5-Day Private Cairo and Luxor Tour with Flights and Nile Felucca

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the iconic Egyptian Museum and sail the Nile on a felucca
• 02 Discover the Pyramids and Sphinx area in Giza
• 03 Visit the Citadel of Salah El Din, the Alabaster Mosque, El Azhar Mosque, and Khan El Khalili
• 04 Fly to Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings and Luxor Museum
• 05 Marvel at the Memnon statues, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple

Embark on a captivating journey through Egypt's iconic landmarks, from the Egyptian Museum and a felucca ride on the Nile to the Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza. Discover Cairo's historic treasures, including the Citadel of Salah El Din, the Alabaster Mosque, El Azhar Mosque, and Khan El Khalili, before flying to Luxor for an exploration of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Museum. This private 5-day tour combines ancient wonders, cultural landmarks, domestic flights, and 4-star accommodation in Cairo and Luxor.

Afterwards, enjoy a 25-minute felucca ride on the Nile.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Giza, Luxor

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Giza Highlights

• Our representative will meet you at Cairo Airport and assist you with your transfer to the hotel in the Giza area near the pyramids, where you can relax on your first night.
• At around 08:30 a.m., your private car and guide will take you to the Egyptian Museum, where you will spend two hours exploring its treasures.
• Afterwards, enjoy a 25-minute felucca ride on the Nile. Following the boat ride, you will have lunch at a restaurant and visit old shops for papyrus and perfumes in El Giza, near the pyramids.
• Then, spend around 2 hours exploring the Pyramids and Sphinx area.
• Finally, you will be accommodated at a hotel in Cairo and enjoy dinner.

2

Day 02

Cairo Citadel, Mosques and Khan El Khalili

• A private car and guide will be ready to take you to the Citadel of Salah El Din, where you will see the Military Museum and visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, spending around 2 hours there.
• Then, enjoy lunch before visiting El Azhar Mosque, the Old Coptic Church, and Khan El Khalili, the oldest market in the Middle East. Return to the hotel for dinner.

3

Day 03

Flight from Cairo to Luxor

• In the afternoon, fly to Luxor from Cairo Airport.
• Upon arrival in Luxor, a private car and guide will accompany you to the hotel, where you can relax for the rest of the day.

4

Day 04

Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple

• After breakfast, a private car with a guide will accompany you to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Memnon statues, and Hatshepsut Temple. Lunch will be included during the tour.
• Continue to Karnak Temple and finish the tour at sunset before returning to the hotel for dinner and relaxation.

5

Day 05

Luxor Museum, Luxor Temple and Return to Cairo

• A private car with a guide will accompany you to the Luxor Museum, followed by lunch.
• Then, visit the Luxor Temple before returning to the hotel to collect your luggage.
• A private car will then take you to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• The itinerary includes three basic meals every day.
• Hotels are 4-star in Cairo and Luxor.
• A felucca (small boat) ride in Cairo on the first day.
• All tickets to the historical places mentioned are included.
• Egyptologist guides are included in all tours.
• Hotel fees and taxes in Cairo and Luxor are included.
• Private transportation is provided.
• Flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and from Luxor to Cairo are included.

What's Not Included

• The Egyptian visa (recommended to buy it when landing at Sharm Airport).
• Tipping.
• Camels and horses in the Pyramids area.
• Tickets to enter the pyramid.
• Soft drinks during the tours.
• Felucca (small boat) in Luxor.

What to bring

• Backpack
• Sunglasses
• Original passport

Know before you go

• The entire trip is inclusive of flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and, on the last day, from Luxor to Cairo.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.