Private Customized 3 Day tours to Cairo, Giza and Alexandria

Ancient Egypt fills three busy days. This private tour gives you a practical way to see Cairo’s biggest sights, the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara, Memphis, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, and Alexandria without arranging each transfer yourself. You travel in a private vehicle, use hotel pickup and drop-off, and have a qualified Egyptologist guide with you throughout the main sightseeing.

I like the door-to-door service, especially because Cairo traffic and long distances can make independent planning tiring. I also like the broad range of sights, from Khufu’s Great Pyramid and the Sphinx to Roman Alexandria and the old religious quarter. The main consideration is the pace: three days cover a great deal, and the Alexandria day begins at 7:00 a.m. Also, the tour information says lunch is included in one section but lists food and beverages as excluded elsewhere, so confirm this before booking.

The high rating, with 100 percent recommending it across 36 ratings, points to a strong record. One especially positive account names driver Ahmed and guide Jimmy, praising their reliability, honesty, and the sense of safety they provided. Still, you should judge this tour by what it is: a packed sightseeing plan, not a slow cultural stay in Cairo.

Key points to know before booking

• Three full sightseeing days cover Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, and Alexandria, giving you a broad first look at Egypt.
• The private format matters in Cairo, since your group can travel by private vehicle and avoid sharing the day with strangers.
• Ahmed and Jimmy are praised by name for reliable service, honest advice, and helping the group reach places that could have been difficult to manage alone.
• The Great Pyramid interior costs extra, and the Alexandria library admission is not included.
• The price is listed at $95 per person, a low rate for private transport, a guide, and several entrance fees, but check exactly what is covered.
• The schedule is demanding, with an early Alexandria pickup, long drives, and several major sites each day.

Is $95 a fair price for three private days?

At $95 per person, this tour looks appealing for anyone who wants private sightseeing without paying for a luxury trip. The price includes local taxes, a qualified Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, private round-trip transfers, a private vehicle, and entrance fees for most listed stops.

That combination is the key value. You are not only paying to see monuments. You are also paying to avoid arranging transport between Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, and Alexandria. For a first visit, that can save time and reduce the stress of working out each connection.

There are two points to check before you pay. The overview says lunch is included, while the formal inclusion list says food and beverages are not included. Those details conflict. Ask the operator to confirm whether lunch is covered on each day or whether you should budget separately.

The Great Pyramid interior is also excluded. That is common on pyramid tours, but it can matter if entering Khufu’s monument is a top priority. Alexandria’s Bibliotheca Alexandrina admission is listed as not included as well. These extra costs may be modest, but they affect the final price.

Day one: Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis

The first day starts with the Giza Plateau, the most famous stop in Egypt. You spend about two hours with three main viewpoints: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, a panoramic view of the three pyramids, and the Valley Temple with the Sphinx.

The Great Pyramid is the obvious headline. Built for King Khufu, it is the only surviving member of the ancient Seven Wonders. Your guide can add the basic setting and explain how the pyramid complex worked, but the schedule gives you limited time compared with a full day at Giza.

The panoramic stop is useful because the pyramids are easier to understand as a group. From the right viewpoint, you can see how the three royal monuments relate to one another rather than treating them as three separate photo stops.

At the Sphinx and Valley Temple, look for the change in stonework and construction style. The Valley Temple is tied to the pyramid complex, while the Sphinx gives the site its most recognizable face. Your guide is included here, which adds value because the plateau can feel like a collection of enormous stones without context.

You should decide before arrival if you want to enter a pyramid. The tour can be upgraded for interior access, but this is not included in the listed price. Ask about the exact supplement and which pyramid is available on your date.

Saqqara adds a quieter ancient site

From Giza, you continue to Saqqara for about two hours. The focus is the Step Pyramid, the pyramid of King Teti, and the tomb of Teti’s vizier.

The Step Pyramid is especially important because its layered form marks an early stage in pyramid construction. It looks different from the smooth-sided pyramids at Giza, giving you a useful visual link between earlier burial design and the later pyramid shape.

King Teti’s pyramid and the vizier’s tomb shift the focus from royal scale to decorated burial spaces. You may find this part more rewarding if you enjoy details, inscriptions, and tomb art rather than only enormous monuments.

Two hours is a reasonable amount of time for the listed stops, though the total day remains long. Wear practical shoes and keep water close. The tour information calls for smart-casual dress, which is a sensible choice for both ancient sites and religious buildings later in the trip.

