Discover three of Egypt’s most fascinating destinations on a private Cairo Luxor Alexandria Tour.
Visit the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Qaitbay Citadel, and Alexandria’s Mediterranean landmarks.
The package includes five hotel nights in Cairo, domestic flights, private guides, airport transfers, entrance fees, and four lunches.
Overview
Cairo Luxor Alexandria Tour
A Cairo Luxor Alexandria Tour brings together three distinct sides of Egypt in one carefully planned private journey.
Explore Cairo’s ancient monuments, Luxor’s royal temples and tombs, and Alexandria’s Mediterranean heritage within six memorable days.
The package includes five nights at a selected hotel in Cairo.
Luxor is visited as a full-day excursion by domestic flight, while Alexandria is explored on a private road trip from Cairo.
Begin Your Journey in Cairo
Your private Egypt holiday begins at Cairo International Airport.
A Gateway Pharaoh representative will meet you after arrival and provide assistance before your hotel transfer.
Travel to your selected Cairo hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
The remainder of your arrival day is free for rest after your international journey.
No sightseeing is scheduled on the first day.
An optional evening activity can be requested when your flight arrives early enough.
Explore the Giza Pyramids
The first full sightseeing day begins at the Giza Plateau.
You will see the pyramids constructed for Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure during Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty.
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest pyramid at Giza.
It is also the only surviving monument from the traditional Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Your private Egyptologist will explain the purpose of the royal pyramid complexes.
You will also learn about the surrounding temples, tombs, causeways, and ceremonial structures.
The standard ticket includes entry to the Giza Plateau.
Admission inside any pyramid requires a separate ticket.
See the Great Sphinx
Continue to the Great Sphinx near the pyramid complex of Khafre.
The monument combines the body of a lion with the head of a king.
Your guide will explain the history and symbolism of the Sphinx.
You will also visit the nearby Valley Temple of Khafre.
The temple formed part of the ceremonial route connected with Khafre’s pyramid complex.
Its massive stone construction makes it one of the most impressive surviving structures at Giza.
Travel to Saqqara
After exploring Giza, continue south to Saqqara.
Saqqara was one of the most important burial grounds connected with the ancient capital of Memphis.
The site contains monuments from several periods of Egyptian history.
Its most famous landmark is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser.
The Step Pyramid represents an important stage in the development of monumental stone architecture.
It was constructed during Egypt’s Third Dynasty as part of a large royal funerary complex.
Your standard tour includes the main archaeological area.
Tickets for special tombs, the Serapeum, or interior pyramid access are excluded unless confirmed.
Visit Ancient Memphis
Continue to the archaeological area of Memphis.
Memphis served as an important political, religious, and administrative centre during ancient Egyptian history.
The visit includes the open-air museum at Mit Rahina.
Here, you can see monuments discovered in the area, including a monumental statue associated with Ramesses II.
Your guide will explain Memphis’s connection with the nearby pyramid fields.
These sites form part of the wider archaeological landscape extending from Giza to Dahshur.
Discover the Egyptian Museum
The third day of your Cairo Luxor Alexandria Tour begins at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
The museum houses an extensive collection representing different periods of ancient Egyptian history.
Important displays include the Narmer Palette, royal sculptures, funerary objects, and finds from the burials of Yuya and Thuya.
The museum also contains treasures discovered at Tanis.
Displays may change because of conservation work or the movement of objects between museums.
The Grand Egyptian Museum can be requested as an alternative.
This change may require a supplement and an adjustment to the day’s itinerary.
Explore the Citadel of Saladin
Continue to the historic Citadel of Saladin.
The elevated fortress offers wide views across Cairo when weather conditions are clear.
Inside the citadel, visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
The mosque is also commonly known as the Alabaster Mosque.
Your guide will explain the citadel’s military importance and the later development of the mosque.
Access to individual areas may change during restoration projects or official events.
Walk through Old Cairo
The day continues in the historic district of Old Cairo.
This area contains important Christian and Jewish religious landmarks.
Visit the Hanging Church, which was constructed above part of the Roman fortress of Babylon.
Continue to the Church of Saint Sergius and Bacchus, commonly known as Abu Serga.
The itinerary also includes Ben Ezra Synagogue when it is open to visitors.
Opening arrangements may change because of religious services, restoration work, or special events.
Fly from Cairo to Luxor
Day four begins early with a private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Board a domestic flight to Luxor according to the confirmed airline schedule.
After landing, meet your private Egyptologist and driver.
Your full-day Luxor tour covers the principal monuments on both banks of the Nile.
Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes.
Its temples and necropolises form part of the UNESCO World Heritage property of Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis.
Enter the Valley of the Kings
Begin on Luxor’s West Bank at the Valley of the Kings.
This desert valley served as a royal burial area during Egypt’s New Kingdom.
The standard entrance ticket normally includes three tombs available under the site’s rotating schedule.
The exact tombs cannot always be guaranteed in advance.
Admission to special tombs usually requires separate tickets.
These may include the tombs of Tutankhamun, Seti I, and Ramesses V and VI.
Visit Hatshepsut Temple
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.
The temple rises across three terraces beneath dramatic limestone cliffs.
Queen Hatshepsut ruled as a pharaoh during Egypt’s Eighteenth Dynasty.
Her temple includes colonnades, shrines, courtyards, ramps, and surviving reliefs.
Your guide will discuss the queen’s reign and her relationship with the god Amun.
You will also learn about the trading expedition to Punt shown on the temple walls.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon
Before leaving the West Bank, stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
The two enormous seated statues represent Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
They once stood at the entrance of the king’s vast mortuary temple.
Time will be provided for photographs.
