Egypt · Archaeology

4-Day Egypt Historical Tour from Cairo to Luxor with Giza and Karnak

4 Days Round trip from Oruba، Road، El Nozha Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and its treasures of Tutankhamun
02 See the Great Pyramids and the legendary Sphinx at Giza
03 Browse the brassware, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, and antiques of Khan El Khalili Bazaar
04 Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Luxor
05 Discover Luxor Temple and the vast Karnak Temple complex with its avenue of sphinxes

Set off on a journey through the cradle of Egyptian civilization on this 4-day tour from Cairo to Luxor. Visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, delve into Egyptian history and culture at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, and explore the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar. In Luxor, discover the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Luxor Temple, and the vast Karnak Temple complex.

Visit the tombs of the pharaohs and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Giza, Luxor

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your hotel by private air-conditioned car.

Day 02

Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili

Start your vacation in Egypt with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. It houses the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. The museum displays a rare collection, including an exclusive exhibition dedicated to Tutankhamun, featuring treasures, gold, and jewels discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.
Visit the Great Pyramids and take a close look at the legendary Sphinx, guardian of the huge funerary complex, with the body of a lion and the head of King Chephren.
After your lunch in a good local restaurant, visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar. There are numerous shops in this district, known for trading fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques, and more.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 03

Luxor West Bank, Luxor Temple and Karnak

Have breakfast, then drive to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor.
Arrive in Luxor, where you will meet and receive assistance from our local guide.
Start your full-day tour by visiting the West Bank.
Depart for the Valley of the Kings. Visit the tombs of the pharaohs and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari.
On the way back, visit the Colossi of Memnon - two gigantic statues representing Amenhotep III facing the Nile. At Luxor Temple, contemplate its incredible courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses II.
Continue to the Temple of Karnak, a vast complex with a series of temples built during different reigns.
Begin at the Avenue of Sphinxes and visit the unfinished propylon, the pillared hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III, the Temple of Amon, beautifully decorated with lotus and papyrus designs, the granite scarab of Amenhotep III, and the sacred lake. After lunch in a local restaurant, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo.

Transfer and overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 04

Departure from Cairo

Breakfast and departure from your hotel in Cairo.

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Oruba، Road، El Nozha 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All transfers in Cairo and Luxor
3 nights' accommodation in the hotel
One lunch during your tour in Luxor at a local restaurant
One lunch during your tour in Cairo at a good local restaurant
Welcome drink - Karkadesh in a local restaurant
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle/minivan
A bottle of water, cans of soft drinks or juice, and snacks
Sound and light show in the Sphinx and Pyramids area
Dinner at a local restaurant

What's Not Included

International flight
Domestic flights in Clase Y (Cairo-Luxor-Cairo)
Visa entry for Egypt
Personal expenses
Any optional tours
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities (recommended)
Drinks

Know before you go

It is possible to add an extra night if the client prefers, depending on the booking of flights to Luxor, Aswan, or Cairo, including round trips.
This itinerary is generic. You can have a personalised itinerary when making the reservation and confirming the flights, although it may vary depending on your arrival date, departure date, boarding day, and/or the start day of each circuit.
Rates increase by 20% during New Year, Christmas, and Easter.
Your accommodation will be in a 5-star hotel in a standard room (Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx, Movenpick Steinberger Hotel Pyramids or Cairo, Mena House Hotel, Le Meridien Pyramids, or a similar 5-star hotel in the Giza or Cairo area).

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