Experience Egypt’s most iconic landmarks in five days with this premium private tour. Fly between Cairo and Luxor to maximize your sightseeing time. From the towering Giza Pyramids and the state-of-the-art Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to the majestic tombs in the Valley of the Kings, you will be accompanied by an expert Egyptologist guide every step of the way. This package offers 5-star accommodations, seamless domestic flights, and 24/7 support for a truly worry-free journey.
5-Day Cairo & Luxor Essence: Pyramids, GEM & Valley of the Kings
Egypt
5
Days/4 Nights
Starting from:
$1,500.00
Price
$1,500.00
Duration
5 Days
Location
Egypt
Tour overview
What Included
Meet and greet service at the airport.
Assistance with guest relations during your stay.
All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Domestic flights (Cairo / Luxor / Cairo) on Economy Class.
Accommodation in Cairo for 3 nights (Breakfast included).
Accommodation in Luxor for 1 night (Breakfast included).
All sightseeing tours as mentioned (Private tours).
Professional local English-speaking tour guide.
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary.
Lunch meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
Bottled water during outings outside of the hotel.
Portage and service charges/taxes.
Not included
International airfare.
Entry visa to Egypt.
Any optional tours (e.g., Sound & Light shows).
Personal spending and drinks.
Gratuities (Tipping)
Tour highlights
Giza Plateau: Stand before the Great Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx.
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): Explore the world’s largest collection of ancient artifacts.
Luxor’s East Bank: Marvel at the forest of columns in Karnak and the beauty of Luxor Temple.
Valley of the Kings: Descend into the legendary tombs of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs.
Hatshepsut Temple: Visit the extraordinary terraced temple at Deir el-Bahari.
Luxury Logistics: Enjoy roundtrip domestic flights and 5-star hotel stays.
Tour Plan
On arrival at Cairo International Airport, your Amaken Tours representative will be waiting inside the airport to assist with arrival procedures and escort you by private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. At the hotel, your tour manager helps with a smooth check-in, reviews your itinerary, and confirms pick-up times for the next days. You’ll receive contact details for 24/7 assistance during your stay. The rest of the day is free to settle in and relax after your flight.
Overnight: Cairo.
Meals: None.
Overnight: Cairo.
Meals: None.
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and drive to the Giza Plateau to see one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – the Great Pyramids of Giza. Continue to the iconic Sphinx and the Valley Temple associated with King Chephren. Enjoy lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to an extraordinary collection of ancient artifacts just a short distance from the pyramids. After your visit, return to your hotel in Cairo and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight: Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your short flight to Luxor (approx. 1 hour). On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel to leave your luggage before starting your East Bank tour. Discover the vast Karnak Temple Complex, with its forest of papyrus-shaped columns, obelisks, and sacred lake. Then continue along the Nile to Luxor Temple, beautifully situated in the city center and connected historically to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. In the evening, you can choose an optional Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple.
Overnight: Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight: Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Start the day, if you wish, with an optional sunrise hot-air balloon ride over Luxor’s West Bank for incredible aerial views of the Nile and tombs at first light. After breakfast, cross to the West Bank to explore the ancient necropolis. Visit the Valley of the Kings, burial place of New Kingdom pharaohs, and then continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Finish with a photo stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon. Later, transfer to Luxor Airport for your evening flight back to Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight: Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then free time until your departure transfer. At the agreed time, an Amaken Tours representative will meet you in the lobby and escort you by private vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.
Conclusion: Head back home with photos and memories of Egypt's wonders that will last a lifetime.
Conclusion: Head back home with photos and memories of Egypt's wonders that will last a lifetime.
Optional Day Tours
Starting from: $25.00
Starting from: $50.00
FAQs
For most travelers, the best way to experience Egypt is a combination of a Land Tour and a Nile River Cruise:
Land Tour (Cairo & Alexandria): Use the first 3-4 days to explore the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids via private car.
Nile Cruise (Luxor to Aswan): Spend 3-5 nights on a cruise ship. This is the most efficient and relaxing way to see the temples of Karnak, Edfu, and Philae.
The "Fly-and-Cruise" Method: Taking domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan saves 10+ hours of driving/train time, maximizing your sightseeing.
