5-Day Cairo & Luxor Tour with Domestic Flights
The Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis, then a flight to Luxor for Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Flights, hotels, transfers and Egyptologist guides are included.
The short answer
5-Day Cairo & Luxor Tour with Domestic Flights is a 5-day, 4-night trip to Cairo and Luxor: 3 nights in Cairo and 1 in Luxor. It includes domestic flights, an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at $1,301 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
Five days is short, so this tour keeps the plan simple: Cairo first, then Luxor, then one more night in Cairo. You land in Cairo and have the evening to yourself. Day 2 is one full day with a private Egyptologist: the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, Memphis and Saqqara, with lunch on the way.
On day 3 you fly to Luxor and spend the rest of the day on the East Bank at Karnak and Luxor Temple. Day 4 is the West Bank, with the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, and then you fly back to Cairo. That last night in Cairo is deliberate: it gives you a safety window if a domestic flight runs late. We book both flights, every transfer and your hotels. You choose the hotel standard when you book, and the sightseeing stays the same.
What lingers
- 01The Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx with a private Egyptologist
- 02Memphis and Saqqara in the same day, with lunch included
- 03A flight to Luxor, then Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank
- 04The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon
- 05A last night in Cairo as a safety window before your flight home
- 06Both domestic flights, every transfer and four hotel nights booked for you
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 $1,3013★ hotels | Luxor · 1 nightEl Mesala Hotel Luxor | $1,301May–Sep: from $1,229 | |
| Comfortfrom $1,3804★ hotels | Cairo · 3 nightsJewel Sport City Luxor · 1 nightIberotel Luxor by JAZ | $1,380May–Sep: from $1,345 | |
| Classicfrom $1,4625★ hotels | $1,462May–Sep: from $1,385 | ||
| Prestigefrom $1,6185★ deluxe hotels | Luxor · 1 nightSteigenberger Nile Palace Luxor | $1,618May–Sep: from $1,657 | |
| Luxuryfrom $2,4585★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 3 nightsSt. Regis Cairo Luxor · 1 nightHilton Luxor Resort & Spa | $2,458May–Sep: from $2,378 |
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
5 Days / 4 Nights · Cairo · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor
- 1
Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall at Cairo Airport and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours: rest after your flight, walk around the neighborhood or have an early night. No meals are included today, and nothing is planned so you can start day 2 fresh.
- 2
A full day of about eight hours with your private Egyptologist, starting with a hotel pickup. You begin at the Giza Pyramids complex, then visit the Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx. You then drive south through the countryside for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch you visit Saqqara, where the first pyramid was built, and Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt.
The guide, the private air-conditioned vehicle and lunch are included, and you return to your hotel at the end of the day.
- 3
After breakfast a private transfer takes you to Cairo Airport for the domestic flight to Luxor. You are met on arrival, and in Luxor your licensed Egyptologist takes you through the East Bank: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Entrance fees, transport between the sites, bottled water and the guide are included. We arrange the sightseeing around your flight time, which is set by the airline.
You spend the night in Luxor. Lunch is not included today.
- 4
Today is the West Bank with your Egyptologist, about six hours by air-conditioned vehicle. You visit the Valley of the Kings, with entrance to three tombs included, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. You then transfer to Luxor Airport for the domestic flight to Cairo and go on to your hotel for the night. The flight time is set by the airline, so we arrange the sightseeing around it.
Lunch is not included today.
- 5
After breakfast a private transfer takes you from your hotel to Cairo Airport for your flight home. The day is kept free of sightseeing so there is no rush to the airport.
Bundled in
- Domestic flights
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Four nights in hotels (three in Cairo, one in Luxor) with breakfast
- Domestic flights Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo, with 23 kg luggage
- All airport and hotel transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, with meet-and-assist on arrival
- A private English-speaking Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transport on all sightseeing days
- Entrance fees to Karnak, Luxor Temple and three tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Lunch on day 2, and bottled water on the Luxor East Bank tour
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Drinks and meals other than those stated
- Extras such as entering the Great Pyramid and premium tombs
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
At Giza, morning light is cleaner before heat haze builds over the plateau.
