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Explore Egypt in 5 Days: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel by Flight

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey through Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites, combining the bustling city of Cairo with the historic treasures of Luxor, Aswan, and the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel temples. Flying between these destinations allows you to maximize your time and experience Egypt’s rich history and vibrant culture efficiently. This carefully curated tour offers a perfect blend of ancient wonders, cultural immersion, and modern comforts, making it an ideal Egypt vacation for history enthusiasts and adventurous travelers alike.

Day 1: Discover Cairo’s Ancient and Modern Marvels

Your Egyptian adventure begins in Cairo, the vibrant capital city that seamlessly blends the old with the new. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy some rest before exploring the city’s highlights. Start with the world-famous Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, where you can marvel at the majestic structures built over 4,500 years ago. Consider taking a camel ride around the pyramids for an authentic experience.

Next, visit the Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of artifacts from ancient Egypt, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. Stroll through bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar, where you can shop for souvenirs, spices, and traditional crafts. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner and perhaps a belly dance show, immersing yourself in Cairo’s lively atmosphere.

Day 2: Fly to Luxor and Explore the East Bank

On the second day, catch an early morning flight from Cairo to Luxor, often referred to as the world’s greatest open-air museum. Once in Luxor, visit the Karnak Temple Complex, a vast site dedicated to the Theban gods, featuring colossal statues, obelisks, and stunning hieroglyphs. Continue to the Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by a grand avenue lined with sphinxes, where pharaohs once celebrated festivals.

In the late afternoon, enjoy a relaxing stroll along the Nile or consider a sunset Felucca ride for picturesque views of the river and surrounding temples. Luxor’s East Bank is a hub of ancient activity and modern life, offering a perfect blend of history and local culture.

Day 3: Discover the West Bank of Luxor and Fly to Aswan

Begin your day with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where legendary pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, were buried in elaborate tombs carved into the mountains. Explore the tombs’ intricate hieroglyphs and vibrant paintings. Nearby, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel built into the cliffs, and see the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues guarding the Theban Necropolis.

In the afternoon, board a flight from Luxor to Aswan, a city renowned for its beautiful Nile scenery and ancient temples. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and relax.

Day 4: Explore Aswan and Visit Abu Simbel

Start your day with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering feat that transformed Egypt’s agriculture and power supply. Then, take a boat trip to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on an island amidst the Nile.

The highlight of the day is a trip to Abu Simbel, two massive rock-cut temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II to honor himself and his queen, Nefertari. Since Abu Simbel is located approximately 280 km south of Aswan, a short flight or a pre-arranged bus tour is recommended. The temples are a marvel of ancient engineering and artistry, and witnessing the massive statues and detailed carvings is a truly awe-inspiring experience.

Day 5: Return to Cairo and Departure

On your final day, catch a flight from Aswan back to Cairo. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing. Make sure to visit any missed sites or enjoy a relaxing breakfast overlooking the Nile before heading to the airport for your departure.

Why Choose This 5-Day Flight Tour of Egypt?

Opting for flights between Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel significantly reduces travel time, allowing you to see more in less time. This efficient itinerary ensures you experience Egypt’s most iconic sites without the exhaustion of long overland journeys. Moreover, flying provides comfort, safety, and the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Egypt’s desert landscapes and Nile River.

Final Thoughts

A 5-day Egypt tour encompassing Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel by flight is an incredible way to immerse yourself in ancient history and modern Egyptian culture. From the awe-inspiring pyramids and temples to the scenic Nile and bustling markets, this journey offers a comprehensive glimpse into one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations. Book your flight tour today and prepare for an adventure of a lifetime exploring Egypt’s timeless treasures!

Overview

The Giza Pyramids, marvels of ancient architecture, stand as a testament to Egypt’s rich history and cultural legacy. These monumental structures, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, have fascinated and inspired people for millennia, drawing countless visitors from around the world to witness their grandeur.

Adjacent to these awe-inspiring pyramids lies the renowned Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of artifacts, treasures, and mummies from ancient Egypt. Visitors can explore exhibits showcasing the civilization’s art, religion, and daily life, gaining insight into the remarkable achievements of this ancient culture.

Together, the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum offer a captivating journey through Egypt’s past, providing a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of its ancient inhabitants. These iconic landmarks continue to be symbols of Egypt’s enduring legacy and enduring appeal to curious minds and history enthusiasts alike.

Embark on a Luxor tour to uncover Egypt’s captivating history. Explore the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple, immersing yourself in ancient wonders and breathtaking architecture.

