The columns and monumental architecture of Karnak. Photo: Belmahdy. License: CC BY-SA 4.0.
6 daysCairo & LuxorPrivate planningFrom USD 1160
A closer look.
Begin in Cairo with the Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum and historic quarters, then fly to Luxor.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple with private guiding. Your quotation confirms the flights, accommodation and order of visits.
Available in three, four, five, or six-day schedules using private road transport and domestic flights.
The columns and monumental architecture of Karnak. Photo: Belmahdy. License: CC BY-SA 4.0.Columns and courtyards at Luxor Temple. Photo: Marc Ryckaert. License: CC BY 3.0.The Giza pyramid complex, a landmark on the proposed route. Photo: Wael El Sisi. License: CC BY-SA 3.0.The columns and monumental architecture of Karnak. Photo: Belmahdy. License: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Your itinerary.
A proposed sequence to discuss, with availability and practical arrangements confirmed before booking.
01
Day 1 · Cairo arrival with time to recover
Meet your driver outside Cairo airport arrivals and transfer smoothly to your chosen hotel, leaving the remainder of the day free to unwind and settle in.
02
Day 2 · Pyramids and museum discoveries
Visit the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with your Egyptologist guide before heading to the Grand Egyptian Museum to view selected galleries and pharaonic statuary.
03
Day 3 · Cairo’s historic neighbourhoods
Explore the ancient alleys and churches of Coptic Cairo, followed by a guided walking excursion past medieval minarets into the vibrant Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
04
Day 4 · Fly to Luxor and settle beside the Nile
Transfer to Cairo airport for your short morning flight to Luxor, check in beside the Nile, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon soaking up riverside views.
05
Day 5 · Luxor’s royal tombs and Karnak
Cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, then return east to wander among the massive stone forest of Karnak.
06
Day 6 · Luxor Temple and departure
Tour Luxor Temple along the waterfront avenue before transferring to Luxor airport for your scheduled domestic flight connection back to Cairo or abroad.
Other ways to take this journey.
Compare the routes below and include your preferred option in your enquiry. Each option has its own programme; the itinerary above remains the main route.
3-day itinerary3 days · 2 nights
01
Day 1 · Arrival - Cairo Exploration
Your driver takes you to the airport for the domestic flight listed in your itinerary. A local representative meets you on arrival. Visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square with your guide to explore ancient statues, burial objects and other highlights of the collection. Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure with your Egyptologist guide, with stops for views across the Giza Plateau. Continue to the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. Entry inside a pyramid requires a separate ticket and advance confirmation. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.
02
Day 2 · Luxor Day Tour by Flight
Your driver takes you to the airport for the domestic flight listed in your itinerary. A local representative meets you on arrival. Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Continue to the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set dramatically against the desert cliffs. Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.
03
Day 3 · Departure
Have breakfast and check out at the agreed time. Your private driver meets you at the hotel for the transfer to your departure airport or station, planned around your onward journey.
Arrive at the agreed airport or terminal point, where your local coordinator meets you and arranges a private air-conditioned transfer to your accommodation. Use the remainder of the day to check in, rest after your journey, and review the confirmed pickup timings and ticket arrangements for the upcoming sightseeing days. Any arrival visa formalities, luggage logistics, and optional evening walks or dining requests can be discussed with your planner in advance so the first night runs smoothly.
02
Day 2 · Cairo Exploration - Great Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square with your guide to explore ancient statues, burial objects and other highlights of the collection. Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure with your Egyptologist guide, with stops for views across the Giza Plateau. Continue to the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. Entry inside a pyramid requires a separate ticket and advance confirmation. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.
03
Day 3 · Luxor Tour by Flight
Your driver takes you to the airport for the domestic flight listed in your itinerary. A local representative meets you on arrival. Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Continue to the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set dramatically against the desert cliffs. Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.
04
Day 4 · Departure
Have breakfast and check out at the agreed time. Your private driver meets you at the hotel for the transfer to your departure airport or station, planned around your onward journey.
Arrive at the agreed airport or terminal point, where your local coordinator meets you and arranges a private air-conditioned transfer to your accommodation. Use the remainder of the day to check in, rest after your journey, and review the confirmed pickup timings and ticket arrangements for the upcoming sightseeing days. Any arrival visa formalities, luggage logistics, and optional evening walks or dining requests can be discussed with your planner in advance so the first night runs smoothly.
02
Day 2 · Cairo - Great Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square with your guide to explore ancient statues, burial objects and other highlights of the collection. Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure with your Egyptologist guide, with stops for views across the Giza Plateau. Continue to the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. Entry inside a pyramid requires a separate ticket and advance confirmation. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.
03
Day 3 · Luxor East Bank
Your driver takes you to the airport for the domestic flight listed in your itinerary. A local representative meets you on arrival. Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.
04
Day 4 · Luxor West Bank
Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Continue to the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set dramatically against the desert cliffs. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III guarding the Theban necropolis. Your driver takes you to the airport for the domestic flight listed in your itinerary. A local representative meets you on arrival. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.
05
Day 5 · Departure
Have breakfast and check out at the agreed time. Your private driver meets you at the hotel for the transfer to your departure airport or station, planned around your onward journey.
Three Cairo or Giza hotel nights in the quoted room category
Two Luxor hotel nights in the quoted room category
Private airport transfers in Cairo and Luxor for the confirmed route
Private sightseeing vehicle on the agreed touring days
Local private guiding for the stated Cairo and Luxor visits
Standard monument and museum admissions itemised in your quotation
Not included unless quoted.
International flights and domestic air or rail fares unless expressly listed
Extra nights required by revised flight or train arrangements
Special tomb tickets and pyramid interiors unless quoted
Meals and beverages outside the confirmed meal plan
Optional balloon rides or evening performances
Travel insurance, personal expenses and gratuities
The practical details.
Package Pricing per Person (USD)
Double / Twin Occupancy: $1160 per person | Single Room / Cabin: $1682 | Triple Room: $1102 per person. Children (under 12 sharing with adults) receive a 50% discount. Rates include scheduled accommodation, domestic guiding, and transfers as detailed in the proposal.
Confirm the connection before hotels
The six-day pattern assumes a practicable Cairo–Luxor flight. We check transport and hotel availability together; choosing rail can alter both overnight destinations and usable sightseeing time.
A substantial West Bank day
Tombs involve steps, sloping passages and heat, followed here by Karnak. Tell us if a shorter day is preferable; moving Karnak to another day depends on arrival and departure windows.
Finish in the right city
This route ends in Luxor. Send onward tickets before confirmation. Do not treat a same-day domestic flight as a protected international connection unless your ticketing arrangements actually provide that protection.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
How is package pricing calculated?
Rates start from $1160 per person based on double occupancy. Single room/cabin supplements ($1682) and triple room savings ($1102 per person) apply. Final quotes reflect verified hotel and vessel availability.
Is the Cairo–Luxor flight included?
Only when the written quotation includes the route, baggage allowance and fare conditions. This proposed itinerary reserves a travel day but does not represent a booked flight.
Can we include more time on Luxor’s West Bank?
Yes. Adding a night is the most comfortable way to include additional tombs or a quieter second West Bank morning. We revise transport, hotel nights and tickets together.
Are shopping visits required?
No shopping stop is needed to complete this programme. Tell your planner if you want independent browsing or wish to avoid retail visits altogether.
Where will we be picked up?
Your hotel or an agreed meeting point. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.
How is my booking confirmed?
Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.
