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

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5-Day Cairo & Luxor Tour | Egypt Historical Short Break

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
+

Special Tomb Tickets

Tutankhamun and other specially ticketed tombs cost extra.

Optional
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Pyramid Interiors

Inside-pyramid tickets are excluded.

Optional
+

Optional Shows

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

Optional
+

Cairo & Quad Tours

Cairo by Night and quad safari are optional.

Optional
+

5-Star Upgrade

Requires a revised quotation.

Optional
+

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 Itinerary

A focused historical short break linking Cairo, Giza and Saqqara with Luxor’s royal tombs and temples, followed by Old Cairo.

5 days / 4 nightsStart and end in CairoCairo · Giza · Saqqara · LuxorPrivate guided historical journey
Itinerary1 of 5 days expanded
Cairo pyramids light show, representing the arrival dayDAY1 Cairo

Arrival in Cairo

Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer, hotel check-in, and an introduction to your five-day program.

On arrival at Cairo International Airport, an Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you with a name sign, assist with visa and arrival procedures, and escort you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your Cairo hotel. During the transfer, the representative will review the itinerary and answer your first questions.
Optional arrival experiences
Optional

Pyramids Sound & Light Show

Add a one-hour evening show at the Giza Plateau for an illuminated introduction to ancient Egyptian history.

Optional

Cairo by Night or Quad Safari

Depending on your arrival time, request an evening city tour or a desert quad-bike experience near the pyramids.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast from the following morning
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Check-in: Standard hotel check-in is from 2:00 PM. Early check-in remains subject to availability.
The Giza Pyramids, representing the Giza and Saqqara sightseeing dayDAY2 Giza & Saqqara

Giza Pyramids, GEM & Saqqara

Explore the Giza Plateau, Grand Egyptian Museum and the Step Pyramid of Djoser with a private Egyptologist.

Meet your private Egyptologist guide in the hotel lobby and travel to Giza and Saqqara. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, and the Saqqara archaeological complex before returning to your Cairo hotel.
Included visits

Grand Egyptian Museum

Discover monumental galleries and a vast collection illustrating ancient Egyptian civilization and royal history.

Saqqara & Step Pyramid

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

Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx

See the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the panoramic viewpoint and the Great Sphinx.

15-Minute Camel Ride

Enjoy the short camel ride near the pyramids that is listed as included in the package.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
Tour stylePrivate guided sightseeing
Special tickets: Entry inside a pyramid is not included and is subject to opening schedules and an additional fee.
The Valley of the Kings in Luxor, representing the third dayDAY3 Cairo → Luxor

Fly to Luxor & Explore the Ancient Capital

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 the sightseeing program, transfer to your Luxor hotel for the night.
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 two monumental statues that once guarded Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.

Karnak Temple Complex

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

Optional

Karnak Sound & Light Show

Add the evening performance at Karnak when the confirmed flight and sightseeing schedule permits.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Luxor
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportFlight Cairo → Luxor and private transfers
Extra ticket: Tutankhamun’s tomb and selected special tombs require separate admission. Domestic flight times remain subject to airline schedules.
The Alabaster Mosque at Saladin Citadel, representing the Old Cairo dayDAY4 Luxor → Cairo

Fly Back to Cairo & Explore Old Cairo

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

After breakfast, transfer to Luxor Airport for the flight back 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 the historic Christian quarter, including major churches such as the Hanging Church area.

Saladin Citadel & Alabaster Mosque

Explore the medieval citadel and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali with panoramic views over Cairo.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Walk through Cairo’s traditional market lanes filled with crafts, spices and local atmosphere.

Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportFlight Luxor → Cairo and private sightseeing
Dress code: Shoulders and knees should be covered at religious sites. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Cairo city view, representing the final departure dayDAY5 Cairo

Departure

Hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward journey.

