5 Day Cairo, Alexandria & Luxor Tour

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Private 5-day Cairo, Alexandria & Luxor tour by flight. Pyramids, GEM, Alexandria, Karnak, Valley of the Kings. Steigenberger hotels. From $1,200 including flights.

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Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

Group Size: 2-12 people

Cities: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor

Tour Type: Cultural, Historical

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotels

SKU: MET-5DCAL Category: Egypt Historical Tours

Five days, three cities, one domestic flight. This tour covers the Pyramids, the Mediterranean, and the biggest temple complex in Egypt. It’s the middle ground between a quick Cairo stop and a full Nile cruise.

You get one day in Alexandria and two days in Luxor. Both are worth more time, but this itinerary fits into a work week. If you have 7-8 days, consider the Cairo + Nile Cruise version instead — it covers Luxor and Aswan at a slower pace.

What you actually see

Day 1 — Cairo. Giza Plateau at 8 AM when gates open. Three pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple. Then the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — 2.5 hours in the Tutankhamun galleries and the grand staircase. Overnight at Steigenberger Pyramids.

Day 2 — Alexandria. 7 AM drive to Alexandria (2.5 hours). Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Citadel of Qaitbay, Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Seafood lunch on the corniche. Back in Cairo by 7 PM. Overnight at Steigenberger Pyramids.

Day 3 — Fly to Luxor, East Bank. Early flight to Luxor (6:30 AM, 1 hour). Karnak Temple in the morning — the Hypostyle Hall is the highlight. Lunch on the Nile. Afternoon at Luxor Temple. Overnight at Steigenberger Nile Palace.

Day 4 — Luxor West Bank. Valley of the Kings at 7:45 AM. Three tombs included (we pick Ramses III, Ramses IX, Merenptah). Then Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon flight back to Cairo. Overnight at Steigenberger Pyramids.

Day 5 — Cairo. Citadel of Saladin in the morning. Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo) — Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue. Lunch. Then Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Drop-off at Cairo airport for departure.

About the Cairo-Luxor flight

The Cairo-Luxor flight is 1 hour on EgyptAir. Luggage allowance: 23 kg checked, 7 kg carry-on per person. We book your tickets and send e-tickets 2 weeks before arrival.

Important note on pricing: The $1,200 price includes round-trip economy tickets, but flight prices change. Booked 3+ months out, the flight portion is around $150-200 per person. Last-minute (under 3 weeks), it can be $300-400 per person, and we’ll quote you the difference before confirming. We don’t markup the flight — you pay what EgyptAir charges. Once your booking is confirmed, the price is locked.

The hotels

Steigenberger Pyramids (Cairo, 3 nights). 5-star, pyramid views from some rooms. 10 minutes from the Giza plateau. 45 minutes from downtown in normal traffic.

Steigenberger Nile Palace (Luxor, 1 night). 5-star on the Nile corniche. Walking distance to Luxor Temple. Pool, decent breakfast, Egyptian and international restaurants.

What’s included

3 nights at Steigenberger Pyramids (Cairo)
1 night at Steigenberger Nile Palace (Luxor)
Round-trip Cairo-Luxor flights (economy) — see pricing note
Daily breakfast
Lunch on all 5 tour days
All entrance fees (Giza Plateau, GEM, Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay, Bibliotheca, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Citadel of Saladin)
Private A/C vehicle in Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor
English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Airport transfers in Cairo and Luxor
Bottled water during tours

What’s not included

International flights
Visa ($25 on arrival for most nationalities)
Dinner
Tips for guide and driver ($10-15 per person per day)
Extra tombs in Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun $20, Seti I $25)
Optional hot air balloon in Luxor ($120-150)
Travel insurance

Honest notes

Day 2 (Alexandria) is a long day. 2.5 hours each way in a car. If you get carsick, take something before you leave. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina closes on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays. If your tour lands on one of those days, we swap it for the Royal Jewelry Museum or the Alexandria National Museum.

The Valley of the Kings tombs are hot inside — 30°C even in winter. Bring water and go early.

On Day 3, the morning flight from Cairo fills up fast in October-April. Book at least 6 weeks ahead. If the 6:30 AM is full, we book 7:15 AM and adjust Karnak to the afternoon.

