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Cairo & Luxor Tour Package 5 Days | Egypt Historical Short Break Experience

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Egypt Tours Club · Private Historical Journey

5-Day Cairo & Luxor Historical Short Break

A focused private tour linking the Pyramids, GEM and Saqqara with Luxor’s royal tombs and temples, followed by Coptic and Islamic Cairo.

5 days / 4 nights
Cairo · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor
Private · Flights included
5-Day Cairo & Luxor Historical Short Break
5-Day Cairo & Luxor Historical Short BreakCairo → Giza & Saqqara → Luxor → Historic Cairo → Cairo Airport

Journey Overview

Cairo → Giza & Saqqara → Luxor → Historic Cairo → Cairo Airport

Journey Overview

Five days between Egypt’s two historic capitals

5 days / 4 nights
Arrival in Cairo1
Arrival in Cairo

Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and hotel check-in.

Giza, GEM & Saqqara2
Giza, GEM & Saqqara

Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara Step Pyramid, Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and included camel ride; breakfast and lunch.

Fly to Luxor & Sightseeing3
Fly to Luxor & Sightseeing

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak; overnight in Luxor with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fly to Cairo & Old Cairo4
Fly to Cairo & Old Cairo

Return flight, Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili; breakfast and lunch.

Departure5
Departure

Breakfast, check-out and private airport transfer.

Tour Highlights

Pyramids, museums, royal tombs, temples and Old Cairo

Giza & SphinxGiza Plateau

Giza & Sphinx

The three pyramids, panoramic viewpoint and Great Sphinx.

GEM & SaqqaraCairo Region

GEM & Saqqara

Grand Egyptian Museum and Djoser’s Step Pyramid.

Valley of the KingsLuxor West Bank

Valley of the Kings

Standard entry to a selection of royal tombs.

Hatshepsut & MemnonAncient Thebes

Hatshepsut & Memnon

The terraced temple and monumental colossi.

Karnak TempleLuxor East Bank

Karnak Temple

Monumental gateways and the Great Hypostyle Hall.

Historic CairoCoptic & Islamic

Historic Cairo

Churches, Citadel, mosque and Khan El Khalili.

What to Expect

Private touring with flights and verified inclusions

Private · Flights included
Luxor
What to ExpectCairo → Giza & Saqqara → Luxor → Historic Cairo → Cairo Airport

Three Cairo + one Luxor night

Four nights in selected 4-star hotels with breakfast.

Round-trip domestic flights

Economy Cairo–Luxor–Cairo flights and airport transfers included.

Private Egyptologist

Private guided sightseeing and air-conditioned transport.

Standard admissions

Entry to every attraction named in the detailed itinerary.

Meals and camel ride

Breakfast, three lunches, one Luxor dinner and a 15-minute Giza camel ride.

Additional Information

Important details to confirm before final payment

The detailed itinerary confirms three Cairo nights and one Luxor night—not four nights in Cairo.

Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons

Experiences and extensions available with a revised quotation

Optional
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Special Tomb Tickets

Tutankhamun and other specially ticketed tombs cost extra.

Optional
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Pyramid Interiors

Inside-pyramid tickets are excluded.

Optional
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Optional Shows

Pyramids and Karnak sound-and-light shows cost extra.

Optional
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Cairo & Quad Tours

Cairo by Night and quad safari are optional.

Optional
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5-Star Upgrade

Requires a revised quotation.

Optional
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General Exclusions

International flights, visa, drinks, personal expenses, gratuities and unlisted services.

Optional

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Egypt Tours Club · Day-by-Day Plan

5-Day Cairo & Luxor Historical Short Break Itinerary

A focused private journey linking the Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum and Saqqara with Luxor’s royal tombs and temples, followed by Coptic and Islamic Cairo.

5 days / 4 nights Start and end in Cairo Cairo · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor Private tour · Flights included
Itinerary1 of 5 days expanded
Arrival in CairoDAY1Cairo

Arrival in Cairo

Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and hotel check-in.

On arrival at Cairo International Airport, an Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you with a name sign, assist with arrival procedures and escort you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your 4-star Cairo hotel. The representative will review the program during the transfer.
Included services

Airport Meet & Assist

Receive assistance with arrival procedures at Cairo International Airport.

Private Hotel Transfer

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to your Cairo hotel.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast from the following morning
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Operational note: Standard hotel check-in is from 2:00 PM. Early check-in is subject to availability.
Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum and SaqqaraDAY2Giza · Saqqara

Giza Pyramids, GEM & Saqqara

Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx with a private Egyptologist.

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and travel to the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and the Giza Plateau. See the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the panoramic viewpoint and the Great Sphinx before returning to your Cairo hotel.
Included visits

Grand Egyptian Museum

Discover monumental galleries and collections illustrating ancient Egyptian civilization.

Saqqara & Step Pyramid

Explore the archaeological complex of King Djoser and Egypt’s early pyramid architecture.

Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx

Visit the three pyramids, the panoramic viewpoint and the Great Sphinx.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate guided sightseeing
Operational note: Entry inside a pyramid is not included and requires a separate ticket.
Valley of the Kings in LuxorDAY3Cairo → Luxor

Fly to Luxor & Explore Ancient Thebes

Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak, then stay overnight in Luxor.

Transfer early to Cairo Airport for the domestic flight to Luxor. Meet your guide on arrival and explore the West Bank royal necropolis before continuing to Karnak Temple on the East Bank. After sightseeing, transfer to your Luxor hotel.
Included visits

Valley of the Kings

Enter a selection of richly decorated royal tombs in the ancient Theban necropolis.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Admire the terraced memorial temple built against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

Colossi of Memnon

Stop at the monumental statues of Amenhotep III.

