A four-day itinerary combining Cairo’s landmark antiquities with Luxor’s West and East Bank highlights, including domestic flights, entrance fees and a Nile dinner cruise.
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Cairo and Luxor tour: Overview
Overview
This four-day itinerary combines the principal ancient monuments of Cairo with the main temple and royal sites of Luxor.
The program brings you to the Giza plateau and two major Cairo museums before transferring you by included domestic flights to Luxor for a concentrated exploration of the Theban necropolis and Karnak.
A private Egyptologist accompanies the visits named in the itinerary, and transfers between sites are by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo and an evening on the Nile
On arrival in Cairo you will be met and assisted at the airport as part of the meet-and-assist services. The itinerary notes an evening option that includes a dinner cruise on the Nile. This opening day is intended as a brief orientation in the capital before the full sightseeing day that follows.
Day 2: Giza Plateau and Cairo museums; flight to Luxor
The Cairo program highlights the Giza Pyramids Complex with its three principal pyramids — those of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure — together with the Great Sphinx and the nearby Valley Temple.
The itinerary also includes visits to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), overlooking the Giza Plateau, and to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is presented as a large archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilisation and is described as housing more than 100,000 artefacts.
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square is noted for its extensive collection of antiquities, with more than 120,000 objects in its holdings. Entrance fees for the sites listed in the daily program are included in the package.
Day 3: Luxor’s West Bank and East Bank highlights
The included domestic flights transport you to Luxor, where the itinerary focuses on the city’s world-famous archaeological complex. On the West Bank the program covers the Valley of the Kings, the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon.
The Valley of the Kings is described in the record as the royal burial ground for New Kingdom pharaohs. On the East Bank the itinerary includes Karnak Temple, a vast religious complex constructed and expanded over many centuries.
Day 4: Completion of the tour
The final day marks the end of the four-day program and the conclusion of the visits set out in the itinerary. The tour includes the return flight from Luxor to Cairo as part of the travel arrangements listed in the package.
What’s included
The package’s listed inclusions are meet-and-assist at Cairo airport, two nights at a five-star hotel in Cairo and one night at a five-star hotel in Luxor, the domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor (both directions), entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary, a private Egyptologist, private air-conditioned transfers, all service charges and taxes, two lunches during the trip and a Nile dinner cruise.
These items are stated in the program and form the basis of what the tour provides.
Exclusions and practical points
Items identified as excluded are international airfare to and from Egypt, tipping (gratuities) and the Egypt entry visa. Travellers should make their own arrangements for international flights and any required entry documentation prior to travel.
The itinerary lists certain meals and services; confirm exact timings and operational details with the operator before booking.
Who this is for
This itinerary suits travellers who want concentrated exposure to Egypt’s principal archaeological and museum highlights over a short period, with domestic flights used to reduce overland travel time between Cairo and Luxor.
The presence of a private Egyptologist is intended to provide informed on-site interpretation of the monuments and museum displays named in the program.
Before booking, check passport and visa requirements and review the included items to ensure they meet your needs. Specific flight times, hotel identities and many operational details are not detailed in the itinerary and should be confirmed with the tour operator.
Use this Cairo and Luxor tour overview to understand the pace, destinations and key experiences before you travel.
The Cairo and Luxor tour combines the confirmed stops in one practical route; check the inclusions and exclusions carefully before booking.
The Cairo and Luxor tour Itinerary
Day 1: Day One: Arrival at Cairo Airport – Dinner Cruise
Arrival in Cairo with meet-and-assist services at the airport as listed in the program. The evening includes a dinner cruise on the Nile as specified in the itinerary items. The day closes with an overnight noted in the daily schedule.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Day Two: Trip to The Pyramids and The Egyptian Museum – Fly to Luxor
Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, including the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. The itinerary lists visits to the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. A lunch is indicated in the day’s items.
The program also includes a flight from Cairo to Luxor as part of the day’s schedule; an overnight is noted for this day.
Meals: Lunch
Day 3: Day Three: Experience Luxor Attractions
On this day the itinerary covers Luxor’s principal sites: the Valley of the Kings, the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari) and the Colossi of Memnon. A lunch is listed. The day’s program also includes a visit to Karnak Temple on the East Bank and concludes with an overnight.
Meals: Lunch
Day 4: Day Four: End Your 4 Days Cairo and Luxor Tours
The itinerary indicates the conclusion of the four-day program. The overall package includes flight tickets from Luxor to Cairo; travellers should confirm departure transfer details with the operator in advance.
Before booking this Cairo and Luxor tour, review the confirmed services below and ask for any current operational details that are not stated in the record.
What Is Included
- Meet and assist services at Cairo Airport.
- Two nights at a 5* hotel in Cairo and one night at a 5* hotel in Luxor.
- Flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and from Luxor to Cairo.
- Entrance fees to all sites named in the itinerary.
