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1Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and hotel check-in.
Egypt Tours Club · Private Historical Journey
5-Day Cairo & Luxor Historical Short Break
A focused private tour linking the Pyramids, GEM and Saqqara with Luxor’s royal tombs and temples, followed by Coptic and Islamic Cairo.
5 days / 4 nights
Cairo · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor
Private · Flights included
Journey Overview
Cairo → Giza & Saqqara → Luxor → Historic Cairo → Cairo Airport
Journey Overview
Five days between Egypt’s two historic capitals
5 days / 4 nights
12Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara Step Pyramid, Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and included camel ride; breakfast and lunch.
3Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak; overnight in Luxor with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
4Return flight, Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili; breakfast and lunch.
5Breakfast, check-out and private airport transfer.
Tour Highlights
Pyramids, museums, royal tombs, temples and Old Cairo
Giza PlateauGiza & Sphinx
The three pyramids, panoramic viewpoint and Great Sphinx.
Cairo RegionGEM & Saqqara
Grand Egyptian Museum and Djoser’s Step Pyramid.
Luxor West BankValley of the Kings
Standard entry to a selection of royal tombs.
Ancient ThebesHatshepsut & Memnon
The terraced temple and monumental colossi.
Luxor East BankKarnak Temple
Monumental gateways and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Coptic & IslamicHistoric Cairo
Churches, Citadel, mosque and Khan El Khalili.
What to Expect
Private touring with flights and verified inclusions
Private · Flights included
Three Cairo + one Luxor night
Four nights in selected 4-star hotels with breakfast.
Round-trip domestic flights
Economy Cairo–Luxor–Cairo flights and airport transfers included.
Private Egyptologist
Private guided sightseeing and air-conditioned transport.
Standard admissions
Entry to every attraction named in the detailed itinerary.
Meals and camel ride
Breakfast, three lunches, one Luxor dinner and a 15-minute Giza camel ride.
Additional Information
Important details to confirm before final payment
The detailed itinerary confirms three Cairo nights and one Luxor night—not four nights in Cairo.
The overview implies a Day 3 return, but the detailed itinerary includes a Luxor overnight and return on Day 4.
Generic information says 5-star, while the detailed itinerary and inclusions specify 4-star hotels.
Adults: US$1,675 single and US$1,050 double/triple; children US$838 single and US$525 double; infants US$419 single and US$263 double. Confirm seasonal rates.
Confirm airlines, baggage, flight times, hotel names, room types and the Day 4 touring schedule.
The page states 50%; confirm payment, balance and cancellation deadlines.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Experiences and extensions available with a revised quotation
Optional
Special Tomb Tickets
Tutankhamun and other specially ticketed tombs cost extra.
OptionalPyramid Interiors
Inside-pyramid tickets are excluded.
OptionalOptional Shows
Pyramids and Karnak sound-and-light shows cost extra.
OptionalCairo & Quad Tours
Cairo by Night and quad safari are optional.
Optional5-Star Upgrade
Requires a revised quotation.
OptionalGeneral Exclusions
International flights, visa, drinks, personal expenses, gratuities and unlisted services.
OptionalReady for a private Cairo short break?
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Egypt Tours Club · Day-by-Day Plan
5-Day Cairo & Luxor Historical Short Break Itinerary
A focused private journey linking the Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum and Saqqara with Luxor’s royal tombs and temples, followed by Coptic and Islamic Cairo.
5 days / 4 nights Start and end in Cairo Cairo · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor Private tour · Flights included
DAY1CairoArrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and hotel check-in.
On arrival at Cairo International Airport, an Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you with a name sign, assist with arrival procedures and escort you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your 4-star Cairo hotel. The representative will review the program during the transfer.
Included services
Airport Meet & Assist
Receive assistance with arrival procedures at Cairo International Airport.
Private Hotel Transfer
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to your Cairo hotel.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast from the following morning
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Operational note: Standard hotel check-in is from 2:00 PM. Early check-in is subject to availability.
DAY2Giza · SaqqaraGiza Pyramids, GEM & Saqqara
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx with a private Egyptologist.
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and travel to the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and the Giza Plateau. See the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the panoramic viewpoint and the Great Sphinx before returning to your Cairo hotel.
Included visits
Grand Egyptian Museum
Discover monumental galleries and collections illustrating ancient Egyptian civilization.
Saqqara & Step Pyramid
Explore the archaeological complex of King Djoser and Egypt’s early pyramid architecture.
Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx
Visit the three pyramids, the panoramic viewpoint and the Great Sphinx.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate guided sightseeing
Operational note: Entry inside a pyramid is not included and requires a separate ticket.
DAY3Cairo → LuxorFly to Luxor & Explore Ancient Thebes
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak, then stay overnight in Luxor.
Transfer early to Cairo Airport for the domestic flight to Luxor. Meet your guide on arrival and explore the West Bank royal necropolis before continuing to Karnak Temple on the East Bank. After sightseeing, transfer to your Luxor hotel.
