Highlights:
North to South Culinary: A concise 4-day tour focusing on the essential history and distinct regional tastes of Cairo and Luxor.
Ancient & Modern: Explore the Pyramids of Giza, the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), and the monumental temples of the Nile Valley.
Food Contrast: Discover the metropolitan street food culture (Koshary, Hawawshi) alongside the unique, hearty cuisine of Upper Egypt (Nile fish, regional bread).
Efficiency: Utilizes domestic flights to maximize sightseeing time in both cities.
Itinerary:
My Egypt Travel invites you on a 4-Day Flavors of Cairo and Luxor journey, blending the capital’s vibrancy with the historical majesty and regional cuisine of the Nile Valley.
Day 1: Cairo Arrival, GEM & Street Food Launch
| Time Segment | Activities | Food Focus |
| Morning | Arrival & Check-in: Meet and assist upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. Transfer to your hotel for Cairo Hotel Check-in. | |
| Mid-day | The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): Private tour of the GEM, home to the magnificent Treasures of Tutankhamun. | Hawawshi Lunch (Spiced minced meat in pita bread). |
| Afternoon | Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. | Local Drinks: Fresh Sugar Cane Juice (‘Asab). |
| Evening | Dinner: Downtown Cairo exploration. | Koshary Dinner (The iconic street food staple). |
| Accommodation | Overnight stay in Cairo (Hotel B&B). |
Day 2: Citadel, Saqqara & Cairo Classics
| Time Segment | Activities | Food Focus |
| Morning | Saqqara & Citadel: Drive to the ancient Saqqara Necropolis (Step Pyramid). Visit the Citadel of Saladin & Alabaster Mosque. | |
| Mid-day | Traditional Lunch: Lunch at a classic Egyptian restaurant. | Traditional Egyptian Lunch (e.g., Molokhiya, Mahshi). |
| Afternoon | Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Explore the historic bazaar and Al-Moez Street. | Local Café Experience (Egyptian coffee or mint tea). |
| Evening | Sweets & Grills: Enjoy a celebratory dinner. | Kebab & Kofta Dinner followed by Umm Ali (Egyptian bread pudding). |
| Accommodation | Overnight stay in Cairo (Hotel B&B). |
Day 3: Flight to Luxor & Nile Valley Flavors
| Time Segment | Activities | Food Focus |
| Morning | Check-out & Flight: Check-out from Cairo hotel. Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Luxor. | |
| Mid-day | Luxor Check-in & Lunch: Arrive in Luxor, transfer to the hotel, and check-in. | Upper Egyptian Lunch (Authentic regional cuisine). |
| Afternoon | East Bank Exploration: Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. | |
| Evening | Dinner: Dinner at a riverside restaurant, specializing in Nile cuisine. | Nile Fish Specialty Dinner |
| Accommodation | Overnight stay in Luxor (Hotel B&B). |
Day 4: West Bank History & Departure
| Time Segment | Activities | Food Focus |
| Morning | West Bank Exploration: Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. | |
| Mid-day | Check-out & Lunch: Check-out from the Luxor hotel. | Falafel (Taameya) Lunch (A perfect final street-food meal). |
| Afternoon | Transfer & Flight: Transfer to Luxor Airport for flight back to Cairo. Transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure. | |
| Evening | Departure. | |
| Accommodation | Final Day (No accommodation). |
Included:
- Hotel accommodation for 3 nights (2 Cairo, 1 Luxor) (B&B basis).
- Two domestic flights (Cairo-Luxor and Luxor-Cairo).
- All ground transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Expert local guide in each location.
- All entrance fees to the mentioned historical sites.
- All specified Lunches, Dinners, and Local Food Tastings (as per itinerary).
- All taxes and service charges.
Excluded:
- International flights.
- Tipping (recommended).
- Personal expenses.
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