Citadel of Cairo
And the Muhammad Ali Mosque
5.0 on TripadvisorPrivate tour 4 Days Cairo & Luxor
Four days with Cairo given two sightseeing days, then a flight to Luxor for Karnak, Luxor Temple and the West Bank.
- Duration
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Route
- Cairo, Luxor
- Transport
- Domestic flight, private vehicle
- Flight
- Cairo to Luxor, about 1 hour
From, per person$5756 or more travellers · 3-star hotels
- Starts any day
- Free quote, no obligation
- Change anything you like
Why travellers choose this trip
Compared with our 3-day break, this one adds a full day in Cairo. You get the Citadel on arrival day, the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum on day 2 and then fly to Luxor.
The pace is steady. You are never in the same hotel for more than two nights, and the only early start is the flight south.
It suits first-time visitors with a long weekend and some energy. It leaves out Aswan and any cruise.
Giza pyramids
And the Sphinx
Grand Egyptian Museum
In Cairo
Flight to Luxor
About an hour
Karnak & Luxor Temple
In Luxor
Valley of the Kings
And Hatshepsut's temple
Your route
1Cairo2 nights
2Luxor1 night
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 · CairoArrival and the Citadel
Arrival. Your guide meets you at the airport, and the private air-conditioned vehicle takes you to the Citadel on its hill above the city. Sightseeing starts straight after landing.
Afternoon. The Mosque of Muhammad Ali was finished in 1857, and its minarets stand out on the skyline. Your Egyptologist guide explains the mosque, and the entrance fees are included. You then check in at the hotel in Cairo, the first of two nights there. Dinner is not included, and the guide can suggest places to eat.
- ReceptionMeet and assist at the airport
- Pick-upPrivate transfer to your hotel
- MealsNone included
Overnight in Cairo - 2
Day 2 · Giza, CairoGiza and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Morning. After breakfast the vehicle takes you to Giza. Your guide walks you around the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and then to the Sphinx, explaining what you are looking at. Entrance fees for the Giza sites are included.
Afternoon. Lunch is not included, and the guide helps you choose a place. After lunch you go to the Grand Egyptian Museum, 2 km away. The Grand Staircase, about 50 m high, has more than 60 artefacts in four sections, and the guide takes you through them and on to the Tutankhamun galleries.
Evening. You return to the same hotel in Cairo for the second night, so there is no repacking. Dinner is your choice.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Overnight in Cairo - 3
Day 3 · Cairo to LuxorFlight to Luxor and the East Bank
Morning. After breakfast you check out and take an early domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor, about 1 hour. The flight is included, and we confirm the flight time when you book. In Luxor your guide and a private vehicle take you to Karnak, where you see the precinct of Amun-Re and a standing obelisk of Hatshepsut.
Afternoon. Lunch is not included, and the guide helps you choose a place. Luxor Temple closes the sightseeing day, and the entrance fees for both temples are covered.
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 - 4
Day 4 · LuxorWest Bank and departure
Morning. After breakfast you check out, and your luggage goes into the vehicle. The Valley of the Kings opens the morning. The tombs of Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramesses VI carry extra tickets and are not included. Next are Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, with your guide explaining each stop.
Departure. The private vehicle then drives you to Luxor airport. The time is set by your flight, and the guide helps you choose a place for lunch if there is time. Lunch is not included.
- 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 4-day trip cost?
| Per person, by group size | 3-star hotels | 4-star hotels | 5-star hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single traveller | $920 | $1,080 | $1,405 |
| Sharing a double room 2 travellers | $715 | $845 | $1,095 |
| 3 to 5 travellers | $630 | $745 | $965 |
| 6 or more travellers | $575 | $675 | $880 |
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 · 2 nights
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
- 3 hotel nights (2 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.
How is this different from the 3-day Cairo and Luxor break?
It has two Cairo sightseeing days and the Grand Egyptian Museum. The 3-day break has one Cairo day and no museum.
Is the flight to Luxor early?
Schedules are set by the airline and change by season, so we confirm the flight time when you book. We book the flight that leaves you longest at Karnak.
Are the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramesses VI included?
No. They carry extra tickets, and we can add them if you ask.
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