Egyptian Explorer

Save 25% on a 6-day Egypt tour exploring pyramids, museums, Luxor temples, Valley of the Kings, and more!

Cairo to Luxor

6 days / 5 nights

Guided tour

Multiple departures

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Overview

Experience the best of ancient Egypt on this 6-day tour from Cairo to Luxor. Stand in awe before the mighty Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx, then delve into Egypt’s rich heritage at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Wander through the lively Khan el Khali

Highlights & Inclusions

Highlights

Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and explore the Necropolis of Saqqara
Cairo – Explore the monumental statues of the Grand Egyptian Museum and marvel at mummies at the Egyptian Museum of Cairo
Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night
Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Dendera - Explore the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor with its exquisitely decorated ceiling

Inclusions

Breakfast daily
4 nights 4-5 star hotels
1 overnight train from Cairo to Luxor (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor and Dendera
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 6
Services of an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Itinerary

Day 1 — Cairo (Sunday)

Welcome to Egypt!
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax by the pool, or — if you arrive early — you may join our optional Backstreets of Cairo Tour (departs 10 am) exploring:

Downtown Cairo
The mosques and monuments of El Moez Street in Islamic Cairo
Garbage City and the remarkable Cave Church of St Simon

At 7 pm, meet your guide and fellow travellers at a Welcome Meeting.

Overnight: Cairo

Day 2 — Pyramids of Giza & Saqqara

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of sightseeing:

Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx — ancient wonders and the world’s oldest tourist attraction.
- Cheops, Chephren & Mycerinus pyramids: built with ~2.5 million limestone blocks (≈6 million tonnes).
Stop at a government-supervised papyrus workshop for genuine souvenirs.
Continue to Saqqara Necropolis to see Zhoser’s Step Pyramid, built by Imhotep (2700 BC).

Afternoon free to relax or explore.
Optional: visit Khan el Khalili Bazaar for shopping.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 — Grand Egyptian Museum & Sleeper Train to Luxor

Guided visits today:

Grand Egyptian Museum — 490,000 m² with 100,000+ artefacts (including King Tutankhamun’s treasures).
Egyptian Museum — statues, jewellery, sarcophagi, and remarkably preserved mummies (e.g., Yuya & Thuyu).

Return to the hotel, relax, then board the overnight sleeper train to Luxor.

Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 — Dendera & Luxor

Morning arrival in Luxor, then travel 60 km north to Dendera Temple Complex, one of Egypt’s best-preserved sites. Highlights include the stunning Temple of Hathor with its ornate ceiling.

Afternoon free in Luxor (swim, wander the town).
Optional evening: Luxor Temple illuminated at night (book locally).

Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 — Valley of the Kings & Karnak

Discover Luxor’s ancient West Bank:

Valley of the Kings — explore decorated tombs, including Ramses II, Seti I, Amenhotep II & Tutankhamun.
Valley of the Queens & Temple of Hatshepsut — one of Egypt’s few ruling queens.
Colossi of Memnon — 18 m-high statues of Amenophis III.

Midday return to hotel for lunch/pool time.
Later: visit Temple of Karnak, an immense complex of sanctuaries, pylons and obelisks.

Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 — Farewell Luxor (Friday)

Tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to Luxor Airport.

Want more time? We can book post-tour accommodation so you can further explore Luxor’s treasures.

Meals: Breakfast

Itinerary is subject to change.

Dates/Pricing

2025 Departures:

Departure Date	Return Date	Twin Share	Solo	Savings
5 Oct 2025	10 Oct 2025	$1,815	$2,795	25%
2 Nov 2025	7 Nov 2025	$1,815	$2,795	25%
30 Nov 2025	5 Dec 2025	$1,815	$2,795	25%
7 Dec 2025	12 Dec 2025	$1,815	$2,795	25%

2026 Departures:

Departure Date	Return Date	Twin Share	Solo	SAVE!
4 Jan 2026	9 Jan 2026	$1,815	$2,795	25%
1 Feb 2026	6 Feb 2026	$1,815	$2,795	25%
1 Mar 2026	6 Mar 2026	$1,815	$2,795	25%
5 Apr 2026	10 Apr 2026	$1,815	$2,795	25%
3 May 2026	8 May 2026	$1,699	$2,565	25%
7 Jun 2026	12 Jun 2026	$1,699	$2,565	25%
5 Jul 2026	10 Jul 2026	$1,699	$2,565	25%
2 Aug 2026	7 Aug 2026	$1,699	$2,565	25%
30 Aug 2026	4 Sep 2026	$1,699	$2,565	25%
5 Oct 2026	10 Oct 2026	$1,815	$2,795	25%
2 Nov 2026	7 Nov 2026	$1,815	$2,795	25%
7 Dec 2026	12 Dec 2026	$1,815	$2,795	25%

*Advertised pricing is per person, based on twin share, correct as at 29 September 2025 and applies to select departures between May and August 2026.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

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