5-Day Cairo & Luxor Holiday with Internal Flights
Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis, then an internal flight to Luxor for Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Flights, hotels, transfers and an Egyptologist are all included.
The short answer
5-Day Cairo & Luxor Holiday with Internal Flights is a 5-day, 4-night trip to Cairo and Luxor: 3 nights in Cairo and 1 in Luxor. It includes domestic flights, an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at £962 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
With only five days, it helps to keep the route tight. You arrive in Cairo, head to Luxor in the middle of the week, and return to Cairo for the final night. Your first evening is free. Day 2 is a single full day with your own Egyptologist: the pyramids at Giza, the Sphinx, then Memphis and Saqqara, with lunch along the way.
On day 3 you fly south to Luxor and spend the rest of the day at Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Day 4 belongs to the West Bank: the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, before you fly back to Cairo. We keep that last night in Cairo on purpose, so a late internal flight does not put your journey home at risk. We organise both flights, all the transfers and your hotels. You pick the standard of hotel when you book; the sightseeing is the same whichever you choose.
What lingers
- 01The Giza pyramids and the Sphinx with your own Egyptologist
- 02Memphis and Saqqara on the same day, with lunch included
- 03An internal flight to Luxor, then Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank
- 04The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon
- 05A final night in Cairo, kept in as a cushion before you fly home
- 06Both internal flights, every transfer and four hotel nights arranged for you
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 £9623★ hotels | Luxor · 1 nightEl Mesala Hotel Luxor | £962May–Sep: from £908 | |
| Comfortfrom £1,0204★ hotels | Cairo · 3 nightsJewel Sport City Luxor · 1 nightIberotel Luxor by JAZ | £1,020May–Sep: from £994 | |
| Classicfrom £1,0815★ hotels | £1,081May–Sep: from £1,024 | ||
| Prestigefrom £1,1965★ deluxe hotels | Luxor · 1 nightSteigenberger Nile Palace Luxor | £1,196May–Sep: from £1,225 | |
| Luxuryfrom £1,8175★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 3 nightsSt. Regis Cairo Luxor · 1 nightHilton Luxor Resort & Spa | £1,817May–Sep: from £1,758 |
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 · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor
- 1
Your driver is waiting in the arrivals hall at Cairo Airport and drives you to your hotel. After that the evening is entirely yours, whether you want to rest, stretch your legs nearby or turn in early. We have not planned anything or included any meals today, so you can begin day 2 refreshed.
- 2
This is a long day of around eight hours with your own Egyptologist, beginning with a pickup at your hotel. First comes the Giza Pyramids complex, followed by the Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx. Then you drive south through farmland to a local restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon you see Saqqara, home of the first pyramid, and Memphis, Egypt's first capital.
Guide, private air-conditioned vehicle and lunch are all included, and you are driven back to your hotel afterwards.
- 3
After breakfast you are driven to Cairo Airport for your internal flight to Luxor. Once you land, a licensed Egyptologist shows you the East Bank: the great sanctuary of Karnak, and Luxor Temple beside the river. Entrance fees, transport between the two sites, bottled water and the guide are all included. The airline sets the flight time, and we plan the sightseeing around it.
You sleep in Luxor tonight. Lunch is not included.
- 4
The morning belongs to Luxor's West Bank, around six hours with your Egyptologist in an air-conditioned vehicle. You see the Valley of the Kings, where three tombs are covered by your ticket, then Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. After that you are taken to Luxor Airport for the internal flight to Cairo, and on to your hotel for the night.
The airline sets the flight time, so we fit the sightseeing round it. Lunch is not included.
- 5
Once you have had breakfast, a private car takes you from the hotel to Cairo Airport for your flight home. We plan no sightseeing today, so there is no need to hurry to the airport.
Bundled in
- Domestic flights
The fine print
What's included – and what is left out
Included
- Four hotel nights (three in Cairo, one in Luxor) with breakfast
- Internal flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Luxor to Cairo, with 23 kg of luggage
- All airport and hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, with meet and assist on arrival
- A private English-speaking Egyptologist and air-conditioned transport on all sightseeing days
- Entrance fees to Karnak, Luxor Temple and three tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Lunch on day 2, and bottled water on the Luxor East Bank tour
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egyptian entry visa
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Drinks and meals other than those stated
- Extras such as entering the Great Pyramid and premium tombs
- Travel insurance and personal spending
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Go to Giza early, before heat haze builds over the plateau.
