5-Day Cairo, Luxor & Alexandria Holiday
The pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, a full day among Luxor's temples and tombs, and a day on the coast. Internal flights, hotels, entrance fees and an Egyptologist are included.
The short answer
5-Day Cairo, Luxor & Alexandria Holiday is a 5-day, 4-night trip to Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor: 3 nights in Cairo and 1 in Luxor. It includes domestic flights, an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at £1,121 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
This holiday fits three quite different places into five days. You arrive in Cairo, with the evening free. The second day is spent at the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, and in the evening you fly to Luxor. On day 3 you see both banks of Luxor, with the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temple, before flying back to Cairo.
Day 4 takes you to Alexandria. It is a long outing, around 12 hours including the drives, so it suits keen walkers. You fly home from Cairo on day 5. We organise both internal flights, every transfer, your hotels and all entrance tickets, and you pick the standard of hotel when you book.
What lingers
- 01The Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum in a single guided day
- 02The Valley of the Kings with three tombs, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon
- 03Karnak and Luxor Temple with a licensed Egyptologist
- 04A day in Alexandria: the catacombs, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Qaitbay Citadel and lunch by the sea
- 05Both internal flights, all transfers and entrance fees included
- 06A final night in Cairo before your flight home, kept as a safety window
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 £1,1213★ hotels | Luxor · 1 nightEl Mesala Hotel Luxor | £1,121May–Sep: from £1,067 | |
| Comfortfrom £1,1804★ hotels | Cairo · 3 nightsJewel Sport City Luxor · 1 nightIberotel Luxor by JAZ | £1,180May–Sep: from £1,154 | |
| Classicfrom £1,2405★ hotels | £1,240May–Sep: from £1,183 | ||
| Prestigefrom £1,3565★ deluxe hotels | Luxor · 1 nightSteigenberger Nile Palace Luxor | £1,356May–Sep: from £1,384 | |
| Luxuryfrom £1,9765★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 3 nightsSt. Regis Cairo Luxor · 1 nightHilton Luxor Resort & Spa | £1,976May–Sep: from £1,917 |
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
5 Days / 4 Nights · Cairo · Luxor · Alexandria
- 1
Our representative is waiting in the arrivals hall at Cairo Airport and takes you to your hotel. There is nothing planned for the rest of the day, so you can recover from the journey and be ready for tomorrow's early start. The hotel will be happy to suggest somewhere nearby for dinner.
- 2
Your English-speaking Egyptologist is with you for about eight hours. The morning is on the Giza Plateau, with the pyramids and the Great Sphinx. After lunch you go on to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the Tutankhamun collection and the monumental statues of the Old and New Kingdoms. Guide, entrance fees and air-conditioned transport are all included.
In the evening you are driven to Cairo Airport for the flight to Luxor, and we plan the day around the airline's schedule. A driver takes you to your hotel in Luxor.
- 3
Expect a very full day. With your Egyptologist you start on the West Bank at the Valley of the Kings, where three tombs are included, then Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. After that you cross to the East Bank for Karnak, Egypt's largest temple complex, and Luxor Temple. Guide, entrance fees and transport between the sites are included.
You are then driven to Luxor Airport for the flight to Cairo and on to your hotel, with the sightseeing timed around the airline's schedule.
- 4
A full day, around 12 hours with the driving, so comfortable shoes are a must. Your Egyptologist meets you at your Cairo hotel and you head north to the Mediterranean. In Alexandria you descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern library close to where the ancient one stood, and explore the Citadel of Qaitbay on the harbour front.
Lunch is by the sea, followed by time in the Montaza Palace gardens, then it is back to Cairo. Your guide, entry to the listed sites and air-conditioned transport are included.
- 5
Breakfast at the hotel, then a private transfer to Cairo Airport, with about 90 minutes allowed for the drive. Finishing with a night in Cairo is deliberate: if an internal flight ran late earlier in the holiday, you still have a margin before your international departure.
Bundled in
- Domestic flights
The fine print
What's included – and what is left out
Included
- Four hotel nights with breakfast: three in Cairo and one in Luxor
- Internal flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Luxor to Cairo
- All airport and hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- An English-speaking Egyptologist on the Giza, museum, Luxor and Alexandria days
- Entrance fees to every site in the itinerary, including three tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Lunch on days 2, 3 and 4
- Bottled water on transfers and tours
- Meet and assist at the airport
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egyptian entry visa
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Dinners, drinks and meals other than those stated
- The inside of the Khufu pyramid and premium tombs such as Tutankhamun's and Seti I's
- Travel insurance and personal spending
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Go to Giza early, before the heaviest coach arrivals and midday heat.
- 02
At Karnak Temple, the first light gives the clearest photographs of the hypostyle hall.
- 03
Wear shoes with grip for the Valley of the Kings steps and uneven paths.
- 04
Alexandria can feel cooler in the evening because of the coastal wind.
- 05
Carry small cash for drinks and tipping, since neither is included unless stated.
Tailor it
Make it yours
You choose the standard of hotel when you book. Ask us about adding a Nile dinner cruise, extra nights in Cairo or Luxor, Aswan, or a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor.
Your own specialist deals with each request before you book.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travellers who want a compact Egypt holiday with Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria. Suits couples, friends and solo travellers who are happy with two short flights and long days on their feet.
Maybe not, if
- Travellers who need step-free access to every site, or who prefer a slow pace. Day 4 runs to about 12 hours with the drives.
Honest assessment
The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.
Highlights
- The pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor and Alexandria in five days
- Both internal flights, transfers and entrance fees arranged for you
- A final night in Cairo protects your flight home
Things to Consider
- Days 2 and 3 each include a flight, and day 4 is about 12 hours
- Uneven stone, steps and little shade at the major sites
- No Aswan, Abu Simbel or Nile cruise
Where it fits
A good fit if you have five days and want pharaonic sites plus the coast. If you want Aswan, Abu Simbel or a Nile cruise, choose a longer holiday.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many operators sell Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria separately. This holiday joins them in five days with both flights, transfers and entrance fees arranged for you, and finishes with a night in Cairo so a late internal flight does not put your flight home at risk.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Guided multi-day holiday, land only, with two internal flights
- Accommodation
- Cairo and Luxor hotels, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Cairo · Luxor · Alexandria
- Includes
- 4 hotel nights with breakfast · Flights from Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo · English-speaking Egyptologist on sightseeing days · Entrance fees to every listed site · Lunch on days 2, 3 and 4 · All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Best for
- First-time visitors · Travellers who want pharaonic sites and the Mediterranean coast in one trip · Keen walkers who like a full schedule
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Arrivals HallMap
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
- A small day bag that works as hand luggage on the flights
- A light layer for the flights and the sea breeze in Alexandria
What to wear
- Light, breathable clothing for sun and heat
- Closed shoes for temples and uneven ground
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees at temples
- A hat and sunglasses
- A light jacket for the Alexandria seafront in winter
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 are free for children under 6 and full price from 6. 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 very long for small children.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This holiday involves a good deal of walking around large archaeological sites, on uneven stone and sand, with steps and some narrow tomb passages. The Valley of the Kings and Karnak have long, open stretches with little shade. The Alexandria day means around 12 hours out, including the drives. Vehicles are air-conditioned, but we cannot promise wheelchair access at every site. Tell us what you need when you book and we will say honestly which parts suit you.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The holiday uses two internal flights and road transfers, and vehicle types vary, so we make no claim about carbon savings. Sightseeing is led by local Egyptologists and arranged through local suppliers in Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria, so much of what you spend stays in the places you visit. We ask guests to bring a refillable water bottle and to keep their hands off the painted walls in tombs.
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
01Are the internal flights included?
Yes. The flight from Cairo to Luxor on day 2 and the flight from Luxor to Cairo on day 3 are booked for you and are included in the price. International flights are not.02Will I make my flight home?
Internal and international tickets are separate bookings, so a delayed internal flight could cost you the connection. For that reason the holiday finishes with a night in Cairo. If you ever need to fly to Cairo and connect the same day, choose a late-evening or night departure home, and make sure your travel insurance covers missed connections.03Is the Alexandria day too long?
It is a long outing, around 12 hours including the drives, so it suits keen walkers. You have an Egyptologist, lunch by the sea and several stops. If you would rather not go, ask us about a free day in Cairo.04Are the guide and entrance fees included?
Yes. An English-speaking Egyptologist, entrance fees and transport are included on the Giza, museum, Luxor and Alexandria days, with three tombs in the Valley of the Kings.05Which hotels will we have?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we confirm the hotels for your dates. There are four hotel nights, three in Cairo and one in Luxor, all with breakfast. The sightseeing does not change.06Is anything planned for the first day?
No. Day 1 is your arrival, the airport transfer and a free evening. If you would like a Nile dinner cruise or another evening out, ask us.07What is not included?
International flights, the Egyptian visa, tips for guides and drivers, dinners and drinks other than those stated, the inside of the Khufu pyramid, premium tombs such as Tutankhamun's, and travel insurance.08When is the best time to go?
October to April is cooler and the most comfortable for walking around the sites. Summers are very hot, especially in Luxor, so days start early.
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At a glance
- Length
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Cairo → Luxor → Alexandria → Cairo
- Nights
- 3 Cairo · 1 Luxor
- Includes
- Domestic flights, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers