Day 1:

Morning:

Visit the Pyramids of Giza, Chephren, and Mykerinus, as well as the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.

Afternoon:

Have lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses a vast collection of artifacts from the Pharaonic period.

Evening:

Enjoy a dinner with a sound and light show at the Pyramids of Giza.

Day 2:

Morning:

Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser in Saqqara, the world’s oldest major stone structure.

Afternoon:

Transfer to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and visit the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.

Evening:

Return to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 3:

Morning:

Take a day trip to Alexandria, the Mediterranean coastal city that was founded by Alexander the Great.

Visit:

Pompey’s Pillar, the largest standing Roman column in the world; the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, a vast underground necropolis; the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress; and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library and cultural center.

Evening:

Return to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 4:

Morning:

Visit the Citadel of Salah El Din, a medieval fortress that offers stunning views of Cairo.

Afternoon:

Visit the Khan El Khalili bazaar, one of the oldest and most famous bazaars in the world.

Evening:

Visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, and Church of Abu Serga in Coptic Cairo.

This itinerary can be customized to fit your interests and budget. For example, if you are interested in ancient Egyptian history, you could spend more time visiting the pyramids and museums. If you are interested in Islamic history, you could spend more time visiting the mosques and citadels. And if you are on a tight budget, you could choose to eat at less expensive restaurants and skip the sound and light show.