5-Day Cairo and Luxor Tour

About this tour

Experience the highlights of Cairo and Luxor on this unforgettable 5-day private guided adventure through Egypt’s most iconic landmarks. Begin in Cairo, where you’ll visit the world-famous Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then fly south to Luxor to uncover the treasures of ancient Thebes — including the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will meet and assist you through arrival procedures, then escort you to your hotel in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle. At check-in, your tour manager will review your itinerary and confirm pick-up times for the coming days.
Overnight: Cairo

Day 2: The Pyramids & the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your journey at the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, then continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located just 2 km from the pyramids, where you’ll see the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Return to your hotel in Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum

Day 3: Fly from Cairo to Luxor – The West Bank

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your guide will take you to explore the Valley of the Kings, burial site of Egypt’s pharaohs, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece of the New Kingdom. Stop by the Colossi of Memnon before heading to your hotel. In the evening, you can enjoy an optional Sound & Light Show at the Karnak Temples.
Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
Flight Time Approx: Cairo → Luxor (06:00 – 07:00)

Day 4: Luxor East Bank – Fly Back to Cairo

After breakfast, visit the majestic Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built, followed by the Luxor Temple, beautifully situated on the east bank of the Nile. Later, transfer to Luxor Airport for your evening flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and taken to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Flight Time Approx: Luxor → Cairo (22:00 – 23:00)

Day 5: Cairo – Final Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home, taking with you unforgettable memories of Egypt’s ancient wonders.
Meals: Breakfast