Included visits
Valley of the Kings
Enter a selection of richly decorated royal tombs in the ancient Theban necropolis.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Admire the terraced memorial temple built against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the monumental statues of Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple Complex
Walk through monumental gateways, sacred spaces and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Luxor
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportFlight Cairo → Luxor and private transfers
Operational note: Tutankhamun’s tomb and other specially ticketed tombs cost extra. Flight times depend on the operating schedule.
DAY4Luxor → CairoFly Back to Cairo & Explore Old Cairo
Return to Cairo for Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili.
After breakfast, transfer to Luxor Airport for the return flight to Cairo. Meet your guide on arrival and continue directly to the historic districts of Coptic and Islamic Cairo before returning to your Cairo hotel.
Included visits
Old Coptic Cairo
Visit Cairo’s historic Christian quarter and the Hanging Church area.
Saladin Citadel & Alabaster Mosque
Explore the medieval citadel and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Walk through Cairo’s traditional market lanes and local shops.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportFlight Luxor → Cairo and private sightseeing
Operational note: Shoulders and knees should be covered at religious sites.
DAY5CairoDeparture
Breakfast, hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Your pickup time will be arranged according to the confirmed international flight. After breakfast and check-out, a private driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for departure assistance.
Departure service
Hotel Pickup
The departure transfer is scheduled according to the confirmed international flight time.
Cairo Airport Transfer
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Operational note: Standard hotel check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out is subject to availability.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included and Excluded?
Review the confirmed services for this private 5-day Cairo and Luxor historical short break, combining Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Luxor’s royal tombs and temples, and Historic Cairo with round-trip domestic flights.
Tour Inclusions
Core services confirmed by the detailed itinerary and formal inclusion listAirport Meet & Assist
Meet-and-assist at Cairo International Airport on arrival, plus the confirmed private arrival and departure transfers.
4 Nights in Selected 4-Star Hotels
Three Cairo nights and one Luxor night, all on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Round-Trip Domestic Flights Cairo–Luxor–Cairo
Economy-class domestic flights and airport transfers are included, subject to final schedules and baggage rules.
Private Qualified Egyptologist Guide
A professional private Egyptologist accompanies the scheduled sightseeing programme.
Standard Entrance Fees
Regular admission to every attraction named in the detailed itinerary is included.
Private Air-Conditioned Transportation
Modern private air-conditioned transportation for all tours, airport transfers and local movements.
Giza, GEM & Saqqara
Day 2 includes the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum and Saqqara Step Pyramid.
15-Minute Camel Ride
A 15-minute camel ride by the pyramids is included.
Luxor Highlights
Day 3 includes the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temples.
Historic Cairo
Day 4 includes Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili.
Meals as Confirmed
Breakfast daily, lunch on Days 2, 3 and 4, plus dinner in Luxor on Day 3.
Unlimited Bottled Water
Unlimited bottled water during confirmed tours and transfers.
Local Taxes & Service Charges
Applicable local taxes and service charges connected with the included services.
Tour Exclusions
Items not covered unless confirmed in writingInternational Airfare
International flights to and from Egypt are not included.
Egypt Entry Visa Fee
Airport assistance includes procedural help, but the visa fee itself is excluded.
Drinks
Drinks are excluded unless specifically included in writing.
Personal Expenses
Shopping, laundry, minibar, room service, telephone calls and other private expenses are excluded.
Optional Tours
Pyramids Sound and Light, Karnak Sound and Light, Cairo by Night and quad safari are optional.
Inside-Pyramid Tickets
Entry inside the Giza Pyramids requires separate payment.
Special Tomb Tickets
Tutankhamun’s tomb and other specially ticketed tombs cost extra.
5-Star Upgrade
The confirmed base is 4-star hotels; any 5-star upgrade requires a revised quotation.
Tipping
Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff and other providers are not included.
Anything Not Mentioned
Any extra service not clearly listed in the final confirmed programme remains excluded.
Accommodation3 Cairo + 1 Luxor nightFour nights in selected 4-star hotels.
Internal travelCairo ⇄ Luxor flightsRound-trip domestic flights included.
RouteCairo · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor · Historic CairoPrivate 5-day historical short break.
Confirmation note: The detailed itinerary confirms three Cairo nights and one Luxor night, not four Cairo nights. The general information mentions 5-star hotels, while the detailed itinerary and formal inclusions specify 4-star hotels. The overview also implies a Day 3 return to Cairo, but the detailed itinerary clearly keeps the overnight in Luxor and returns on Day 4.
Review the itinerary or personalize your 5-day Cairo and Luxor short break
Confirm hotel names, flight times, baggage allowance, room type and any optional experiences before booking.
Current Season Price Details
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 2095 | $ 1315 | $ 1315 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 1048 | $ 658 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 524 | $ 329 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount
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