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When the Gates of Civilization Open | A Journey to the Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo, and Alexandria

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When the Gates of Civilization Open | A Journey to the Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo, and Alexandria
エジプト
カイロ
アレクサンドリア
Budget
英語ガイド
古代文明
遺跡
博物館
文化
歴史
市内観光
ローカルフード
ローカルマーケット
短期滞在
ホテルなし
Travel details
USD 690 / per person
Note: The displayed price is the price at the time of application.
Duration Departure in 2025/11 | 3 days
Participants 2 person(s)(Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s))
Travel story
Ancient shadows quietly sink into the sandy land.
The memories carved in stone gently open their eyes to the morning light,
and the pyramids and the maritime city of Alexandria tenderly embrace the flow of time.
Walking through the murmur of history,
the breath of distant civilizations lingers as a calm aftertaste in the heart.


This is a three-day tour visiting Egypt's most iconic sites. From the majesty of the pyramids and the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum to Cairo's spiritual culture and Alexandria's Mediterranean charm—this private guided journey is filled with comfort, deep learning, and delightful surprises.
Signature points
Enjoy the major spots of Giza and Cairo
Explore the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the ancient necropolis with a specialist guide and touch the core of Egyptian civilization. In the old city, walk among religious heritage and historic streets to deeply savor Cairo’s layered charms.
Admire eternal treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum
Grand opening in November 2025, one of the world’s largest museums of ancient Egypt where you can view carefully selected masterpieces including Tutankhamun up close. In cutting-edge exhibition spaces, experience moments when ancient beauty and craftsmanship come vividly to life.
Enjoy a day trip to Alexandria
In the ancient city scented by Mediterranean breezes, compress a variety of attractions—underground tombs, column ruins, and seaside fortresses—into a single day.
A tranquility and seascape different from the metropolis unfold, adding depth and a refreshing afterglow to your journey.
Itinerary
Day1
    Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur Tour
  • Egypt - cairo
  • 7:30
  • Private Vehicle Transfer Meet your personal Egyptologist guide at your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Depart in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. [English Guide]
  • 8:00
  • Giza Great Pyramid Complex + Sphinx Visit the Giza Great Pyramid complex, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. View the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure and learn about the mysteries behind their construction. You will also visit the Sphinx, the guardian of the plateau. (About 4 hours) [English Guide]
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    12:00
  • Lunch At a local restaurant. Enjoy traditional Egyptian cuisine while overlooking desert and rural landscapes.
  • 12:30
  • Saqqara Step Pyramid The oldest pyramid in Egypt, built around the 27th century BCE for King Djoser.
    The six-tiered stepped structure represents the beginning of techniques that led to the later pyramids at Giza.
    This site is architecturally significant, reflecting the innovations of its designer Imhotep. [English Guide]
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    14:30
  • Dahshur Located south of Cairo, Dahshur is one of the sites where ancient Egyptian kings built pyramids and is known for well-preserved early dynastic pyramids. The Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid are particularly important remains that show the evolution of pyramid construction. With relatively few tourists, Dahshur offers the chance to appreciate these monumental structures up close in a tranquil setting. [English Guide]
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    16:30
  • Private Vehicle Transfer After sightseeing, return to the hotel. [English Guide]
  • (Not included)
    Overnight in Cairo or Giza.

Meals B/F:× LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day2
    Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo & Khan el-Khalili Tour
    7:30
  • Private Vehicle Transfer Depart from your hotel in Cairo or Giza for sightseeing. [English Guide]
  • 8:00
  • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) The Grand Egyptian Museum, built near the Giza Pyramids, is one of the world’s largest archaeological museums and was created as a new center to systematically display Egypt's vast ancient artifacts. A major highlight is the exhibition of Tutankhamun’s finds, gathering many items that have not been previously displayed. With modern architecture and the latest exhibition technologies, it is a facility that offers deep insight into the history and culture of Egyptian civilization. [English Guide]
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    12:00
  • Lunch At a local restaurant.
  • 12:30
  • Private Vehicle Transfer After lunch, transfer to Old Cairo. [English Guide]
  • 13:00
  • Coptic Cairo In Coptic Cairo you can visit religious buildings associated with early Christianity and experience faith and culture that have continued since ancient times. At the Hanging Church you can see the distinctive structure and decorations built on a stone foundation. The Church of Abu Serga is known for an underground chapel said to be where the Holy Family took refuge during their stay in Egypt. At the Ben Ezra Synagogue you can sense the traditions and history of Judaism. Coptic Cairo, where multiple religious heritage sites are concentrated, is an essential area for understanding Egypt’s layered history. [English Guide]
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    14:30
  • Islamic Quarter & Khan el-Khalili Market A traditional bazaar in Cairo’s old city, one of the oldest of its kind in the Middle East.
    Spices, gold and silverware, lamps, carpets, and souvenirs are all crowded together.
    Just walking through it envelops you in an exotic atmosphere; it is a lively market that is enjoyable to explore. [English Guide]
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    16:30
  • Private Vehicle Transfer After sightseeing, return to the hotel. [English Guide]
  • (Not included)
    Overnight in Cairo or Giza.

Meals B/F:× LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day3
    Alexandria Full-Day Tour
    7:00
  • Private Vehicle Transfer Depart the hotel early and drive about 3 hours to Alexandria, the Mediterranean coastal city. [English Guide]
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • 10:00
  • Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqafa An underground burial site built around the 2nd century, known as the Kom el-Shuqafa site. The stone corridors and chambers underground feature unique decorations that blend ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures. With multi-level structures, it is a valuable site for learning about the funerary practices and religious views of the time. [English Guide]
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    11:30
  • Serapeum & Pompey's Pillar A gigantic stone column about 25 meters high, erected at the end of the 3rd century in honor of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Carved from a single piece of granite, this majestic pillar once formed part of a temple and now stands alone as one of the city’s representative ancient monuments. [English Guide]
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    12:30
  • Lunch At a seaside restaurant. Enjoy fresh seafood while taking in views of the Mediterranean.
  • 13:45
  • Qaitbay Citadel A 15th-century fortress on Alexandria’s Mediterranean coast, built on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Characterized by its solid stone construction, it conveys the appearance of a former defensive stronghold. Even if you only view the exterior, you can appreciate its historical presence and the magnificent Mediterranean vistas. [English Guide]
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    15:00
  • Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina) The modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, opened in 2002, carries on the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria. Its innovative architecture, inspired by the solar disc, houses books and digital materials donated from around the world. The facility also includes museums and exhibition spaces and attracts many researchers and tourists as a center for knowledge and culture. [English Guide]
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    16:00
  • Private Vehicle Transfer After sightseeing, return to your hotel in Cairo or Giza. [English Guide]
  • Egypt - cairo
  • (Not included)
    Overnight in Cairo or Giza.

Meals B/F:× LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 1
11/24(Mon)
    Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur Tour
  • Egypt - cairo
  • 7:30
  • Private Vehicle Transfer Meet your personal Egyptologist guide at your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Depart in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. [English Guide]
  • 8:00
  • Giza Great Pyramid Complex + Sphinx Visit the Giza Great Pyramid complex, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. View the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure and learn about the mysteries behind their construction. You will also visit the Sphinx, the guardian of the plateau. (About 4 hours) [English Guide]
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    12:00
  • Lunch At a local restaurant. Enjoy traditional Egyptian cuisine while overlooking desert and rural landscapes.
  • 12:30
  • Saqqara Step Pyramid The oldest pyramid in Egypt, built around the 27th century BCE for King Djoser.
    The six-tiered stepped structure represents the beginning of techniques that led to the later pyramids at Giza.
    This site is architecturally significant, reflecting the innovations of its designer Imhotep. [English Guide]
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    14:30
  • Dahshur Located south of Cairo, Dahshur is one of the sites where ancient Egyptian kings built pyramids and is known for well-preserved early dynastic pyramids. The Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid are particularly important remains that show the evolution of pyramid construction. With relatively few tourists, Dahshur offers the chance to appreciate these monumental structures up close in a tranquil setting. [English Guide]
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    16:30
  • Private Vehicle Transfer After sightseeing, return to the hotel. [English Guide]
  • (Not included)
    Overnight in Cairo or Giza.