You stay one night in Luxor. Pack a small bag for that night and leave your main suitcase at the Steigenberger Pyramids in Cairo. Luggage storage is free — just ask the front desk.

Who this is for

Travelers with 5 days who want Cairo, Alexandria, AND Luxor
People who want a fixed-price package with real hotels
Anyone who wants to see the Valley of the Kings without a cruise
Travelers who don’t mind early mornings (4:30 AM on Day 3)

Who this is not for

Families with kids under 6 (the schedule is intense)
People who want a Nile cruise (book the 7-day version)
Anyone who wants Aswan and Abu Simbel (need 7+ days)
Travelers who want slow-paced days with lots of free time

Day 1 Cairo — Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

8:00 AM — Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport. Our rep holds a sign with your name, handles visa paperwork, and drives you to Steigenberger Pyramids. Transfer takes 25 minutes if you land before 4 PM, 45 minutes after.

Check-in, quick change, out by 10:00 AM.

Giza Plateau. Your guide handles tickets. We cover the three pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure), the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Bring a hat and water — no shade on the plateau.

12:30 PM — Lunch at a local restaurant near the plateau. Koshari, grilled chicken, or a mixed grill.

2:00 PM — Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Allow 2.5 hours. Tutankhamun galleries are the main draw. The grand staircase has a view over the Pyramids through the glass wall. Air-conditioned.

5:00 PM — Back at the hotel. Evening free.

Stay: Steigenberger Pyramids Meals: Lunch

Day 2 Alexandria Day Trip

7:00 AM — Hotel pickup. Drive to Alexandria on the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road (2.5 hours). Boring but fast. Bring coffee.

9:30 AM — Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Underground Roman tombs. Narrow stairs, damp air, 30 minutes inside.

10:30 AM — Pompey's Pillar. A single column in a dusty courtyard. 15 minutes is enough.

11:15 AM — Citadel of Qaitbay. Built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Mediterranean views from the ramparts. The small naval museum inside is skippable.

12:30 PM — Seafood lunch on the corniche. Fresh catch, grilled, with rice, tahina, and salad.

2:00 PM — Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The reading room is the highlight. NOTE: closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays. If your tour lands on one of those days, we swap it for the Royal Jewelry Museum or the Alexandria National Museum.

3:30 PM — Drive back to Cairo. Arrive around 6:00 PM.

Stay: Steigenberger Pyramids Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 Fly to Luxor — Karnak & Luxor Temple

4:30 AM — Hotel pickup. Transfer to Cairo International Airport (Terminal 3, domestic).

6:30 AM — EgyptAir flight MS 060 or similar to Luxor. Flight time: 1 hour. Luggage: 23 kg checked, 7 kg carry-on per person.

7:30 AM — Arrive Luxor. Our Luxor rep meets you at arrivals and drives you to Steigenberger Nile Palace. Quick breakfast, drop bags.

9:30 AM — Karnak Temple. Allow 2 hours. The Hypostyle Hall has 134 columns, 21 meters tall in the center. Walk through the Great Court and down to the Sacred Lake. Your guide explains the carvings, not just the postcard spots.

12:30 PM — Lunch on the Nile corniche. Fresh fish, grilled chicken, or a mixed mezze plate.

2:00 PM — Luxor Temple. Smaller than Karnak, more intact, in the middle of the city. The Avenue of Sphinxes connects it to Karnak. Best photos in late afternoon light or after dark when illuminated.

5:00 PM — Back at the hotel. Evening free. Luxor Museum (open until 9 PM) is worth an hour.

Stay: Steigenberger Nile Palace, Luxor Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 Luxor West Bank — Valley of the Kings, Fly Back to Cairo

7:00 AM — Hotel pickup. Cross to the West Bank by bridge.

7:45 AM — Valley of the Kings. Opens 6 AM in summer, 7 AM in winter. Your ticket covers 3 tombs. Standard picks: Ramses III, Ramses IX, Merenptah. Extra tombs: Tutankhamun ($20, small but has the mummy), Seti I ($25, best carvings in the valley). Tombs are hot inside — 30°C even in winter. Bring water.

