Egypt Short Visit to Cairo & Luxor

Cairo International Airport, Egypt - Cairo International Airport, Egypt
  • the Mortuary Temple of Ramses II (Ramesseum)
  • Panoramic Landscape of Cairo
  • Horse Ride in front of the Pyramids
  • Temple of Luxor

Details

5 Days | 4 Nights

Tour Types: Private
Runs:
Accommodation: 4* Hotels
Minimum Age: 5

Tour Description


Embark on a short visit to Cairo and Luxor, immersing yourself in the ancient wonders of Egypt. Begin in Cairo, where you'll explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the fascinating Egyptian Museum.Then, travel to Luxor, the "world's greatest open-air museum," and marvel at the majestic temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut. This whirlwind journey promises an unforgettable glimpse into Egypt's magnificent past.

Highlights

  • Unveil the mysteries of ancient Egypt at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
  • Stand in awe before the colossal statues of the pharaohs at the Karnak and Luxor Temples.
  • Explore the Valley of the Kings.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Cairo Airport – Cairo    

1 Stop

1

Cairo Airport

Ahlan Wa Sahlan, Welcome to Egypt! Meet our representative and transfer from airport to your hotel in Cairo. Rest of the day is free on your leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

1 hour

Day 2
Cairo – Pyramids of Giza – Cairo City Tour – Cairo    

2 Stops

1

Pyramids of Giza

Morning time, transfer to the Giza Pyramids. Khufu's pyramid is the northernmost and largest of the three. In classical antiquity, it was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is the only one to have survived. Khephren's monument can be easily identified by the casing stones that still cling to its pointed top. The much smaller pyramid of Mycerinus had not been completed by the time of the king's death. The Great Sphinx is part of the funerary complex of Khephren.

3 hours

2

Cairo City

Continue to visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities near Tahrir Square in Cairo. It houses the world’s largest, most precious, and rare collection of genuine artifacts, over 250,000 pieces are displayed dating back to 5000 years. End the day with a visit to the busy souq of Khan El Khalil. Back to the hotel and overnight.

2 hours

Day 3
Fly to Luxor – Luxor West Bank – Luxor    

4 Stops

1

Luxor Airport

Early morning transfer to Cairo airport to catch the flight to Luxor. Luxor is located in the Upper Egypt, about 650km south of Cairo, flight from Cairo to Luxor lasts for about 1-hour.

1 hour

2

Valley of the Kings

Once arrived in Luxor, transfer with your guide to the West Bank where you can explore the Necropolis Thebes. Visit magnificent Valley of the Kings. The most concentration of royal tombs in Ancient Egypt. It is where cut in rocks tombs for 62 famous kings of the New Kingdom, all are highly decorated and filled with priceless artwork.

2 hours

3

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Visit the Hatshepsut temple built and named after the powerful Queen Hatshepsut the only woman who ascended the throne of Egypt in ancient times. This temple is located at Deir el-Bahari, a steep cliff in the shape of a horseshoe form a natural background to two monumental buildings standing side by side, each belonging to a different period.

1 hour

4

Colossi Memnon

We transfer to Colossi of Memnon. The first monument one encounters on a visit to the west bank of Luxor is the site of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III. The temple itself has all but completely disappeared, but the colossal twin statues of the king, which once stood proudly in front of the entrance to the temple, are still there to greet the visitor. Continue to your hotel and overnight in Luxor.

1 hour

Day 4
Luxor – Luxor East Bank – Fly to Cairo    

2 Stops

1

Luxor & Karnak Temple

Today, we continue the tour in Luxor with a transfer to the East Bank of Luxor. Proceed to the most important and most sacred of the sites, the Temple of Luxor. It was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well-known king Ramses II. The temple was conceived as a remote southern annex to the temple of Karnak, at about 3 km from it. Hence, it faces the Karnak Temple, and was connected to it by a long processional avenue, flanked by rows of sphinxes on either side. Have a wonderful tour to Karnak Temples, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, which is the melting pot of religion and politics.

3 hours

2

Cairo Airport

In the afternoon, transfer to Luxor airport to fly back to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, transfer to your hotel and overnight.

1 hour

Day 5
Cairo – Cairo Airport    

1 Stop

1

Cairo Airport

Breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport.

1 hour

Inclusions


  • Transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicle in Egypt.
  • Daily mineral water during excursions.
  • Egypt Entry Visa for non-restricted nationals, full passport details must be submitted at least 7 days prior arrival.
  • Entrance fees to mentioned sites.
  • 02 days tour in Luxor with a professional English speaking private tour guide.
  • 01 day tour in Cairo with a professional English speaking private tour guide.
  • 1x night accommodation with breakfast in Luxor.
  • 3x night accommodation with breakfast in Cairo.
  • Airport transfer upon arrival and departure in Cairo and Luxor.
  • Meet & Assist at the airport in Cairo & Luxor.
  • Internet access to your mobile phone.

Exclusions


  •  Domestic & International Airfare.  
  •  Travel insurance.  
  •  Entry visa Egypt.  
  •  Entrance fees to see the Pyramids from inside & the Tutankhamun Tomb in the Kings' Valley.  
  •  Departure taxes from airports International departure about 25 USD$ per person, Domestic departure about 05 USD$ per person. 
  •  Meals and beverage not stated.  
  •  Tips, portage and private expenses.  

Practical Info


- The triple room in Egypt is a double room + extra bed or sofa bed.
- Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
- Breakfast at hotels is served in the main restaurant.
- The driver/tour guide escorts you according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal. For any extra activity or extra use of vehicle, there is a supplement.
- In case of arrival or departure on different flights, there is a supplement for each extra transfer.
- All guides in Egypt is licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Egypt and not part of our team.
- Passengers must hold a valid passport for 06 months after departure date from Egypt.
- Vaccinated passengers can only travel to Egypt 14 days after taking 2 doses of vaccine.
- All hotel room quoted in the price are all standard. We can give supplement for the upgrade of room if requested.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and depending on season pack sun protection.
- To respect the local culture please cover shoulders and knees.

How to Book this Tour


- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 15 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 5% of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 41 days before departure.
• 50% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 40 to 15 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 14 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.
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