Meals B/F:× LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 2
11/25(Tue)
    Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo & Khan el-Khalili Tour
    7:30
  • Private Vehicle Transfer Depart from your hotel in Cairo or Giza for sightseeing. [English Guide]
  • 8:00
  • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) The Grand Egyptian Museum, built near the Giza Pyramids, is one of the world’s largest archaeological museums and was created as a new center to systematically display Egypt's vast ancient artifacts. A major highlight is the exhibition of Tutankhamun’s finds, gathering many items that have not been previously displayed. With modern architecture and the latest exhibition technologies, it is a facility that offers deep insight into the history and culture of Egyptian civilization. [English Guide]
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    12:00
  • Lunch At a local restaurant.
  • 12:30
  • Private Vehicle Transfer After lunch, transfer to Old Cairo. [English Guide]
  • 13:00
  • Coptic Cairo In Coptic Cairo you can visit religious buildings associated with early Christianity and experience faith and culture that have continued since ancient times. At the Hanging Church you can see the distinctive structure and decorations built on a stone foundation. The Church of Abu Serga is known for an underground chapel said to be where the Holy Family took refuge during their stay in Egypt. At the Ben Ezra Synagogue you can sense the traditions and history of Judaism. Coptic Cairo, where multiple religious heritage sites are concentrated, is an essential area for understanding Egypt’s layered history. [English Guide]
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    14:30
  • Islamic Quarter & Khan el-Khalili Market A traditional bazaar in Cairo’s old city, one of the oldest of its kind in the Middle East.
    Spices, gold and silverware, lamps, carpets, and souvenirs are all crowded together.
    Just walking through it envelops you in an exotic atmosphere; it is a lively market that is enjoyable to explore. [English Guide]
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    16:30
  • Private Vehicle Transfer After sightseeing, return to the hotel. [English Guide]
  • (Not included)
    Overnight in Cairo or Giza.

Meals B/F:× LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 3
11/26(Wed)
    Alexandria Full-Day Tour
    7:00
  • Private Vehicle Transfer Depart the hotel early and drive about 3 hours to Alexandria, the Mediterranean coastal city. [English Guide]
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • 10:00
  • Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqafa An underground burial site built around the 2nd century, known as the Kom el-Shuqafa site. The stone corridors and chambers underground feature unique decorations that blend ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures. With multi-level structures, it is a valuable site for learning about the funerary practices and religious views of the time. [English Guide]
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    11:30
  • Serapeum & Pompey's Pillar A gigantic stone column about 25 meters high, erected at the end of the 3rd century in honor of the Roman emperor Diocletian. Carved from a single piece of granite, this majestic pillar once formed part of a temple and now stands alone as one of the city’s representative ancient monuments. [English Guide]
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    12:30
  • Lunch At a seaside restaurant. Enjoy fresh seafood while taking in views of the Mediterranean.
  • 13:45
  • Qaitbay Citadel A 15th-century fortress on Alexandria’s Mediterranean coast, built on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Characterized by its solid stone construction, it conveys the appearance of a former defensive stronghold. Even if you only view the exterior, you can appreciate its historical presence and the magnificent Mediterranean vistas. [English Guide]
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    15:00
  • Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina) The modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, opened in 2002, carries on the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria. Its innovative architecture, inspired by the solar disc, houses books and digital materials donated from around the world. The facility also includes museums and exhibition spaces and attracts many researchers and tourists as a center for knowledge and culture. [English Guide]
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    16:00
  • Private Vehicle Transfer After sightseeing, return to your hotel in Cairo or Giza. [English Guide]
  • Egypt - cairo
  • (Not included)
    Overnight in Cairo or Giza.

Meals B/F:× LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation

None

Flight (Int'l)

None

Flight (Dom.)

None

Railway

None

Bus

None

Car

As specified in the itinerary

Ferry/Boat

None

Other transp

None

Guide

As specified in the itinerary

Activity

As specified in the itinerary

Meal

B/F:0  LUN:3  DIN:0 
As specified in the itinerary

Includes (Others)

• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional Egyptology guide
• All entrance fees
• Daily lunches at local restaurants
• Mineral water during sightseeing
• All taxes and fees

Excludes (Others)

None