【Cairo + Luxor】5-Day Discover Tour from Cairo: the Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and the Valley of the Kings

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Product Code: 450916

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    Entry Fees for the sightseeing included
    Meal as mentioned in the itinerary included
    • Explore all Must-See sights in Cairo
    • Visit the Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
    • Discover all Cairo's Mosques, churches
    • See the treasures of the  Egyptian Museum
    • Visit the Valley of the Kings
    • Visit the West Bank attractions in Luxor
    • Visit the Great Karnak & Luxor temples
    • Available for Solo travelers
    • All Transportation in private Vehicle
    • Flexible to start any time according to your travel dates
Tour Code
450916
Duration
5 day
Departure City
Cairo
End City
Cairo
Language
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Cairo

Welcome to the Land of the Pharaohs - Arrival Egypt

Hotel: Ramses Hilton Cairo / Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir or similar

On arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by one of our representatives who hold a sign by your name he will help you to finish all your formalities and help you to get your visa after that he will escort you to your hotel by private vehicle. Delve into the antiquities of Egypt on this epic journey which begins in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 02

Discover the Iconic Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx and Cairo top attractions

Hotel: Ramses Hilton Cairo / Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

After breakfast, your private guide will take you to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient World the great Pyramid of Khufu's (Cheops) Three small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of the Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre's (Kafren) pyramid - Khufu's son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra (Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body which dates from the time of Chephren the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of Chefren This temple served two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you will then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands.

Then move to visit Egyptian museum, also known as Cairo Museum, it is a home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, and dates back some 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, The Egyptian Museum, which is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of king Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artifacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated.

Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant Then Move to visit a visit to Old Cairo to visit fascinated built wonders such as the Hanging Church that was built in the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century. also, in the Basilica style. After this day back to your hotel in Cairo.

Visiting Attractions

  • Great Pyramid of Giza Great Pyramid of Giza
  • Saqqara Saqqara
  • Great Sphinx of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza
  • Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Khafre
  • Pyramid of Menkaure Pyramid of Menkaure
  • The Egyptian Museum The Egyptian Museum

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 03
Cairo

Exploring the wonders of Luxor - East bank - By Flight

Hotel: Hotel Mercure Luxor Karnak or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

After breakfast, check out from the hotel in Cairo, then transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor upon arrival meet your guide then Proceed to Start your tour in the East bank of Luxor by visiting the complex of Karnak the biggest temple in Egypt was Known as Ipet-Isut (Most Perfect of Places) to the Ancient Egyptians, Karnak was dedicated to the city's most powerful triad of god Amun, his consort Mut and their son Khonsu, the moon-god. Covering some 40 hectares (100 acres), Karnak is a vast site. For more than 1,500 years it was the most important religious and intellectual center in Ancient Egypt especially during the golden age of the empire. Begun during the Old Kingdom, became the national shrine from the 11th Dynasty, c.2134BC. The temple complex was expanded during the following centuries, with each pharaoh adding his own shrines and monuments to make his mark. Karnak was abandoned around the 4th century AD when the Egyptians turned to­ Christianity.

The Karnak Temple was connected to Luxor temple by a 3km long processional Avenue of Sphinxes a part of which is still visible, the rest of which is currently undergoing excavation. Eventually, it will be renovated in its entirety all the way to Luxor temple. After your tour in the Karnak temple head to the Temple of Luxor was dedicated to the mighty Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The core of the temple was built by Amenhotep III the grandfather of King Tutankhamun (1390–1352 BC), and even though it was embellished and expanded several times, its plan remains much simpler and more compact than the complex in Karnak have your lunch at a local restaurant before your check-in your hotel Luxor.

Visiting Attractions

  • Luxor Temple Luxor Temple
  • Karnak Temple Karnak Temple

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 04
Luxor

Exploring the west bank of Luxor - the valley of the kings & Hatshepsut temple

Hotel: Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir / Ramses Hilton Cairo or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

After breakfast at your hotel, you will start your tour to the west bank of Luxor start with the Valley of the Kings (KV) ever since Howard Carter opened up King Tutankhamun's tomb to reveal the treasures of the boy king, the Valley of the Kings has captured the imaginations of travelers. The vividly painted tombs of Thebes' pharaohs allow visitors a glimpse at the burial rites and death rituals of Ancient Egypt, and today remain Luxor's West Bank's greatest and most popular attraction. There you will have the opportunity to visit 3 tombs there are more than 64 tombs are found in the Valley of the Kings and still waiting for more discoveries, after that the second tour in the West Bank will be to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut that located beneath massive cliffs near the west bank of the Nile, the Mortuary Temple Hatshepsut, also known as Deir el Bahri, is dedicated to Amon-Ra, the sun god. Designed by an architect named Senemut, the temple is unique because it was designed like classical architecture. Note the lengthy, colonnaded terrace some of which is 97 ft high, pylons, courts, and hypostyle hall. Inside you'll see the sun court, chapel, and sanctuary. Temple reliefs depict the tale of the divine birth of Queen Hatshepsut and trade expeditions to the Land of Punt (a reference to modern Somalia ) one of the rare reliefs in the Egyptian temples after that have some rest at the Alabaster factory to see the work of the grandsons of the ancient workers and you can get some as souvenirs after that move to the famous gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Carved out of hard yellowish-brown sandstone quarried in the hills above Edfu, they represent Amenophis III seated on a cube-shaped throne, and once stood guard at the entrance to the king's temple, of which only scanty traces are left. In Roman Imperial times they were taken for statues of Memnon, son of Eos and Tithonus, who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War, stop for a photo then have lunch at a traditional restaurant move to Luxor airport to fly back to Cairo, upon arrival our team will pick you up then transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

Visiting Attractions

  • Valley of the Kings Valley of the Kings
  • Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 05
Cairo

Final Departure

Meal: B:Included

After breakfast, and according to your flight details our representative will escort you to the airport for final departure.

Meal

  • B:Included
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

Airport pick-up details will be confirmed after placing a booking. We strongly advice not booking flights until after your tour has been confirmed. Alternatively, you may join the tour at the hotel on Day 1.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 3-night hotel accommodation at 5 stars Hotel in Cairo B&B
    • 1-night hotel accommodation at 5 Stars hotel in Luxor
    • Ground transportation
    • Domestic Flights Round Trip From Cairo-Luxor-Cairo
    • Qualified Egyptologist
    • Entry Fees for the Sightseeing
    • All Taxes Applicable
    • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

Package Excludes

    • Service fees for tour guide and driver
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure locations
    • All personal expenses, additional hotel services and meals, unless otherwise stated
    • Entrance fees and optional tours (rates vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)

Special Notes

    • Cancellation / Amendment Policy:
      - 18 days and less prior to departure date based on the tour operator's timezone: No refund or changes;
      - 19-31 days prior to departure date based on the tour operator's timezone: Refund 35%;
      - 32-62 days prior to departure date based on the tour operator's timezone: Refund 75%;
      - 63 days or more prior to departure date based on the tour operator's timezone:  Refund 85% Refund.
    • Additionally, there are cancellation fees on all domestic flights or Sleeper trains within Egypt. If you cancel a tour at any time, you will be subject to any fees according to airline's cancellation policy.
    • Please note that the course of the tour may be changed according to you arrive date or sailing date of the cruises.
    • We strongly advice booking flights after your tour has been confirmed and contact us at service@tours4fun.com to provide your flight details.
    • In order to protect your personal property, please bring any valuable items with you at all times. Please do not leave any valuable items on the bus or at the hotel, attraction or restaurant. Tours4Fun, local operators, drivers and tour guides are not responsible for any theft or loss at any location.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

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* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Qudra Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Children prices applies when a 6-11 year-old child stays in one standard room with an extra bed as a third person.
* Infant: free, 0-5 years of age sharing parent's accommodations. Please let us know at the time of booking if you are bringing child or infant.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.

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