6-Day Cairo, Alexandria & Luxor
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Discover the historic highlights of three important cities in Egypt over six glorious days: Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor.
Beginning in Cairo, you'll marvel at the last remaining wonder of the ancient world standing for nearly 4,000 years, the extraordinary Giza Pyramids. Accompanied by an Egyptologist guide, you'll get the best introduction to Egypt as you learn all about its ancient history.
Leaving Cairo behind for a day, you'll visit the great ancient city of Alexandria on Egypt's coast. You'll visit the impressive Library of Alexandria and Qaitbay Citadel spending the day breathing in the sea breeze.
Lastly, on your holiday to Egypt, you'll visit Luxor for two nights before heading back to Cairo. Here, you'll discover the ancient monuments on both the Nile's east and west bank.
Beginning in Cairo, you'll marvel at the last remaining wonder of the ancient world standing for nearly 4,000 years, the extraordinary Giza Pyramids. Accompanied by an Egyptologist guide, you'll get the best introduction to Egypt as you learn all about its ancient history.
Leaving Cairo behind for a day, you'll visit the great ancient city of Alexandria on Egypt's coast. You'll visit the impressive Library of Alexandria and Qaitbay Citadel spending the day breathing in the sea breeze.
Lastly, on your holiday to Egypt, you'll visit Luxor for two nights before heading back to Cairo. Here, you'll discover the ancient monuments on both the Nile's east and west bank.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Cairo
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Welcome to Cairo, the mother of the world and your gateway to sun and fun. Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you will be met by your guide and then transferred to your hotel. Your cosy hotel is located in a nice and green area of Cairo in Maadi, where you can easily go shopping, for a coffee or a walk. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore Cairo at your leisure.
Accommodation
Maadi Pearl Hotel
Activities
Free Time in CairoOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Cairo International Airport to Pearl Hotel
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Cairo Governorate
Cairo
Day 2
Explore Cairo & Great Pyramids
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Your holiday to Egypt begins with exploring the last remaining wonder of the ancient world standing for nearly 4,000 years, the extraordinary Giza Pyramids. An Egyptologist tour guide will be accompanying you on this tour and your other sightseeing tours. For lunch, you'll taste delicious Egyptian food at a nearby restaurant. Following that, you'll visit The Egyptian museum, which houses the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts (more than 120,000 items on display).
Accommodation
Maadi Pearl Hotel
Activities
Giza Necropolis
Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Felucca Sail
Restaurants
Felfela Village
Transportations
Private Driver from Maadi Pearl Hotel to Giza Necropolis
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Cairo Governorate
Giza Governorate
Cairo
Day 3
Day Trip to Alexandria
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This morning, you'll leave Cairo behind and head to the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to visit Alexandria, the ancient capital and the greatest city of Egypt. You'll visit the Library of Alexandria and Qaitbay Citadel, and spend the day breathing in the sea breeze. The library is quite an impressive place to visit, home to over eight million books with a huge reading room spread over 20,000 square metres on a staggering 11 cascading levels.
Accommodation
Maadi Pearl Hotel
Activities
Library of Alexandria
Qaitbay Citadel
Transportations
Private Driver from Cairo to Alexandria
Private Driver from Alexandria to Cairo
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Cairo Governorate
Alexandria
Day 4
The Nile's East Bank
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This morning, you'll leave Cairo behind and travel to the next city on your trip, Luxor. Upon arrival, you'll check into your deluxe 5-star resort then head out to visit the age-old Temples of Karnak and Luxor Temple on the Nile's East Bank. You'll admire its columns, courts and statues and discover how it was built 3,000 years ago while being accompanied by your own Egyptologist guide. The evening will be free for you to relax.
Accommodation
Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor★5 star
Activities
Karnak Temples
Transportations
Private Driver from Cairo to Luxor
Private Driver from Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor to El-Karnak
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Cairo Governorate
Luxor
Day 5
The Nile's West Bank
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This morning, you'll be up early to visit the Valley of the Kings, this divine place was once called the Great Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh, or the Place of Truth, and it has 63 magnificent royal tombs. It is the burial site of almost all of the pharaohs from the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties of Egypt which spanned 1539–1075 BCE. After you've explored the Valley of the Kings, you'll head back to Cairo for your final evening.
Accommodation
Maadi Pearl Hotel
Activities
Valley of the Kings
Transportations
Private Driver from Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor to Valley of the Kings
Private Driver from Luxor to Cairo
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Luxor
New Valley Governorate
Cairo Governorate
Day 6
Departure Day
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Your delightful holiday to Egypt ends on this day. This morning after breakfast, you'll be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your departing flight.
Transportations
Private Driver from Maadi Pearl Hotel to Cairo International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Cairo Governorate
Included in Price
- 5 nights accommodation
- 7 activities
- 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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