Experience the Ultimate 5-Day Tour: Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan by Flight
Are you eager to explore Egypt’s most iconic historical sites in just five days? A well-planned Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan tour by flight offers an unforgettable Egyptian adventure, blending ancient wonders with modern comfort. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the highlights of this exciting itinerary, ensuring your trip is both efficient and memorable.
Why Choose a 5-Day Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan Tour by Flight?
Traveling between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan by flight is the fastest and most convenient way to cover Egypt’s top archaeological sites within a limited timeframe. Flying reduces travel time, allowing you to maximize sightseeing and cultural experiences. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts, luxury travelers, and those with limited vacation days seeking a rich Egyptian experience.
Day 1: Discover Cairo’s Ancient and Modern Marvels
Your Egyptian adventure begins in Cairo, the vibrant capital known for its blend of history and modernity. Start your day with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Sphinx, and the nearby Solar Boat Museum. A guided tour provides insights into the construction and history of these iconic monuments.
In the afternoon, explore the Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of artifacts from the Pharaonic era, including Tutankhamun’s treasures. Afterward, stroll through Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a bustling market where you can shop for souvenirs, jewelry, and traditional Egyptian crafts.
Day 2: Flight to Luxor and Explore the Valley of the Kings
Early morning, catch a flight from Cairo to Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum. Upon arrival, visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of many New Kingdom pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. The elaborately decorated tombs reveal intricate hieroglyphics and royal secrets.
Next, explore the Temple of Hatshepsut, an impressive mortuary temple dedicated to Egypt’s most famous female pharaoh. Continue to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues guarding an ancient Egyptian temple site.
In the evening, enjoy a leisurely walk along the Nile River or consider a relaxing dinner overlooking the river.
Day 3: Luxor’s East Bank and Flight to Aswan
Begin your day with a visit to Luxor’s East Bank, home to the grand Karnak Temple, a vast complex dedicated to Amun-Ra. Wander through its ancient pylons, chapels, and the Great Hypostyle Hall, marveling at the impressive hieroglyphic inscriptions.
After lunch, take a short flight to Aswan, the serene city on the Nile’s southernmost tip. Upon arrival, visit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s flow and provides hydroelectric power. Later, explore the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, situated on an island and accessible by boat.
Day 4: Discover Aswan’s Unique Attractions
Today, enjoy a relaxing boat ride to the Nubian Village, where you can experience vibrant culture, colorful houses, and traditional Nubian hospitality. It’s a perfect opportunity to learn about Nubian traditions and purchase handcrafted souvenirs.
In the afternoon, take a scenic cruise around the Elephantine Island, exploring ancient ruins and enjoying panoramic views of Aswan. For history enthusiasts, optional visits include the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous granite monolith still in the bedrock, providing insight into ancient Egyptian quarrying techniques.
Day 5: Return to Cairo and Departure
On your final day, catch a morning flight back to Cairo. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for last-minute shopping or visits to additional sites like the Coptic Cairo or Islamic Cairo districts.
Reflecting on your journey, you will have experienced Egypt’s most iconic archaeological sites in just five days, from the Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor and Aswan, all conveniently connected by flights. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking an immersive yet efficient Egyptian adventure.
Conclusion
A 5-day Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan tour by flight offers a comprehensive and efficient way to explore Egypt’s most famous historical sites. With seamless flights connecting these cultural treasures, travelers can enjoy an immersive experience filled with ancient mysteries, stunning architecture, and vibrant local culture. Book your Egyptian adventure today and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Welcome to Egypt. Our airport transfer team is available 24/7. As soon as you get out of the exit gate of the Terminal, you will find Ancient Egypt Tours representative, holding a sign, waiting to meet and greet you. He will escort you to your private A/C vehicle. You will be transferred to the hotel and the reception manager will assist you in check-in procedures as smooth as possible. Ancient Egypt Tours agent will contact you to agree on a meeting time with you
In case you arrive early then check-in limit you can enjoy waiting in the hotel until check-in time or you can ask your operator to book you a pre-tour extra night and get checked in immediately
Optional Tour:
2-hour open buffet dinner Nile cruise including a belly dancer, local band and skirt rotation performer if your tour starts in Cairo
Sound and Light show if available
Enjoy your Cairo Day Tour. Our Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Cairo and Giza. Start your tour by a visit to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple.
Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant in Cairo.
Then we will move on to relish a trip to the Get ready to be astonished by The Grand Egyptian Museum tour. walking through layers and layer of Egyptian history. Each hall unpacks breathtaking artifacts. Each piece is loaded with history, architecture and significance. Experience King Tutankhamen’s possessions and history like you have never before. The visit lasts a couple of hours but the experience lasts for a life time. In the evening you will be driven to Back to hotel
Discover the greatness of the ancient Pharaohs by visiting their legendary temples in Luxor. Start your tour by taking a domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor, you will be met by our representative, then have a blissful day tour. starting with a visit to the famous Karnak Temple the largest place of worship that was ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amenhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon.
Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor.
then you will be visiting the West Bank of the river Nile to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then you will visit the Valley of the Kings, where lies the most magnificent tombs. Those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs.
Later on, you will visit Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple at Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of elevated terraces. Then you will have the chance to enjoy some Free time at leisure in Luxor for shopping in the evening, you will be transferred to Luxor hotel.
Early in the morning, the company representative will take you to the train station and go to the city of Aswan.
Upon your arrival at the Aswan train station, you will be met and assisted by Ancient Egypt Tours representative. then have a blissful day tour. starting with a
visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.
Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti.
Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant in Aswan.
Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Then you will have the chance to enjoy some Free time at leisure in Aswan for shopping in the evening, Later you will be transferred back to the Aswan airport, you will be driven to Back to Cairo hotel.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you leave to the airport for your flight back home. Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up and transfer you to the airport.
If your flight is early before breakfast time you can make arrangements with the hotel to prepare a breakfast box for you to take it on your way to the airport
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Meal: Breakfast
Room Type | Price/Person |
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Single Room | 1350 $ |
Twin Room | 1100 $ |
Triple Room | 1050 $ |
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Single Room | 1000 $ |
Twin Room | 800 $ |
Triple Room | 730 $ |
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Single Room | 1300 $ |
Twin Room | 1000 $ |
Triple Room | 950 $ |
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Single Room | 920 $ |
Twin Room | 820 $ |
Triple Room | 780 $ |
Price quotes are in USD per person per tour except for celebration. Please inquire for the prices of New Year, Christmas and Easter.
Tipping for a job well done is customary and highly expected in Egypt though it is not obligatory. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your service provider
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 OR 2 Child under 5 years old sharing parent’s room)
Children policy is not applied on all kinds of transportation (Flight, train or bus) full ticket payment is required
We are offering a considerable down payment of just 20% to secure your space on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services and 30% during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination. Therefore, your booking will be a risk-free investment.
In case you cancel your trip, the following charges will be applied:
At any time after your booking is confirmed, Ancient Egypt Tours holds a 20% non-refundable deposit
7 days or less before departure, we will retain the 50% payment you have paid in relation to your booking.
We advise all clients to purchase travel insurance in the event that travel is unexpectedly interrupted due to illness. To confirm the booking, the client must pay a deposit of 20% of the total tour price.
Should the reservation be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far beyond the departure date the cancellation is made. To cancel, the Customer must notify the Tour Organizer in writing.
Full payment forfeiture in case of no show
All Transportation tickets are nonrefundable and there’s also a 5% transaction fee on refunds.
Here, at Ancient Egypt Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid according to cancellation policy, unless you prefer to keep your payment available for future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations, we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically.
After your tour is confirmed, we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.
If you are planning to visit Egypt, there are three types of visas that you can apply for: Visa on Arrival, E-Visa, and Free Visa. To obtain a Visa on Arrival that lasts for 30 days, you must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining, and pay $25 USD in cash at the airport border guard.
To apply for an E-Visa that also lasts for 30 days, you must have a valid passport with at least 8 months remaining, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee, and print the e-visa to present it to the airport border guard.
If you are one of the lucky ones, you can obtain a free visa that lasts for 90 days.
Please note that the information provided here is current as of the time of writing and may be subject to change. It is always a good idea to check the latest travel advisories and visa requirements before planning your trip to Egypt. Read more about Egypt travel visa.
A hat to protect your head and face from the sun’s rays.
A camera to capture the beautiful sights and memories of your trip.
An umbrella to shield you from unexpected rain showers.
Comfortable shoes to keep your feet happy while exploring.
Sunblock and sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from the sun.
Warm clothes if you’re traveling in winter, especially if you plan to visit the desert at night.
Cotton clothes if you’re traveling in summer, as they are breathable and lightweight.
Always wear comfortable shoes.
Medication for any pre-existing medical conditions or emergencies.
A valid passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival.
Buy a local SIM card.
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The temperature in Egypt varies from 14°C to 37°C. During summer, the temperature is hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night. In winter, the temperature is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5°C in the wintertime to 23°C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17°C in the wintertime to 32°C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.
The temperature details of Egypt. According to Climates to Travel, Egypt’s climate is characterized by the scarcity of rainfall and the abundance of sunshine. In fact, in much of the country, occupied by the eastern part of the Sahara, the climate is desert. Only on the northern coast, overlooking the Mediterranean, there is a certain amount of rain in winter. As for the temperatures, they are milder on the north coast, while they gradually get warmer as you go south. Along the Red Sea coast, temperatures are higher than on the Mediterranean coast but lower than in inland areas. However, summer is very hot. The only mountainous areas, where it can get cold in winter, are located in the east, on the Sinai Peninsula.
You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.
Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.