Karnak Temple Complex

Walk through monumental gateways, sacred spaces and the Great Hypostyle Hall.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Luxor
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportFlight Cairo → Luxor and private transfers
Operational note: Tutankhamun’s tomb and other specially ticketed tombs cost extra. Flight times depend on the operating schedule.
Alabaster Mosque and Old CairoDAY4Luxor → Cairo

Fly Back to Cairo & Explore Old Cairo

Return to Cairo for Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili.

After breakfast, transfer to Luxor Airport for the return flight to Cairo. Meet your guide on arrival and continue directly to the historic districts of Coptic and Islamic Cairo before returning to your Cairo hotel.
Included visits

Old Coptic Cairo

Visit Cairo’s historic Christian quarter and the Hanging Church area.

Saladin Citadel & Alabaster Mosque

Explore the medieval citadel and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Walk through Cairo’s traditional market lanes and local shops.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportFlight Luxor → Cairo and private sightseeing
Operational note: Shoulders and knees should be covered at religious sites.
Departure from CairoDAY5Cairo

Departure

Breakfast, hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport.

Your pickup time will be arranged according to the confirmed international flight. After breakfast and check-out, a private driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for departure assistance.
Departure service

Hotel Pickup

The departure transfer is scheduled according to the confirmed international flight time.

Cairo Airport Transfer

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport.

AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Operational note: Standard hotel check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out is subject to availability.
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5 Days / 4 Nights
Inclusions & Exclusions

What Is Included and Excluded?

Review the confirmed services for this private 5-day Cairo and Luxor historical short break, combining Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Luxor’s royal tombs and temples, and Historic Cairo with round-trip domestic flights.

Tour Inclusions

Core services confirmed by the detailed itinerary and formal inclusion list
4 hotel nights3 Cairo + 1 LuxorRound-trip flightsPrivate Egyptologist
  • Airport Meet & Assist

    Meet-and-assist at Cairo International Airport on arrival, plus the confirmed private arrival and departure transfers.

  • 4 Nights in Selected 4-Star Hotels

    Three Cairo nights and one Luxor night, all on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

  • Round-Trip Domestic Flights Cairo–Luxor–Cairo

    Economy-class domestic flights and airport transfers are included, subject to final schedules and baggage rules.

  • Private Qualified Egyptologist Guide

    A professional private Egyptologist accompanies the scheduled sightseeing programme.

  • Standard Entrance Fees

    Regular admission to every attraction named in the detailed itinerary is included.

  • Private Air-Conditioned Transportation

    Modern private air-conditioned transportation for all tours, airport transfers and local movements.

  • Giza, GEM & Saqqara

    Day 2 includes the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum and Saqqara Step Pyramid.

  • 15-Minute Camel Ride

    A 15-minute camel ride by the pyramids is included.

  • Luxor Highlights

    Day 3 includes the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temples.

  • Historic Cairo

    Day 4 includes Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili.

  • Meals as Confirmed

    Breakfast daily, lunch on Days 2, 3 and 4, plus dinner in Luxor on Day 3.

  • Unlimited Bottled Water

    Unlimited bottled water during confirmed tours and transfers.

  • Local Taxes & Service Charges

    Applicable local taxes and service charges connected with the included services.

Tour Exclusions

Items not covered unless confirmed in writing
International airfareVisa feeOptional showsSpecial tickets
  • International Airfare

    International flights to and from Egypt are not included.

  • Egypt Entry Visa Fee

    Airport assistance includes procedural help, but the visa fee itself is excluded.

  • Drinks

    Drinks are excluded unless specifically included in writing.

  • Personal Expenses

    Shopping, laundry, minibar, room service, telephone calls and other private expenses are excluded.

  • Optional Tours

    Pyramids Sound and Light, Karnak Sound and Light, Cairo by Night and quad safari are optional.

  • Inside-Pyramid Tickets

    Entry inside the Giza Pyramids requires separate payment.

  • Special Tomb Tickets

    Tutankhamun’s tomb and other specially ticketed tombs cost extra.

  • 5-Star Upgrade

    The confirmed base is 4-star hotels; any 5-star upgrade requires a revised quotation.

  • Tipping

    Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff and other providers are not included.

  • Anything Not Mentioned

    Any extra service not clearly listed in the final confirmed programme remains excluded.

Accommodation3 Cairo + 1 Luxor nightFour nights in selected 4-star hotels.
Internal travelCairo ⇄ Luxor flightsRound-trip domestic flights included.
RouteCairo · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor · Historic CairoPrivate 5-day historical short break.
Confirmation note: The detailed itinerary confirms three Cairo nights and one Luxor night, not four Cairo nights. The general information mentions 5-star hotels, while the detailed itinerary and formal inclusions specify 4-star hotels. The overview also implies a Day 3 return to Cairo, but the detailed itinerary clearly keeps the overnight in Luxor and returns on Day 4.

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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 $ 1675 $ 1050 $ 1050
Max child # [age:6-11]
Price per child $ 838 $ 525
Max infant # [age:0-5]
Price per infant $ 419 $ 263
Deposit

50 % of the total booking amount

User Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour covers Cairo and Luxor, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and key Islamic and Coptic Cairo sites.

Yes, this itinerary is ideal for first-time travelers who want to see Egypt’s main historical highlights in a short and well-organized trip.

Yes, the tour includes a domestic flight to ensure comfortable and time-efficient travel between Cairo and Luxor.

Yes, all sightseeing tours are led by licensed Egyptologist guides who provide in-depth historical explanations.

Yes, the package includes hotel accommodation, airport transfers, domestic flights, and private transportation during tours.

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