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5 Days Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Express by Flight

Five days, three cities, two flights: Cairo, Luxor and Aswan at a quick pace, with a road day between Luxor and Aswan.

Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Route
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
Transport
Two domestic flights, private vehicle
Flights
Cairo to Luxor about 1 hour; Aswan to Cairo is a short domestic flight

From, per person$8706 or more travellers · 3-star hotels

  • Starts any day
  • Free quote, no obligation
  • Change anything you like

Why travellers choose this trip

You get one night in Cairo, two in Luxor and one in Aswan.

Flights cover the long distances. You fly Cairo to Luxor in about an hour, and Aswan to Cairo. The only road day is Luxor to Aswan, about 220 km.

It suits people who have five days and want to see the south. It is fast and you will sleep in four places. It is not for anyone who wants a slow pace.

Pyramids

The Pyramids of Giza

Karnak & Luxor Temple

In Luxor

Valley of the Kings

And Hatshepsut's temple

Edfu & Kom Ombo

On the road

Philae & High Dam

In Aswan

Flights

Two domestic flights

Your route

1Cairo1 night
2Luxor2 nights
3Aswan1 night

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1 · Giza, CairoArrival and Giza

    Arrival. Your guide takes you from the airport to Giza in the private air-conditioned vehicle. Sightseeing starts straight after landing.

    Giza. You walk to Khufu's pyramid, the Sphinx and the two other pyramids with your Egyptologist guide. Entrance fees for the Giza sites are included.

    Evening. Then you check in at your hotel in Cairo for the night. 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. 2
    Day 2 · Cairo to LuxorFlight to Luxor and Karnak

    Morning. After breakfast you check out and take the domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor, which takes about 1 hour and is included. In Luxor your guide and a private vehicle take you to Karnak, where the Great Hypostyle Hall has 134 columns and Hatshepsut's obelisk still stands.

    Afternoon. Lunch is not included, and the guide helps you choose a place. Luxor Temple comes later, and the entrance fees for both temples are covered.

    Evening. You check in at your hotel in Luxor for the first of two nights there. Dinner is not included.

    • GuideYour private guide
    • TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
    • Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
    • MealsBreakfast
    Overnight in Luxor
  3. 3
    Day 3 · LuxorWest Bank

    Morning. The day starts at the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple. The tombs of Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramesses VI carry extra tickets and are not included. Your guide explains each site, and the entrance fees for the listed sites are covered. The Colossi of Memnon are on the road back.

    Afternoon. The afternoon is left open to rest at the hotel in Luxor. Lunch is not included, and the guide can suggest places to eat.

    Evening. You stay in the same hotel for a second night. Dinner is your choice.

    • GuideYour private guide
    • TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
    • Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
    • MealsBreakfast
    Overnight in Luxor
  4. 4
    Day 4 · Luxor to AswanRoad to Aswan and Philae

    Morning. After breakfast you check out, with your luggage in the private vehicle, and take the road to Aswan, about 220 km in all. Edfu comes first, with the Temple of Horus, and your guide explains the temple.

    Afternoon. Kom Ombo is second, about 50 km north of Aswan. Lunch is not included, and the guide helps you choose a place. You reach Aswan in time for Philae, and the entrance fees for all three sites are included.

    Evening. You check in at your hotel in Aswan 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 Aswan
  5. 5
    Day 5 · Aswan to CairoHigh Dam and flight to Cairo

    Morning. After breakfast you check out and visit the High Dam, which took from 1958 to 1970 to build. The Unfinished Obelisk is the other stop. Your guide explains both, and the entrance fees are included.

    Departure. You fly from Aswan to Cairo, and the flight is included. The private vehicle takes you to the airport at the time the flight needs, and a guide helps with your connection. 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 5-day trip cost?

Per person, by group size3-star hotels4-star hotels5-star hotels
Single traveller$1,395$1,640$2,130
Sharing a double room 2 travellers$1,090$1,280$1,665
3 to 5 travellers$960$1,130$1,465
6 or more travellers$870$1,025$1,335

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 · 2 nights

Hotel with breakfast.

Aswan · 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
  • 4 hotel nights (1 in Cairo, 2 in Luxor, 1 in Aswan) with breakfast
  • Domestic flights: Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
  • 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 arrivalNormal dates18 Dec to 5 Jan
Until 61 days20%35%
60 to 31 days35%50%
30 to 15 days50%75%
14 to 1 days, or no-show100%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

Full Egypt travel guide

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.

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FAQ

Questions about this trip

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Why is Luxor to Aswan not a flight?

This package covers Luxor to Aswan by road because the road day includes stops at two temples. Timings are confirmed when you book.

Is this too rushed?

It is fast. Expect to spend one night in Cairo, two in Luxor and one in Aswan. If you want a slower trip, take 4 days in Luxor and Aswan or our 5-day cruise break.

Do we see the Grand Egyptian Museum?

No. Cairo is only Giza on this trip.

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