Connect Egypt's historic capital with ancient Thebes across six days, experiencing the Giza plateau, classic museums, Islamic quarters, and Luxor's renowned temples on both banks.
Spend three days based in Cairo viewing the Great Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and medieval streets before boarding a domestic flight south to Luxor.
In Upper Egypt, private touring covers the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, creating a balanced introduction to the Nile Valley's foremost monuments.
Available in three, four, five, or six-day schedules using private road transport and domestic flights.
The columns and monumental architecture of Karnak. Photo: Belmahdy. License: CC BY-SA 4.0.Columns and courtyards at Luxor Temple. Photo: Marc Ryckaert. License: CC BY 3.0.The Giza pyramid complex, a landmark on the proposed route. Photo: Wael El Sisi. License: CC BY-SA 3.0.The columns and monumental architecture of Karnak. Photo: Belmahdy. License: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Your itinerary.
A proposed sequence to discuss, with availability and practical arrangements confirmed before booking.
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Day 1 · Cairo arrival with time to recover
Meet your driver outside Cairo airport arrivals and transfer smoothly to your chosen hotel, leaving the remainder of the day free to unwind and settle in.
02
Day 2 · Pyramids and museum discoveries
Visit the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with your Egyptologist guide before heading to the Grand Egyptian Museum to view selected galleries and pharaonic statuary.
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Day 3 · Cairo’s historic neighbourhoods
Explore the ancient alleys and churches of Coptic Cairo, followed by a guided walking excursion past medieval minarets into the vibrant Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
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Day 4 · Fly to Luxor and settle beside the Nile
Transfer to Cairo airport for your short morning flight to Luxor, check in beside the Nile, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon soaking up riverside views.
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Day 5 · Luxor’s royal tombs and Karnak
Cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, then return east to wander among the massive stone forest of Karnak.
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Day 6 · Luxor Temple and departure
Tour Luxor Temple along the waterfront avenue before transferring to Luxor airport for your scheduled domestic flight connection back to Cairo or abroad.
Other ways to take this journey.
Compare the routes below and include your preferred option in your enquiry. Each option has its own programme; the itinerary above remains the main route.
3-day itinerary3 days · 2 nights
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Day 1 · Arrival - Cairo Exploration
Coordinate with your driver for a transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight segment specified in your confirmed itinerary, with ground reception waiting upon arrival. Tour the classic Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where your guide highlights royal statuary, funerary arts, and pharaonic artifacts across the principal collection halls. Explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide, examining the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure alongside panoramic desert viewpoints. Continue to the lower plateau to view the Great Sphinx and walk through the granite architecture of the Valley Temple, while noting that interior pyramid entry requires a separate ticket confirmed in advance. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 2 · Luxor Day Tour by Flight
Coordinate with your driver for a transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight segment specified in your confirmed itinerary, with ground reception waiting upon arrival. Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Continue to the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set dramatically against the desert cliffs. Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 3 · Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare for check-out at the scheduled time. Your private driver meets you at the property for the return transfer to the agreed departure airport or station, timed carefully around your onward travel schedule.
Arrive at the agreed airport or terminal point, where your local coordinator meets you and arranges a private air-conditioned transfer to your accommodation. Use the remainder of the day to check in, rest after your journey, and review the confirmed pickup timings and ticket arrangements for the upcoming sightseeing days. Any arrival visa formalities, luggage logistics, and optional evening walks or dining requests can be discussed with your planner in advance so the first night runs smoothly.
02
Day 2 · Cairo Exploration - Great Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Tour the classic Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where your guide highlights royal statuary, funerary arts, and pharaonic artifacts across the principal collection halls. Explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide, examining the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure alongside panoramic desert viewpoints. Continue to the lower plateau to view the Great Sphinx and walk through the granite architecture of the Valley Temple, while noting that interior pyramid entry requires a separate ticket confirmed in advance. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 3 · Luxor Tour by Flight
Coordinate with your driver for a transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight segment specified in your confirmed itinerary, with ground reception waiting upon arrival. Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Continue to the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set dramatically against the desert cliffs. Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
04
Day 4 · Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare for check-out at the scheduled time. Your private driver meets you at the property for the return transfer to the agreed departure airport or station, timed carefully around your onward travel schedule.
Arrive at the agreed airport or terminal point, where your local coordinator meets you and arranges a private air-conditioned transfer to your accommodation. Use the remainder of the day to check in, rest after your journey, and review the confirmed pickup timings and ticket arrangements for the upcoming sightseeing days. Any arrival visa formalities, luggage logistics, and optional evening walks or dining requests can be discussed with your planner in advance so the first night runs smoothly.
02
Day 2 · Cairo - Great Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Tour the classic Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where your guide highlights royal statuary, funerary arts, and pharaonic artifacts across the principal collection halls. Explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide, examining the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure alongside panoramic desert viewpoints. Continue to the lower plateau to view the Great Sphinx and walk through the granite architecture of the Valley Temple, while noting that interior pyramid entry requires a separate ticket confirmed in advance. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 3 · Luxor East Bank
Coordinate with your driver for a transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight segment specified in your confirmed itinerary, with ground reception waiting upon arrival. Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 4 · Luxor West Bank
Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Continue to the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set dramatically against the desert cliffs. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III guarding the Theban necropolis. Coordinate with your driver for a transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight segment specified in your confirmed itinerary, with ground reception waiting upon arrival. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 5 · Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare for check-out at the scheduled time. Your private driver meets you at the property for the return transfer to the agreed departure airport or station, timed carefully around your onward travel schedule.
Three Cairo or Giza hotel nights in the quoted room category
Two Luxor hotel nights in the quoted room category
Private airport transfers in Cairo and Luxor for the confirmed route
Private sightseeing vehicle on the agreed touring days
Local private guiding for the stated Cairo and Luxor visits
Standard monument and museum admissions itemised in your quotation
Not included unless quoted.
International flights and domestic air or rail fares unless expressly listed
Extra nights required by revised flight or train arrangements
Special tomb tickets and pyramid interiors unless quoted
Meals and beverages outside the confirmed meal plan
Optional balloon rides or evening performances
Travel insurance, personal expenses and gratuities
The practical details.
Confirm the connection before hotels
The six-day pattern assumes a practicable Cairo–Luxor flight. We check transport and hotel availability together; choosing rail can alter both overnight destinations and usable sightseeing time.
A substantial West Bank day
Tombs involve steps, sloping passages and heat, followed here by Karnak. Tell us if a shorter day is preferable; moving Karnak to another day depends on arrival and departure windows.
Finish in the right city
This route ends in Luxor. Send onward tickets before confirmation. Do not treat a same-day domestic flight as a protected international connection unless your ticketing arrangements actually provide that protection.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
Is the Cairo–Luxor flight included?
Only when the written quotation includes the route, baggage allowance and fare conditions. This proposed itinerary reserves a travel day but does not represent a booked flight.
Can we include more time on Luxor’s West Bank?
Yes. Adding a night is the most comfortable way to include additional tombs or a quieter second West Bank morning. We revise transport, hotel nights and tickets together.
Are shopping visits required?
No shopping stop is needed to complete this programme. Tell your planner if you want independent browsing or wish to avoid retail visits altogether.
Where will we be picked up?
Your hotel or an agreed meeting point. 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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