10:30 AM — Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el-Bahari. 45 minutes. Three terraces cut into the cliff. The reliefs on the middle terrace are the highlight.

11:45 AM — Colossi of Memnon. Two 18-meter statues. 15-minute photo stop. Skip the vendor market behind them.

12:30 PM — Lunch at a West Bank restaurant.

2:00 PM — Optional: Luxor Museum or a felucca ride on the Nile (1 hour). Skip if flight is at 4 PM.

4:00 PM — Transfer to Luxor International Airport. EgyptAir flight MS 069 or similar to Cairo. 1 hour.

5:30 PM — Arrive Cairo. Transfer to Steigenberger Pyramids. Evening free.

Stay: Steigenberger Pyramids Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 Citadel of Saladin & Old Cairo — Departure

8:00 AM — Hotel pickup.

8:30 AM — Citadel of Saladin. The Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali is the main building. Shoes off, women cover shoulders. The terrace has a 180-degree view of Cairo. On a clear day, you can see the Pyramids.

10:30 AM — Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo). The Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Small streets, real community, no vendors yelling at you.

12:30 PM — Lunch at a local restaurant in Old Cairo.

2:00 PM — Khan el-Khalili bazaar. It's a tourist market. Real Cairenes shop elsewhere. But it's worth one visit for the atmosphere and the coffee at El Fishawy. Don't buy anything on the first price.

4:00 PM — Drop-off at Cairo International Airport for departure. If your flight is early the next morning, tell us and we'll arrange a hotel near the airport instead.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Is this a private tour or a group tour? +

Private. Your own vehicle, driver, and Egyptologist guide. No strangers, no fixed group schedule.

Why include Alexandria? Isn't it mostly a day trip? +

Yes, we do Alexandria as a day trip from Cairo. It's 2.5 hours each way. Alexandria has Roman ruins, a Mediterranean corniche, and the Bibliotheca. If you skip it, you can do Cairo + Luxor in 4 days instead.

Is the Cairo-Luxor flight included in the $1,200 price? +

Yes, round-trip economy tickets on EgyptAir are included. But flight prices change. Booked 3+ months out, the flight portion is around $150-200 per person. Last-minute (under 3 weeks), it can be $300-400 per person. We don't markup the flight — you pay what EgyptAir charges. We'll quote you the exact price before confirming.

Do flight prices fluctuate after I book? +

No. Once we confirm your booking and issue the e-tickets, the price is locked. What changes is only the quote if you book late.

What if the morning flight from Cairo is fully booked? +

We book the next available flight (usually 7:15 AM or 8:00 AM) and shift Karnak to the afternoon. It doesn't change what you see, just the order.

Can I add Aswan or Abu Simbel? +

Not without adding days. Aswan is another 1-hour flight south of Luxor. Abu Simbel is 3 hours by road from Aswan (or 45 minutes by flight). To do both you need at least 7 days. Book the 8-day version if you want Aswan and Abu Simbel.

Is the hot air balloon ride in Luxor included? +

No. Optional, $120-150 per person. Requires a 4:30 AM pickup. Most travelers do it on Day 4 morning instead of the standard West Bank start. Tell us in advance.

Are the Valley of the Kings tombs hot? +

Yes. Even in winter, tomb interiors reach 30°C (86°F). In summer they hit 40°C. Bring water, wear light clothing, don't linger in the deepest chambers.

Which tombs are included in the Valley of the Kings ticket? +

Standard ticket covers 3 tombs. We usually pick Ramses III, Ramses IX, and Merenptah — the best-preserved carvings. Tutankhamun ($20) and Seti I ($25) cost extra. Seti I is worth the upgrade.

Can I bring a large suitcase? +

Yes, but leave it in Cairo. Free luggage storage at Steigenberger Pyramids. Travel to Luxor with a small bag (domestic flight allows 23 kg checked, but managing a big suitcase for one night is annoying).

What's the best time of year for this tour? +

October to April. Summer (May-September) is brutal — Luxor hits 45°C. Alexandria is milder. If you come in summer, we start at 6 AM and finish by 1 PM.

How much should I tip? +

Budget $10-15 per person per day for the guide and driver. Tips are not included in the price. In Egypt, tipping is expected, not optional.

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