- A private Egyptologist during the tour.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- All service charges and taxes.
- Two lunches during the trip.
- Nile dinner cruise.
What Is Not Included
- International airfare to and from Egypt.
- Tipping (gratuities).
- Egypt entry visa.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cairo and Luxor tour
Review these practical questions about the Cairo and Luxor tour before contacting Gateway Pharaoh.
How many nights are included in Cairo and Luxor?
The package includes three nights in total: two nights at a 5* hotel in Cairo and one night at a 5* hotel in Luxor.
Are domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor included?
Yes. Flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Luxor to Cairo are included in the program.
Which sites’ entrance fees are covered?
Entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary—such as the Giza Pyramids Complex, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple—are included.
Is there a guide during the visits?
A private Egyptologist accompanies the tour as stated in the included services.
Are transfers between airports and hotels provided?
Yes. All transfers are provided by a private air-conditioned vehicle as noted in the itinerary inclusions.
Is the dinner cruise on the Nile part of the program?
Yes. A Nile dinner cruise is listed among the included items.
What is not covered by the package?
International airfare, tipping (gratuities) and the Egypt entry visa are not included.
How many meals are included?
The program specifies two lunches and a dinner cruise; check the daily itinerary for the meals indicated on particular days.
When you are ready to plan this Cairo and Luxor tour, contact Gateway Pharaoh for the current operational details shown in the booking record.
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For general information about Egypt’s cultural heritage, consult the UNESCO World Heritage information for Egypt.
Overview
Overview
This four-day itinerary combines the principal ancient monuments of Cairo with the main temple and royal sites of Luxor. The program brings you to the Giza plateau and two major Cairo museums before transferring you by included domestic flights to Luxor for a concentrated exploration of the Theban necropolis and Karnak. A private Egyptologist accompanies the visits named in the itinerary, and transfers between sites are by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo and an evening on the Nile
On arrival in Cairo you will be met and assisted at the airport as part of the meet-and-assist services. The itinerary notes an evening option that includes a dinner cruise on the Nile. This opening day is intended as a brief orientation in the capital before the full sightseeing day that follows.
Day 2: Giza Plateau and Cairo museums; flight to Luxor
The Cairo program highlights the Giza Pyramids Complex with its three principal pyramids — those of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure — together with the Great Sphinx and the nearby Valley Temple. The itinerary also includes visits to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), overlooking the Giza Plateau, and to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. The Grand Egyptian Museum is presented as a large archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilisation and is described as housing more than 100,000 artefacts. The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square is noted for its extensive collection of antiquities, with more than 120,000 objects in its holdings. Entrance fees for the sites listed in the daily program are included in the package.
Day 3: Luxor’s West Bank and East Bank highlights
The included domestic flights transport you to Luxor, where the itinerary focuses on the city’s world-famous archaeological complex. On the West Bank the program covers the Valley of the Kings, the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. The Valley of the Kings is described in the record as the royal burial ground for New Kingdom pharaohs. On the East Bank the itinerary includes Karnak Temple, a vast religious complex constructed and expanded over many centuries.
Day 4: Completion of the tour
The final day marks the end of the four-day program and the conclusion of the visits set out in the itinerary. The tour includes the return flight from Luxor to Cairo as part of the travel arrangements listed in the package.
What’s included
The package’s listed inclusions are meet-and-assist at Cairo airport, two nights at a five-star hotel in Cairo and one night at a five-star hotel in Luxor, the domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor (both directions), entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary, a private Egyptologist, private air-conditioned transfers, all service charges and taxes, two lunches during the trip and a Nile dinner cruise. These items are stated in the program and form the basis of what the tour provides.
Exclusions and practical points
Items identified as excluded are international airfare to and from Egypt, tipping (gratuities) and the Egypt entry visa. Travellers should make their own arrangements for international flights and any required entry documentation prior to travel. The itinerary lists certain meals and services; confirm exact timings and operational details with the operator before booking.
Who this is for
This itinerary suits travellers who want concentrated exposure to Egypt’s principal archaeological and museum highlights over a short period, with domestic flights used to reduce overland travel time between Cairo and Luxor. The presence of a private Egyptologist is intended to provide informed on-site interpretation of the monuments and museum displays named in the program.
Before booking, check passport and visa requirements and review the included items to ensure they meet your needs. Specific flight times, hotel identities and many operational details are not detailed in the itinerary and should be confirmed with the tour operator.
Trip Highlights
- Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu.
- See the Great Sphinx and the adjacent Valley Temple on the Giza Plateau.
- Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
- Fly between Cairo and Luxor for efficient travel time.
- Tour Luxor’s Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari.
- View the Colossi of Memnon and the monumental Karnak Temple complex.
- Evening Nile dinner cruise included.
- Private Egyptologist and private air-conditioned transfers included.