The stop normally lasts between 10 and 20 minutes.
Explore Luxor Temple
Cross the Nile and continue to Luxor’s East Bank.
Visit Luxor Temple in the centre of the modern city.
The temple was developed by several rulers, including Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.
It played an important role in the ancient Opet Festival.
Luxor Temple was connected with Karnak by an ancient processional route lined with sphinxes.
Parts of that historic avenue can be seen today.
Walk through Karnak Temple
Continue to the vast Karnak Temple complex.
The site developed over many centuries and became one of ancient Egypt’s most important religious centres.
Walk through monumental gateways, open courts, shrines, and ceremonial spaces.
One of the principal highlights is the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Its monumental columns create one of the most memorable architectural settings in Egypt.
You may also see obelisks, the Sacred Lake, and surviving decorative reliefs.
Return to Cairo
After completing your Luxor sightseeing, transfer to Luxor International Airport.
Board the confirmed evening flight back to Cairo.
A Gateway Pharaoh representative will meet you after landing.
Travel privately to your Cairo hotel for an overnight stay.
This is a long and active sightseeing day.
Travellers should expect an early departure, airport procedures, several site visits, and a late return.
Travel to Alexandria
Day five takes you from Cairo to Egypt’s Mediterranean coast.
Travel to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
The drive normally takes around two and a half to three hours.
Actual journey times depend on traffic, road conditions, and rest stops.
Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC.
The city later became an important centre of Mediterranean culture, trade, and scholarship.
Enter the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Begin your Alexandria tour at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
The underground burial complex combines Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic influences.
Descend through the accessible sections with your guide.
You will see rock-cut chambers, funerary spaces, and surviving decorative elements.
The catacombs contain several stairs and enclosed underground passages.
Travellers with mobility limitations or claustrophobia should notify Gateway Pharaoh before booking.
Visit Qaitbay Citadel
Continue to Qaitbay Citadel on Alexandria’s waterfront.
The fortress was constructed during the reign of the Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay.
It stands near the site associated with the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
The fort was built between 1477 and 1479.
Its coastal location made it an important defensive structure on the Mediterranean.
Explore the accessible courtyards, walls, chambers, and towers.
You will also have time for photographs of the waterfront.
See the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The standard itinerary includes an exterior visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
The modern library reflects Alexandria’s historic association with learning and scholarship.
Interior admission is not included in the original package.
An inside visit can be requested when opening hours and the sightseeing schedule allow.
Advance confirmation is recommended.
Library closures or special events may affect access.
Walk through Montazah Gardens
Continue to the Montazah area.
Walk through the accessible palace gardens and enjoy views of the landscaped grounds and Mediterranean coast.
Entry to the royal palace interiors is not guaranteed.
Access depends on the current rules and any restoration or official-use restrictions.
The tour therefore focuses on the gardens and permitted exterior areas.
Visit the Roman Amphitheatre
The itinerary may also include the Roman Amphitheatre at Kom El-Dikka.
The visit remains subject to the site being open and the day’s available time.
Your guide will explain the Roman-period history of the archaeological area.
When the site is unavailable, the program may be adjusted without affecting the other principal visits.
Return to Cairo
Lunch is included at a selected restaurant in Alexandria.
After completing the coastal tour, return to Cairo in your private vehicle.
You will arrive at your hotel in the evening.
The remainder of the night is free for relaxation.
A Complete Egypt Short Break
This Cairo Luxor Alexandria Tour is suitable for travellers who want to experience several regions of Egypt without changing hotels repeatedly.
All five overnight stays are arranged in Cairo.
The Luxor and Alexandria excursions operate as full-day trips.
The package combines ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and Mediterranean heritage.
It is especially suitable for first-time visitors with limited vacation time.
Private Touring with Gateway Pharaoh
All included sightseeing is arranged privately.
You will travel with private guides and air-conditioned transportation.
Private touring allows you to ask questions and receive direct attention from your Egyptologist.
It also offers more flexibility than a large group tour.
The itinerary can be customised with upgraded accommodation or additional nights.
Optional experiences can also be added before confirmation.
Book Your Cairo Luxor Alexandria Tour
Gateway Pharaoh coordinates your accommodation, airport transfers, domestic flights, private guides, entrance fees, and included meals.
Our team also monitors the timing of the Luxor flights and the long-distance Alexandria journey.
Book your Cairo Luxor Alexandria Tour and discover three contrasting destinations in one private itinerary.
Experience Giza’s pyramids, Luxor’s royal monuments, and Alexandria’s Mediterranean character on a memorable six-day journey.
Trip Highlights
- Spend six days exploring Cairo, Giza, Luxor, and Alexandria.
- Stay five nights at a selected Cairo hotel.
- Receive private airport arrival and departure transfers.
- Visit the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
- See the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple.
- Explore the Step Pyramid complex at Saqqara.
- Visit the open-air museum of ancient Memphis.
- Discover the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
- Explore the Citadel of Saladin.
- Visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
- Walk through the historic district of Old Cairo.
- Visit the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church.
- Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue when open.
- Fly from Cairo to Luxor and return on the same day.
- Enter three available tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
- Explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
- Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
- Visit Luxor Temple.
- Walk through the Karnak Temple complex.
- Travel privately from Cairo to Alexandria.
- Enter the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
- Explore Qaitbay Citadel.
- Stop outside the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
- Walk through the permitted areas of Montazah Gardens.
- Visit the Roman Amphitheatre when access permits.
- Enjoy two lunches in Cairo.
- Enjoy one lunch in Luxor.
- Enjoy one lunch in Alexandria.
- Travel with private English-speaking guides.
- Use private air-conditioned transportation.