Egypt · Archaeology

5-Day Cairo and Luxor Tour with Pyramids, Nile Felucca and Temples

5 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx
02 Sail the Nile River on a traditional felucca in Cairo
03 Delve into the treasures of the Egyptian Museum and its pharaonic artifacts
04 Explore the majestic Citadel of Salah El Din, the Alabaster Mosque, and historic Cairo landmarks
05 Descend into the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were laid to rest
06 Stand before the grandeur of Hatshepsut Temple and Karnak Temple in Luxor

Explore Cairo and Luxor on a 5-day journey through some of Egypt's most iconic ancient and religious landmarks. Discover the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, and visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. In Cairo, tour the Citadel of Salah El Din, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, El-Azhar Mosque, the old Coptic Church, and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Continue to Luxor to see the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum, and Luxor Temple.

Discover the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, and visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

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 Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Giza, Luxor

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Giza Highlights

Our representative will meet and assist you at Cairo Airport, then transfer you to your hotel in the Giza area near the pyramids so you can relax on your first night.
Around 08:30 a.m. on the second day, your private car and private guide will begin the tour with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, where you will spend about 2 hours. Then, take a felucca (small boat) ride on the Nile for around 25 minutes.
After that, enjoy lunch at a restaurant and visit old shops for papyrus and perfumes in El-Giza near the pyramids.
Then enter the pyramids and Sphinx area, spending around 2 hours there, before accommodation at a hotel in Cairo and dinner.

Day 02

Citadel, Mosques, and Khan El-Khalili

On the second day, your private car and private guide will be ready for you, starting with a visit to the Citadel of Salah El Din, where you will see the Military Museum and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, spending around 2 hours there.
Then go for lunch, followed by visits to El-Azhar Mosque, the old Coptic Church, and Khan El-Khalili, the oldest market in the Middle East.
Then return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 03

Flight to Luxor

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

Day 04

Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple

On the fourth day after breakfast, a private car with a private guide will accompany you to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Memnon Statues, Hatshepsut Temple, and Karnak Temple, with lunch included during the tour.
Finish the tour at sunset and return to the hotel for dinner and relaxation.

Day 05

Luxor Museum, Luxor Temple, and Departure

On the fifth day, a private car with a private guide will accompany you to visit the Luxor Museum, followed by lunch, and then visit the great Luxor Temple before returning to the hotel to collect your luggage.
A private car will then come to your hotel to pick you up and transfer you to Luxor Airport.
Fly back to Cairo.