7 Days Family Trip to Cairo & Alexandria

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where you’ll be warmly welcomed by World Travel Path representative. Receive full airport assistance with customs and luggage before being escorted to your private, air-conditioned vehicle.

As you drive through the city, catch your first glimpses of Cairo’s lively streets, graceful minarets, and the shimmering Nile. Once checked in at your hotel, take the rest of the day to relax or enjoy a gentle stroll nearby to start soaking in Egypt’s unique atmosphere.

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, begin your journey into ancient history at the Giza Plateau. Stand in awe before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure—timeless symbols of Egypt’s grandeur.

Meet the enigmatic Sphinx, carved from a single limestone outcrop, and learn about its role as guardian of the royal necropolis.

Following lunch at a handpicked local restaurant, head to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the pyramids. Here, marvel at thousands of priceless relics, from colossal statues and royal mummies to the complete treasure collection of Tutankhamun, beautifully displayed in modern, immersive galleries.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

Enjoy breakfast before departing for Sakkara, where the Step Pyramid of Djoser—designed by the visionary architect Imhotep—marks the dawn of monumental stone architecture. Explore decorated tombs with vibrant carvings depicting scenes from daily life over 4,000 years ago.

Continue to Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, where the open-air museum displays treasures such as the massive fallen statue of Ramses II and the graceful alabaster sphinx.

Conclude your day at Dahshur, a tranquil site home to two remarkable pyramids: the Bent Pyramid, with its unusual angled profile, and the Red Pyramid, Egypt’s first smooth-sided structure and a direct predecessor to Giza’s wonders.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

After an early breakfast, travel north to Alexandria, a city founded by Alexander the Great and steeped in Greco-Roman charm.

Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an extraordinary underground necropolis blending Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman artistry. Then visit Pompey’s Pillar, the last standing remnant of the Serapeum Temple, before exploring the seaside Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Pass by the striking Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern cultural landmark inspired by its ancient namesake, before returning to Cairo in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

Begin with the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval fortress offering sweeping views of Cairo. Inside, visit the magnificent Mosque of Muhammad Ali, its gleaming domes and Ottoman architecture dominating the skyline.

Continue to Coptic Cairo to explore centuries-old Christian landmarks, including the Hanging Church suspended over a Roman gatehouse, the Church of St. Sergius—believed to have sheltered the Holy Family—and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue.

End your day in the bustling lanes of Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where colorful stalls overflow with spices, jewelry, and handcrafts. Enjoy mint tea in a traditional café as the sounds and scents of Cairo surround you.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Spend your day as you wish—relaxing at your hotel, exploring Cairo’s neighborhoods, or choosing from optional activities tailored to your family’s interests.

Suggested options:

• Evening Nile Dinner Cruise with live entertainment
• Guided visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)
• Islamic Cairo walking tour, including Al-Azhar Mosque
• Relaxation at a traditional Hammam spa

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. 

Leave with treasured memories of pyramids, ancient cities, and the warm hospitality that makes Egypt unforgettable.

Meals: Breakfast