How many hotel nights are included?

The programme includes two nights in Cairo and one night in Alexandria.

Does the trip include an arrival day?

Yes. Day 1 includes airport assistance, private transfer and Cairo hotel check-in. This prevents guests from starting a full sightseeing day immediately after an international flight.

Is the Nile dinner cruise included?

Yes. A Cairo dinner cruise with buffet and scheduled entertainment is included on Day 2. The vessel and entertainment programme depend on the confirmed operator.

Is Bibliotheca Alexandrina always open?

No. The library is normally closed on Friday and may have shorter weekend hours. NileWays Tours will confirm the interior visit after checking the official schedule.

How long is the drive from Cairo to Alexandria?

The journey normally takes about three hours in each direction. Actual travel time depends on traffic and the locations of the selected hotels.

Yes. Land transportation and listed sightseeing are private. The Nile dinner cruise is a shared public sailing unless a private vessel is specially arranged.

Can guests fly home on Day 4?

Yes, when the international flight departs late enough. A departure after 9:00 PM is the suggested default, subject to traffic and airline requirements.

Is this itinerary suitable for limited mobility?

The Catacombs include stairs, narrow passages and underground areas. Guests with mobility concerns should request an access review before booking.

What is the starting price?

The current published starting price is USD 780 per adult and USD 350 per child. The rebuilt inclusions require a supplier-cost review before the price is republished.

Are entrance tickets included?

Standard entry tickets for attractions listed in the confirmed itinerary are included. Special access, photography tickets and entry inside the Great Pyramid are excluded unless added.

What information is required for a quotation?

Provide arrival and departure dates, international flight details and the number of travellers. Please also provide child ages, nationality, room arrangement and preferred hotel category.

Is there a longer Egypt itinerary available?

Travellers wanting Cairo and a Nile cruise can compare the 7-Day Egypt Tour Cairo Luxor Aswan.

Can the trip be combined with the Red Sea?

Yes. Travellers wanting Cairo, a Nile cruise and Hurghada can compare the 10-Day Egypt and Hurghada Tour.

4-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour: Amazing Exclusive Journey

4-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour

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Why Choose This 4-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour?

4-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour combines Egypt’s ancient capital landmarks with the Mediterranean history and coastal atmosphere of Alexandria.

The journey begins with two nights in Cairo.

Private guided sightseeing includes the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum.

A Nile dinner cruise adds an evening of food and traditional entertainment after the main Cairo tour.

The 4-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour then continues north by private vehicle.

Alexandria’s programme covers the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Qaitbay Citadel.

The final day adds Montazah Palace Gardens and Stanley Bridge before returning to Cairo.

This structure includes two Cairo hotel nights and one Alexandria hotel night.

It provides a genuine arrival day instead of starting with a full excursion before the guest has checked in.

The programme suits couples, families, solo travellers and short-stay visitors seeking a private city itinerary without domestic flights.

Trip Highlights

Meet a NileWays Tours representative at Cairo International Airport.Meet a NileWays Tours representative at Cairo International Airport.Meet a NileWays Tours representative at Cairo International Airport.Meet a NileWays Tours representative at Cairo International Airport.
Spend two nights in Cairo and one night in Alexandria.
Explore the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple.
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum with a private Egyptologist.
Enjoy a Nile dinner cruise with buffet and live entertainment.
Travel privately from Cairo to Alexandria.
Enter the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
See Pompey's Pillar and the remains of the Serapeum area.
Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina when official opening hours permit.
Explore Qaitbay Citadel beside the Mediterranean Sea.
Visit Montazah Palace Gardens, subject to local access.
Stop at Stanley Bridge before returning to Cairo.
Travel with NileWays Tours throughout the 4-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour.

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The 4-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour includes two hotel nights in Cairo and one hotel night in Alexandria.

The first day is reserved for arrival, transfer and recovery from the international journey.

The full Cairo sightseeing programme operates on Day 2.

Alexandria sightseeing is divided between Days 3 and 4 to avoid placing every attraction into one rushed day.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina opening hours must be checked before confirmation.

The Day 4 return to Cairo must also be matched to the international departure time.

NileWays Tours may adjust visit order according to traffic, opening hours and local instructions.

Day 01 :

Arrival in Cairo and Private Hotel Transfer

Welcome to Egypt.

A NileWays Tours representative will meet you at Cairo International Airport.

Receive assistance with arrival procedures and luggage collection.

Transfer to the Cairo hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

After check-in, the remainder of the day is free.

Your representative will confirm the next day's pickup time and review the 4-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour.

Meals: Not specified - suggested default: No meals
Overnight: Cairo hotel

Day 02 :

Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum and Nile Dinner Cruise

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide.

Begin at the Giza Plateau.

See the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.

Continue to the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple.

The pyramid fields form part of UNESCO's Memphis and its Necropolis.

Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.

Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Explore its monumental spaces and the official Tutankhamun Galleries.

Travellers seeking this experience separately can view NileWays Tours' Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum Tour.

Return to the hotel for a short rest.

In the evening, transfer to the Nile dinner cruise.

Enjoy an open-buffet dinner and scheduled live entertainment.

The vessel and show programme depend on the confirmed operator.

Return to the Cairo hotel after the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Cairo hotel

Day 03 :

Cairo to Alexandria and Full Historical City Tour

After breakfast, check out from the Cairo hotel.

Travel north to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

The road journey normally takes about three hours.

Begin with the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.

Descend into the Roman-period underground funerary complex.

Continue to Pompey's Pillar and the remains of the Serapeum area.

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities provides official background on Alexandria's archaeological sites.

Enjoy lunch at a selected Mediterranean restaurant.

Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina when official opening hours permit.

Guests may review the library's official Plan Your Visit information before travelling.

Continue along the Corniche to Qaitbay Citadel.

The fortress occupies the Pharos Peninsula beside the former location of Alexandria's ancient lighthouse.

Read more through the Ministry's official Qaitbay Fort page.

Transfer to the Alexandria hotel after sightseeing.

The evening is free beside the Mediterranean.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Overnight: Alexandria hotel

Day 04 :

Montazah, Stanley Bridge and Return to Cairo

Enjoy breakfast at the Alexandria hotel.

Complete check-out and begin the final city programme.

Visit Montazah Palace Gardens when public access is available.

Walk through the landscaped grounds and enjoy views of the Mediterranean coast.

Continue to Stanley Bridge for a short photo stop.

The final route may also include free time along the Corniche.

Leave Alexandria and travel back to Cairo.

Drop-off is available at a Cairo hotel or Cairo International Airport.

A same-day international flight should depart late enough to allow for road traffic and airport procedures.

For an early flight, NileWays Tours will revise the final-day programme before confirmation.

The 4-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour ends after the final transfer.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Not included

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