5-Days Trip to Egypt Cairo and Luxor

Arrival: Land at Cairo International Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Evening: Relax and acclimate to the city. Depending on your arrival time, you might enjoy a welcome dinner or a stroll along the Nile Corniche. Overnight: Cairo.

Exploring Cairo Morning: Begin your day with a breathtaking visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and marvel at the timeless Great Sphinx. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in history at the Saqqara Necropolis to see the remarkable Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone structure in history. As evening arrives, discover the wonders of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to thousands of mesmerizing artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. For an unforgettable night, consider delighting in a sound and light show at the Pyramids or indulging in a magical Nile dinner cruise. Overnight: Cairo.

Morning: Take a short flight from Cairo to Luxor (approximately 1 hour). Afternoon: Begin your exploration of Luxor’s East Bank with a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious building ever constructed. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall and admire the towering columns. Evening: Visit the Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at night. Overnight: Luxor.

* Morning: Cross the Nile to the West Bank and explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses II were buried. Enter several tombs (additional tickets may be required for certain tombs). As midday approaches, continue your journey with a visit to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a stunning mortuary temple dedicated to one of Egypt’s few female pharaohs. In the afternoon, make your way to the Colossi of Memnon, where two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III await. As the day winds down, unwind at your hotel or explore Luxor’s local markets. Overnight: Luxor.

Morning: Fly back to Cairo. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for some last-minute sightseeing or shopping. Afternoon: Visit Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, a historic market where you can shop for souvenirs, spices, and traditional crafts. Evening: Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.