Planning an itinerary to the land of the Pharaoh? If you have a week to spend, you will have plenty of time to experience the spirit of Egypt. But what if you have only three days? We can help with that. Here at EXODUS, we offer lots of tours that allow you to thoroughly enjoy your time in Egypt.
In this post, we will tell you about our best 3 days tour in Egypt from Cairo. Namely the Archaeological Break and the Golden Cities Trip. They both start from Cairo but have different destinations.
Archaeological Break: The Best 3 Days Tour in Egypt from Cairo to Luxor
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo and Cairo-breaks
When you arrive at the Cairo International Airport, an English-speaking EXODUS representative will meet you. The representative will guide you through the customs and immigration departments to finish the entire procedure for you.
After that, you will be transferred to the Pyramids of Giza, where you can marvel at the huge pyramids. On the complex, you will also see the Great Sphinx, another iconic landmark of Egypt. Your next visit is to the Mortuary Temple of King Khafre. After the visit, we take you to a local restaurant for lunch.
After lunch, we take you to the Egyptian Museum, where you can learn about the rich and long history of Egypt. At the museum, you can see the infamous treasures of Tutankhamen, among other things.
Finally, we transfer you to your hotel to rest and enjoy the night.
Day 2: Luxor by air
Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready to catch a flight to Luxor from the Cairo International Airport. Today’s adventure will start by getting to the East Bank of Luxor, where you will visit the Temple of Karnak.
After your visit to the massive and impressive temple is finished, have lunch at an oriental restaurant. Next, we take you to the Luxor Temple.
Next, you will cross the other side of the Nile River to visit the infamous Necropolis of Thebes. Visit the Valley of the Kings, and the Valley of the Artisans, and then have a break for lunch.
When the break is over, we take you to visit the Al-Deir Al-Bahri complex, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, and finally the Colossi of Memnon. Once your visit is finished, we transfer you to the Luxor International Airport to catch a flight to Cairo.
Day 3: Cairo City and fly back home
Enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel. We will then take you to visit Old Cairo City, visiting the Hanging Church, the Cavern Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque.
Have your lunch in a local restaurant. After that, we take you to visit Medieval Cairo. You will visit the Saladin Citadel, where the imposing mosque of Mohamed Ali, various museums, and gardens are situated.
Next, take a stroll through the lively, picturesque Khan El-Khalili bazaar, where you can buy all kinds of traditional souvenirs.
Lastly, we transfer you to the Cairo International Airport to catch a flight back home. Our English-speaking representative will accompany you until you are aboard your plane.
Golden Cities Trip
Day 1: Arrival at Cairo and Giza Pyramids
When you arrive at the Cairo International Airport, an English-speaking EXODUS representative will guide you through the customs and immigration departments to finish the whole procedure for you.
Once all procedures are done, we take you to the Pyramids of Giza complex, where the three large pyramids and the iconic Great Sphinx are located. Your visit to the Giza Plateau will conclude with the Mortuary Temple of King Chephren. After that, we take you to a local restaurant for lunch.
Next, we take you to the Egyptian Museum, which is the home of Egypt’s antiquities dating back to millennias ago. At the Egyptian museum, you will have the chance to see the treasures of Tutankhamen, among many other things.
After that, we transfer you to your hotel to rest and enjoy the night.
Day 2: Transfer to Alexandria
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a 2-hour drive to Alexandria, the ancient capital of Egypt. In the city, you will visit the Greco-Roman Catacomb and the ruins of Serapeum. Next, we take you to a local restaurant where you can enjoy delicious cuisines and a full sea view.
After lunch, we take you to the Alexandria Library. What you will see is a memorial of the Ancient Library, which was one of the ancient world’s largest and most significant libraries.
The last place you will visit on the tour is the Qaitbay Fort, a 15th-century defensive fortress situated on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria.
Next, we transfer you to back to the hotel in Cairo so you can have a good night’s sleep.
Day 3: Cairo-breaks and fly back home
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and get ready to visit Old Cairo City, which is a melting pot of religions. On this tour, you will visit the Hanging Church, the Cavern Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, as well as the Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque.
Next, we take you to a local restaurant for lunch and a short break. Once lunch and break are over, we take you to visit Medieval Cairo. This part of the city was built in the tenth century. It mainly served as the headquarters of Muslim caliphs.
On this part of the tour, you will visit the Saladin Citadel. Within the walls of the citadel, there are the imposing Mohamed Ali Mosque, many museums, as well as gardens.
After that, have a stroll through the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Don’t forget to buy some souvenirs as this is the last part of the tour.
Finally, we transfer you to the Cairo International Airport to catch a flight back home. Our EXODUS representative will accompany you until you are aboard your plane.
These are our best 3 days tour in Egypt from Cairo. Interested in the tour? Or perhaps curious about our other tours? Visit our website exodustravel.net or contact us at +20 120 250 0027. On the site, you can find all of our tours. Not only that, but you can also tailor your own trip. We are dedicated to helping you realize your dream vacation.