Trip highlights
- • Explore the Great Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley Temple
- • Discover treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum
- • Visit Alexandria’s Library, Qaitbay Citadel & Montazah Palace gardens
- • Enter royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- • Visit Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple
- • Enjoy private guided tours, domestic flights & comfortable transfers
Overview
Embark on a remarkable 5 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Luxor Tour through Egypt’s most iconic cities—Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor. Stand in awe before the legendary Great Pyramids, wander through the world-class Grand Egyptian Museum, and experience the charm of Alexandria’s Mediterranean coast.
Fly south to Luxor, the world’s greatest open-air museum, where the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple reveal the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization.
With expert guides, seamless transfers, and carefully curated itineraries, this tour delivers an unforgettable blend of culture, architecture, history, and beauty.
Itinerary
Day 01Welcome to Egypt
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your tour guide greets you warmly and assists with arrival formalities before escorting you to your private air-conditioned vehicle. Relax as you’re transferred to your hotel to settle in and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: No Meals
Day 02Great Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
Meet your guide at the hotel and begin your journey through Egypt’s ancient wonders.
Start at the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you explore royal statues, ancient artifacts, and curated exhibits showcasing Egypt’s extraordinary heritage.
Continue to the Giza Plateau, home of the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Capture panoramic photos, stand before the Great Sphinx, and walk through the Valley Temple, where rituals and mummification ceremonies once took place.
Return to your hotel to relax.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 03Alexandria Discovery Tour
Travel with your guide to Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean treasure.
Visit the Library of Alexandria, a world-renowned cultural institution.
Continue to the site of the Pharos Lighthouse, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; today, the Qaitbay Citadel stands proudly in its place.
Stroll through the Montazah Palace gardens, enjoy views of presidential palaces and coastal landscapes, and stop for photos at historic mosques and statues.
Visit St. Mark’s Church, the oldest church in Africa, and explore the ancient port and downtown Alexandria before returning to Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 04Luxor Tour by Flight
Fly from Cairo to Luxor for a full day of exploration.
Begin on the West Bank, entering royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, where vibrant wall paintings and detailed carvings depict pharaonic journeys into the afterlife.
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a magnificent terraced structure nestled into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Visit the Colossi of Memnon, the two massive statues of Amenhotep III guarding the Theban plains.
Then cross to the East Bank to explore the Karnak Temple Complex, with its immense Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns and the beautifully adorned Temple of Amun.
End the day at Luxor Temple, where statues, inscriptions, and ancient courtyards reflect centuries of pharaonic history.
After the tour, fly back to Cairo and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 05Departure from Cairo
Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel before your private transfer takes you to Cairo Airport for your departure flight. Leave Egypt with unforgettable memories of pyramids, temples, and timeless beauty.
Meals: Breakfast
What is included
Included
- • 4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Cairo
- • One full-day tour in Cairo
- • One full-day tour in Alexandria
- • One full-day tour in Luxor
- • Domestic flights Cairo → Luxor → Cairo
- • Private A/C vehicle
- • Expert Egyptologist guide
Not included
- • International flight ticket
- • Entry visa to Egypt
- • Optional tours
- • Personal expenses
- • Tipping (recommended)
- • Entrance fees to all sites
Questions about this trip
Do we change hotels in Alexandria or Luxor?
The package includes four hotel nights in Cairo. Alexandria is an overland excursion, while Luxor is a separate day trip by air, so neither requires an overnight hotel stay in this itinerary.
What makes the Luxor day possible within five days?
Return domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor are included. The Luxor day is planned around those flights; confirm the schedule before booking separate international connections.
Is the Alexandria visit independent sightseeing?
No. A guided Alexandria day is included, along with a Cairo sightseeing day and the Luxor excursion. Any additions outside those planned visits need a separate agreement.