4-Day Cairo & Luxor Tour
The pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, a Nile dinner cruise, and two big days in Luxor. Flights, transfers, hotels, entrance fees and an Egyptologist are included.
The short answer
4-Day Cairo & Luxor Tour is a 4-day, 3-night trip to Cairo and Luxor: 2 nights in Cairo and 1 in Luxor. It includes domestic flights, an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at $1,321 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
Four days is short, so this plan skips nothing that matters. You land in Cairo and spend your first evening on a Nile dinner cruise with a live show. The next day is the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum with your Egyptologist. That evening you fly to Luxor.
Day 3 is Luxor in one go: the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank, then Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. You fly back to Cairo that night and leave the next morning. The days are full, so this tour suits travelers who like to see a lot and are happy with early starts and two domestic flights. We book the flights, the transfers, your hotels and every entrance ticket.
What lingers
- 01A Nile dinner cruise with a live show on your first evening in Cairo
- 02Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum in one guided day
- 03Valley of the Kings with three tombs, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon
- 04Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple with a licensed Egyptologist
- 05Both domestic flights, all transfers and entrance fees included
- 06A last night in Cairo before your flight home, as a safety window
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 $1,3213★ hotels | Luxor · 1 nightEl Mesala Hotel Luxor | $1,321May–Sep: from $1,268 | |
| Comfortfrom $1,3864★ hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsJewel Sport City Luxor · 1 nightIberotel Luxor by JAZ | $1,386May–Sep: from $1,358 | |
| Classicfrom $1,4435★ hotels | $1,443May–Sep: from $1,392 | ||
| Prestigefrom $1,5475★ deluxe hotels | Luxor · 1 nightSteigenberger Nile Palace Luxor | $1,547May–Sep: from $1,573 | |
| Luxuryfrom $2,1425★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsSt. Regis Cairo Luxor · 1 nightHilton Luxor Resort & Spa | $2,142May–Sep: from $2,088 |
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.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
4 Days / 3 Nights · Cairo · Giza · Luxor
- 1
A representative meets you in the arrivals hall at Cairo Airport and drives you to your hotel. Rest after your flight. In the evening you are collected for a Nile dinner cruise: about two hours on the river with a buffet dinner and a live show, with the lights of Cairo along the banks. A private transfer takes you back to your hotel afterwards.
- 2
A full day with your English-speaking Egyptologist guide, about eight hours in all. You start on the Giza Plateau with the pyramids and the Great Sphinx, then have lunch and continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum for the Tutankhamun collection and the great statues of the Old and New Kingdoms. The guide, the entrance fees and the air-conditioned transport are included.
Later you transfer to Cairo Airport for the flight to Luxor. We arrange the sightseeing around the flight time set by the airline. A driver takes you to your Luxor hotel for the night.
- 3
This is a very full day. With your Egyptologist you cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, where three tombs are included, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Then you visit the East Bank: Karnak, the largest temple complex in Egypt, and Luxor Temple. The guide, the entrance fees and the transport between sites are included.
A transfer takes you to Luxor Airport for the flight back to Cairo, and then to your hotel. The sightseeing is planned around the airline's flight time.
- 4
Have breakfast at your hotel. A private transfer takes you to Cairo Airport, allowing about 90 minutes for the drive. Staying the last night in Cairo gives a safety window if a domestic flight runs late the day before, so you reach your international flight calmly.
Bundled in
- Domestic flights
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Three nights in hotels with breakfast: two in Cairo and one in Luxor
- Domestic flights Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo
- All airport and hotel transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Nile dinner cruise with a live show and buffet dinner in Cairo
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide on the Giza, museum and Luxor sightseeing days
- Entrance fees to every site in the itinerary, including three tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Transport between sites in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch on days 2 and 3, and bottled water on the tours
- Meet-and-assist at the airport
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Drinks and meals other than those stated
- Khufu pyramid interior and premium tombs such as Tutankhamun and Seti I
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Visit the Giza Plateau early, before the strongest heat and bus arrivals build up.
