Cairo And Luxor 6 Days
Overview
This 6-day 5-night tour will take you on a journey through the incredible destinations of Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor. Explore the grand pyramids, immerse yourself in the fascinating history and modernity of Alexandria, and marvel at the spectacular temples of Karnak and Luxor. You’ll also visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, all in one unforgettable adventure.
Included
- Arrival assistance at Cairo International Airport.
- Fast track service (for airport procedures in Cairo).
- 3 nights accommodation in Cairo including breakfast.
- 1 night accommodation in a hotel in Luxor including breakfast
- Domestic flight CAI / LXR / CAI.
- Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer.
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional fluent English-speaking guide on all visits in Egypt.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned tourist sites (except Tutankhamun’s tomb).
Excluded
- International flights.
- Travel insurance (medical, cancellation, lost luggage, etc.).
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Drinks, laundry, and ironing.
- Tips (guides – drivers – etc..)
- Personal expenses or extras not mentioned in the program.
- Entry to the inside of the Pyramids and Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
- Optional tours or visits.
Tour Plan
Upon your arrival at Cairo airport, our representative will be there to assist you with all the necessary international procedures, such as visa, passport control, and customs. They will also ensure a fast exit from the airport. You’ll be accompanied to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable and hassle-free transfer.
After breakfast, your guide will accompany you on a visit to one of the world’s most enigmatic sites – the Great Pyramids of Giza. These magnificent structures, which include the pyramids of Kings Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, are truly awe-inspiring. After exploring the pyramids, you’ll head to the Sphinx before making your way to the Papyrus Institute to learn about the ancient art of making boats, shoes, and paper from the papyrus plant, after that you will have a Lunch break at a local restaurant.
You will conclude your day with the museum tour, where you’ll explore the vast collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and treasures, including the famous treasures of Tutankhamun. Finally, you’ll be transported back to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
After breakfast, you will depart for Alexandria, which is approximately a 3-hour drive with a stop. Upon arrival, you will visit the Catacombs, a historical burial site consisting of a series of tombs and chambers. Next, you will visit the magnificent Alexandria Library, which is considered one of the most significant cultural centers in the world. After lunch, you will visit the Quaitbay Fortress, which is the location where the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood. Following the tour, you will return to Cairo and check-in to your hotel for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast.
After breakfast, you will proceed to Cairo airport to catch a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, our representative will assist you, and you will check in to your hotel. Next, we will embark on our first tour to explore the ancient temples of Luxor and Karnak. These temples served as the main places of worship in Egypt during the New Kingdom period and were adorned by pharaohs for over 2,000 years. The Luxor temple, primarily built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, was accessible only to high priests and pharaohs, offering a glimpse into the captivating world of the gods. Finally, you will return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals included: breakfast.
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Valley of the Kings, which served as the burial site for pharaohs during the New Kingdom. This valley housed the tombs of kings from the XVIII, XIX, and XX dynasties, as well as some queens, princes, nobles, and even animals. You will then proceed to visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, an exceptional temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut from the XVIII dynasty. It is the most grandiose temple in the valley and is unique in its kind throughout Egypt. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to see the Colossi of Memnon. At the designated time, you will depart for Luxor airport to catch your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Meals included: Breakfast.
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you’ll check out of your hotel and we’ll take you back to the Cairo International Airport for your return flight to your home country. We hope you had an amazing trip to Egypt and leave with unforgettable memories of this beautiful and fascinating country.