Memphis closes the first day

The final stop is Memphis, described as Egypt’s first capital and linked with the first king of the First Dynasty. You spend about one hour there before returning to your Cairo hotel.

Memphis gives the day a useful political and historical frame. Giza and Saqqara show royal burial complexes, while Memphis helps explain the ancient center that supported the early Egyptian state.

The first day works best if you want the major pyramid sites handled in one sweep. The drawback is simple: Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis are enough for a full day. Expect to feel tired by the hotel drop-off, especially if you spend extra time at the pyramid interior.

Day two: Alexandria and its ancient port-city story

Day two begins at 7:00 a.m. in your hotel lobby. The drive to Alexandria takes about two and a half hours, so you spend a significant part of the day on the road.

That early departure is necessary if you want to see several Alexandria sights in one day. It also means this is not a relaxed morning. If you prefer a slow breakfast and an easy start, the schedule may feel hard. If you want to see Alexandria from Cairo without changing hotels, the long day is a fair trade.

The tour presents Alexandria through its Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic layers. That mix is the reason to make the trip. Alexandria was one of the ancient world’s great port cities, and the stops show different periods rather than repeating the same kind of monument.

Kom el Shoqafa reveals a mix of traditions

The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa take about one hour. The complex has three floors and combines Greek, Roman, and ancient Egyptian artistic elements.

This is one of the more unusual stops because the art reflects a period when traditions overlapped. The main tomb still contains carved figures and symbols linked with those cultures. The underground setting also gives the visit a different mood from the open pyramid fields.

You should be comfortable with the fact that this is a subterranean site. The tour data does not specify access conditions, so ask the operator if you have mobility concerns or dislike enclosed spaces.

Pompey’s Pillar and the Serapeum remains

Next comes Pompey’s Pillar, a red Aswan granite column about 25 meters tall. It dates to the third century and is described as the last remaining relic of the Serapeum Temple.

The column is a compact stop, planned for about an hour. Its value comes from scale and setting: one tall piece of granite hints at a much larger religious complex that no longer survives. Your Egyptologist guide can help connect the pillar to Alexandria’s Roman period and to Emperor Diocletian.

Qaitbay Citadel replaces the lost lighthouse

The visit to Qaitbay Citadel covers the medieval defensive side of Alexandria. The fortress was built by Sultan Qaitbay after an earthquake destroyed the ancient lighthouse.

The original lighthouse was one of the city’s defining monuments. The citadel now occupies that defensive point, offering a direct link between ancient Alexandria and its later military role. The itinerary gives this stop only one minute, which is almost certainly a timing error or an abbreviated listing. Confirm how much actual visiting time is planned before booking, since the fortress deserves more than a quick photo.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the return to Cairo

The final Alexandria stop is the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, with about one hour planned. It recalls the city’s famous ancient library through a modern institution.

Admission is not included, so budget for the ticket. The tour then returns you to your Cairo hotel. With the early start, long drive, and several stops, day two is likely to be the most tiring of the three.

Day three: Egyptian antiquities, Coptic churches, and Islamic Cairo

The final sightseeing day starts at 8:30 a.m. with the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in downtown Cairo. You spend about two hours inside with your guide.

This museum visit is important because it gathers objects from the civilization you have been seeing in fragments. After the pyramids and tombs, the museum can help connect royal burials, religious beliefs, and daily life. Two hours gives you a guided overview, though not enough time for every gallery.

A guide is particularly useful here. You can ask which objects matter most rather than trying to read every label. If you have a special interest in a particular period, tell the guide early so the visit can be adjusted where possible.

Coptic Cairo brings the city’s religious layers together

Coptic Cairo takes about two hours and includes several important churches and a synagogue. The Abu Sergia Church is associated with the cave where the Holy Family is said to have lived during its time in Egypt. You also visit the Hanging Church, St. George Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

The Hanging Church is built on the base of one tower of the old Babylon Fortress, which explains its name and location. This is the kind of detail that gives the neighborhood meaning beyond a quick church visit.

The area also shows how different religious communities shaped Cairo over time. The tour’s stated focus includes the cave, church architecture, and the synagogue, so this section should suit you if you want more than pharaonic monuments.

Dress respectfully. Smart casual clothing is requested, and religious sites are not the place for beachwear or very short clothing.