- 02
At Karnak Temple, morning light gives cleaner photos on the first court and along the avenue.
- 03
In the Valley of the Kings, bring small cash for optional tomb upgrades not included in standard entry.
- 04
For the dinner cruise, choose a window seat if you want Nile and skyline views during boarding.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose your hotel standard when you book. Ask us about adding nights in Cairo or Luxor, Aswan, a Nile cruise or a hot-air balloon flight in Luxor.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travelers with only four days who want the best of Cairo and Luxor. Suited to couples, friends and solo travelers who are comfortable with early starts, two short flights and several hours of walking on sightseeing days.
Maybe not, if
- Travelers who need step-free access to every site, or who want a slow pace. Days 2 and 3 are very full.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- The pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings in four days
- Both domestic flights, transfers and entrance fees handled for you
- A last night in Cairo protects your flight home
Things to Consider
- Days 2 and 3 are long and each includes a flight
- Uneven stone, steps and little shade at the major sites
- No Aswan, Abu Simbel or Nile cruise
Where it fits
A good fit if you have four days and want the headline sites. If you want Aswan, Abu Simbel or a Nile cruise, choose a longer tour.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many operators sell Cairo and Luxor as separate day trips or as a longer package. This tour joins them in four days with both flights, the transfers and the entrance fees booked for you, and ends with a night in Cairo so a late domestic flight does not threaten your flight home.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Guided multi-day tour, land only, with two domestic flights
- Accommodation
- Cairo and Luxor hotels, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Cairo · Giza · Luxor
- Includes
- 3 hotel nights with breakfast · Flights Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo · Nile dinner cruise with a live show · English-speaking Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days · Entrance fees to every listed site · All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Best for
- First-time visitors short on time · Travelers who want the pyramids and Luxor in one trip · Stopover travelers who like a full schedule
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Arrivals HallMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Passport and any required travel documents
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
- Any personal medication
- Small day bag that fits in carry-on luggage for the flights
- Light layer for evenings on the river and for flights
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for sun and heat
- Closed shoes for temples and uneven ground
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees at temples
- A hat and sunglasses
- A light jacket for the evening Nile cruise in winter
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 2 and 3 are long for young children.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This tour involves a lot of walking on large archaeological sites, with uneven stone, sand, steps and some narrow tomb passages. The Valley of the Kings and Karnak have long outdoor stretches with little shade. The Grand Egyptian Museum is a very large building with long distances to walk. 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 two 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 most of the money you spend stays in the places you visit. We ask guests to bring a refillable water bottle 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
01Are the domestic flights included?
Yes. The flights from Cairo to Luxor on day 2 and from Luxor to Cairo on day 3 are booked for you and included in the price. International flights are not.02Will I make my international flight?
Domestic and international tickets are separate bookings, so a delayed domestic flight can cost you the connection. That is why this tour ends with a night in Cairo before you leave. If you ever 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.03Is a guide and are entrance fees included?
Yes. An English-speaking Egyptologist guide, the entrance fees and the transport are included on the Giza, museum and Luxor sightseeing days. The tour includes three tombs in the Valley of the Kings.04Are days 2 and 3 too packed?
They are full days. Day 2 is about eight hours of sightseeing before a flight, and day 3 covers both banks of Luxor before a flight back. Most guests who choose four days accept that in exchange for seeing both cities. If you want more room, ask us about adding a night.05Which hotels will we have?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we name the hotels for your dates. There are three hotel nights, one in Luxor and two in Cairo, all with breakfast. The sightseeing is the same at every standard.06What is the Nile dinner cruise?
A two-hour evening cruise on the Nile in Cairo with a buffet dinner and a live show. A private transfer takes you from your hotel and back.07What is not included?
International flights, the Egypt visa, tips for guides and drivers, drinks other than those stated, the interior of the Khufu pyramid, premium tombs such as Tutankhamun's, and travel insurance.08When is the best time to go?
October to April is cooler and the most comfortable for walking around temples. 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 → Cairo
- Nights
- 2 Cairo · 1 Luxor
- Includes
- Domestic flights, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers