Three Days in Cairo: Pyramids to Old Quarters
Discover Cairo across three well-paced days, combining the Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum with historic Coptic churches and the winding lanes of Khan el-Khalili.
Egypt Tour Packages
Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Highlights Tour
Experience the essential monuments of Cairo and the Nile valley across six days, connecting Giza, Saqqara, Luxor's royal tombs and Aswan's island sanctuary.
6 days · 5 nightsCairo, Luxor & AswanPrivate planningFrom USD 1160
A closer look.
Designed for travelers seeking the core pharaonic treasures, this route links the capital's pyramid fields with the grand temples of Upper Egypt.
Fly directly between destinations to maximize your touring hours among soaring stone columns, painted royal burial vaults and tranquil riverbanks along the Nile corridor.
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx
- Saqqara Step Pyramid of Djoser
- Valley of the Kings and Karnak in Luxor
- Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam
- Historic Old Coptic Cairo
A glimpse of the journey.
Destination photographs for inspiration. Select a photo to view it full size in a new tab. Photo credits and image changes.
Your itinerary.
A proposed sequence to discuss, with availability and practical arrangements confirmed before booking.
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Day 1 · Welcome to Egypt
Meet your private representative on arrival at Cairo airport and transfer comfortably to your hotel. Unwind and settle in for tomorrow's full sightseeing schedule.
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Day 2 · Cairo – Discover the Great Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Tour the Giza plateau to examine Khufu's pyramid, Khafre and the enigmatic Sphinx. Afterwards, explore thousands of pharaonic artifacts at the classic Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo.
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Day 3 · Aswan Tour
Fly south to Aswan to visit the High Dam and cross by motorboat to the Temple of Isis at Philae. Inspect the massive Unfinished Obelisk still lying in its quarry.
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Day 4 · Luxor Tour
Arrive in Luxor to explore royal tombs within the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Conclude across the river among the massive stone courts of Karnak and Luxor Temple.
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Day 5 · Cairo – Exploring Sakkara, Memphis & Old Cairo
Fly back to Cairo to visit Djoser's Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur's Red and Bent Pyramids. Finish with a walk through Old Cairo to see the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
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Day 6 · Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. Your private driver provides a smooth transfer to Cairo airport for your onward international flight.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo, Luxor & Aswan pickup point and back
- Private historical guiding or excursion coordination in the language specified in your written quotation
- Route planning and scheduling across all stages listed in the confirmed programme
- Domestic flight or rail segments where expressly verified and itemized in your written quotation
- Overnight hotel or cruise accommodation for 5 nights only when the specific properties and meal basis are confirmed in your quotation
Not included unless quoted.
- International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
- Monument entrance tickets, special interior tickets (such as inside the pyramids or Tutankhamun's tomb), and optional activities unless expressly itemized in your quotation
- Domestic flights, train tickets, or overnight hotel accommodation unless specifically listed in your confirmed quote
- Meals, restaurant beverages, personal shopping, and optional equipment rentals unless itemized
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew
The practical details.
Package Pricing per Person (USD)
Double / Twin Occupancy: $1160 per person | Single Room / Cabin: $1682 | Triple Room: $1102 per person. Children (under 12 sharing with adults) receive a 50% discount. Rates include scheduled accommodation, domestic guiding, and transfers as detailed in the proposal.
Pacing, walking surfaces and sun exposure
Archaeological sites and desert viewpoints involve uneven stone underfoot, steps, and open sun exposure. Wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes, carry sun protection and water, and let us know in advance if anyone in your party has mobility considerations.
Museum and monument admission specifics
This itinerary preserves the exact museum and monument identities from the route—such as distinguishing Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. General site admission does not automatically cover separately ticketed royal tombs or pyramid interiors unless requested and itemized.
Illustrative photography and quotation transparency
All photographs displayed with this tour come from our licensed regional photo pool to illustrate the landscapes and monuments along the route; they do not depict an allocated vehicle, hotel room, or named cruise ship. Every service, transfer leg, and ticket inclusion is confirmed in writing before you commit.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
How is package pricing calculated?
Rates start from $1160 per person based on double occupancy. Single room/cabin supplements ($1682) and triple room savings ($1102 per person) apply. Final quotes reflect verified hotel and vessel availability.
Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?
The published itinerary describes the route and sightseeing sequence rather than a fixed ticket bundle. Your personal quotation clearly itemizes which entrance fees, local boat crossings, meals, and transport segments are included so there are no surprises on the day.
Which Cairo museum or monument selection does this itinerary follow?
We follow the specific monuments named in the itinerary—preserving whether the route visits Egyptian Museum in Tahrir—and can adjust the balance of stops in your quotation if you request a different museum focus.
Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?
Yes. Because ground touring and transfers are arranged privately for your party, start times, rest stops, and time spent at individual landmarks can be adapted around your hotel location, flight or port schedule, and walking pace.
Where will we be picked up?
The airport, station, or hotel pickup point stated in your confirmed itinerary. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.
How is my booking confirmed?
Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.
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