Holiday Overview
This tour is perfect for anyone wanting to see the highlights of Egypt, with limited time. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Cairo, visiting the Egyptian Museum and one of it’s many Souks and of course the mighty Pyramids of Giza. You’ll also spend time in Luxor, often referred to as an open air museum, with it’s wonderful temples and ancient history.
Snapshot of Egypt includes:
- 3 nights accommodation Cairo
- Transfers
- International and domestic flights
- 1 night accommodation Luxor
- Sightseeing as described
Day 1 - Cairo
Welcome to Egypt!
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and will then escort you to your hotel in Cairo in an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. After check in at the hotel, your tour manager will take you through the tour itinerary to confirm details and pick-up times.
Overnight in Cairo.
Featured accommodation
Le Riad Hotel de Charme
Day 2 - Cairo
After breakfast, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world: the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus; along with the famous Sphinx and Valley Temple. Then, head out to the Egyptian Museum. Continue to Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s oldest and most alluring bazaar, before heading back to the hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Featured accommodation
Le Riad Hotel de Charme
Day 3 - Luxor
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor, and the transfer to your hotel for check in. (Flight Time Cairo to Luxor: approximately 06:00 - 07:00)
The first visit of the day is to the Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. This is followed by the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom during the 15th century BC. Carry on to the Colossi of Memnon. There is an optional trip to a sound & light show at Karnak Temples.
Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Featured accommodation
Steigenberger Nile Palace
Enhance your experience
Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Day 4 - Cairo
After breakfast, explore the towering Karnak Temple and the famed Luxor Temple. After your trip to the temples, drive to the Luxor airport for the flight back to Cairo, where you will be met and assisted at the airport and taken to your hotel. Time for leisure.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Featured accommodation
Le Riad Hotel de Charme
Day 5 - Cairo
After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Le Riad Hotel de Charme
The luxury boutique hotel “Le Riad” is inspired by the surrounding environment and architecture of Beit El Sehemy and its exceptional Ottoman houses. All 17 suites reflect Old town Cairo architecture with rich warm colours, Fatimid fabrics, and paintings from talented local artists dating back to the past era.
Steigenberger Nile Palace
In the Egyptian city of Luxor, the Steigenberger Nile Palace, with its own boat dock is located directly by the Nile River, and approximately 10 kilometres away from the international airport. The Valley of the Kings and the tombs of the pharaohs are located on other side of the river, about 26 km away from the hotel.
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Cairo
Karnak
Luxor
Cairo
Luxor
