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Egypt Tours Club · History & Heritage Short Break
6-Day Egypt History & Heritage Tour
A carefully paced private journey combining the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum with Luxor’s royal monuments, historic Cairo and Alexandria’s Greco-Roman heritage.
6 days / 5 nights
Cairo start & finish
Private · Heritage · Multi-city
Journey Overview
Cairo & Giza → Luxor → Old Cairo → Alexandria → Cairo
Journey Overview
Three great chapters of Egyptian history in one six-day journey
6 Days
12Explore the Pyramids and Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Step Pyramid complex at Saqqara.
3Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak, then overnight in Luxor.
4Fly back to Cairo and discover Coptic Cairo, the Saladin Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili.
5Visit the Catacombs, the Serapeum/Pompey’s Pillar area and Qaitbay Citadel before returning to Cairo.
6Private airport transfer and departure assistance according to your flight schedule.
Tour Highlights
Ancient Egypt, historic Cairo and Mediterranean heritage in one compact route
Ancient EgyptPyramids of Giza
Stand before the Great Pyramids and Sphinx on Egypt’s most iconic archaeological plateau.
World-Class MuseumGrand Egyptian Museum
Discover extraordinary collections spanning thousands of years of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Early Pyramid HistorySaqqara
See the Step Pyramid of Djoser and explore one of Egypt’s oldest royal necropolises.
Royal ThebesLuxor Highlights
Explore royal tombs, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak.
Coptic & Islamic HeritageOld Cairo
Experience the Hanging Church area, Saladin Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili.
Greco-Roman & MediterraneanAlexandria
Discover the Catacombs, Serapeum/Pompey’s Pillar and Qaitbay Citadel.
What to Expect
A private cultural short break with flights, guided sightseeing and diverse heritage
Cultural · Balanced
Private Egyptologist guiding
A qualified Egyptologist accompanies the scheduled sightseeing visits.
Domestic round-trip flights
The published inclusions specify Cairo ↔ Luxor domestic flights.
Private transportation
Modern air-conditioned private transportation is included for tours and transfers.
4-star hotel plan
The formal inclusions specify 5 nights in 4-star hotels on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Multi-civilization focus
The itinerary combines Pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic, Greco-Roman and Mediterranean heritage.
Additional Information
Important practical details before you travel
The formal inclusions specify 5 nights in 4-star hotels on a bed-and-breakfast basis, with stays in Cairo and Luxor.
Round-trip domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor are included, subject to airline schedules and availability.
Breakfast is included with the hotel plan. The detailed itinerary also lists lunch on touring days and dinner on the Luxor day.
A private qualified Egyptologist guide and entrance fees to all sites listed in the confirmed itinerary are included.
For Coptic and Islamic sites, modest clothing is recommended; shoulders and knees should be covered.
A 30-minute Mediterranean swim is offered only as an optional activity from May through August, weather permitting.
The package page lists a 15-minute camel ride by the pyramids as a complimentary gift.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Experiences and upgrades available at extra cost
On request
Pyramid interior tickets
Entry inside a pyramid is separate from the standard Giza sightseeing ticket.
ExtraTutankhamun tomb
Entry to King Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings requires a separate ticket.
ExtraCairo evening experiences
Dinner cruise, Cairo by Night, quad safari and the Pyramids Sound & Light Show may be added.
OptionalKarnak Sound & Light
The evening Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple is offered as an optional experience.
OptionalMediterranean swim
A seasonal 30-minute Mediterranean swim may be added in Alexandria from May to August.
Seasonal5-star hotel upgrade
A 5-star accommodation upgrade can be requested for an additional charge.
UpgradeThis component follows the detailed itinerary and formal inclusions as the operational source of truth. It uses the confirmed 4-star hotel inclusion and omits unrelated copy that references cruise beverages, since this itinerary does not include a Nile cruise.
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Egypt Tours Club · Day-by-Day Plan
6-Day Egypt Short Break Itinerary
Explore Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Luxor and Old Cairo in a balanced private journey through Egypt’s historic capitals.
6 days / 5 nightsStart and end in CairoCairo · Giza · Alexandria · Luxor · Old CairoPrivate cultural journey
DAY1CairoArrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and hotel check-in.
An Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you at Cairo International Airport, assist with arrival procedures and escort you to your selected hotel. During the transfer, the representative will explain the confirmed schedule and answer your questions.
Included experiences
Optional Dinner Cruise
A Nile evening with buffet dinner and live entertainment, available for an additional fee.
Optional Cairo Experiences
Cairo by Night, a quad safari or the Pyramids Sound & Light Show may be requested for an additional fee.
AccommodationStandard 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Note: Standard hotel check-in is available from 2:00 PM.
DAY2Giza & SaqqaraGiza Pyramids, GEM & Saqqara
Discover the Giza Plateau, Grand Egyptian Museum and Saqqara.
Meet your Egyptologist guide at the hotel and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the confirmed sites. After the sightseeing program, return to your Cairo hotel.
Included experiences
Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx
See the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the panoramic viewpoint, the Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore the museum’s monumental spaces and ancient Egyptian collections.
Saqqara
Visit the archaeological area and its Step Pyramid complex.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Lunch is included during the sightseeing day.
AccommodationStandard 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate guided sightseeing
Note: Entry inside a pyramid requires a separate ticket.