Your pickup time will be arranged according to your confirmed international flight. A private driver will collect you from the hotel and 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
Check-out: Standard hotel check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out is subject to availability and may carry an extra charge.
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5 Days / 4 Nights
Inclusions & Exclusions

What Is Included and Excluded?

Review the services covered by this private historical short break combining Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor and Old Cairo. The detailed itinerary includes three nights in Cairo, one night in Luxor, round-trip domestic flights, private guiding, entrance fees and scheduled meals.

Tour Inclusions

Core services covered by the confirmed package
3 Cairo nights 1 Luxor night Round-trip flights Private Egyptologist
  • Airport assistance on arrival and departure

    Meet-and-assist support at Cairo Airport, including the confirmed private arrival and departure transfers.

  • 4 nights in selected 4-star hotels

    Three nights in Cairo on Days 1, 2 and 4, plus one night in Luxor on Day 3, with breakfast according to the confirmed hotel arrangements.

  • Private qualified Egyptologist guide

    A professional private Egyptologist accompanies the scheduled sightseeing visits in Giza, Saqqara, Luxor and Old Cairo.

  • Standard entrance fees to all listed attractions

    Regular admission to the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili.

  • Domestic round-trip flights: Cairo–Luxor–Cairo

    Economy-class flights are included according to EgyptAir or Air Cairo availability and the final operating schedule.

  • Private air-conditioned transportation

    Modern private air-conditioned transportation for airport transfers, sightseeing services and local transfers in Cairo and Luxor.

  • Breakfast, three lunches and one dinner

    Breakfast accompanies the hotel stays. Lunch is listed on Days 2, 3 and 4, while dinner is included on the Luxor day.

  • 15-minute camel ride by the Pyramids

    A short camel ride near the Giza Pyramids is included as stated in the package information.

  • Unlimited bottled water during tours

    Bottled water is provided during all confirmed sightseeing and transfer services.

  • All local taxes and service charges

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

Tour Exclusions

Items not covered unless confirmed in writing
International airfare Visa fee Optional tours Special tickets
  • International airfare

    Flights between the traveler’s home country and Egypt are not included in the package price.

  • Egypt entry visa fee

    Airport assistance includes help with arrival procedures, but the visa fee itself is not listed as included and remains payable unless added in writing.

  • Drinks and beverages

    Soft drinks, juices, coffee, alcoholic beverages and other drinks are excluded unless specifically included in the written booking.

  • Personal expenses

    Shopping, laundry, room service, minibar, telephone calls, souvenirs and other private purchases are paid directly by the traveler.

  • Optional tours and activities

    Pyramids Sound and Light, Cairo by Night, quad safari and Karnak Sound and Light carry additional charges.

  • Premium and special-entry tickets

    Entry inside the Giza Pyramids, Tutankhamun’s tomb and any separately ticketed or restricted-access attraction are excluded unless added to the final booking.

  • Upgrade to 5-star accommodation

    The detailed itinerary is based on 4-star hotels. Any upgrade to 5-star accommodation requires a revised quotation.

  • Tipping and gratuities

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

  • Anything not stated in the confirmed program

    Any transfer, meal, visit, ticket, service or activity not clearly listed in the final written inclusions is considered excluded.

Accommodation 3 Cairo + 1 Luxor nights Four nights in selected 4-star hotels with breakfast.
Internal travel Cairo–Luxor–Cairo flights Round-trip domestic flights with private airport transfers.
Meal plan Breakfast + 3 lunches + 1 dinner Lunch on Days 2–4 and dinner during the Luxor day.
Confirmation note: The page contains two accommodation and timing inconsistencies. Its general information mentions 5-star hotels, while the detailed itinerary uses 4-star hotels. The final inclusion list also says four nights in Cairo, but the day-by-day program shows three Cairo nights and one Luxor night. In addition, the overview says the return flight occurs on Day 3, while the detailed itinerary keeps the traveler overnight in Luxor and returns to Cairo on Day 4. This script follows the detailed day-by-day itinerary.

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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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