4 Day Cairo and Luxor Highlights Tour

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Pickup & Drop-off: Cairo International Airport (24/7 VIP Meet & Assist)

Tour Highlights

Experience the ultimate highlights of ancient Egypt on an intensive 4-day private package connecting Cairo and Luxor via domestic round-trip flights. Designed for travelers seeking an efficient, high-yield cultural experience, this itinerary pairs luxury hotel accommodations with private climate-controlled executive transportation and licensed Egyptologist guides.

• Cairo & Giza Plateau: Stand before the Fourth Dynasty Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, examine the recumbent limestone Great Sphinx and Khafre's granite Valley Temple, and tour the classical Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square housing over 250,000 pharaonic treasures.
• Theban West Bank Necropolis: Fly south to Luxor for an intensive day tour descending into royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, admiring Queen Hatshepsut’s terraced limestone sanctuary at Deir el-Bahari, and viewing the towering Colossi of Memnon.
• Theban East Bank Sanctuaries: Explore the monumental Karnak Temple Complex—the largest religious sanctuary in history—featuring the 134-column Great Hypostyle Hall and soaring obelisks, followed by the grand courtyards and seated granite colossi of Luxor Temple before returning to Cairo by air.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt

Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Your dedicated Ramasside Tours tour coordinator meets you before customs and immigration holding a personalized name sign. Board a modern, climate-controlled executive vehicle for a smooth private transfer directly to your luxury hotel in Cairo. Settle in and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: The Egyptian Museum & The Great Pyramids of Giza

• Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (Tahrir Square): Begin your morning exploring classical galleries housing over 250,000 authentic pharaonic antiquities spanning 5,000 years, including gold treasures, royal jewelry, and dynastic masterpieces from King Tutankhamun's tomb.
• The Giza Plateau: Stand before the Fourth Dynasty Pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure (Mykerinos). Stop at designated desert vantage points for sweeping panoramic photographs framing all three pyramids together.
• The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple: Tour the ancient pink-granite mortuary sanctuary used for royal purification and mummification rites, then walk up close to the iconic limestone colossus guarding the necropolis. Return to your hotel in comfort.
• (Optional: Evening Sound and Light Show on the Giza Plateau).
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Full-Day Luxor Excursion by Air (East & West Banks)

• Breakfast at your hotel, followed by an early transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
• Arrive in ancient Thebes and meet your private Egyptologist guide to begin your West Bank exploration.
• Valley of the Kings: Explore the underground rock-cut tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs adorned with ancient funerary frescoes (visit includes entry to 3 royal tombs; King Tutankhamun's tomb requires an optional additional ticket).
• Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari): Admire the dramatic three-tiered colonnaded temple rising against the sheer limestone cliffs of the Theban mountain.
• The Colossi of Memnon: Pause before the twin 18-meter quartzite statues of Amenhotep III standing guard over the ancient flood plain.
• Cross to the East Bank for an afternoon of monument exploration.
• Karnak Temple Complex: Walk down the Avenue of Sphinxes, see the unfinished propylon, marvel at the 134 sandstone columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall, stand before the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III, and view the Sacred Lake and granite scarab of Amenhotep III.
• Luxor Temple: Discover the grand courtyards, papyrus columns, and colossal seated granite statues of Ramesses the Great.
• Transfer to Luxor Airport for your return domestic flight to Cairo. Meet your representative upon arrival and transfer to your luxury hotel.
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4: Cairo – Final Departure

• Breakfast at your hotel. Private executive transfer to Cairo International Airport with departure assistance for your outbound international flight.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• 3 Nights luxury hotel accommodation in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast)
• Full-day guided tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple
• Full-day guided tour in Luxor covering both West Bank and East Bank monuments
• Domestic round-trip flights: Cairo to Luxor & Luxor to Cairo
• All ground transportation in modern, climate-controlled vehicles with professional drivers
• Meet-and-assist services across all airports and destinations
• Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guides throughout all excursions
• All entrance tickets to sites listed in the itinerary
• All service charges, road tolls, and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Entry Visa to Egypt (Fast-track assistance available on arrival upon request)
• International airfare
• Optional excursions (Sound & Light Show, King Tutankhamun tomb ticket, interior pyramid chambers)
• Personal expenses, souvenirs, and beverages outside breakfast
• Gratuities / Tipping

Accommodation Options

5-Star Standard (Plan A)

• Cairo: Le Méridien Pyramids / Steigenberger Pyramids / Ramses Hilton / Barceló Cairo Pyramids / Pyramisa Suites

5-Star Luxury (Plan B)

• Cairo: Kempinski Nile Hotel / Fairmont Nile City / Conrad Cairo / Cairo Marriott Hotel / Sheraton Cairo / Hilton Golf Pyramids

Ultra-Luxury (VIP Plan)

• Cairo: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza / Marriott Mena House / The Nile Ritz-Carlton / Hyatt Regency Cairo West

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade all ground travel to a luxury Mercedes Sprinter or executive minivan featuring extra legroom, dual-zone climate control, onboard Wi-Fi, and cold bottled beverages.

Professional Vacation Photographer

Book a dedicated vacation photographer to capture high-resolution portraits at the Pyramids or Luxor temples for $50 per day.

Domestic Flight Business Class Upgrade

Upgrade your Cairo–Luxor round-trip domestic flights to Business Class for $50 per person per flight segment.

Private Access with Dr. Zahi Hawass

Exclusive private tours can be arranged with world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, offering private walk-throughs between the paws of the Great Sphinx and after-hours access inside the Great Pyramids (inquire for rates and scheduling).

Fast-Track Visa-on-Arrival

Save time at Cairo Airport with pre-arranged entry visas for eligible passport holders (including valid US, UK, or Schengen visa holders) for $35 per person.

Travel Insurance (AIG Travel Guard)

Comprehensive travel insurance through AIG Travel Guard is available for $25 per person for one week or $50 per person for two weeks.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (Domestic airline infant charges apply)
• 2 – 5.99 years: 25% of tour rate (50% if domestic flights are included)
• 6 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For reservations, customized flight schedules, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]