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Cairo, Alexandria & Luxor

Egypt

Explore Egypt on a 6-day journey through Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria. Discover the Great Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and Alexandria’s Greco-Roman heritage, with private guided sightseeing and overnight sleeping train journeys between Cairo and Luxor.

Travel Guide

Map

Overview

Daily Schedule

Day

Cairo | Arrival & Nile Cruise

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where a representative will meet and assist you after customs. Transfer to your hotel and check in. In the evening, enjoy a two-hour Nile dinner cruise with belly dancing, folklore, western music and Egyptian cuisine. Return to the hotel after the cruise and overnight in Cairo.
🏨Your stay at Ramses Hilton, Grand Nile Tower or Similar (B&D)

Day

Giza | Pyramids & Grand Museum

After breakfast, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Continue to the highest plateau for panoramic views of the pyramid area. Enjoy lunch at an Egyptian restaurant before visiting an oil and perfume shop. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum to explore its extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts. In the afternoon, board the sleeping train to Luxor for an overnight journey of approximately 9–10 hours, with dinner or snacks available onboard.
🚂Your stay at Sleeping Train to Luxor (🍴B, L, D)

Day

Luxor | Valley of the Kings

Arrive in Luxor in the early morning and meet your guide. Begin sightseeing on the West Bank of the Nile, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy lunch at an Egyptian restaurant in Luxor before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.
🏨Your stay at Jolie Ville Luxor, Steigenberger Nile Palace or Similar (🍴B&L)

Day

Luxor | Temples & Cairo Train

After breakfast, check out and visit Luxor’s East Bank, including Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Before the visit, enjoy an optional early morning hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Afterward, enjoy lunch at an Egyptian restaurant before transferring to Luxor Train Station. Board the sleeping train to Cairo for an overnight journey of approximately 9–10 hours, with dinner or snacks available onboard.
🚂Your stay at Sleeping Train to Cairo (🍴B, L, D)

Day

Alexandria | Greco-Roman Heritage

Arrive in Cairo in the morning and continue by road to Alexandria, around two and a half hours away. Explore the city’s Greco-Roman heritage with visits to the Catacombs, Roman Theatre and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Enjoy lunch at a fish restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea before returning to Cairo for the night.
🏨Your stay at Ramses Hilton, Grand Nile Tower or Similar (🍴B&L)

Day

Cairo | Old Cairo & Departure

After breakfast, explore Old Cairo and its historic religious sites, including the Hanging Church and the crypt associated with the Holy Family tradition. Visit a papyrus shop before enjoying Koshari, a traditional Egyptian dish, for lunch. Continue with a walking tour through Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s historic market. A representative will then transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Day 1:

Cairo skyline from the Nile

Destination Highlights

Cairo – Ancient Egyptian Heritage

Giza – Great Pyramids & Sphinx

Egyptian Museum – Ancient Treasures

Luxor – Open-Air Museum

Valley of the Kings – Royal Tombs

Karnak Temple – Ancient Complex

Luxor Temple – Historic Landmark

Alexandria – Greco-Roman Heritage

Old Cairo – Religious Heritage

Khan El Khalili – Historic Market

Signature Experiences

Cruise the Nile with dinner

Explore the Great Pyramids

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

Travel overnight by sleeping train

Explore the Valley of the Kings

Visit Hatshepsut Temple

Discover Karnak Temple

Visit Luxor Temple

Alexandria’s Greco-Roman heritage

Taste traditional Egyptian Koshari

Explore historic Khan El Khalili

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

3 nights' accommodation
Sleeping train from Cairo to Luxor and return
Airport transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
All sightseeing transfers mentioned in itinerary
Private guided sightseeing tours
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees to listed attractions
Lunches during sightseeing tours
Vegetarian & non-vegetarian meal options
Local SIM card, 1 per family
Service charges and taxes

Exclusions

Int'l & Domestic flights unless specified
Egypt entry visa
Travel or medical insurance
Meals except those mentioned
Early check-in and late check-out
Special archaeological site entrance fees
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
Personal expenses – drinks, laundry, shopping and items not listed
Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Best Time to Travel

October to April

AED

Price start from

Information

Prices are quoted per person, based on double occupancy, exclude flights & Visa. Rates are starting from; exact pricing depends on availability and travel dates. Prices may be revised in the event of changes to taxes, fuel surcharges, or other fees imposed by the government or suppliers.

AED 4,033pp excl. flights

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Ramses Hilton

Cairo, Egypt

A Nile-front hotel in central Cairo, close to the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square, with restaurants, an outdoor pool and fitness facilities.

Grand Nile Tower

Garden City, Cairo

A luxury hotel on the Nile in central Cairo, offering Nile-view rooms, restaurants, lounges and a revolving restaurant.

Nile Commodore

Nile River, Egypt

A Nile cruise offering comfortable accommodation, dining and onboard facilities while sailing along Egypt’s historic river.

M/S Kira

Nile River, Egypt

A Nile cruise ship offering comfortable cabins, dining and onboard facilities while sailing between Luxor and Aswan.

Jolie Ville Luxor

Luxor, Egypt

A resort-style hotel on Luxor’s West Bank, offering spacious rooms, gardens, swimming pools and views of the Nile.

Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor

Luxor, Egypt

A Nile-side hotel in Luxor offering comfortable rooms, restaurants, a swimming pool and views of the river.

Gallery

Sphinx in front of the Pyramids, beautiful panoramic view

Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut

Large statue of pharoah head at Hatshepsut Temple

Colossi of Memnon

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Grand Egyptian Museum

Sphinx and great pyarmids

Valley of the Kings

World famous Luxor Temple, view of the main entrance

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Funerary temple of Thebes Queen Hatshepsut in Egypt

The Tomb of Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops), Cairo

Hanging Church

Hanging Church from inside

Hathor Column, Hatshepsut Temple

Hot air balloon trip over the Valley of Kings, Luxor

Karnak Hypostyle Hall Columns

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar Market

Khufu pyramid, Cairo

Sleeping train

Traditional Egyptian Tanoura Dance

Tomb of Ramesses VI Corridor

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