5 Day Cairo and Luxor Tour by Flight

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

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

Tour Highlights

Immerse yourself in Egypt’s grandest dynastic monuments on an intensive 5-day private tour connecting Cairo and Luxor via round-trip domestic flights. Designed for travelers seeking an efficient, in-depth cultural discovery, this package features certified English-speaking Egyptologist guides, luxury hotel stays, and private climate-controlled executive transfers.

• Cairo & Giza Plateau: Examine over 250,000 pharaonic antiquities at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square, stand before the Fourth Dynasty Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and capture panoramic photos beside the recumbent limestone Great Sphinx and Valley Temple.
• Theban East Bank Sanctuaries: Fly south to Luxor to explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex—the largest religious sanctuary in ancient history—featuring the 134-column Great Hypostyle Hall and soaring obelisks, alongside the grand courtyards and seated granite colossi of Luxor Temple.
• Theban West Bank Necropolis: Descend into the underground royal tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, admire Queen Hatshepsut’s terraced limestone sanctuary at Deir el-Bahari, and stand before the monumental Colossi of Memnon.

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 passport control 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.
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Flight to Luxor – East Bank Temples Exploration

• Breakfast at your hotel, followed by an early transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
• Arrive in ancient Thebes, transfer to your luxury hotel, and complete check-in.
• Karnak Temple Complex: Walk down the Avenue of Sphinxes and enter the colossal Great Hypostyle Hall, marveling at 134 sandstone columns soaring up to 21 meters high. View the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III, the Sacred Lake, and the granite scarab of Amenhotep III.
• Luxor Temple: Discover the grand courtyards, papyrus-bundle columns, and colossal seated granite statues of Ramesses the Great, admiring the solitary standing pink-granite obelisk. Return to your hotel.
• Overnight in Luxor.

Day 4: West Bank Necropolis – Flight to Cairo

• Breakfast at your hotel. 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.
• 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 5: 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)
• 1 Night luxury hotel accommodation in Luxor (Bed & Breakfast)
• Full-day guided tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple
• Half-day guided tour to Luxor East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temples)
• Half-day guided tour to Luxor West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon)
• Domestic flights within Egypt: 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 (Sunrise hot air balloon in Luxor, 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
• Luxor: Steigenberger Nile Palace

5-Star Luxury (Plan B)

• Cairo: Kempinski Nile Hotel / Fairmont Nile City / Conrad Cairo / Cairo Marriott Hotel / Sheraton Cairo / Hilton Golf Pyramids
• Luxor: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa / Sonesta St. George Hotel

Ultra-Luxury (VIP Plan)

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

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]