DAY3AlexandriaAlexandria Day Tour
Visit the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Qaitbay Citadel.
Depart Cairo with your guide for a full-day road excursion to Alexandria. Visit the listed archaeological and coastal sites, enjoy lunch and return to Cairo after the tour.
Included experiences
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Explore the underground burial complex that blends Egyptian, Greek and Roman influences.
Pompey’s Pillar
See the monumental red-granite column and the remains of the Serapeum area.
Qaitbay Citadel
Visit the 15th-century coastal fortress built near the former site of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse.
Mediterranean Swim
A 30-minute swim may be requested from May to August, subject to weather and an additional fee.
AccommodationStandard 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportCairo–Alexandria–Cairo by road
Note: The optional Mediterranean swim is only available from May to August.
DAY4Cairo → LuxorFly to Luxor & Explore the Ancient City
Fly to Luxor and visit the West Bank and Karnak Temple.
After hotel check-out, transfer to Cairo Airport for the domestic flight to Luxor. Meet your guide and continue with the confirmed sightseeing program before checking in at your Luxor hotel.
Included experiences
Valley of the Kings
Explore the royal burial valley and a selection of decorated tombs. Tutankhamun’s tomb requires a separate ticket.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit the terraced memorial temple at Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the monumental seated statues of Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple Complex
Explore the monumental temple complex, including its pylons, courts and Great Hypostyle Hall.
Hot-Air Balloon Ride
An early-morning balloon flight may be added for an additional fee.
Karnak Sound & Light or Luxor Temple
Optional evening experiences may be requested outside the fixed program.
AccommodationStandard 5-star hotel in Luxor
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportFlight Cairo → Luxor and private vehicle
Note: Domestic flight times and visit order depend on final confirmation and operational availability.
DAY5Luxor → CairoFly Back to Cairo & Visit Old Cairo
Explore Coptic and Islamic Cairo before returning to your Cairo hotel.
Complete the confirmed Old Cairo sightseeing program and transfer to Luxor Airport for the domestic flight back to Cairo. On arrival, continue to your hotel for the final overnight stay.
Included experiences
Old Coptic Cairo
Visit the Cavern Church area, Hanging Church, Babylon Fortress and St. George Church.
Saladin Citadel & Alabaster Mosque
Explore the historic fortress and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with panoramic city views.
Al-Muizz Street & Khan El Khalili
Walk through historic Islamic Cairo and visit the famous bazaar.
AccommodationStandard 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportFlight Luxor → Cairo and private vehicle
Note: Cairo hotel check-in is available after 2:00 PM.
DAY6CairoDeparture
Private transfer according to your confirmed flight schedule.
Your pickup time will be arranged according to the confirmed departure details. A private driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport or your next confirmed location.
Included experiences
Hotel Pickup
Pickup is scheduled according to the confirmed departure time.
Private Departure Transfer
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the airport or confirmed next location.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate departure transfer
Note: Standard hotel check-out must be completed by 11:00 AM.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included and Excluded?
Review the confirmed services for this private 6-day heritage journey through Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Old Cairo and Alexandria. The detailed itinerary includes four Cairo nights, one Luxor night, round-trip domestic flights, private guiding, standard entrance fees and scheduled meals.
Tour Inclusions
Core services covered by the confirmed packageMeet-and-Assist at All Scheduled Airports
Arrival and departure assistance at Cairo Airport, together with the confirmed airport transfers connected with the Cairo–Luxor round-trip flights.
5 Nights in Selected 4-Star Hotels
Four nights in Cairo on Days 1, 2, 4 and 5, plus one night in Luxor on Day 3, on a bed-and-breakfast basis according to the confirmed properties and room category.
Private Qualified Egyptologist Guide
A professional private Egyptologist accompanies the scheduled sightseeing visits in Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Old Cairo and Alexandria.
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 Temples, Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Khan El Khalili, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the Serapeum area, and Qaitbay Citadel.
Domestic Round-Trip Flights: Cairo–Luxor–Cairo
Economy-class domestic 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, Cairo and Luxor sightseeing and the full-day Alexandria excursion.
Breakfast, Four Lunches and One Dinner
Breakfast is included with the hotel stays. Lunch is listed on Days 2, 3, 4 and 5, 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 writingInternational 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 visa and customs 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
The Day 1 Nile dinner cruise, Cairo by Night, quad safari, Pyramids Sound and Light, Karnak Sound and Light and the seasonal Mediterranean swimming experience 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 and final inclusion list are 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.
Accommodation4 Cairo + 1 Luxor nightsFive nights in selected 4-star hotels on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Internal travelCairo–Luxor–Cairo flightsRound-trip domestic flights with private airport transfers.
Meal planBreakfast + 4 lunches + 1 dinnerLunch on Days 2–5 and dinner on Day 3.
Confirmation note: The page’s general information states that 5-star hotels are used, while the detailed itinerary and final inclusion list specify 4-star hotels; this script follows the detailed program and treats 5-star accommodation as an upgrade. The extra-fee section also mentions cruise beverages even though no cruise is included in the base itinerary; the only cruise shown is the optional Day 1 Nile dinner cruise.
Review the itinerary or personalize your 6-day heritage tour
Confirm your flight schedule, hotel categories, room type and preferred optional experiences before booking.
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 | $ 2010 | $ 1260 | $ 1260 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 1005 | $ 630 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 503 | $ 315 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount
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