Overview

Day 1: Arrive to Cairo

Day 2: Visit The Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Day 3: Fly to Luxor and visit Karnak & Luxor temples. 

Day 4: Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatchepsut temple and the Colossi of Memnon. 

Day 5: Fly back home. 

4 Nights 5 Days Available on request
Highlights

· Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, walk in the old streets of the local market.

· Explore the outstanding structures of  Karnak and Luxor temples in Luxor

· Discover the amazing colors of the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut temple.

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo Airport. Our meet-and-assist service will take you through the passport control area and help you through luggage claim and customs. Then our representative  will accompany you to your hotel in Cairo overlooking the Nile.

Day 2: Cairo

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in the world for one single civilization. You will stand face-to-face with the Golden Mask of the boy King Tutankhamun.  You will be dazzled with the amount of treasures and artifacts that this museum holds.

After lunch in a local authentic restaurant. Visit the Giza Pyramids, the only surviving wonder of the Seven Wonders of the World.  Ride a camel out in the desert with an amazing view for the pyramids then stand in front of the imposing Sphinx, the combination of human intelligence and the strength of a lion.  

Wrap up your day by walking through the old streets of Islamic Cairo; walk in El Muizz Street which is like an open-air museum filled with medieval architectural marvels and treasures; explore the winding alleyways of the famous Khan El Khalili market, the major souk in the Islamic Cairo district. (B, L)

Day 3: Cairo/Luxor 

Take a flight to Luxor, upon arrival visit the temple of Karnak, the largest religious complex that was ever built for a god. The temple is dedicated to the god Amon Ra, the chief creator god in ancient Egypt. During the Karnak temple visit, you will have an off-the-beaten-track experience  by visiting the Opet festival temple and the glorious temple of Khonsu, both are two hidden gems that are rarely visited by travelers. 

Next you will visit the Luxor Temple that was predominantly built by Pharaoh Ramses the second.

Afterwards, Check-in at your hotel & overnight. (B)

Day 4: Luxor/Cairo

Start the day by visiting the Valley of the Kings, hidden behind the mountains on the west bank of the Nile. Enter the tomb of King Tutankhamun and stand face to face in front of his Mummy. Also, your tour will include an access to Ramses VI, one of the most colorful tombs at the King's Valley. Visit the temple of Hatshepsut, the only female Pharaoh who dressed and ruled Egypt like a king. Have a photo stop by the huge colossi of Memnon. After lunch, drive to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo and Check-in at your hotel at Cairo airport  . (B, L)

 

Day 5: Final Departure 

After breakfast, have a short walk to the international terminal and travel back home with your heart filled with memories of the sights, sounds and voices of Egypt to carry with you. (B)

 

Accommodation

We have two different categories of accommodation:

Affordable Luxury -Staring from $1,910 USD per person

CAIRO: Kempinski Nile Hotel -Garden City (Nile Deluxe Room)
LUXOR: Sonesta Saint George Hotel (Nile View Room)
CAIRO: Le Meridien Cairo Airport (Deluxe Room)

Premium Luxury-Starting from $2,255 USD per person

CAIRO: Four Seasons at Nile Plaza (Nile View Room)
LUXOR: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa (Deluxe Nile View Room)
CAIRO: Le Meridien Cairo Airport (Deluxe Room)

Inclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Meet-and-assist service by our High End Journeys Representatives at all airports.
  • All airport transfers by modern air conditioned private vehicle.
  • 2 nights accommodation in a 5-stars Luxury Hotel in Cairo.
  • 1 night accommodation in a 5-stars Luxury Hotel in Luxor.
  • 1 night accommodation in a 5-stars Luxury airport hotel.
  • All domestic flights.
  • All entry fees for archeological sites mentioned on the tour.
  • Service of an Egyptologist guide on a private tour throughout your trip.
  • All meals stated on the itinerary, (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch and (D) for dinner.
  • Unlimited use of Bottled water during all tours and meals.
  • 24/7 High End Journeys On-Call Support. 
  • All applicable taxes and VAT.

 

What is NOT included in the tour

  • International flights.
  • Any meals or drinks that are not mentioned above
  • Entry visa to Egypt.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Gratuities for the guides and drivers or any other kind of tip