4-Day Cairo & Luxor Tour from Sharm El Sheikh
Fly from your Sharm resort to Cairo and Luxor for the Pyramids, the Sphinx, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Flights, transfers, two hotels and an Egyptologist are included.
The short answer
4-Day Cairo & Luxor Tour from Sharm El Sheikh is a 4-day, 3-night trip to Cairo, Luxor and Sharm El Sheikh: 2 nights in Cairo and 1 in Luxor. It includes domestic flights, an Egyptologist guide and transfers. Prices start at $1,753 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
You are already in Sharm El Sheikh, and Egypt's great sites are a short flight away. This four-day tour collects you from your resort hotel, flies you to Cairo and brings you back to the same hotel on day 4.
In Cairo you spend two nights, with Coptic Cairo on arrival, then a full day at the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum. On day 3 you fly to Luxor for Karnak Temple and a night in the city. Day 4 is the West Bank, then flights through Cairo back to Sharm. It is a very long final day, and we say so up front. We book every flight and transfer, and you choose the standard of hotel when you book. The sightseeing stays the same.
What lingers
- 01Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, with lunch, in one guided day
- 02The Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square, with its pharaonic collection
- 03Coptic Cairo: the Hanging Church, Abu Serga and the Ben Ezra Synagogue
- 04Karnak Temple in Luxor with a private Egyptologist
- 05Valley of the Kings (three tombs), Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon
- 06All domestic flights and private transfers, from and back to your Sharm hotel
Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation at the properties listed or similar.
| Comfort level | Where you stay or similar | Per personfrom, Oct–Apr | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentialfrom $1,7533★ hotels | Luxor · 1 nightEl Mesala Hotel Luxor | $1,753May–Sep: from $1,700 | |
| Comfortfrom $1,8184★ hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsJewel Sport City Luxor · 1 nightIberotel Luxor by JAZ | $1,818May–Sep: from $1,790 | |
| Classicfrom $1,8755★ hotels | $1,875May–Sep: from $1,824 | ||
| Prestigefrom $1,9795★ deluxe hotels | Luxor · 1 nightSteigenberger Nile Palace Luxor | $1,979May–Sep: from $2,005 | |
| Luxuryfrom $2,5745★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsSt. Regis Cairo Luxor · 1 nightHilton Luxor Resort & Spa | $2,574May–Sep: from $2,520 |
Hotels on bed & breakfast. You'll stay in these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality. Choose your date in the booking panel for the exact price.
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Day by day
Detailed itinerary
4 Days / 3 Nights · Sharm El Sheikh · Cairo · Coptic Cairo · Giza Plateau · Great Sphinx · Egyptian Museum
- 1
A private driver collects you from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel and takes you to the airport for the flight to Cairo. A representative meets you on arrival and takes you to your Cairo hotel. Your afternoon is a guided half-day in Coptic Cairo, about four hours with a licensed Egyptologist and a private air-conditioned vehicle. You visit the Babylon Fortress and the Hanging Church, St.
George's Greek Orthodox Church, the Church of Abu Serga with its Holy Crypt and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, with a break for mint tea and pastry. The sightseeing is arranged around your flight.
- 2
A full day of about eight hours with your private Egyptologist and driver. You are collected from your hotel and start at the Giza Pyramids, then stand face to face with the Great Sphinx. After a drive across the city you have lunch at a local restaurant with a view.
In the afternoon you visit the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square for its pharaonic treasures, then take a coffee or tea break before the drive back to your hotel. The Egyptian Museum is the old museum in central Cairo, not the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- 3
After breakfast a private transfer takes you to Cairo Airport for the flight to Luxor. A driver meets you and takes you to your Luxor hotel. In the afternoon your Egyptologist guides you through Karnak Temple, including the Sacred Lake. The vehicle, guide and entrance tickets are all included. The rest of the evening is free to rest, because day 4 is a long one.
- 4
This is a very long day. You spend about six hours on Luxor's West Bank with your Egyptologist: the Valley of the Kings with entry to three tombs, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Transport and entrance tickets are included. Then you transfer to Luxor Airport and fly to Cairo, then on to Sharm El Sheikh.
A driver meets you at Sharm Airport and takes you back to your hotel, where the tour ends. Domestic flight times are set by the airline schedule, so the day can finish late in the evening.
Bundled in
- Domestic flights
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Two nights in a Cairo hotel and one night in a Luxor hotel, with breakfast
- Four domestic flights: Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, Cairo to Luxor, Luxor to Cairo and Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh, with 23 kg of luggage and taxes
- All airport and hotel transfers by private vehicle, including pickup and drop-off at your Sharm hotel
- Coptic Cairo half-day tour on day 1 with a licensed Egyptologist
- Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum day on day 2, with a licensed Egyptologist and lunch
- Karnak Temple half-day with entrance tickets, including the Sacred Lake
- West Bank day with entry to three tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Licensed Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transport on all sightseeing days
- Meet-and-assist at Cairo Airport
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
- Egypt entry visa
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Meals and drinks other than those stated
- Premium tombs and the Khufu pyramid interior
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Pack only a small carry-on: with four flights in four days you will pass airport security several times and will want to move fast.
- 02
At Giza, walk a little away from the main viewpoint for a photo that frames the Sphinx with the pyramids behind it.
- 03
At Karnak, ask your guide to take you to the Sacred Lake after the main columns; it is quieter and good for photos.
- 04
Keep your passport and tickets in your day bag on day 4, since the West Bank visit leads straight into the flights back to Sharm.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose your hotel standard when you book. Ask us about an extra night in Cairo to avoid the long last day, or a longer stay in Luxor.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Guests on a Sharm El Sheikh vacation who want the pyramids and Luxor in a short break from the resort. Suited to couples, friends and solo travelers who are comfortable with four flights and long days.
Maybe not, if
- Travelers who need step-free access to every site, or who want a slow pace. Day 4 is very long.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings in four days
- All four domestic flights and transfers handled for you
- You start and finish at your own Sharm hotel
Things to Consider
- Day 4 is very long, with a day of sightseeing and two flights
- Early starts and a lot of walking on uneven stone
- A fast pace with little free time
Where it fits
A good fit if you are already in Sharm and want Egypt's major sites quickly. If you would rather avoid the long last day, ask about adding a night in Cairo.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many Sharm tours stop at Cairo. This one adds Luxor in the same four days, with every flight and transfer booked for you. Hotel standard is your choice; the sightseeing does not change.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Short guided tour from a Red Sea resort, with domestic flights
- Accommodation
- Cairo and Luxor hotels, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Sharm El Sheikh · Cairo · Coptic Cairo · Giza Plateau · Great Sphinx · Egyptian Museum · Luxor · Karnak Temple · Valley of the Kings
- Includes
- 2 nights in a Cairo hotel and 1 night in a Luxor hotel, with breakfast · 4 domestic flights from and back to Sharm El Sheikh · Private transfers, including pickup and drop-off at your Sharm hotel · Licensed Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days · Entrance tickets to Karnak and three Valley of the Kings tombs · Lunch on the Giza day
- Best for
- Guests already staying in Sharm El Sheikh · Travelers short on time · First-time visitors wanting the pyramids and Luxor
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Your hotel in Sharm El SheikhMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Passport and any required travel documents, for the domestic flights
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
- Any personal medication
- Small day bag, with a change of clothes in your hand luggage
- Light layer for the flights and cooler mornings
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for sun and heat
- Closed shoes for temples and uneven ground
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees at churches and temples
- A hat and sunglasses
- A light jacket for winter mornings and evenings
Children & families
Children are welcome. Every child takes a seat in the vehicle, so transport and guiding are charged at the adult rate at any age. Entrance tickets are free for children under 6 and full price from 6. Hotel prices depend on the child's age and the room used, so we give you the exact figure when you tell us the age at booking. Days 3 and 4 are long for young children, with early flights and a late return to Sharm.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This tour involves a lot of walking on large archaeological sites, with uneven stone, sand, steps and narrow tomb passages. Giza, Karnak and the West Bank have long outdoor stretches with little shade. Day 4 is very long, with a day of sightseeing followed by two flights. The vehicles are private and air-conditioned, but we cannot promise wheelchair access at every site. Tell us your needs when you book and we will tell you honestly which parts are suitable.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The itinerary uses four domestic flights and private road transfers, and the vehicle type can vary, so we do not claim a carbon saving. Sightseeing is guided by local Egyptologists and arranged through local suppliers in Cairo and Luxor, so much of what you spend stays in the places you visit. We ask guests to carry refillable water bottles and not to touch painted walls in tombs.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01Where does the tour start and end?
It starts at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh on day 1 and ends back at the same hotel on day 4. Your hotel in Sharm and your international flights are not part of the tour.02Are the domestic flights included?
Yes. Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo on day 1, Cairo to Luxor on day 3, and Luxor to Cairo and Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh on day 4 are booked for you, each with 23 kg of luggage and taxes. International flights are not included.03Is day 4 very long?
Yes. You do a morning of sightseeing on Luxor's West Bank, then fly Luxor to Cairo and Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh on the same day. Flight times follow the airline schedule, so you may reach your hotel late in the evening. Do not plan anything for that night.04Do you visit the Grand Egyptian Museum?
No. On day 2 you visit the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square. The Grand Egyptian Museum is not part of this tour.05Will I make my international flight?
Be careful if you leave Egypt on day 4. Domestic and international tickets are separate bookings, so a delayed domestic flight can cost you the connection. We prefer one last night in Cairo. If you must fly to Cairo and connect on the same day, choose a late-evening or night international flight, and take travel insurance that covers missed connections. This tour returns you to Sharm El Sheikh, so if you fly home from there, keep a good margin.06Which hotels will we have?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we name the hotels in Cairo and Luxor for your dates. The itinerary and sightseeing are the same at every standard.07Can children do this tour?
Yes, but days 3 and 4 involve early flights, a lot of walking and a late return. Think about how your children cope with long days before you book.08What is not included?
International flights, the Egypt visa, tips for guides and drivers, drinks and meals other than those stated, and your Sharm El Sheikh hotel.09When is the best time to go?
October to April is cooler and the most comfortable for walking around the sites. Summers are hot, especially in Luxor, so sightseeing starts early.
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At a glance
- Length
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Cairo → Luxor → Sharm El Sheikh
- Nights
- 2 Cairo · 1 Luxor
- Includes
- Domestic flights, Egyptologist guide, transfers