Egypt · Archaeology

8-Day Cairo and Luxor Tour with Giza Pyramids and Valley of the Kings

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

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Giza Plateau with the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Khafra
02 Explore the Necropolis at Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser
03 Walk through the ancient capital of Memphis with its beautiful colossus of Rameses II
04 Learn Egyptian history at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
05 Stop by the Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali
06 Tour the famous temples of Karnak and Luxor
07 Cross to Luxor's West Bank to see the Valley of the Kings and the temple of Hatshepsut
08 Shop for souvenirs at the world-famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar

Tour across Egypt to explore Cairo and Luxor, from the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Khafra to the tombs of Saqqara and the ancient capital of Memphis. Learn about one of the richest civilisations of the past at the Egyptian Museum, then continue to Luxor for the renowned temple complex at Karnak, Deir el Bahri, the temple of Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings. The journey also includes the Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, with time to shop for artsy items at Khan el Khalili Bazaar in Cairo.

Learn about one of the richest civilisations of the past at the Egyptian Museum, then continue to Luxor for the renowned temple complex at Karnak, Deir el Bahri, the temple of Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel near the pyramids.

Day 02

Giza Plateau, Saqqara and Memphis

Visit the Giza Plateau with the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Khafra, and enjoy the vast desert views.
After lunch, you will be taken to the Necropolis at Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the Tomb of Kagemni.
End your day with a visit to the ancient capital of Memphis with its beautiful colossus of Rameses II.

Day 03

Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Flight to Luxor

After checking out of the hotel, spend the morning at the Egyptian Museum with the treasures of Tutankhamen.
After lunch, you will visit the Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Fly to Luxor in the evening and check into your hotel on the Nile.

Day 04

Karnak and Luxor Temple

Spend the day visiting Karnak, the world's largest temple complex, built more than 1,500 years ago.
Continue to Luxor Temple.

Day 05

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Medinet Habu

Cross to the West Bank to visit Egypt's most beautiful tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
Drive to Deir el Bahri and the temple of the female pharaoh, Hatshepsut.
End the day with a visit to Medinet Habu, the temple of Rameses III and the best-preserved remnant of the New Kingdom temples, and make a brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon.

Day 06

Free Day in Luxor

Enjoy a free day in Luxor to explore on your own.

Day 07

Return to Cairo and Khan el Khalili Bazaar

Fly to Cairo and check into a hotel downtown.
The rest of the day is free.
Return to the museum or explore the world-famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar.

Day 08

Departure from Cairo

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Where this trip takes you

Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Valley of the Kings

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Oruba Road، El Nozha 5 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

7 nights standard accommodation
Transportation to sights as per the itinerary
English-speaking Egyptian tour guide in Cairo and Luxor
Entry fees as per the itinerary
Internal flight tickets to and from Luxor
Airport transfers in Cairo and Luxor
Breakfast at hotels

What's Not Included

International air tickets
Travel insurance
Meals, except breakfast included at hotels
Tipping as needed

Know before you go

This 8-day tour to Egypt is designed for families, but it is perfect for anyone who has limited time to experience the wonders of this ancient land. There is the opportunity to see the major sites of Cairo and Luxor, and an optional side trip allows you to include Abu Simbel.

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