Egypt · Archaeology

5-Day Cairo and Luxor Sightseeing Tour with Pyramids and Temples

5 Days Round trip from Cairo Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go to the spectacular Egyptian Museum of antiquities
02 View the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren and Mykerions
03 Marvel at the exquisite Sphinx, a lion's body with a human face
04 Visit Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history
05 Explore the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

See the popular highlights of Cairo and Luxor on this 5-day guided tour. Visit the splendid Egyptian Museum and the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren and Mykerions. Explore sacred temples such as Karnak Temple and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and learn about the history and grandeur of the Colossi of Memnon.

Head to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

Meet your tour guide at Cairo Airport and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 02

Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Tour

Have a full and hearty breakfast.
Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, where over 250,000 genuine artifacts are displayed, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery.
Go to the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal of them all.
Witness the marvellous Sphinx, a huge funerary complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of King Chephren.

Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 03

Luxor East Bank Temples

Board a flight to Luxor after breakfast. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival and check in.
Head to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
Proceed to Luxor Temple, which was built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom and completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty.
Go to the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the first pylon.

Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Luxor.

Day 04

Luxor West Bank and Return to Cairo

Head to the West Bank of Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings, where many kings are buried beneath magnificent architecture.
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only Pharaonic woman who reigned over ancient Egypt, and see the splendid Colossi of Memnon, the two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Fly back to Cairo and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 05