Embark on an enchanting Aswan tour, where the timeless Nile River flows gently amidst Nubian villages and ancient temples. Visit the majestic Philae Temple, sail on a traditional felucca, and marvel at the engineering feat of the High Dam. Experience the rich culture and tranquil beauty of Aswan, a gem of Egypt’s southern region.

Highlights

Includes

Excludes

Giza Plateau
9 Pyramids
Sphinx
Valley temple
Egyptian Museum
Karnak & Luxor Temples
Valley of the kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon
Philae temple
High Dam
Unfinished Obelisk

Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Domestic flights Cairo – Luxor & Aswan – Cairo.
Train seat between Luxor and Aswan
Accommodation in Cairo for 3 nights including bed and breakfast
Accommodation in Aswan for 1 night including bed and breakfast
All sightseeing tours are strictly private tours
Private speaking guide
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
Meals as indicated in the above itinerary
Bottled water during the trips
Portage when needed
All service charges and taxes

International Airfare & visa
Any optional tours
Personal expenses and beverages
Tipping

Itinerary

Day 1:Welcome to Egypt

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

Transfer from/to the airport is included in your tour package
Check-in in all hotels is at 14:00
Check-out is at 12:00

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

Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum

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 Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated. In the evening you will be driven to Back to hotel

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3:Luxor Sightseeing

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, Transfer to the train station, transfer to Aswan, and overnight at the Aswan Hotelو

Overnight in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4:Aswan Sightseeing

Enjoy your Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan. Our Ancient Egypt Tours Representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan by a PRIVATE air-conditioned vehicle. It is about 03 hours and half, one way driving from Aswan to Abu Simbel. You will enjoy Abu Simbel area with its main attraction “the great sun temple of Ramses II” and the temple of queen Nefertari. Both temples were discovered in 1813 it was almost completely covered with sand. Then both temples were moved in 1960 by the help of Egyptian government and UNESCO to avoid the rising water of the Nile. Ramses II built the temple mostly to honour himself as inside there is a mural depicting his famous victory at Kadesh battle where his army defeated his enemies. On the north of Ramses temple, the Nefertari Temple which was built by Ramses II to his favorite wife Queen Nefertari among other 200 wives and concubines.

you will be served with a warm delightful lunch meal at a high-quality restaurant.

Back to Aswan and start 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. Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. , Later, you’ll head to the Aswan Airport back to Hotel in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5:We Hope to see you again soon

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.

Pick-up for international flights is 4 hours before departure time of your flight
For domestic flights, 3 hours before departure time is enough

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

Ancient Egypt Tours had a great time with you and hope you have enjoyed your time and was satisfied with the services you were offered

Meal: Breakfast

Optional

Dinner Nile cruise
Sound & Light Show
Saqqara & Memphis & Dahshour
Citadel & Old Cairo
Museum of Civilization and Mummies
Luxor City tour by Horse Carriage
Tour to Luxor Museum and Mummification Museum
Felucca Ride on the Nile

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Prices

Luxury 5-Star Hotel

Room Type	Price/Person
Single Room	1500 $
Twin Room	1200 $
Triple Room	1120 $

4-Star Hotel

Room Type	Price/Person
Single Room	1150 $
Twin Room	900 $
Triple Room	730 $

5-Star Hotel

Room Type	Price/Person
Single Room	1450 $
Twin Room	1100 $
Triple Room	1050$

3-Star Hotel

Room Type	Price/Person
Single Room	1070 $
Twin Room	920 $
Triple Room	880 $

Our Policies

Prices / Tipping

Room Type & Capacity

Children Policy

Booking Policy

Cancellations & Refunds

Force Measures

Tour Voucher

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

Single room can accommodate only one adult.
Double room accommodates two adults in either a double bed or double bed and can accommodate a child sharing his parents’ room.
Triple room sleeps 3 adults and can accommodate a child sharing the room.

0 – 5.99 Free of Charge
5.99 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person

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

Cancellation more than 30 days before arrival: 20% of the total tour price (deposit).
Cancellation made between 08 and 30 days before arrival: 50% of the total tour price.
Cancellation made between 04 and 07 days before arrival: 75% of the total tour price.
Cancellation made between 0 and 3 days before arrival: 100% of the total tour price

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.

FAQ

1. How to issue your visa?

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.

2. What to pack with you?

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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3. What is the weather during the tour?

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.

4. Is It Safe to Travel To Egypt

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.

5. What Are The Official Languages Of 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.

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5 Days Tour Cairo & Luxor & Aswan and Abu simbel by Flight

Day 1: Discover Cairo’s Ancient and Modern Marvels

Day 2: Fly to Luxor and Explore the East Bank

Day 3: Discover the West Bank of Luxor and Fly to Aswan