
Egypt Express: Cairo and the Great Pyramids
The trip in a nutshell
Join us for an extraordinary five-day group adventure through Cairo, the largest city in Africa, nestled alongside the world's longest river. Prepare to be captivated as we explore the city's rich history at the Egyptian Museum, roam through ancient Memphis, enjoy a tranquil Nile River felucca cruise, immerse ourselves in the vibrant Islamic neighborhood with its captivating mosques and bustling bazaars, and stand in awe before the Great Pyramid of Giza – the last remaining wonder of the ancient world.
Trip type
Express: jam-packed itinerary to make the most of the few days of holiday allowance you have.
Physical rating
LOW - this itinerary is easy-going and any extra sports or activities are entirely optional - minimum physical effort is required.
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
This trip will begin and end in Cairo. Aim to arrive on the first day by 5pm - on the last day you are free to leave whenever!
Group
7 WeRoaders
What's included
4 nights accommodation in shared rooms
Local guide from day 2 to day 4
All breakfasts
Discover Cairo, the largest city in Africa
Guided tour of the Pyramid of Giza
City tour with local guide
Private return transfer from Cairo to the Pyramids of Giza
Travel coordinator services
Cancellation up to 31 days before departure — 100% refund (deposit refunded as a gift card) or option to change trips.
Itinerary
Welcome to Egypt
Check-in
Round trip flights are not included in the package, so you can choose from where and when you want to fly. This is to give you maximum freedom of choice!
To kickstart our journey, we'll take a leisurely stroll through the city's historic streets, immersing ourselves in its rich past. This will also serve as an excellent opportunity for us to bond and enjoy some local delights, such as sipping on refreshing mint tea and sampling the regional cuisine. It's the ideal way to begin our adventure on a delightful note!
Included: overnight stay
Money pot: local transport
Not included: meals and drinks
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The ancient world
Today, the highlight of our journey awaits as we set our sights on the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Cheops pyramid. But that's not all – in the Giza necropolis, we'll also encounter the pyramids of Chefren and Menkaure, not to mention the enigmatic Sphinx. It's an incredible opportunity to witness these colossal monuments, which have endured the test of time.
However, being WeRoad adventurers means we don't settle for mere sightseeing. Are you ready for some excitement? Great! Because we're taking things up a notch by venturing into the desert on quad bikes!
Sailing along the Nile
After checking off one of the seven wonders of the world from our list, it's time to unwind and take a leisurely stroll through the city centre. Alternatively, we can opt for a serene felucca ride on the Nile River. On this traditional boat, we'll have the chance to admire a breathtaking sunset over the city, reminiscing about all the epic moments of this day, which will undoubtedly leave a lasting imprint in our memories.
Included: overnight stay, breakfast, guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and return transfer from Cairo
Money pot: local transport, entrance tickets, quad and felucca rides
Not included: meals and drinks
Ancient Egypt
The Egyptian Museum
Today, we kickstart our day with a must-visit destination to deepen our understanding of this incredible place – the Egyptian Museum in Cairo! Housing a staggering 150,000 artefacts, it boasts the world's largest collection of items from the Ancient Egyptian era. While we might not get to see everything, we'll certainly give it our best shot.
For a more enlightening experience, we have the option to explore the museum alongside an expert Egyptologist. As we stroll through the corridors adorned with papyrus, statues, sarcophagi, and even mummified pharaohs, we'll unravel the history of this ancient civilization. Among all the treasures, one piece shines the brightest – the death mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
This immersive experience sets the stage for the rest of our day as we continue to explore the city, now equipped with a much deeper appreciation of its historical and cultural richness.
Memphis: the Capital of Ancient Egypt
In the afternoon, we'll explore an unexpected treasure – not the well-known pyramids, but rather the historic gems of Memphis, Ancient Egypt's inaugural capital, and the nearby Saqqara necropolis. Just under five years ago, an astonishingly well-preserved new tomb, likely belonging to a 4,400-year-old Egyptian official, was unearthed here.
Amid the aura of mystery, we'll encounter Djoser's pyramid, the country's oldest, where a total of 17 pharaohs found their resting place. If time permits, we'll venture to the Dashur necropolis, home to the unique bent pyramid that opened to the public in 2019.
Included: overnight stay, breakfast
Money pot: entrance fees to the sites and tickets
Not included: meals and drinks
Cairo
The Medieval City
Today marks our final day in Cairo, and while the bittersweet feeling of journey's end lingers, we're undaunted! A full day awaits us to uncover the unique treasures of the city's Islamic quarter.
Our exploration commences at the majestic Citadel of Saladin, a historical bastion where the Alabaster and Sultan Hasan mosques grace the landscape. Originally constructed as a defence against Crusaders, its elevated position provides unparalleled panoramic views.
Next on our itinerary is Khan el Khalili, the city's bustling souk, an essential stop for souvenir hunters. Here, you can stock up on everything from replica ancient Egyptian artifacts to lamps, vases, and papyrus scrolls.
After a thorough exploration of this incredible city, it's time to bid adieu, perhaps over a delicious meal at a traditional restaurant. Here, we'll raise a toast to this unforgettable adventure and all the exciting journeys yet to come!
Included: overnight stay, breakfast, local guide, city tour, farewell dinner
Money pot: entrance fees to the sites and tickets
Not included: additional meals and drinks not mentioned above
Goodbye Egypt
Check-out and goodbye
Check-out and goodbye – until your next WeRoad adventure!
End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.







During Ramadan, from March 9th to April 8th, 2024, our itinerary may be adjusted due to changes in the opening hours of public places. We'll rely on packed lunches and dine in private areas during the day, as part of our commitment to respecting local traditions and immersing ourselves more deeply in the culture.
Info to know
Staff
Our trips are led by a Travel Coordinator who has been specifically trained by us to lead group travels to ensure you have the best time. A WhatsApp group with all travel participants will be created two weeks prior to departure by your Travel Coordinator.
Visas and Vaccinations
Before booking, please ensure to check what documents, visas, and vaccinations are required to enter the country you are visiting. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Arrival and Departure Times
We always advise trying to get to the meet-up point for the first day of your tour by 5pm. On the last day of the tour you are free to leave whenever you want!
Luggage
Backpacks are mandatory to allow easy transfers - we recommend a 45L backpack for our trips.
Local Culture
During Ramadan from February 28th to March 29th 2025, our itinerary may be adjusted due to changes in the opening hours of public places. We'll rely on packed lunches and dine in private areas during the day, as part of our commitment to respecting local traditions and immersing ourselves more deeply in the culture.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:
1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
2. Installment payments for certain countries only
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. (Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.) If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
WeRoad is not authorised to provide this information due to privacy reasons.
However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!
If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
Tour List
Trip details page
In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!
You can spot this info in the screenshots below:
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Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!