Cairo – Alexandria
Carnival, 25 March, Easter and Whit Monday 2026
- Duration6 days
- Departs fromAthens
Overview
The journey
- Visit the brand-new GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM, the largest museum of an ancient civilisation in the world, with unique treasures of the Pharaohs.
- Admire the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, on a tour of a lifetime.
- Explore the medieval Citadel, with its imposing atmosphere and panoramic views of Cairo.
- Wander through Old Cairo, stopping at the Church of Saint George, the crypts of the Patriarchs and the historic Greek cemetery.
- Admire the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) and its impressive Royal Mummies Hall, designed like an authentic pharaoh's tomb.
- Get lost in the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, the liveliest, most colourful and Eastern bazaar in Egypt.
- Visit Alexandria, the city of Alexander the Great, with its deep Hellenistic history and unique atmosphere.
- Admire the new Library of Alexandria, a modern architectural marvel that "rises" from the sea.
- Discover the Fayoum Oasis by 4x4 jeep: desert, waterfalls, the UNESCO "Valley of the Whales" and the Magic Lake with its changing colours.
Carnival, 25 March, Easter and Whit Monday 2026
Come and discover Egypt: ancient monuments, grand palaces, imposing mosques and the unique charm of the Nile. Cairo is a city full of life, with history bursting from every corner, from the Pyramids of Giza to the Eastern bazaar of Khan el-Khalili. In Alexandria the Mediterranean meets antiquity, with its historic harbour, picturesque streets and classical monuments that recall another era. And of course there is Egypt’s new museum, the GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM, a jewel of modern architecture where the countless treasures of ancient Egypt are waiting to enchant you.
Flights & departures
Flights with Aegean
Carnival & 25 March
Date / Flight / Route / Times
18/2 & 20/03 A3 932 Athens – Cairo 07.05-09.00
23/2 & 25/03 A3 933 Cairo – Athens 10.00-12.10
Easter
08/04 & 09/04 A3 930 Athens – Cairo 00.55-01.50
13/04 & 14/04 A3 931 Cairo – Athens 03.00-06.00
10/04 A3 932 Athens – Cairo 06.55-07.50
15/04 A3 935 Cairo – Athens 18.55-22.00
13/04 A3 932 Athens – Cairo 06.55-07.50
18/04 A3 933 Cairo – Athens 08.50-11.55
14/04 A3 934 Athens – Cairo 17.05-19.05
19/04 A3 933 Cairo – Athens 08.50-11.55
Whit Monday
27/05 A3 934 Athens – Cairo 17.05-18.05
01/06 A3 933 Cairo – Athens 09.50-11.55
*Supplement for connecting flights from Thessaloniki, Heraklion or other airports: €90-120 per person (subject to availability)
*Child discount in a triple room up to 12 years: -15%
Notes
A visa is required for EGYPT, which we help you obtain locally on arrival. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival and have enough blank pages for visas and entry/exit stamps. Travellers who do not hold a Greek passport should contact the embassy of the country they wish to visit about visa requirements. Our company accepts no responsibility for problems with your travel documents on the day of departure or if entry procedures for these destinations change.
Health precautions
For your trip to Egypt please find out about any vaccinations and preventive medication recommended (e.g. for malaria). Requirements may change depending on the season and your personal medical history. Preparing in good time will help keep you safe and healthy during the trip. Please note:
- Our travel agency accepts no responsibility for medical matters relating to vaccinations or health precautions.
- The competent authority for reliable information is the National Public Health Organisation (EODY).
- Please consult your own doctor or a travel medicine clinic in good time for personal advice.
Day by day
Itinerary
Day01Flight to Cairo – GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM – Pyramids of Giza – Sphinx – papyrus workshop (full-day tour with lunch)
Flight to Cairo. We meet our local representative and the Egypt visa is arranged straight away.
Visit and guided tour of the brand-new GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM, the largest museum of an ancient civilisation in the world, with unique treasures of the Pharaohs. Break for coffee at Coffee Island at the Pyramids. Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, an experience of a lifetime. Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo. Visit to Cairo's papyrus and perfume workshops. Transfer and check-in at the hotel.Day02Cairo – Citadel – Saint George – Old Cairo – National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (the new home of the Pharaohs) – Khan el-Khalili bazaar (full-day tour with lunch)
After breakfast our day starts at Saladin's medieval Citadel. We tour Old Cairo, which has strong Greek links, visiting the Church of Saint George, where the saint was imprisoned and martyred, the crypts of the Patriarchs of Alexandria and the Greek cemetery of Cairo. Guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), the new home of the Pharaohs, whose Royal Mummies Hall is designed to make you feel you are inside a real royal tomb. Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo. Stroll through the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Day03Cairo – excursion to Alexandria with lunch at a local restaurant
After breakfast we leave on a full-day excursion to Alexandria, the city founded by Alexander the Great. Guided tour inside the new Library of Alexandria, a unique architectural achievement. We see the Greek Patriarchate, the old Greek community and the Qaitbay fortress, built on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, as well as the house of the Alexandrian poet Constantine Cavafy. Lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria.
Late afternoon return to Cairo.Day04Cairo – optional 4x4 jeep safari to the Fayoum Oasis and Magic Lake
After breakfast those who wish travel to the Fayoum Oasis for a 4x4 jeep safari in the Valley of the Whales. We visit Wadi El Rayan, a protected national park covering some 700 square miles, and drive to the Magic Lake, whose waters change colour with the time of day and the angle of the sun. Lunch at a local restaurant. Late afternoon return to Cairo.
*The activity is run by experienced English-speaking drivers.*Day05Cairo – optional excursion to Memphis and Saqqara
After breakfast those who wish travel to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, to admire the famous alabaster sphinx. We continue to the necropolis of Saqqara, 42 km from central Cairo. Return to Cairo at midday.
Day06Cairo – free day – return flight
Breakfast and a free day in Cairo. Take a felucca cruise on the Nile, explore the markets and boutiques of Zamalek, try authentic Egyptian food at the Naguib Mahfouz Café in Khan el-Khalili or discover crafts and local brands at Cairo Festival City.
Transfer to the airport for the return flight.
Good to know
What's included
Included
- Economy class flights as listed above
- Airport taxes and fuel surcharges €200
- 5 nights in Cairo with breakfast at the hotel of your choice
- Day 1: full-day tour of Cairo, the GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, with lunch at a local restaurant
- Day 2: full-day tour of the Citadel – Old Cairo – National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, with lunch at a local restaurant
- Full-day excursion to Alexandria with lunch at a local restaurant
- Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites
- Transfers to and from Cairo airport by luxury coach
- 1 drink at COFFEE ISLAND at the Pyramids of Cairo
- Experienced, licensed Greek-speaking guide
- Local representative services
- 24-hour emergency line and local representative
- Liability and medical insurance with COVID-19 cover (Basic)
- VAT
Not included
- Egypt visa €30 (payable locally)
- Tips €5 per day (payable locally)
- Entry inside the Pyramids
- Anything not explicitly listed as included
- Nile dinner cruise with belly dance and Tanoura show on the luxury Nile Maxim 5* Dlx or similar: €85 per person
- Bedouin dinner with fire show in the desert: €75 per person
- Optional 4x4 JEEP SAFARI to the Fayoum Oasis and Magic Lake: €100 per person
- Optional excursion to Memphis and Saqqara: €65 per person