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Great Pyramids & Luxor Temples
Egypt in 5 Days, 4 Nights in Destination
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£ 1,289
£ 899
/person
-30%
Emma
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The perfect combination to discover both Upper and Lower Egypt, this tour focuses on Ancient Egypt's most emblematic sights. Explore the Great Pyramids and the temples of Luxor and Karnak.
Trip Highlights
- Cairo
- Giza
- Luxor
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers
Activities
Breakfast only
Availability
Departures available until May 2026
Available Group tours
Solo travelers from + £ 240
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superior included
semi luxury from + £ 100
luxury from + £ 200
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Itinerary
An essential journey through Egyptian history, culture and landscapes! Begin in Cairo, home to the legendary Great Pyramids, the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World! Next, explore the famous Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor's treasures in Upper Egypt.
1st Day: UK/Ireland - Cairo
It's time to unearth the secrets of Ancient Egypt and get to know the vibrant culture of Egypt's most emblematic cities. Arrive at your departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to Cairo. Touch down in Cairo and transfer to the hotel. Once settled, the remainder of the day is free at your leisure to get to know the sights and sounds of the Egyptian capital. Why not explore the historic bazaars of the old town or stop by a local cafe to try authentic Arabic coffee! Overnight stay in Cairo.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramses Hilton or similar
5329 Reviews
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Activities
Experience Egypt: Pack of 3 Excursions
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Ultimate Egypt: Pack of 4 Excursions
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2nd Day: Cairo
Breakfast in the hotel. Visit the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World today. Head to the Giza plateau, home to the three Great Pyramids, built over 4,500 years ago and dedicated to the pharaohs of ancient Egypt! Explore the pyramids and learn about their fascinating history as you walk in the footsteps of the pharaohs. Afterwards, continue to the Great Sphinx, the symbolic guardian of the pyramids, and the incredible Temple of the Valley The remainder of the afternoon is free to explore Cairo at your own pace. We recommend an optional excursion to Memphis and the ancient Sakkara necropolis.* The rest of the evening is at your leisure, we recommend rounding it off with an evening tour of Cairo with dinner**. Overnight stay in Cairo.
* Optional Excursion to Memphis & Sakkara: Visit Memphis, once the place of residence of the Egyptian pharaohs, and the nearby necropolis of Sakkara. See the stepped pyramid of Djoser, built by Imhotep, and explore the complete funeral complex of Mastabas. Continue to Mit Rahina to visit the open-air museum.
**Optional Cairo by Night: we take a walk around the most beautiful corners of Cairo (Tahrir Square, Zamalek, Cairo Tower and the Opera House) before heading to the restaurant where we will enjoy a delicious dinner. We will finish the evening with a visit to the famous Mirror Café.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramses Hilton or similar
5329 Reviews
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Activities
Great Pyramids, Sphinx & Temple of the Valley Excursion
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Memphis & Sakkara Excursion
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Cairo by Night
Moderate
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3rd Day: Cairo - Luxor
Breakfast at the hotel. Early this morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Luxor*. Adventure awaits today as you explore the incredible Luxor Temple, dating back to 1400 BCE, before paying a visit to the legendary Temple of Karnak* complex. Home to a vast array of ruined temples, chapels, columns and other ancient buildings, explore the site, soak up the unique atmosphere and let your imagination run wild as you learn about life in Ancient Egypt! Afterwards, head to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. To discover more of historic Luxor, why not take an optional excursion to the famous Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut?** Overnight stay in Luxor.
* The order of the excursions and visits may vary, depending on the schedule of the internal flights, traffic and other logistical reasons. The planned visits will be carried out in any case.
** Optional Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut Excursion: Explore the Valley of the Kings, home to the tomb of Tutankhamon! It is here that the most powerful and influential kings of Ancient Egypt were buried. After touring the site, continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut and visit the incredible Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Please note: The excursion to the Valley of the Kings includes visits to three tombs. Entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun is not included but, if you are interested in visiting, you can buy a ticket to see this tomb at the site during your visit.
For the fullest experience of Egypt, you can choose one of our optional excursion packages to add 3/4 optional excursions to your trip!
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Iberotel Luxor or similar
1455 Reviews
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Activities
Luxor & Karnak Temples Tour
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Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut & Memnon Colossi Excursion
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4th Day: Luxor - Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel. Early this morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cairo. Arrive, check-in at the hotel and get settled in for your last evening in Egypt. We recommend an optional excursion to the Saladin Citadel* and/or a visit to the famous Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.** Overnight stay in Cairo.
