2-Day Luxor to Cairo Post-Cruise Holiday Stay
A hotel room, breakfast and private transfers to see you from Luxor to your flight home. You choose the standard of hotel.
The short answer
2-Day Luxor to Cairo Post-Cruise Holiday Stay is a 2-day, 1-night trip to Cairo and Luxor: 1 night in Cairo. It includes transfers. Prices start at £138 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
A great many Nile cruises end in Luxor, while most flights home leave from Cairo. This short stay bridges the gap. A driver takes you from Luxor to the airport, and when you land in Cairo another meets you and drives you to your hotel for the night.
In the morning you have breakfast and are taken to Cairo Airport for your onward flight. There is no sightseeing, which is the point: it is a calm night between a busy cruise and a long journey. You pick the standard of hotel when you book.
What lingers
- 01A private transfer from Luxor to Luxor Airport on day 1
- 02A driver waiting at Cairo Airport to take you to your hotel
- 03One night in a Cairo hotel, standard chosen when you book
- 04Breakfast before you leave
- 05A private transfer to Cairo Airport for your onward flight
- 06A gentle end to a longer holiday
Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in GBP, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation at the properties listed or similar.
| Comfort level | Where you stay or similar | Per personfrom, Oct–Apr | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentialfrom £1383★ hotels | £138May–Sep: from £124 | ||
| Comfortfrom £1494★ hotels | Cairo · 1 nightJewel Sport City | £149May–Sep: from £143 | |
| Classicfrom £1685★ hotels | £168May–Sep: from £149 | ||
| Prestigefrom £2065★ deluxe hotels | £206May–Sep: from £216 | ||
| Luxuryfrom £3875★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 1 nightSt. Regis Cairo | £387May–Sep: from £368 | |
| Signature Collectionfrom £524landmark hotels | Cairo · 1 nightFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza | £524May–Sep: from £480 |
Hotels on bed & breakfast. You'll stay in these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality. Choose your date in the booking panel for the exact price.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
2 Days / 1 Night · Luxor · Cairo · Cairo International Airport
- 1
You are collected in downtown Luxor and driven to Luxor Airport for the flight to Cairo. At Cairo Airport a representative meets you, helps with your bags and takes you to your hotel, around an hour's drive. The rest of the day is yours, and there are no meals included.
The night in Cairo is there on purpose, as a buffer: if the flight from Luxor runs late, your international flight is still a day away.
- 2
After breakfast at the hotel you check out. A private vehicle takes you to Cairo Airport, leaving about 90 minutes for the drive and for check-in, and a transfer representative helps with your luggage. Your stay ends here.
Bundled in
- Airport transfer
Not bundled in
- Domestic flights
The fine print
What's included – and what is left out
Included
- One night in a Cairo hotel, standard chosen when you book
- Breakfast on day 2
- Private transfer from downtown Luxor to Luxor Airport
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel, with meet and assist
- Private transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- The flight between Luxor and Cairo, unless confirmed as included at booking
- Egyptian entry visa
- Tips for drivers and hotel staff
- Meals other than breakfast on day 2
- Travel insurance and personal spending
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Ask for an early check-in note if your Luxor transfer arrives before midday.
- 02
Keep a small overnight bag with charger, medication and flight documents, not your full luggage.
- 03
If you add the Giza Plateau in the evening, plan for cooler light after 4pm.
- 04
Cairo traffic is heaviest late afternoon, so airport transfers work best with margin.
- 05
Carry modest clothing if you want to add a mosque visit in Cairo.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Ask about extra nights in Cairo, a guided day at the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, or a day trip to Alexandria.
Your own specialist deals with each request before you book.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travellers whose Nile cruise finishes in Luxor and whose flight home leaves from Cairo. It suits anyone who would like one quiet night and an easy run to the airport.
Maybe not, if
- Travellers who want to see the Giza Pyramids or the Grand Egyptian Museum. This stay has no sightseeing.
Honest assessment
The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.
Highlights
- No same-day rush between Luxor and your flight home
- Transfers at both ends arranged for you
- You choose the standard of hotel
Things to Consider
- No sightseeing is included
- Only a single night in Cairo
- The Luxor to Cairo flight is confirmed separately at booking
Where it fits
An easy addition to the end of a Nile cruise. If you want to see Cairo, add a guided day.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many cruise passengers book a same-day connection from Luxor to their flight home. This stay adds a hotel night in Cairo, so a delay will not cost you your flight.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Short post-cruise hotel stay with private transfers
- Accommodation
- Cairo hotel, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Luxor · Cairo · Cairo International Airport
- Includes
- 1 night in a Cairo hotel · Breakfast on day 2 · Private transfer from Luxor to Luxor Airport · Transfer from Cairo Airport with meet and assist · Private transfer to Cairo Airport on departure
- Best for
- Travellers whose Nile cruise ends in Luxor · Those flying home from Cairo · Anyone wanting a rest before a long flight
- Guide languages
- English
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Luxor, pickup for the transfer to Luxor AirportMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Passport and any visa or travel documents
- Details of your onward flight
- Any regular medication
- A small day bag
- A light layer for airports and air conditioning
What to wear
- Comfortable clothes for travelling
- Closed, easy shoes for walking through airports
- A light layer for air-conditioned vehicles and terminals
Children & families
Children are welcome. Every child has a seat in the vehicle, so transfers are charged at the adult rate at any age. Hotel prices depend on the child's age and the room used, so we give you the exact figure once you tell us the age at booking.
Accessibility
Who can join this
There is no sightseeing on this stay. You move only between vehicles, airports and your hotel, and the driver deals with your luggage. Airports and hotels can involve steps and long walks. Tell us what you need when you book and we will say honestly what to expect and arrange help where we can.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The stay uses private road transfers and a single hotel night, and vehicle types vary, so we make no claim about carbon savings. Staying in one place keeps travel to a minimum. We ask guests to bring a refillable water bottle and to reuse hotel towels.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how soon you let us know and on the kind of holiday. See our current cancellation and refund terms
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01Is the flight from Luxor to Cairo included?
The stay covers the transfers at each end and the hotel night. The flight itself is not listed as part of it, so we will confirm at booking whether it is included or needs booking separately.02Is there any sightseeing?
No. It is a resting place between your cruise and your flight home. If you would like to see the Giza Pyramids or the Grand Egyptian Museum, ask us about adding a day.03Which hotel will we stay in?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we confirm the hotel for your dates.04Which meals are included?
Breakfast on day 2. Nothing is included on day 1, so your evening is free.05How far is the hotel from Cairo Airport?
Around an hour by road, depending on traffic and where in the city your hotel is.06What is not included?
International flights, the Egyptian visa, tips for drivers and hotel staff, meals other than breakfast on day 2, and any sightseeing.07Could we stay longer in Cairo?
Yes. Tell us how many nights you would like and what you want to see, and we will price a longer stay with guided days.08Will I make my flight home?
Your internal flight and your international flight are separate bookings, so a late flight from Luxor could make you miss a same-day connection. That is the reason for the night in Cairo, which gives you a buffer. If you have to fly to Cairo and leave the same day, book a late-evening or night international flight, and check that your travel insurance covers a missed connection.
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At a glance
- Length
- 2 days · 1 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Luxor → Cairo
- Includes
- Transfers