Cairo and Luxor 3 Day Tour Package

Schedule: Daily

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Tour Highlights

Discover the monumental highlights of Cairo and Luxor on this curated 3-day express travel package. On your first day, explore the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Great Sphinx. Day 2 takes you south by domestic flight to Luxor for a comprehensive day excursion covering the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple before returning to Cairo. Conclude your holiday on Day 3 with an airport departure transfer following breakfast. This package includes 2 nights of hotel accommodations in Cairo, private transfers, expert Egyptologist guiding, domestic flights, and monument admission tickets.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Cairo City Tour

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our Ramasside Tours representative will greet you inside the terminal with a personalized sign and transfer you in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square. The museum houses an exceptional collection spanning over 5,000 years of civilization, recognized as the world's most extensive and valuable collection of pharaonic art. Explore over 250,000 original artifacts, including the royal treasures, gold masks, and jewelry of King Tutankhamun, which remained sealed in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before their discovery in the 1920s.

Next, proceed to the Giza Plateau to behold the Great Pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure). Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest stone pyramid ever erected and the sole surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Continue to the Great Sphinx, the legendary guardian sculpture featuring a lion’s body and the pharaonic face of King Khafre. At the end of the tour, transfer to your hotel for check-in.

(Note: If a late arrival prevents touring on this day, visits can be rescheduled to your final departure day).

(Optional: In the evening, attend the Sound and Light Show across the illuminated Giza Plateau).

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Full-Day Luxor Tour by Air (West & East Banks)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Cairo Airport for your early morning domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative to begin a full-day guided exploration of ancient Thebes.

Cross over to Luxor's West Bank to discover the Theban Necropolis. Explore the world-famous Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of New Kingdom pharaohs, touring rock-cut tombs across various dynasties. Visit the terraced Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, built against towering limestone cliffs. On the return drive toward the Nile, stop before the towering Colossi of Memnon, two massive quartzite statues representing Amenhotep III facing the river.

Cross back to the East Bank to explore Luxor's monumental temple complexes. Visit Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu, to view its monumental courtyards, colonnades, and colossal granite statues of Ramesses II. Continue by vehicle or traditional carriage to Karnak Temple, the largest religious sanctuary built across successive dynasties. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, enter through the massive pylon gates, admire the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 towering sandstone columns, and view the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III, the sacred lake, and the colossal granite scarab beetle of Amenhotep III.

Transfer to Luxor Airport for your evening flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, private transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Final Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Your Ramasside Tours representative will provide a private transfer to Cairo International Airport and assist you with departure and boarding procedures for your onward flight.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• 2 Nights accommodation at a 5-Star hotel in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast)
• All transfers in Cairo and Luxor in private, modern air-conditioned vehicles
• Full-day Cairo Tour: The Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum
• Full-day Luxor Tour covering both the West Bank and East Bank
• Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
• Airport meet-and-assist services across all destinations
• Entrance tickets to all mentioned archaeological monuments
• All service charges and local taxes
• Domestic flight tickets: Cairo / Luxor / Cairo

Exclusions

• International flight tickets
• Entry visa to Egypt (obtainable upon arrival upon request)
• Optional excursions (Sound & Light Show)
• Beverages during meals
• Personal expenses and tipping

Accommodation Plans & Pricing

Plan A: 5-Star Standard

• Cairo: Le Méridien Pyramids / Steigenberger Pyramids / Ramses Hilton / Barceló Cairo Pyramids / Pyramisa Suites

Plan B: 5-Star Luxury

• Cairo: Kempinski Nile Hotel / Fairmont Nile City / Conrad Cairo / Cairo Marriott Hotel / Sheraton Cairo / Hilton Pyramids Golf

Ultra Luxury Tier

• Cairo: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo / Marriott Mena House / Kempinski Nile Deluxe / Fairmont Nile City Premium / Hyatt Regency

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Minivan Upgrade

Travel in enhanced comfort across all road transfers in an executive luxury minivan featuring extended legroom, dual-zone climate control, chilled bottled water, and generous luggage capacity.

Professional Studio Photographer

Hire a dedicated travel photographer to join your tour at the Pyramids and ancient temples, capturing high-resolution portraits and candid travel memories for $50 per day.

Hotel Standards in Egypt

Egyptian hotel ratings differ from North American and European standards. For accommodations meeting modern international 5-star expectations, we recommend choosing Plan B (Luxury) or the Ultra Luxury tier.

Visa Assistance

Bypass airport queues upon arrival. Our airport representative can arrange pre-processed entry visas for eligible passport holders or travelers carrying valid US, UK, or Schengen visas. Simply provide a passport copy in advance.

Domestic Flights Included

This express itinerary features domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor to bypass the slow 15-to-18-hour sleeper train journeys. Upgrades to domestic Business Class are available for $50 per person.

VIP Tour with Dr. Zahi Hawass

Request an exclusive private tour of the Giza Plateau accompanied by world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, including private access inside the Great Pyramid and standing between the paws of the Great Sphinx. Contact us for private VIP availability.

Travel Insurance (AIG Travel Guard)

Comprehensive travel insurance via AIG Travel Guard is available for $25 per person for one week or $50 per person for trips over seven days.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (excluding domestic airline charges where applicable)
• 2 – 5.99 years: 25% of adult tour rate (50% if domestic flights are included)
• 6 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For reservations and custom itineraries, contact us at: [email protected]