Saladin Citadel gives you Cairo from above

The next stop is the Citadel of Saladin, planned for about one hour. Built on high ground east of Cairo, it served as a government center for roughly 800 years and was intended to protect the city from the east and south.

The Alabaster Mosque is the main attraction inside the citadel. You will see Islamic art and get a broad view over Cairo from the elevated position. After several indoor museum and church visits, this open outlook provides a welcome change.

The claim that it is the biggest citadel in the world should be treated as tour language rather than a fact you need to rely on. The important point for your visit is its commanding position and long political role.

Khan Al-Khalili ends the trip with shopping and old streets

The final stop is Khan Al-Khalili, where you walk through one of Cairo’s oldest Islamic streets. The area includes historic mosques, schools, water buildings, and hospitals, along with shops selling souvenirs.

This is your chance to try the Egyptian habit of bargaining. Keep your expectations practical. The pleasure is in looking, comparing, and learning how the market works, not in assuming every purchase is a rare find.

An hour is enough for a first walk, but it is not enough to see every lane. Since the tour returns you to your hotel afterward, you can ask your guide where to focus if you want shopping, architecture, or a short look at the old street network.

Private transport, guide quality, and comfort

The private format is the strongest practical feature. You receive hotel pickup and drop-off each day, private round-trip transfers, and transport by private vehicle. That is especially useful for Alexandria, where the drive from Cairo takes about two and a half hours each way.

The guide is described as a qualified Egyptologist. You are not simply being driven to monuments and left there. The plan calls for guided visits at the pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis, the Egyptian museum, Coptic Cairo, the Citadel, and the other major stops.

One especially strong account identifies Ahmed as the driver and Jimmy as the guide. Their reliability, honesty, and attention to safety were praised, including their ability to make difficult-to-arrange sightseeing possible. You cannot assume those exact staff members will lead every booking, but you can request them if they are available.

A private tour also gives you more control than a large group outing. You can ask questions, adjust the pace where possible, and avoid waiting for strangers. Still, private does not mean leisurely. The listed program contains many fixed stops and long transfers.

Who should book this Cairo and Alexandria plan?

I would recommend it to first-time visitors who want a strong overview in only three days. It suits couples, families, and small groups who value a private vehicle and a guide but do not want to plan every historic site themselves.

It also works well for anyone staying in Cairo who wants to add Alexandria without moving hotels. The hotel pickup and return remove a major planning task.

I would be more cautious if you prefer slow museum visits, long meals, or free afternoons. The schedule is packed, and Alexandria is a particularly long day. You should also confirm the lunch policy, pyramid interior supplement, Alexandria library ticket, and the unusually short Qaitbay timing before booking.

The tour requires at least two people per booking. A child rate applies only when the child shares with two paying adults. Most people can participate, but a current passport is required on the day of travel.

Final verdict: a useful first look at Egypt

This is a strong-value private introduction to Cairo and Alexandria. For $95 per person, the combination of a guide, private transport, hotel transfers, and many entrance fees is attractive, provided the final inclusions are confirmed.

Book it if you want to see the major monuments efficiently and value safety, reliable transfers, and historical explanation. Skip it if you want a slow, flexible holiday or if you dislike early starts and long drives.

The best reason to choose this plan is its range. In three days, you move from Khufu’s pyramid to Coptic churches, from ancient Memphis to a medieval citadel, and from Roman Alexandria to Khan Al-Khalili. Just arrive with realistic expectations: this is a fast, well-organized survey of Egypt’s great sights, not a restful city break.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The experience lasts approximately three days.

What time does the tour start?

The listed start time is 8:00 a.m. The Alexandria day pickup is scheduled for 7:00 a.m., and the third day pickup is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with private transfers each day.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates, and transportation is provided by private vehicle.

Is an Egyptologist guide included?

Yes. A qualified Egyptologist guide is included.

Are entrance fees included?

Entrance fees are included for many listed attractions, including the Giza complex, Saqqara, Memphis, Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, the Citadel, and Khan Al-Khalili. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina admission is not included.

Can I go inside the Great Pyramid?

Yes, but visiting the pyramids from inside is not included in the listed price. An upgrade or optional payment is required.

Is lunch included?

The tour information gives conflicting details. The overview says lunch is included, while the formal exclusions list food and beverages as not included. Confirm this with Egypt Tours Club before booking.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund.