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1Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and selected three-star Cairo hotel.
Egypt Tours Club · Budget History Journey by Sleeper Train
5-Day Egypt Budget Historical Tour: Cairo, Giza & Luxor
A compact five-day historical route connecting Cairo, Giza and Luxor with private Egyptologist-led sightseeing, two Cairo hotel nights and two overnight sleeper-train journeys.
5 days / 4 nights
Cairo · Giza · Luxor
2 hotel + 2 sleeper-train nights
Journey Overview
Cairo → Giza & Saqqara → Sleeper Train → Luxor → Sleeper Train → Historic Cairo
Journey Overview
Five days linking Egypt’s ancient capitals by overnight train
5 days / 4 nights
12Visit Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, then board the overnight Cairo–Luxor train.
3Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon and Karnak, followed by the overnight Luxor–Cairo train.
4Arrive in Cairo for Coptic Cairo, Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, NMEC and Khan El Khalili, then hotel.
5Hotel check-out and private airport transfer.
Tour Highlights
Giza, Saqqara, Luxor’s royal monuments and Historic Cairo
CairoGiza & Saqqara
Pyramids, Sphinx and Djoser’s Step Pyramid.
Luxor West BankValley of the Kings
Entry to standard royal tombs; special tombs cost extra.
Ancient ThebesHatshepsut & Memnon
Terraced temple and monumental statues.
Luxor East BankKarnak Temple
Columns, obelisks, courts and sacred spaces.
Historic CairoCoptic & Islamic Cairo
Churches, Citadel and Alabaster Mosque.
Cairo CultureNMEC & Khan El Khalili
Museum visit and historic bazaar as published.
What to Expect
A fast-paced budget route with two sleeper-train journeys
2 hotel + 2 sleeper-train nights
Two hotel plus two train nights
The official list confirms two three-star hotel nights and two private-cabin sleeper nights.
Round-trip sleeper train
Cairo–Luxor–Cairo rail tickets and station assistance are included.
Private guided sightseeing
A qualified Egyptologist and private local transport serve the confirmed attractions.
Fast-paced itinerary
Both Luxor and Historic Cairo follow overnight train travel.
Meals according to daily programme
Day 2 lists breakfast/lunch, Day 3 breakfast/lunch/dinner and Day 4 breakfast/lunch; confirm train meals in the final voucher.
Additional Information
Important details to confirm before final payment
The detailed day says a Luxor hotel, but the official package promises only two Cairo hotel nights plus two sleeper-train nights, and Day 4 begins after the Luxor–Cairo train.
The narrative returns to Cairo accommodation, but the itinerary requires boarding the Cairo–Luxor sleeper train that evening.
The narrative includes Khan El Khalili while the included-activities list adds NMEC. Confirm both are included in the final written programme.
$1,360 single, $850 double and $840 triple per adult; 50% deposit.
The page displays $340 and $25 for infants; the $25 figure should be verified before publication or booking.
The route uses sleeper trains, not domestic flights.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Experiences and extensions available with a revised quotation
Optional
Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Optional arrival-night experience.
OptionalCairo Evening Activities
Cairo by Night and quad safari are optional.
OptionalInside the Pyramids
Interior tickets require separate payment.
OptionalSpecial Royal Tombs
Tutankhamun and other premium tomb tickets cost extra.
OptionalExtra Meals & Beverages
Anything not specified in the daily programme.
OptionalGeneral Exclusions
International airfare, visa, personal expenses, upgrades, extra services and gratuities.
OptionalReady for a compact Cairo and Luxor history tour?
Confirm sleeper cabins, Cairo hotel, Day 3 overnight wording, meals and final price before booking.
5-Day Budget Historical Egypt Itinerary
A compact private journey combining Cairo, Giza and Saqqara with Luxor’s royal tombs and temples, using two 3-star hotel nights and two overnight sleeper-train journeys.
5 days / 4 nightsCairo · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor2 hotel nights · 2 sleeper-train nights
DAY1
CairoArrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and check-in at a selected 3-star Cairo hotel.
An Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you inside Cairo International Airport holding a sign with your name, assist with visa and customs procedures and transfer you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the selected Cairo hotel.
Included experiences
Airport Meet & Assist
Personal reception and practical assistance with arrival procedures.
Private Hotel Transfer
Door-to-door transfer to the selected Cairo hotel.
Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Optional one-hour evening introduction to ancient Egyptian history.
AccommodationSelected 3-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast is included with the hotel stay; no arrival-day meal is specified
TransportPrivate airport-to-hotel transfer
Note: Standard hotel check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Cairo by Night, a quad safari and the Pyramids Sound and Light Show are optional.
DAY2
Saqqara & Giza → LuxorSaqqara, Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Sleeper Train
Explore Egypt’s pyramid development, then board the overnight sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor.
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and visit Saqqara and the Giza Plateau. After the sightseeing programme and local lunch, transfer to Cairo Railway Station and board the overnight sleeper train to Luxor.
Included experiences
Saqqara & Step Pyramid
Explore the royal necropolis and the Step Pyramid complex of Djoser.
Pyramids of Giza
Visit the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and learn about their funerary complexes.
Great Sphinx
See the monumental limestone guardian of the Giza Plateau.
Local Lunch
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant as listed in the itinerary.
Inside the Pyramids
Interior access requires a separate ticket.
AccommodationPrivate sleeper-train cabin, Cairo → Luxor
MealsBreakfast and lunch; train dinner according to the confirmed cabin service
TransportPrivate sightseeing vehicle and overnight sleeper train
Note: The official inclusions require the first sleeper-train night here. The final cabin type, departure time and onboard meal service should be stated on the voucher.
DAY3
Luxor → CairoValley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon & Karnak
Explore Luxor’s West Bank and Karnak Temple, then board the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.
Arrive in Luxor and meet your private Egyptologist. Visit selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple. In the evening, transfer to Luxor Railway Station for the overnight sleeper train to Cairo.
Included experiences
Valley of the Kings
Enter selected royal tombs decorated for the pharaohs’ journey into the afterlife.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Explore the terraced mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
View the monumental seated statues of Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple Complex
Walk through monumental courts and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Entrance requires a separate special ticket.
AccommodationPrivate sleeper-train cabin, Luxor → Cairo
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner according to the confirmed itinerary and train service
TransportPrivate Luxor sightseeing vehicle and overnight sleeper train
Note: The detailed page mentions a Luxor hotel, but the official inclusions provide two sleeper-train nights and only two hotel nights. This script follows the inclusion structure.
DAY4
Historic CairoOld Coptic Cairo, Citadel, NMEC & Khan El Khalili
Arrive in Cairo and explore the city’s Christian, Islamic and cultural heritage before the final hotel night.
Arrive in Cairo in the morning and meet your guide. Visit Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin’s Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Khan El Khalili Bazaar before checking in at the Cairo hotel.
Included experiences
Old Coptic Cairo
Visit important Christian landmarks such as the Hanging Church and Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church.
Saladin Citadel
Explore the medieval fortress and enjoy panoramic views of Cairo.
Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque
Visit the famous Ottoman-style mosque inside the Citadel.
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Discover Egyptian history across the ages, including the Royal Mummies Hall.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Walk through Cairo’s historic market district and traditional shops.
AccommodationSelected 3-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportSleeper-train arrival and private Cairo sightseeing vehicle
Note: The detailed activities list Khan El Khalili, while the included-activities summary lists NMEC. Both are retained so no published attraction is omitted.
DAY5
CairoDeparture from Cairo
Hotel breakfast, check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out. Your private driver will collect you according to the confirmed flight details and transfer you to Cairo International Airport.
Included experiences
Hotel Breakfast
Enjoy the final included breakfast before departure.
Hotel Check-out
Complete departure formalities, normally by 11:00 AM.
Private Airport Transfer
Travel to Cairo International Airport in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate hotel-to-airport transfer
Note: Late check-out is subject to availability. If unavailable, guests may wait in the hotel lobby until the airport-transfer time.
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Current Season Price Details
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 1360 | $ 850 | $ 840 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 680 | $ 425 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 340 | $ 25 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount