3-Day Luxor to Cairo Post-Cruise Holiday with Alexandria
A guided day trip to Alexandria with lunch, an Egyptologist and private transfers, set between your Nile cruise and your flight home.
The short answer
3-Day Luxor to Cairo Post-Cruise Holiday with Alexandria is a 3-day, 2-night trip to Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor: 2 nights in Cairo. It includes an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at £333 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
Your Nile cruise has ended in Luxor and your flight home leaves from Cairo. This short stay fills the gap with one more day of sightseeing. On day 1 you are driven to Luxor Airport, and at Cairo Airport a representative meets you and takes you to your hotel.
Day 2 is spent in Alexandria, Egypt's Mediterranean port, with a licensed Egyptologist. You visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Citadel of Qaitbay and the gardens of Montaza Palace, and stop for lunch looking out over the sea. On day 3 there is breakfast and a private transfer to Cairo Airport. You choose the standard of hotel when you book.
What lingers
- 01A full day in Alexandria with a licensed Egyptologist
- 02The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the Citadel of Qaitbay
- 03The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria's modern library
- 04Lunch looking out over the Mediterranean
- 05Two nights in a Cairo hotel, standard chosen when you book
- 06Private transfers in Luxor and Cairo, with meet and assist at Cairo Airport
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 £3333★ hotels | £333May–Sep: from £305 | ||
| Comfortfrom £3554★ hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsJewel Sport City | £355May–Sep: from £344 | |
| Classicfrom £3925★ hotels | £392May–Sep: from £353 | ||
| Prestigefrom £4695★ deluxe hotels | £469May–Sep: from £488 | ||
| Luxuryfrom £8325★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsSt. Regis Cairo | £832May–Sep: from £792 | |
| Signature Collectionfrom £1,105landmark hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza | £1,105May–Sep: from £1,016 |
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
3 Days / 2 Nights · Luxor · Alexandria · Cairo
- 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 to rest, and no meals are included. The two nights in Cairo are a deliberate buffer, so that a late flight from Luxor does not put your journey home at risk.
- 2
This is a long day, around 12 hours in all including the drives, and it suits good walkers. After breakfast you are collected from your Cairo hotel for Alexandria, with your English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Entrance fees and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. You begin at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, then go to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern library.
Lunch looks out over the Mediterranean. The afternoon takes in the Citadel of Qaitbay and a stroll through the gardens of Montaza Palace before the drive back to Cairo.
- 3
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 holiday ends here.
Not bundled in
- Domestic flights
The fine print
What's included – and what is left out
Included
- Two nights in a Cairo hotel, standard chosen when you book
- Breakfast on days 2 and 3, and lunch on day 2
- Alexandria sightseeing day from Cairo, about 12 hours including the drives
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide for the full Alexandria day
- Entrance fees to the scheduled Alexandria sites, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water during transfers on the Alexandria day
- Private transfer from downtown Luxor to Luxor Airport
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel, with meet and assist, and back to the airport on day 3
- 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 guides and drivers
- Drinks and meals other than those stated
- Travel insurance and personal spending
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina earlier in the day for quieter manuscript displays.
- 02
At Qaitbay Citadel, harbour views are clearer before midday haze builds.
- 03
Carry small cash for drinks and tips, as these are not included.
- 04
Alexandria’s sea breeze can feel cooler than Cairo, even in winter sun.
- 05
If you want the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, ask about timing before the final day is fixed.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Ask us about adding the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, further nights in Cairo or a longer stay.
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 who fly home from Cairo. It suits those who would like to see the Mediterranean coast and don't mind a long day on the road.
Maybe not, if
- Travellers who want the Giza Pyramids, or who prefer shorter days. Day 2 is around 12 hours including the drives.
Honest assessment
The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.
Highlights
- A whole guided day in Alexandria, with lunch by the sea
- Transfers at both ends arranged for you
- You choose the standard of hotel
Things to Consider
- The Alexandria day is long, around 12 hours including the drives
- The Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum are not included
- The Luxor to Cairo flight is confirmed separately at booking
Where it fits
A fine end to a Nile cruise if you want to see the coast. Add a guided Cairo day if the pyramids are still on your list.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Alexandria is often squeezed in as a rushed extra. Here it gets a full day with an Egyptologist, lunch by the sea and four main stops, between your cruise and your flight home.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Short post-cruise stay with a guided day in Alexandria
- Accommodation
- Cairo hotel, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Luxor · Alexandria · Cairo
- Includes
- 2 nights in a Cairo hotel · Breakfast on days 2 and 3, lunch on day 2 · Alexandria day with a licensed Egyptologist · Entrance fees to the scheduled Alexandria sites · Private transfers in Luxor and Cairo
- Best for
- Travellers whose Nile cruise ends in Luxor · Those wanting one more day of sightseeing before flying home · Anyone curious about Alexandria and the Mediterranean coast
- 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
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sun cream, SPF 30 or higher
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
- Any regular medication
- Small day bag
- A light layer for the sea breeze and air conditioning
What to wear
- Light, breathable clothing
- Closed shoes for stairs and uneven stone
- A light jacket or cardigan for the sea breeze in Alexandria
- A hat and sunglasses
Children & families
Children are welcome. Every child has a seat in the vehicle, so transport and guiding are charged at the adult rate at any age. Entrance tickets and 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. The Alexandria day is around 12 hours including the drives, which is a lot for small children.
Accessibility
Who can join this
Day 2 is a long day on the road, with around 12 hours including the drives. The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa have a spiral staircase and narrow passages, and the Citadel of Qaitbay has steps and uneven stone. The vehicle is air-conditioned, but we cannot promise step-free access at every site. Tell us what you need when you book and we will say honestly which parts will suit you.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The stay uses private road transfers and a full day's drive to Alexandria, and vehicle types vary, so we make no claim about carbon savings. Sightseeing is led by a local Egyptologist and arranged through local suppliers, so much of what you spend stays in the places you visit. We ask guests to bring a refillable water bottle and to follow the rules at each site.
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 holiday covers the transfers at each end, the hotel nights and the Alexandria day. The flight itself is not listed as part of it, so we will confirm at booking whether it is included or needs booking separately.02How long is the day in Alexandria?
Around 12 hours including the drives, so expect an early start and a late return. It is a long day and suits good walkers.03Is the Alexandria tour private?
It runs in a private or small-group air-conditioned vehicle, with a licensed Egyptologist all day. We tell you which applies on your dates when you book.04Which hotel will we stay in?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we confirm the hotel for your dates. The itinerary is identical at every standard.05Do we see the Giza Pyramids?
No. The Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum are not part of this holiday. Ask us about adding a guided day in Cairo.06Which meals are included?
Breakfast on days 2 and 3, and lunch overlooking the Mediterranean on day 2. Nothing is included on day 1.07What is not included?
International flights, the Egyptian visa, tips for guides and drivers, drinks and meals other than those stated, and anything not in the itinerary.08Will I make my flight home?
Your internal and international flights are separate bookings, so a late flight from Luxor could make you miss a same-day connection. That is why this holiday ends with nights in Cairo, as a buffer. If you have to connect on 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
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Luxor → Cairo → Alexandria
- Includes
- Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers