5 Day Egypt Cairo and Luxor Tour with Flights

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

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

Tour Highlights

Experience the quintessential monuments of ancient Egypt on an intensive 5-day express tour connecting Lower and Upper Egypt via domestic flights. Designed for travelers seeking a seamless, high-yield journey, this itinerary combines five-star hotel stays, private executive ground transit, and licensed Egyptologist guides to showcase the greatest pharaonic wonders in Cairo, Giza, and Luxor.

• Cairo & Giza Plateau: Stand before the Fourth Dynasty Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, examine the enigmatic 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 to Luxor to descend into the rock-cut royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, admire Queen Hatshepsut’s terraced mortuary temple rising against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, and stand before the towering Colossi of Memnon.
• Theban East Bank Sanctuaries: Explore the colossal Karnak Temple Complex—the largest religious sanctuary of the ancient world—walking down the Avenue of Sphinxes and through the monumental 134-column Great Hypostyle Hall, alongside the grand courtyards and obelisks of Luxor Temple.
• Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon: Ascend peacefully at dawn in a hot air balloon over the temples and desert valleys of Luxor's West Bank.

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 immigration and passport control holding a personalized name sign. Board a modern, climate-controlled executive vehicle for a smooth private transfer directly to your 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.
• 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.
• (Optional: Evening Sound and Light Show on the Giza Plateau).
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Flight to Luxor – West Bank & East Bank Temples

• 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 3 royal tombs; King Tutankhamun's tomb requires an optional additional ticket).
• Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Admire the dramatic three-tiered colonnaded temple rising against the sheer limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
• 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 and enter the colossal Great Hypostyle Hall, marveling at 134 sandstone columns soaring up to 21 meters high.
• Luxor Temple: Discover the grand courtyards, papyrus columns, and colossal seated granite statues of Ramesses the Great.
• Transfer to your hotel for check-in.
• Overnight in Luxor.

Day 4: Luxor at Leisure – Flight to Cairo

• (Optional: Early morning sunrise hot air balloon flight drifting peacefully over the valleys, temples, and Nile banks of Luxor's West Bank).
• Breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy a relaxed morning exploring Luxor at your own pace or relaxing by the hotel pool.
• Transfer to Luxor Airport for your return domestic flight to Cairo.
• Meet your representative upon arrival and transfer to your luxury hotel for an evening at leisure.
• 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
• Full-day guided tour in Luxor covering both West Bank and East Bank monuments
• 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]