees to museums and historical sites not explicitly stated as "visited" in the program
  • Optional tours and activities, if any, in the program
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages consumed during included meals, if any, in the program
  • Domestic connecting flights and domestic transportation fees
  • Tips for guides and drivers
Tour Program
Istanbul - Cairo - City Tour - Cairo
Our tour begins with a meeting at Istanbul Airport's International Departures Terminal. After completing check-in, baggage drop, and boarding procedures, we depart for Cairo on a Turkish Airlines scheduled flight. Upon arrival in Cairo during the afternoon hours, we join our private vehicle to begin a Panoramic City Tour of Cairo. First, we take in the historic heart of Old Cairo, offering panoramic views of its centuries-old Islamic heritage reflected in ancient mosques, madrasas, stone structures, and bustling streets. Next, we visit the Muhammad Ali Mosque, located within the Saladin Citadel, renowned for its grand dome, slender minarets, and interior walls clad in alabaster, earning it the nickname "Alabaster Mosque." Continuing our journey, we view the Unknown Soldier Monument, erected to honor soldiers who lost their lives in the 1973 October War; this iconic structure stands as a symbol of modern Egyptian history. We then proceed to the Baron Empain Palace in the Heliopolis district, admiring its unique design inspired by Indian and Khmer architecture, rich bas-reliefs, and distinctive towered silhouette—a standout among Cairo’s most original buildings—where we pause for photos. Following this, we pass through Tahrir Square, one of modern Egypt’s most famous squares and a central hub for administrative, political, and social life in the city. In the final segment of our tour, we head toward the historic heart of Cairo: the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. With its narrow alleys, traditional craft shops, spice merchants, souvenir stalls, and vibrant atmosphere, this colorful district offers free time for shopping and exploration. Afterward, we transfer to our hotel. Guests wishing may optionally join an Evening Nile River Cruise with Dinner (USD 110), arranged by our guide. Following the cruise and dinner, which will allow us to experience the magical ambiance of the Nile and Cairo, we return to our hotel for overnight accommodation.
Cairo – Grand Egyptian Museum – Pyramids – Sphinx – Cairo
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Grand Museum of Egypt & Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with lunch included. We set out to explore some of the most iconic symbols of Cairo and ancient Egyptian civilization. Our first stop will be the Grand Egyptian Museum, rising near the Giza Pyramids and recognized as the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. With its contemporary architecture, the museum brings together the glorious heritage of ancient Egypt; through Tutankhamun galleries, statues of pharaohs, mummies, artifacts of daily life, royal treasures, and thousands of years-old items including Khufu's funeral boats, we will gain an intimate understanding of various periods of Egyptian civilization. After the museum visit, we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Following lunch, we proceed to the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu—the only surviving wonder of the Ancient World—as well as the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Built during the Fourth Dynasty as monumental tomb complexes for the pharaohs, we admire these pyramids and the stunning desert landscape surrounding them, pausing at designated spots for photographs. Continuing our tour, we visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, carved from a single block of limestone into the rock, featuring a human head and lion's body, symbolizing the power and wisdom of the pharaohs. Standing before the complex of the Pyramid of Khafre, this monumental structure has guarded the Giza Plateau for millennia and remains one of the most mysterious and iconic monuments from ancient Egypt to the present day. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel for overnight accommodation.
Cairo – Saqqara – Memphis – Cairo
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Saqqara and Memphis tour with lunch included. Our first stop is Saqqara, one of the oldest and most significant necropolis sites in ancient Egypt. This historic area served as a burial ground for royal families and high-ranking officials for centuries. Here, we visit the Step Pyramid, built in honor of Pharaoh Djoser and regarded as the beginning of monumental stone architecture in Egypt. Designed by the architect Imhotep, this magnificent structure marks a crucial turning point in the evolution of later classical pyramids. Through the surrounding archaeological remains, tomb structures, and the vast necropolis, we gain insights from our guide into early Egyptian beliefs, burial customs, and architectural development. After touring Saqqara, we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Following the meal, we head to Memphis, one of ancient Egypt's earliest capitals and a center of political, religious, and cultural significance for centuries. In this ancient city, which became a major power hub during the Old Kingdom, we admire monumental statues reflecting the grandeur of the pharaohs and explore surviving archaeological ruins. At this important center where the state system of ancient Egyptian civilization took shape, we immerse ourselves in a historical atmosphere spanning thousands of years. Upon completing the tour, we return to Cairo and transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.
Cairo – Alexandria – City Tour – Alexandria – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the Panoramic Alexandria City Tour. Our first stop is Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. With its strategic coastal location, thick defensive walls, towers, and military architecture that has protected the Port of Alexandria throughout history, the citadel offers a close look at the city's maritime heritage. Continuing our tour, we visit the Ancient Roman Theatre located within the Kom el-Dikka archaeological site. This structure, with its semi-circular marble seating tiers and columns, is one of the most significant surviving examples of urban life from the Roman period. Surrounding the theatre are remains of ancient baths, residential buildings, and mosaics that shed light on Alexandria's social and cultural life during the Roman and Byzantine eras. Next, we learn from our guide about the Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, one of Alexandria's most impressive ancient sites. Featuring three underground burial chambers carved into the rock, spiral staircases, and unique architecture blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic traditions, the catacombs display reliefs, statues, and sections used in funeral rites that reflect the city's role as a meeting point of diverse civilizations. Our final stop is Pompey's Pillar, which stands in the area once occupied by the magnificent Temple of Serapis dedicated to the god Serapis in antiquity. Although commonly known as Pompey's Pillar, this monumental column was actually erected in honor of the Roman Emperor Diocletianus and is constructed from red Aswan granite. We will admire the pillar and the surrounding ancient ruins before enjoying free time until the airport transfer arranged by our guide at a designated hour. Following our free time, we will be transferred to Alexandria International Airport.
Alexandria – Istanbul
Upon our arrival at Alexandria Airport, we complete our ticket and baggage procedures for the scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul. With our arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and all included services come to an end.