4-Day Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor Tour with Domestic Flights

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple
• 02 Visit Saqqara's Step Pyramid of Djoser and the ancient capital of Memphis
• 03 Discover Alexandria's renowned library, Roman Amphitheatre, Pompey's Pillar, and Qaitbay Citadel
• 04 Tour Luxor's Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple
• 05 Travel between Cairo and Luxor with included domestic flights on day 3

Explore some of Egypt's most iconic ancient and modern landmarks across Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, and Luxor on this 4-day journey. See the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser and ancient Memphis, discover Alexandria's famous library, Roman Amphitheatre, Pompey's Pillar, and Qaitbay Citadel, and fly to Luxor to tour the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. With private transportation, hotel accommodation in Cairo, domestic flights on day 3, and guided sightseeing, this tour offers a well-rounded introduction to Egypt's rich history and heritage.

Explore some of Egypt's most iconic ancient and modern landmarks across Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, and Luxor on this 4-day journey.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis

• You will be picked up from your hotel by a Luxor Private Tour representative to begin your Giza Pyramids tour, visiting the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
• Then proceed to the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren, and visit the Valley Temple.
• Next, drive to the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the oldest major stone structure, before going to a restaurant to enjoy a local meal.
• Later, head to the magnificent city of Memphis, founded by King Menes, the capital of the Old Kingdom and the heart of ancient Egypt.

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Day 02

Alexandria Library, Roman Amphitheatre, and Qaitbay Citadel

• Breakfast at the hotel. After that, you will meet your Egyptologist tour guide, who will accompany you on this stunning tour to Alexandria. You will begin your Alexandria city tour by exploring one of the main sources of knowledge in the ancient world, the Alexandria Library, on the site believed to be the original location of the old pharaohs.
• Visit the Library of Alexandria. Historians have long disagreed about who founded the ancient Library of Alexandria. Some claim it was Alexander the Great himself when he first established the city in the 4th century BC, while others assert that Ptolemy I or Ptolemy II established it in the 3rd century BC. What we know for sure today is that it was the greatest library in the world for quite a long period of time. The new Library of Alexandria was established on 22 October 2002 with the aid of the United Nations. With more than two million books, it is now considered the fourth-largest francophone library in the world.
• Then proceed to visit the Roman Amphitheatre. In the 1960s, an archaeological mission searching for the tomb of Alexander the Great unearthed the only example of a Roman amphitheatre in Egypt. Constructed in the 4th century AD, the Roman theatre consists of 13 rows made of white marble and once accommodated more than 600 spectators.
• Later, you will be transferred to a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, continue your visit to the Roman Amphitheatre, considered one of the most famous monuments from the Greco-Roman period.
• Continue your Alexandria city tour by visiting Pompey's Pillar, which was erected in 292 AD. At the end, you will be transferred to Sultan Qaitbay Citadel for an outside visit, one of the most famous sightseeing attractions in Alexandria.
• After finishing your day tour, drive back to Cairo. Upon arrival, proceed to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

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Day 03

Luxor West Bank and East Bank Tour

• Savour breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your morning flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your Luxor guide or representative, who will accompany you on your full-day tour. Start your magical journey in Thebes, the sacred land, by exploring the west bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, considered the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt and the place where the pharaohs were buried.
• Proceed to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered one of the most wonderful examples of architecture in ancient Egypt because it was carved entirely into the mountain.
• End the West Bank tour with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, which belong to King Amenhotep III. Then have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Discover the East Bank of Luxor, including the Karnak Temples Complex, the largest structures ever built in the history of mankind. The principal building is that of the god Amun Ra, as it was considered the house of God on earth. The earliest structures date back to the Middle Kingdom, though there are references to even earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty.
• Visit Luxor Temple, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well-known King Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the chief god Amun Re.
• At the end of your day tour, you will be transferred back to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

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Day 04

Departure from Cairo

• Check out after breakfast.
• Get picked up by your tour representative and transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Luxor to Cairo on day 3
• All entrance fees to the above-mentioned archaeological sightseeing
• 3 nights of hotel accommodation in a 5-star hotel in Cairo with daily breakfast
• Tour guide escorted by an Egyptian tour guide qualified in Egyptology
• Relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
• Lunch in Luxor and Alexandria

What's Not Included

• Any extra tours

Know before you go

• This private tour gives you the chance to enjoy your time in the best available way and offers flexibility regarding the starting time.
• During Ramadan, tours should start 45 minutes earlier.
• Children less than 3 years old are free of charge. Children from 4 to 10 years old cost 50% of the adult rate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo International Airport Road, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Egypt

Tour start

Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.