A short break in Cairo is the ideal way to see the Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and old Cairo without planning every detail yourself — and with a day or two more you can add Alexandria on the Mediterranean. This guide compares our Cairo short-trip packages from 2 to 5 days, what each one covers, what is included and how prices change with the season and room type.
Cairo Short Breaks Compared
| Package | Nights | Highlights | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo 2 Days 1 Night | 1 | Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum | $450 |
| Cairo 3 Days 2 Nights | 2 | Pyramids and Egyptian Museum, plus Coptic Cairo | $550 |
| Cairo 4 Days 3 Nights | 3 | Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur, Coptic and Islamic Cairo | $650 |
| Cairo and Alexandria 2 Days 1 Night | 1 | Giza Pyramids and Sphinx; Alexandria’s Pompey’s Pillar, Catacombs, Library and Qaitbay Citadel | $450 |
| Cairo and Alexandria 3 Days 2 Nights | 2 | Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum, then a day in Alexandria | $550 |
| Cairo & Alexandria 4 Days 3 Nights | 3 | Cairo’s highlights at a relaxed pace, plus Alexandria | $600 |
| Cairo & Alexandria 5 Days 4 Nights | 4 | Giza, Memphis and Saqqara, downtown Cairo and Alexandria | $1,100 |
“From” prices are per person sharing a triple room in the lower season; all room and season options are shown on each package page.
What You Will See
Cairo and Giza
- The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
- The Egyptian Museum and the treasures of Tutankhamun.
- On the longer trips: Saqqara’s Step Pyramid of Djoser, Memphis, Dahshur, Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo.
Alexandria
- Pompey’s Pillar and the Roman Catacombs.
- The Library of Alexandria (Bibliotheca Alexandrina).
- Qaitbay Citadel on the Mediterranean shore.
Prices by Season and Room
Every package has a lower season from May to September and a higher season from October to April. Sharing a triple room is the cheapest option, followed by double and then single rooms. For example, Cairo 3 Days 2 Nights starts at $550 per person in a triple room from May to September and $800 in a single room from October to April.
What Is Included
The packages include meet-and-greet at Cairo International Airport, private or air-conditioned transfers, hotel nights in Cairo with breakfast, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary, the meals listed in each programme and bottled water. International flights, the Egyptian entry visa, tips, optional excursions, the ticket to go inside a pyramid and the Mummies Room ticket are not included.
Which Package Should I Choose?
Tip: With only a weekend, Cairo 2 Days 1 Night covers the essential Pyramids and Egyptian Museum.
Tip: Three or four days let you add Saqqara, Dahshur and the historic quarters of old Cairo at a comfortable pace.
Tip: If you love history and the sea, choose a Cairo and Alexandria package to see both ancient capitals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days do I need in Cairo?
Two days cover the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum; three to four days let you add Saqqara, Dahshur and old Cairo.
Can I visit Alexandria from Cairo?
Yes. Our Cairo and Alexandria packages include a guided day in Alexandria, from 2 to 5 days in total.
Is airport pick-up included?
Yes. All packages start with meet-and-greet at Cairo International Airport.
When are the packages cheapest?
From May to September, when prices start from $450 per person in a triple room.
