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5-Day Cairo & Luxor Tour with Flights

Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Route
Cairo · Luxor
Style
Private Guided Tour · Domestic Flights
Schedule
Daily Departures · Private

Overview

This 5-day Cairo and Luxor tour brings together Egypt’s most important ancient landmarks in one compact journey. Begin in Cairo with the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then fly south to explore the temples and royal tombs of Luxor.

On the West Bank, visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Continue on the East Bank with Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before flying back to Cairo for your final night.

Round-trip domestic flights, private transportation and guided sightseeing with an English-speaking Egyptologist are arranged throughout, making this package ideal for travellers who want to experience both Cairo and Luxor without adding a Nile cruise.

Highlights

The Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum
The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank
Private guided sightseeing with return domestic flights

Itinerary

1Day 1: Arrival to Cairo Airport
A Nile Empire representative will be waiting outside the arrivals hall at Cairo International Airport, holding a sign with your name and the company name. You will be transferred privately in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, with assistance provided for a smooth check-in. The remainder of the day is free to rest after your journey. Overnight in Cairo.
2Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and travel to the Giza Plateau. Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, the panoramic viewpoint and the Great Sphinx. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian treasures, including the galleries of Tutankhamun. Return privately to your hotel after the tour. Overnight in Cairo.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast
3Day 3: Fly to Luxor and Explore the West Bank
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your private Egyptologist guide and cross the Nile to explore Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in richly decorated tombs. Continue to the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and stop at the Colossi of Memnon before transferring to your hotel. Overnight in Luxor.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast
4Day 4: Luxor East Bank and Fly to Cairo
After breakfast, visit Karnak Temple, an immense complex of temples, chapels, pylons and sacred lakes developed over many centuries. Continue to Luxor Temple, distinguished by its monumental statues, courtyards and connection to Karnak through the Avenue of Sphinxes. After the tour, transfer to Luxor International Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred privately to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast
Optional Excursion Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Ride over Luxor
5Day 5: Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, enjoy free time according to your flight schedule. At the appropriate time, your driver will transfer you privately to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight. We will drop you off at the departure terminal and say goodbye at the end of your Cairo and Luxor journey.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast

Short Break vs. Full Vacation

Feature5 Days Package (This Tour)10+ Days Package
PaceFast-Paced (Highlights Only)Relaxed (Comprehensive)
DestinationsCairo & Luxor (Key Cities)Includes Aswan & Red Sea
Travel ModeDomestic Flights (Efficient)Often Includes Nile Cruise

What’s Included

Included

  • All airport pickups and drop-offs required for the trip
  • Three nights in a 4-star Cairo hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • One night in a 4-star Luxor hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo
  • Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the itinerary
  • Private sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Certified English-speaking Egyptologist guide during sightseeing tours
  • Main entrance fees for the included sightseeing
  • One bottle of water per person during each sightseeing day
  • All service charges and taxes

Not Included

  • International flights to and from Egypt
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Entry inside the Great Pyramid and specially priced tombs
  • Sunrise hot-air balloon ride and other optional activities
  • Lunches, dinners and drinks
  • Personal expenses and travel insurance
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers and representatives
Pricing Information

Prices are shown in US dollars per person. Seasonal supplements may apply during Christmas, New Year and Easter unless a specific seasonal price is displayed.

Children’s Policy
0-5.99 years
Free of charge
6-11.99 years
Pay 50% of tour price
12+ years
Pay full tour price as per adult person

Note: Child rates apply to children travelling with their parents. Where accommodation is included, a maximum of one child per room applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Cairo to Luxor package for 5 days?
The package includes three nights in a 4-star Cairo hotel, one night in a 4-star Luxor hotel, daily breakfast, return domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor, private transfers, private sightseeing with an English-speaking Egyptologist, main entrance fees, bottled water during sightseeing, taxes and service charges.
Which main sites will I visit in Cairo and Luxor?
In Cairo, you will visit the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. In Luxor, you will explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
How will I travel between Cairo and Luxor?
Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo are included. Flight times depend on airline availability and may require an early departure or a late return to Cairo.
What accommodation is included?
The package includes three nights in a 4-star Cairo hotel and one night in a 4-star Luxor hotel. All hotel stays are provided on a bed-and-breakfast basis. The selected hotels are confirmed with your final quotation.
Are the sightseeing entrance fees included?
Yes. The main entrance fees for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary are included. Specially priced tickets, such as entry inside the Great Pyramid and selected additional tombs in the Valley of the Kings, are excluded unless specifically added to your quotation.

Why Book With Nile Empire

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Every trip built around your dates, pace, and budget.

Certified Egyptologists

Your own private guide at every temple and tomb.

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