Cairo and Luxor 4-Day Flight Tour Package

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Pickup & Drop-off: Cairo International Airport (CAI)

Domestic Transit: Domestic Flights Included (Cairo / Luxor / Cairo)

Base Accommodation: 3 Nights at Selected Cairo Hotel (5-Star Standard, Luxury, or Ultra-Luxury)

Tour Highlights

Designed for travelers seeking an intensive yet immersive experience of Egypt's two essential historic powerhouses, this 4-day private package pairs Old Kingdom monumental achievements with the imperial temple architecture of Upper Egypt. Based comfortably in Cairo with seamless round-trip domestic flights, this tour eliminates logistics stress and maximizes your time before world-famous treasures.

• Giza Plateau & Egyptian Museum: Stand before the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, examine the Great Sphinx up close, and explore over 250,000 pharaonic antiquities—including the legendary golden burial collection of King Tutankhamun.
• Luxor by Air (East & West Banks): Take an early morning domestic flight to explore the 134 towering sandstone columns of Karnak’s Hypostyle Hall, Luxor Temple, subterranean tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon.
• Effortless Single-Hotel Logistics: Return each evening to your luxury Cairo hotel without packing and unpacking between destinations.
• Private Guided Experience: Travel with licensed, expert English-speaking Egyptologists and chauffeured climate-controlled vehicles across all excursions.

Detailed 4-Day Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum

• Arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI). Your Ramasside Tours airport representative meets you inside the terminal holding a personalized name sign.
• Board a private, climate-controlled executive vehicle to begin your exploration of Cairo’s foundational landmarks.
• Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (Tahrir Square): Begin with an extensive tour through the classical galleries housing over 250,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of civilization, featuring royal sarcophagi, statues, and the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun.
• The Giza Plateau: Stand before the Great Pyramids of Cheops (Khufu), Chefren (Khafre), and Mykerinus (Menkaure).
• The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple: Walk through Khafre’s granite Valley Temple, used anciently for royal mummification rituals, and take photographs before the Great Sphinx.
• Transfer to your selected Cairo hotel for check-in.
• (Optional Evening): Attend the Sound and Light Spectacular at the Giza Pyramids.
• Overnight stay in Cairo.
• (Note: If your international flight arrives late in the day, the Day 1 touring schedule will seamlessly shift to Day 4 prior to your final departure).

Day 2: Full-Day Luxor Excursion by Air (West & East Banks)

• Early morning breakfast (or hotel breakfast box) and transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
• Arrive in Luxor and meet your local Egyptologist guide.
• Valley of the Kings: Cross the Nile to the Theban West Bank to explore subterranean burial chambers carved deep into the limestone cliffs, admiring vibrant wall murals and intact hieroglyphs.
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari: Visit the colonnaded limestone terraces rising dramatically out of the sheer cliffs, built for Egypt’s renowned female pharaoh.
• Colossi of Memnon: Photo stop before the twin statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III facing the Nile.
• Karnak Temple Complex: Cross back to the East Bank to tour the largest religious complex ever built. Walk along the Ram-Headed Sphinx Avenue and stand beneath the 134 towering sandstone columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall.
• Luxor Temple: Proceed along the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes to explore Luxor Temple, built primarily by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramesses II.
• Transfer to Luxor Airport for your evening return flight to Cairo.
• Arrive in Cairo, meet your driver, and transfer back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 3: Day at Leisure in Cairo / Optional Excursions

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax, explore Cairo’s vibrant markets, or customize your schedule with curated optional excursions:
• Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur: Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser—the earliest stone monument in history—the Old Kingdom capital of Memphis, and the Red and Bent Pyramids.
• Historic Islamic Cairo & Bazaars: Wander through the medieval stone gates of Al-Mu'izz Street and explore authentic handicraft stalls in Khan El Khalili.
• Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 4: Final Departure from Cairo

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• (Note: Guests who arrived on late flights on Day 1 will complete their Pyramids and Egyptian Museum tour this morning).
• Meet your Ramasside Tours representative and driver for your private transfer to Cairo International Airport (CAI), with full assistance through departure check-in.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• 3 nights accommodation in Cairo on a bed-and-breakfast basis
• Domestic flight tickets: Cairo to Luxor & Luxor to Cairo
• All private tours and airport transfers in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
• Dedicated licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guides throughout all touring days
• All entrance tickets to scheduled attractions (Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple)
• Chilled bottled mineral water inside vehicles throughout all travel days
• All airport meet-and-assist services, highway tolls, parking fees, service charges, and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Entry visa to Egypt
• International airfare
• Optional excursions (Pyramids Sound & Light Show, King Tutankhamun tomb interior, Saqqara & Memphis, Luxor Hot Air Balloon)
• Special interior tickets (inside the Great Pyramid burial chambers)
• Lunches, dinners, and beverages not specified in the itinerary
• Gratuities / Tipping

Accommodation Options

TierCairo Hotels5-Star Standard (A)Le Méridien Pyramids / Steigenberger Pyramids / Ramses Hilton / Helnan / Barceló PyramidsLuxury (B)Kempinski Nile / Fairmont Nile City / Conrad Cairo / Marriott Cairo / Sheraton Cairo / Hilton Pyramids GolfUltra-LuxuryFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza / Marriott Mena House / The Nile Ritz-Carlton / Hyatt Regency Cairo

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade your city road transfers to an executive luxury van featuring extra legroom, plush reclining seats, onboard Wi-Fi, and cold beverages.

VIP Private Tour with Dr. Zahi Hawass

Request an exclusive private tour led by world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, including private after-hours access inside the Giza Plateau and between the paws of the Great Sphinx away from all crowds.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (excluding domestic flight seat costs)
• 2 – 5.99 years: 25% of tour price (50% if domestic flights are included)
• 6 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour price
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

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