- 02
Khan el-Khalili is usually calmer just after opening.
- 03
Use the first entry slot at the Valley of the Kings if you can.
- 04
Carry small cash for toilets and bottled water at site entrances.
- 05
For mosque visits in Cairo, keep shoulders and knees covered and bring socks.
Tailor it
Make it yours
You choose the standard of hotel when you book. Ask us about extra nights in Luxor or Cairo, adding Abu Simbel, 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
- First-time visitors who want to see Cairo and Luxor on a short break. Suits couples, friends and solo travellers who are happy with two short flights and several hours of walking on sightseeing days.
Maybe not, if
- Travellers who need step-free access to every site, or who prefer a leisurely pace. Day 2 runs to about eight hours, and days 3 and 4 pair sightseeing with a flight.
Honest assessment
The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.
Highlights
- The pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis and Luxor's main sites in five days
- Both internal flights and all transfers arranged for you
- A last night in Cairo before you fly home
Things to Consider
- Long days 2 to 4, with a flight on days 3 and 4
- Uneven stone, steps and little shade at the major sites
- No Nile cruise and no Abu Simbel
Where it fits
A good first visit to Egypt when time is short. There is no Nile cruise and no Abu Simbel, so add nights or choose a longer holiday if they are on your list.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Cairo and Luxor are often sold as separate trips. This holiday joins them in five days, with both flights, a guide and every transfer booked for you. The hotel standard is your choice; the sightseeing does not change.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Guided multi-day holiday with internal flights
- Accommodation
- Cairo and Luxor hotels, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Cairo · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor
- Includes
- 4 hotel nights with breakfast (3 Cairo, 1 Luxor) · Flights from Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo · Lunch on the Giza, Saqqara and Memphis day · Entrance fees for Karnak, Luxor Temple and three Valley of the Kings tombs · Egyptologist on sightseeing days · All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Best for
- First-time visitors · Travellers interested in history · Those with five days who want Cairo and Luxor
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
- Small day bag
- A light layer for the flights and cool early mornings
What to wear
- Light, breathable clothing for sun and heat
- Closed shoes for temples and uneven ground
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees at the temples
- A hat and sunglasses
- A light jacket for early starts in winter
Children & families
Children are welcome. Each child has a seat in the vehicle, so transport, guiding and meals 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 when you tell us the age at booking. Day 2 is around eight hours out and days 3 and 4 include a flight, so they are long for young 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. Giza, Saqqara, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings have long, open stretches with little shade. Vehicles are private and 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 short internal flights and private 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 and Luxor, so a good share 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 3 and the flight from Luxor to Cairo on day 4 are booked for you, with a 23 kg bag each. The airline sets the flight times. International flights are not included.02Will I catch my flight home?
Internal and international tickets are separate bookings, so a late internal flight can make you miss the connection. For that reason the holiday ends with a last night in Cairo, which is there as a safety window. If you change the plan and fly into Cairo to connect on the same day, book a late-evening or night international flight and take travel insurance that covers missed connections.03Is there a Nile cruise on this holiday?
No. You stay in hotels in Cairo and Luxor. If you would like to cruise on the Nile, ask us about a longer holiday.04Which hotels will we stay in?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we confirm the hotels for your dates. You spend two nights in Cairo, one in Luxor and a last night in Cairo, all with breakfast. Sightseeing is identical at every standard.05How long is the Giza, Saqqara and Memphis day?
Around eight hours with your Egyptologist, from hotel pickup to the drive back. It is a long day on foot, so it suits good walkers. Lunch is included.06Is day 4 too busy?
It is a long one, with around six hours on the West Bank and then a flight to Cairo. We plan the sightseeing around your flight time. If you want a gentler pace, ask us about adding a night in Luxor.07Are the guide, entrance fees and transport included?
On every sightseeing day a licensed Egyptologist and air-conditioned transport are included. Entrance fees are covered for Karnak, Luxor Temple and three tombs in the Valley of the Kings. If you want to know about entry to any other site, ask when you book and we will confirm it.08Does the holiday include Abu Simbel?
No, it is not part of this itinerary. Ask us if you would like it added and we will explain the options.09What is not included?
International flights, the Egyptian visa, tips for guides and drivers, drinks and meals other than those stated, extras such as going inside the Great Pyramid or visiting premium tombs, and travel insurance.
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At a glance
- Length
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Cairo → Luxor → Cairo
- Nights
- 3 Cairo · 1 Luxor
- Includes
- Domestic flights, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers