Private 3-Day Family Tour: Giza, Cairo & Alexandria Highlights

Summary

Family-Friendly Egypt Tour: Pyramids, Museums & Alexandria Sights

You’ll walk among Egypt’s oldest pyramids, explore hidden tombs, ride camels by Giza, get lost in Cairo’s markets, and breathe salty air in Alexandria—all with a local expert guiding your family every step.

What’s the experience like?

There’s nothing quite like standing in the shadow of the Great Pyramid early in the morning. The air’s cooler than you’d expect, with a bit of desert dust clinging to your shoes. Our guide, Ahmed, had us squinting up at Cheops before leading us to the quieter side for that classic family photo—camels grumbling nearby. The camel ride around the Giza plateau was bumpy but honestly fun, especially when you catch glimpses of locals selling mint tea from battered flasks. You’ll get time to wander the Valley Temple and stare down the Sphinx (it’s bigger than it looks in photos), then we drove out past palm groves to Saqqara. Walking through Saqqara’s Step Pyramid complex felt like stepping into a history book—except there’s birdsong and the smell of earth after last night’s irrigation. Dahshur was less crowded; we actually climbed inside the Red Pyramid (the stairs are steep and echo with every footstep). The Bent Pyramid looks odd from some angles but up close you see why it’s famous.

The next day started with Cairo traffic—loud, unpredictable—and then suddenly you’re inside the Egyptian Museum where everything feels hushed. Ahmed pointed out King Tutankhamun's jewelry (the gold shines even under dusty glass) and told stories about animal mummies that kept my kids hooked. Old Cairo is a maze of narrow lanes; we ducked into the Hanging Church just as bells rang out, then followed incense trails to Abu Serga and Ben Ezra Synagogue. By lunchtime we were at Khan el-Khalili market—there’s always someone calling out “welcome!” or offering sweet hibiscus tea. I tried shisha at El Fishawy café while my kids bargained for tiny scarab souvenirs.

Alexandria was breezy—sea air mixing with car horns as we arrived at Kom el Shoqafa catacombs. It’s cool underground; you can almost hear water dripping somewhere in those Roman tunnels. Pompey’s Pillar stands alone on its hilltop (our guide joked about its real history). At Qaitbay Citadel, waves crash right against old stone walls—locals fish off the rocks while tourists snap photos of seagulls overhead. We finished at the library museum where sunlight filters through huge windows onto ancient manuscripts and modern art displays.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Pyramids and Saqqara Tour

• Visit Great Pyramids of Giza and camel ride
• Explore Saqqara Step Pyramid and Noble Tombs
• Visit Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid in Dahshur

Day 2 — Cairo City Tour

• Tour Egyptian Museum highlights
• Explore Old Cairo historic sites
• Visit Khan el-Khalili market

Day 3 — Alexandria Historical Tour

• Visit Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
• See Pompey's Pillar
• Tour Citadel of Qaitbay
• Explore Alexandria museums and Roman history

Top questions

Is this tour suitable for young children?

Yes! Kids are welcome as long as they’re with an adult. The pace is flexible and our guides are used to families.

Are entrance fees included?

Most main sites are covered; only special areas like Royal Mummy Rooms have extra fees if you want to visit them.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes and walking shoes work best—it can get hot midday but mornings are cooler near Giza and Alexandria.

Will we have free time for shopping or photos?

Absolutely! There’s plenty of time at each stop for pictures or picking up souvenirs in places like Khan el-Khalili.

What’s included

Your private Egyptologist guide leads every step; all transport is by modern private car; bottled water and daily snacks are provided so you won’t go hungry or thirsty along the way.