Description
Experience a perfectly timed 6-day journey through Egypt’s most celebrated sites. Begin in Cairo to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, Salah El Din Citadel with the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and the lively lanes of Khan El Khalili. Then take a domestic flight to Luxor for the great temples of Karnak and Luxor on the East Bank, followed by a sunrise hot air balloon ride and a deep dive into the West Bank treasures, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. With private guided touring and smooth transfers throughout, this itinerary delivers history, culture, and comfort in a short, memorable escape.
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What's Included
Included
- Meet and assist at the airports with a nominative sign at the passport control area
- Assistance of guest relations during your stay
- Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast
- Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor including daily breakfast
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary in good quality restaurants
- Private English/Portuguese/German/Spanish speaking tour guide
- Domestic flights (Cairo - Luxor) (Luxor - Cairo).
- All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in your itinerary
- Bottled water during the tours
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International flights and visa
- Tipping
- Any optional tours
- Personal Spending
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport where you will be met at the passport control area with a nominative sign. After help with arrival procedures, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. The remainder of the day is free for you to unwind and get your first feel for the city.
Meals: None
Overnight: Cairo
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and set out for the legendary Pyramids of Giza. See the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chephren, and the smaller Pyramid of Mykerinus, then stand before the imposing Sphinx and continue to The Valley Temple. Lunch will be served at a quality local restaurant before you head to the Grand Egyptian Museum to explore its impressive collection of ancient treasures.
Meals: Breakfast-Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
Day 3: Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Khan El Khalili
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then spend the day discovering Cairo’s rich heritage. Begin at The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to admire its remarkable exhibits, then move on to Salah El Din Citadel and visit the iconic Mosque of Muhammad Ali. After lunch at a local restaurant, end your tour with time to stroll through Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where winding alleys, colorful stalls, and traditional ambience make for a classic Cairo experience.
Meals: Breakfast-Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
Day 4: Fly to Luxor & East Bank Tour
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, begin your East Bank visits with the vast Karnak Temple complex, famous for its monumental pylons, sanctuaries, and towering columns. Continue to Luxor Temple, renowned for its historic role in rituals and festivals. Lunch will be at a local restaurant, then you will check in to your Luxor hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast-Lunch
Overnight: Luxor
Day 5: Balloon Ride & West Bank Treasures – Fly Back to Cairo
Start very early for a hot air balloon ride over Luxor, offering unforgettable views across the landscape of temples and tombs. After landing, continue to the West Bank to visit The Valley of the Kings, then explore the mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon. Later, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo
Day 6: Final Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your Cairo and Luxor journey to a close.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: None
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