- 02
Khan el-Khalili is calmer just after opening, before afternoon tour groups arrive.
- 03
In Luxor, the Valley of the Kings feels less crowded when the first entry slot is used.
- 04
Carry small cash for toilets and bottled water at site entrances.
- 05
For mosque visits in Cairo, keep shoulders and knees covered and bring socks.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose your hotel standard when you book. Ask us about extra nights in Luxor or Cairo, adding Abu Simbel, 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
- First-time visitors who want Cairo and Luxor in a short trip. Suited to couples, friends and solo travelers who are comfortable with 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. Day 2 is about eight hours out, and days 3 and 4 combine sightseeing with a flight.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- The pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis and Luxor's main sites in five days
- Both domestic flights and all transfers handled for you
- A last night in Cairo before your flight home
Things to Consider
- Long days on days 2, 3 and 4, with a flight on days 3 and 4
- Uneven stone, steps and little shade at the major sites
- No Nile cruise and no Abu Simbel
Where it fits
A good first trip to Egypt when time is short. It has no Nile cruise and no Abu Simbel, so add nights or a longer tour if those are on your list.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many operators sell Cairo and Luxor as separate trips. This tour joins them in five days, with both flights, a guide and every 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
- Guided multi-day tour with domestic flights
- Accommodation
- Cairo and Luxor hotels, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Cairo · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor
- Includes
- 4 hotel nights with breakfast (3 Cairo, 1 Luxor) · Flights Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo · Lunch on the Giza, Saqqara and Memphis day · Entrance fees to Karnak, Luxor Temple and three Valley of the Kings tombs · Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days · All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Best for
- First-time visitors · History-focused travelers · Travelers with five days who want Cairo and Luxor
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
- A light layer for the flights and cool 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 the temples
- A hat and sunglasses
- A light jacket for early starts in winter
Children & families
Children are welcome. Every child takes a seat in the vehicle, so transport, guiding and meals 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 once you tell us the age at booking. Day 2 is about eight hours out, and days 3 and 4 include a flight, so they are long for small 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. Giza, Saqqara, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings have long outdoor stretches with little shade. The vehicles are private and air-conditioned, but we cannot promise wheelchair access at every site. Tell us what you need when you book and we will say honestly which parts suit you.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The itinerary uses two short domestic flights and private road transfers, and vehicle types 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 bring a refillable water bottle and to keep their hands off the 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 flight from Cairo to Luxor on day 3 and from Luxor to Cairo on day 4 are booked for you and included, with a 23 kg bag. Flight times are set by the airline schedule. International flights are not included.02Will I make my international flight?
Your 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 last night in Cairo, as a safety window. If you change the plan to fly to Cairo and connect the same day, choose a late-evening or night international flight, and take travel insurance that covers missed connections.03Does this tour include a Nile cruise?
No. You stay in hotels in Cairo and Luxor. If you would like a Nile cruise, ask us about a longer tour.04Which hotels will we have?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we confirm the hotels for your dates. Two nights are in Cairo, one in Luxor and a last night in Cairo, all with breakfast. The sightseeing is the same at every standard.05How long is the Giza, Saqqara and Memphis day?
About eight hours with your Egyptologist, from hotel pickup to the return. It is a full day, so it suits good walkers. Lunch is included.06Is day 4 too much?
It is a long day: about six hours on the West Bank and then a flight to Cairo. We arrange the sightseeing around your flight time. Guests who like a slower pace can ask us about adding a night in Luxor.07Are the guide, entrance fees and transport included?
A licensed Egyptologist and air-conditioned transport are included on every sightseeing day. Entrance fees are included for Karnak, Luxor Temple and three tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Tell us when you book if you want to know about entry to any other site and we will confirm it.08Is Abu Simbel included?
No. Abu Simbel is not part of this itinerary. Ask us if you want to add it, and we will talk you through the options.09What is not included?
International flights, the Egypt entry visa, tips for guides and drivers, drinks and meals other than those stated, extras such as entering the Great Pyramid and premium tombs, and travel insurance.
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At a glance
- Length
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Cairo → Luxor → Cairo
- Nights
- 3 Cairo · 1 Luxor
- Includes
- Domestic flights, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers