5-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo and Luxor Highlights

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will be waiting to welcome you in the arrivals area, holding a sign with your name. After a warm meet and greet, you will be transferred to your 5-star hotel in Cairo. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city at your own pace. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, around 8:00 AM, your private guide will meet you at the hotel to begin a full-day exploration of Cairo’s ancient and cultural treasures.

Your day starts at the Giza Plateau, where you’ll witness one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—the Great Pyramid of Cheops—along with the Pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure. You’ll also visit the iconic Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, completing your journey through ancient Egypt’s most enduring legacy.

Next, you’ll visit the world-famous Egyptian Museum, home to a vast collection of artifacts spanning over 5,000 years of history. Highlights include Tutankhamun’s golden mask and treasures, which provide a glimpse into the life of ancient royalty.

Around midday, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, sampling traditional Egyptian cuisine.

In the afternoon, your tour continues to Coptic Cairo, where you’ll explore the Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt, followed by a visit to the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue, said to be built on the spot where baby Moses was found.

The final stop is Islamic Cairo, where you’ll stroll through the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a vibrant and historic marketplace filled with spices, textiles, jewelry, and unique souvenirs.

Return to your hotel around 5:00 PM. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Cairo and transfer to Cairo Airport for an early morning flight to Luxor (Approximate Flight Time: 06:00–07:00). Upon arrival, our local representative will meet you at the airport and assist with your transfer. You will then begin your guided tour of Luxor’s East Bank.

Start with a visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built, dedicated to the Theban gods. Explore its colossal columns, towering obelisks, and sacred lake, all testifying to ancient Egypt’s grandeur.

Next, continue to the impressive Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated by natural light during the day and lit up in the evening, showcasing pharaonic architecture and inscriptions from various rulers including Ramses II and Alexander the Great.

After the tour, you’ll check in to your hotel in Luxor. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax or explore the city on your own. Overnight in Luxor.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Luxor and begin your day exploring the West Bank of Luxor with your expert guide.

Start at the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs, where you’ll visit richly decorated tombs carved deep into the desert rock. Continue to the awe-inspiring Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a unique terraced structure built into limestone cliffs that showcases the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture.

Next, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for over 3,000 years.

After your tour, you’ll transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. This concludes your 5-day journey through Egypt. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home!