* Optional Excursion to Saladin Citadel: Visit the Alabaster Mosque and medieval fortification of Saladin Citadel, perched atop a hill in central Cairo and dating back to the 12th-century. Learn about the importance of the site to Egypt's Islamic heritage before walking through the Coptic Neighborhood, home to various churches.
** Optional Egyptian Museum & Khan El-Khalili Bazaar: Visit the iconic Egyptian Museum. This world-renowned museum is home to the largest collection of jewels, relics and statues from the golden age of the pharaohs. Afterwards, enjoy a stroll through the lively Khan El-Khalili neighbourhood, home to the largest and oldest bazaar in the city!
*** The order of the excursions and visits may vary, depending on the schedule of the internal flights, traffic and other logistical reasons. The planned visits will be carried out in any case.
For the fullest experience of Egypt, you can choose one of our optional excursion packages to add 3/4 optional excursions to your trip!
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramses Hilton or similar
5329 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Saladin Citadel Excursion
Active
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Egyptian Museum
Light
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5th Day: Cairo - UK/Ireland
Breakfast * at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the UK/Ireland. Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.
* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
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Categories Available:
superior
From £ 899
Selected
- 4 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels
semi luxury
From £ 999
- 4 nights accommodation in Superior & Luxury category hotels
luxury
From £ 1,099
- 4 nights accommodation in Luxury category hotels
Accommodation: 4 Nights
Day 1 to 3
Ramses Hilton
Location
Cairo
Category
Nights
2
Rating TripAdvisor travelers
The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: Barcelo Cairo Pyramids, Baron Hotel Cairo, Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo by Royal Tulip, Helnan Dreamland Hotel, Hilton Cairo Heliopolis, Hilton Pyramids Golf, Le Meridien Cairo Airport, Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino, Mövenpick Hotel Cairo-Media City, Pyramids Resort by Jaz, Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel, Safir Hotel Cairo, Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino Cairo, Sun City Hotel - The Gabriel, Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort, Tolip Golden Plaza Hotel
Included activities
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The price includes
- Departures from main UK/Ireland airports.
- International flights: UK/Ireland - Cairo - UK/Ireland.
- Internal flights: Cairo - Luxor *more information
- 4 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels.See hotels included
- 4 breakfasts.
- Transfer in an air conditioned vehicle.
- Visits and entrances fees as indicated in the itinerary.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- ATOL Protection.
- English-speaking guide.
Not included
Visa (required)* drinks, tips** and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
* Visa issued on arrival. Price approx. $25 USD.
** Mandatory gratuities of $20 USD per person must be paid on arrival at the destination.
Please note: Mandatory gratuities of $20 USD per person must be paid on arrival at the destination.These are the ONLY mandatory tips you will be required to pay during this tour. Tipping for the rest of the trip is optional, but keep in mind that tipping is an important part of Egyptian culture and that it is commonplace for service providers to ask for tips. In these cases, it is up to your personal discretion whether to tip or not.
* Documentation of the internal flights will either be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days after you have made your booking or delivered to you on arrival at your destination.
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Checked luggage allowance is between 21-23 kg (46-50 lbs)
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Hand luggage (carry-on) allowance is 8 kg (17 lbs)
IMPORTANT: This trip is not suitable for a person with reduced mobility due to the nature of the excursions and the terrain.
However, please note that this tour can be taken privately. There will be a private guide and a specifically designed itinerary to ensure maximum enjoyment. The excursions will be taken via alternative routes with ease of access and the pace will be dictated by the passenger.
To take part in the private tour it is required that the person with reduced mobility is accompanied by a dedicated person at all times, to assist in any necessary situations, such as getting in and out of the transport vehicle, on excursions, and so on.
Entry requirements
Valid passport with at least six months validity.
Visa
A visa is required. Issued on arrival in the country. Price approx: USD25.
Currency
Egyptian Pound.
Language
Arabic.
Electricity
220 V. Adapter not required but recommended.
Health
There are no mandatory vaccinations for travellers from the UK/Ireland.
Time zone
UTC + 02:00.
Other useful information
Egypt has a desert climate with mild winters and very hot summers.
Tourist Office website
http://www.egypt.travel/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
Children: 2 - 11 years.
Triple room: In general, triple rooms will have a double bed/ two single beds and a rollaway or sofa bed.
If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +44 20 8068 3176 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.
While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
Pay in installments
Pay only 60% today to reserve your trip.
Rest is paid in instalments according to your departure date.
Exoticca Travel Stories
Creating unforgettable memories, one traveller at a time
I left feeling I saw it all!
This tour is amazing. I left feeling I saw it all! The tour guide, Mohammed, was a wonderful source of knowledge. I learned many new and interesting facts about Egypt. I highly recommend this tour!
UK Foreign Travel Advice https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
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