Cairo and Luxor in 5 days

Overview

A short first visit: the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then a flight to Luxor for Karnak and the Valley of the Kings.

1. Day 1Arrive in Cairo+

   Your greeter meets you inside the terminal with your name, walks you through visa and passport control and waits with you at the baggage belt. Your driver takes you to your hotel, and your coordinator messages you on WhatsApp so you have one number for the whole trip. The rest of the day is yours.

2. Day 2The Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum+

   An early start at Giza, before the heat and the coaches: the Great Pyramid, the panorama point and the Sphinx with your Egyptologist. After lunch, the Grand Egyptian Museum next door, including the Tutankhamun galleries and the Grand Staircase. Your guide paces the museum to your interests rather than walking every hall.

3. Day 3Fly to Luxor: Karnak and Luxor Temple+

   An early flight to Luxor. Karnak Temple in the afternoon and Luxor Temple after dark, joined by the restored Avenue of Sphinxes.

4. Day 4Luxor West Bank+

   An optional balloon flight at dawn, then the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon free by the river.

5. Day 5Fly to Cairo and depart+

   A flight to Cairo timed to connect with your international departure, with assistance at both airports.

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