5 Days Cairo & Luxor (3 destinations)
5 Days Cairo & Luxor (3 destinations)
5 Days Cairo & Luxor (3 destinations)
5 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Luxor Governorate
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2410-003
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$610
$544 (USD)
Operator discount: -$40
Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$26
-11%
NB: Prices correct on 15-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Spend 5 days exploring attractions of Cairo and Luxor. On private guided tours you will start your trip in Cairo. This is where you visit the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. After that you will tour the Egyptian Museum and explore Coptic Cairo, ending with a shopping trip at Khan El-Kalili Bazaar. Then, head south of Egypt and tour the city of Luxor. In Luxor, you will discover the wonders of the ancient Egyptian civilization and get to see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival To Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock) Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from Cairo International Airport by the exit door, holding a sign “Ancient Egypt Tours with your name written on it “.will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
A Welcome Drink.
Day 2 : Visit To Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel, Sleeper train
Accommodation Name: Sleeper train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The great Pyramid of Khufu’s (Cheops),3 small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid — Khufu's son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra(Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of chefren This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you'll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant Then Move to visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, and dates back some 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artefacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, The Egyptian Museum which is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artefacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from Ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artefacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated, The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most people’s itineraries when travelling to Egypt. This distinctive museum that houses a vast store of priceless objects, from earlier time to the Greco-Roman period is worth seeing, Transfer to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Luxor. Dinner on the train Overnight in Train Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 : Luxor Tour
Location: Luxor Governorate
Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight Sleeper
Accommodation Name: Overnight Sleeper
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Luxor tour / Sleeping Train Breakfast on the train Arrival, meet and assist by our representative, Start your Tour The Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. In Ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about three kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut, meaning “The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places”. You will continue to explore then transfer to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahary, Queen Hatshepsut was the first great woman in recorded history the forerunner of such figures as Cleopatra, Catherine the Great and Elizabeth I. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is the focal point of the Deir El-Bahri complex of mortuary temples and tombs located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor. Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh. Her temple, this temple was built on three surfaces take the form of balconies, devoted primarily to the worship of the god Amun, and to perform funeral rites for the queen known as El Deir El Bahary Than pay a visit to the Valley of the Kings was created and used from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC. It contains some 60 tombs, starting with Thutmose I and ending with Ramses X or XI. The official name of the site was The Great and Majestic Necropolis of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes, or more usually, the Great Field. The most famous tomb is KV62, the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. The discovery of King Tut’s tomb was made by Howard Carter in 1922. Tutankhamun’s tomb was the first royal tomb to be discovered that was still largely intact, you will visit 3 tombs. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant, Proceed to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III Colossi of Memnon are the two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years they have sat in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the city of Luxor. The original function of the Colossi was to stand guard at the entrance to Amenhotep’s memorial temple or mortuary temple. Transfers to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Cairo Dinner on the train Overnight on the train Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo Breakfast on the train, Arrival, meet and assist by our representative Then transfer to hotel, Free day.
Optional Tour: Old Cairo Day Tour to Islamic & Coptic Sightseeing Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 : Departure From Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Local Taxes
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Half Board
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Accommodation
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Entrance Fees
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Meals – Full Board
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Country Entry Visas
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Drinks with Meals
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
No minimum number of passengers is required
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Safety Standards Covid-19: We have put in place a series of precautionary measures in accordance with the guidelines of the World Health Organization. We must play our part in preventing the spread of the virus and ensuring our customers remain safe throughout the duration of their trip. In terms of hygienic practices, ANCIENT EGYPT TOURS is complying with all the WHO guidelines. 1. Groups in
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking brochure includes the tour itinerary, included and excluded items and services
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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