Egypt Off the Beaten Track: 7-Day Small Group Tour
Spend seven days based in Cairo and travel through some of Egypt’s best-known ancient and coastal sites. The route includes Giza, Saqqarah, Alexandria, Faiyum and Ain Sokhna, with time in Cairo for the main city sights. The trip starts with arrival in Cairo and continues to the Pyramids of Giza and the Step Pyramid at Saqqarah. You then head to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast, before returning to Cairo for sightseeing in the capital. The programme also includes a day in Faiyum and a free day that can be used for optional activities, including a Red Sea visit to Ain Sokhna. This is a small-group tour with guided sightseeing, hotel stays in Cairo and road travel between the included destinations.
Key details
7 days
6 nights
Route
Egypt
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Cairo, Giza, Saqqarah, Alexandria, Faiyum, Ain Sokhna
Travel style
Small groups
Tour type
Fully guided
Highlights
- Small-group travel with guided sightseeing
- Ancient sites in Giza and Saqqarah
- A day trip to Alexandria on the Mediterranean
- Time in Cairo plus a free day for optional activities
Itinerary
- 1
Cairo
Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo Airport, meet the local representative and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure in Cairo. No meals are included.No meals - 2
Giza · Saqqarah
Giza and Saqqarah
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple and the Sphinx before continuing to Saqqarah to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. Lunch is included during the excursion, then return to Cairo for the night.Breakfast, lunch - 3
Alexandria
Alexandria by the Mediterranean
Travel to Alexandria for a full day of sightseeing. The included stops are Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel and Bibliotheca Alexandrina, with lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Cairo.Breakfast, lunch
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 6 nights in a Cairo hotel with breakfast
- Guided sightseeing in Cairo and at the included sites
- Lunch during included tours at local restaurants
- Airport transfers and all ground transport by air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Egypt entry visa
- Entrance fees to the listed sightseeing
- Tipping for drivers and guides
- Meals not mentioned
- Beverages
- Optional tours and activities
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.