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Africa Egypt - Cairo, Alexandria | 4 Days

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4 days · 1-5 band Cairo ₹ 75000 - ₹ 100000 for two, excl. flights Kid-friendly Culture & HistoryCityRoad TripAdventureSight SeeingFamilyBeach
Itinerary budget
₹77,000 for two, excluding flights
Stays budget
₹18,000 peak season · ₹15,000 off season

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Reach Cairo and Explore the city
  2. Day 2 Visit the Pyramids of Giza (Plan to spend half a day there) & Memphis (Pyramid of Djoser)
  3. Day 3 Day trip to Alexandria
  4. Day 4 Cairo → Western Desert full day tour

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You should visit Egypt for its unparalleled ancient history and monumental landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings, as well as its natural beauty, from the Red Sea for snorkeling and diving to the Sahara Desert. Here's a 4-day detailed itinerary to explore the hotspots of Egypt.

The best time to visit Egypt is from October to April to avoid the extreme heat, with November to February being the peak season for mild weather. During this winter period, temperatures are pleasantly cool, making it ideal for exploring historical sites like the Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings. If you want to avoid the largest crowds, consider visiting in March, April, or September. We have added budget and luxurious stays to the itinerary.

What you get

  • 4 days, in order — where to be each morning, afternoon and evening, with the travel between them.
  • Where to stay — the nights in each place, with links that open the hotel for your dates.
  • Places and food by name — real restaurants and sights, each opening on the map, never "a local eatery".
  • What it costs — a budget summary per traveller, and what to carry in cash.
  • Yours to keep — a PDF you can read on your phone offline, and in the app.

Best time to go: October to April

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Day 1

Reach Cairo and Explore the city

  • Kazaz Restaurant
  • Egyptian Museum
  • Al Horeya Garden
  • Blue Nile Boat - مركب بلو نايل
  • Cairo Tower
  • Grotto Garden
  • L'Aubergine Zamalek (Veg restaurant) or Tabali (For Non vegetarians)

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 2

Visit the Pyramids of Giza (Plan to spend half a day there) & Memphis (Pyramid of Djoser)

  • For non vegetarians do try the Neema Cafeteria as they serve the best fava beans, Shawarma and falafel sandwich which is
  • Pyramids of Giza
  • To take the Quad Bike/Camel Ride
  • You will have to eat inside the pyramids complex if you are not done exploring. If you are done exploring then you can g
  • Head to Memphis to visit the Pyramid of Djoser
  • Vegan in our house or Felfela (Head back to Cairo for this place which is a famous Egyptian restaurant and serves their

Day 3

Day trip to Alexandria

  • Abou Haidar ShawarmaMost famous for Egyptians Shawarmas & Mango Juice is worth trying
  • Head to Alexandria - Head to El Tahrir Square
  • Leave for Alexandria and directly head to the library
  • The Great Library called the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
  • Blue Harbour Rooftop Restaurant Windsor Palace Hotel Alexandria for vegetarians & non vegetarians
  • Head to Citadel of Qaitbay

+ 3 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 4

Cairo → Western Desert full day tour

  • Private Tour with Desert Camping and Meals
  • Arrive at Bahariya Oasis (gateway to the desert)
  • Lunch at Bahariya Oasis
  • Desert Safari Begins – Black Desert
  • Crystal Mountain
  • White Desert Exploration
  • Arrive at Glamping Camp (White Desert)

+ 3 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 5

Departure Day

  • Breakfast at Zooba (Zamalek branch) – trendy Egyptian eatery with vegetarian options like falafel, tameya, feteer
  • Lunch at Felfela (Downtown Cairo) – well-known for Egyptian vegetarian mezze (falafel, lentil soup, koshari)
  • Head to Cairo Airport (Domestic Terminal)

Before you buy

What exactly do I get?

The full 4-day itinerary, day by day: timings, real places with map links, stays, and food. You can read it in your browser or download the PDF, both the minute you pay. It also sits in your account, so you can open it again from any device, and the GST invoice is emailed with it.

Is there any support after I buy?

Yes, and it is free. If something in the plan does not suit you — a stay outside your budget, a different transport option, restaurants for a dietary need, or combining this with another itinerary — tell us and one of us will sort it out with you on WhatsApp. Message +91 98733 95006 or write to hello@diytinerary.com. We reply on weekdays.

These are not my dates. Can I still use it?

Yes. The itinerary is written by day, not by date, so it works whenever you go — the seasonal notes tell you what changes. If you would rather have it built around your actual dates, group and budget, use Adapt this itinerary for my dates above: that is a new itinerary written for you, and it costs less than one written from scratch.

Can I change the stops?

Not on this one — we have no other Egypt itinerary close enough to lift a stop from. If you want a different route, ask for a custom itinerary and we will plan it around the stops you name.

Is it refundable?

A ready-made itinerary is a file you receive immediately, so it is not refundable as a matter of course. A refund can be requested within 24 hours of a first purchase, and we look at genuine problems case by case — if the document will not open or is not what the page described, tell us and we will fix it or refund it. The full terms are on our refund and cancellation page.

Is GST included?

Yes. The price you see is the final amount, with 18% GST already inside it. Nothing is added at the payment screen, and the invoice carries your state as the place of supply. If you are buying for a company, add the GSTIN on the form and the invoice comes with it so you can claim the input credit.

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