Giza pyramids
And the Sphinx
5.0 on TripadvisorPrivate tour 3 Days Cairo & Luxor by Flight
Pyramids in the morning of day 1, a one-hour flight to Luxor on day 2, the West Bank on day 3. Three days, one flight.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Route
- Cairo, Luxor
- Transport
- Domestic flight, private vehicle
- Flight
- Cairo to Luxor, about 1 hour
From, per person$5056 or more travellers · 3-star hotels
- Starts any day
- Free quote, no obligation
- Change anything you like
Why travellers choose this trip
This break gives you both ends of Egypt in the fewest steps: the pyramids, then Luxor. The flight is about an hour, so Luxor starts before lunch on day 2.
Luxor is covered in two days: east bank on day 2, west bank on day 3. You skip the Nile cruise, Aswan and everything else in Cairo.
It suits travellers who have a long weekend and know the two places they most want. It does not suit anyone who dislikes early flights or packing.
Flight to Luxor
A one-hour flight south
Karnak
The Great Hypostyle Hall
Luxor Temple
And its avenue to Karnak
Valley of the Kings
In Luxor
Hatshepsut & Colossi
Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon
Your route
1Cairo1 night
2Luxor1 night
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 · Giza, CairoGiza
Arrival. Your guide meets you at the airport and the private air-conditioned vehicle takes you to the pyramids. Sightseeing starts straight after landing.
Giza. The Great Pyramid is the largest of the three, while Khafre's looks taller because it stands on higher ground. Your Egyptologist guide explains the differences as you walk, and then takes you to the Sphinx on the east side. Entrance fees for the Giza sites are included, and bottled water is part of the package. This is your only Cairo day, since the flight south takes the second day.
Evening. You drive to your hotel in Cairo and check in for the night. Dinner is not included, and the guide can suggest where to eat.
- ReceptionMeet and assist at the airport
- Pick-upPrivate transfer to your hotel
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsNone included
Overnight in Cairo - 2
Day 2 · Cairo to LuxorFlight to Luxor, Karnak and Luxor Temple
Morning. After breakfast you check out and take the domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor, about an hour long. The flight is included. In Luxor your guide and a private vehicle take you to Karnak, where the Great Hypostyle Hall has 134 columns in 16 rows.
Afternoon. Lunch is not included, and the guide helps you choose a place. Luxor Temple comes later in the day. A processional avenue of about 2,700 m once joined it to Karnak, and your guide explains how the two temples were linked. Entrance fees for both are included.
Evening. You check in at your hotel in Luxor for the night. Dinner is not included.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Overnight in Luxor - 3
Day 3 · LuxorWest Bank and departure
Morning. After breakfast you check out with your luggage in the vehicle and cross to the West Bank. The Valley of the Kings comes first. Tutankhamun's tomb is the one with a separate ticket, and it is not included. Next are Hatshepsut's temple at Deir al-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon, with the guide explaining each as you reach it.
Afternoon. Lunch is not included, and the guide helps you choose a place. After lunch the vehicle takes you to Luxor airport at the time your flight needs.
Departure. Your flight home is not part of the package, since it depends on where you are going.
- Drop-offPrivate transfer to the airport or station
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Departure
How much does this 3-day trip cost?
| Per person, by group size | 3-star hotels | 4-star hotels | 5-star hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single traveller | $810 | $950 | $1,240 |
| Sharing a double room 2 travellers | $630 | $745 | $965 |
| 3 to 5 travellers | $555 | $655 | $850 |
| 6 or more travellers | $505 | $595 | $775 |
In US dollars, per person, for a private trip. The price in your written quote, made for your dates and group, is the one that counts. International flights are not included. Choose a hotel level in the booking box to see the total for your group.
Where you’ll stay
Cairo · 1 night
Hotel with breakfast.
Luxor · 1 night
Hotel with breakfast.
What’s included
Included
- Meet and assist at the airport on arrival
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing drives
- 2 hotel nights (1 in Cairo, 1 in Luxor) with breakfast
- Domestic flights: Cairo to Luxor
- Sightseeing and entrance fees for the sites listed in the itinerary
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water, taxes and service charges
Not included
- International flights and the Egypt visa
- The extra-ticket tombs in the Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramesses VI) and other optional tickets
- Optional tours and drinks
- Tips
Booking policies
Important information
- International flights, the Egypt visa, extra-ticket tombs, optional tours, drinks and tips are not included.
- Programs can start on any day. We may change a time, route or hotel for reasons we cannot control, and offer you the closest alternative.
- You need a valid passport and the right visa for your nationality. Apply on the official Egyptian eVisa portal.
- Tell us about any health, mobility or diet need before you book, so that we can plan around it.
Payment and deposit
- Prices are in US dollars and the price in your written quote is the one that counts.
- The deposit is 30 percent of the total price (50 percent for trips that start from 18 December to 5 January).
- The balance is due 15 days before arrival. If you book later than that, the full amount confirms the booking.
- Payment instructions come with your written quote.
Cancellation and refund
Send every cancellation by email so that we can confirm it in writing. The charge is a percentage of the tour price, and anything you paid above it is refunded.
| Days before arrival | Normal dates | 18 Dec to 5 Jan |
|---|---|---|
| Until 61 days | 20% | 35% |
| 60 to 31 days | 35% | 50% |
| 30 to 15 days | 50% | 75% |
| 14 to 1 days, or no-show | 100% | 100% |
A bank and payment fee of 6 percent is deducted from every refund. Full rules: terms and policies.
Children
- Children under 3 travel free.
- Children from 3 to 11.99 years pay 50 percent of the tour price.
- From 12 years, travellers pay the adult price.
Please give the age of every child at the time of travel when you ask for a quote.
Travel tips
Good to know before you go
Best time
October to April is the comfortable season. The Christmas and New Year weeks (18 December to 5 January) sell out first.
Visa
Many passports get an e-Visa online or a visa on arrival in Cairo. Check yours before you fly.
What to pack
Light layers, a hat, sunscreen and closed shoes. Cover shoulders and knees for mosques and churches.
Money & tipping
Cards work in hotels; carry small notes for tips. Tipping is expected but not included.
Traveller reviews
What our travellers say
A Fantastic Tour of Egypt
“The entire trip was seamlessly executed.”
Best tour guide!!
“He made our trip to the pyramids and Alexandria fun and memorable.”
Amazing 2 week trip
“My friends and I spent two weeks in Egypt and he was with us every step of the way.”
FAQ
Questions about this trip
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and a real person from our team will answer.
Is the flight included?
The Cairo to Luxor flight is included. Your flight home is not, since it depends on where you are going.
Can I see Tutankhamun's tomb?
The tomb is in the Valley of the Kings and needs an extra ticket. The full set of objects found in it is displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum, not in Luxor.
Why only one day in Cairo?
The flight south takes the second day. If you want Cairo's museums and old city, take our 4-day Cairo and Luxor break.
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