5 Days Short Break to Cairo, Alexandria & Luxor

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then you will go directly with your private tour guide to visit Cairo tourist attractions such as the Great Giza Pyramids Complex, the great Sphinx, mesmerizing Valley Temple, and the Egyptian Museum.

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Great Pyramid of Giza, built by King Khufu around 2580 BC, is over 4,500 years old and was the tallest man-made structure for nearly 4,000 years. Made of about 2.3 million limestone blocks, it remains a marvel of ancient engineering and mystery.

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid of Khufu, built around 2580 BC, is the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. Standing 147 meters tall and made of 2.3 million limestone blocks, it remained the tallest structure for nearly 3,800 years. Its scale and design continue to amaze and inspire awe.

The Valley Temple

This well-preserved ancient monument, built from limestone and granite, was the site of Egypt’s Old Kingdom mummification process. It also houses impressive diorite statues of King Khafre, showcasing the craftsmanship of the era.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx of Giza, the oldest known statue, depicts a lion’s body with a human head—believed to represent King Khafre. Measuring 73 meters long, it symbolizes strength and wisdom and remains shrouded in mystery.

Lunch Time

You will enjoy a tasty lunch meal at an amazing restaurant then move to visit:

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a world-class cultural landmark that showcases over 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. It features iconic artifacts such as the Hanging Obelisk, the colossal statue of Ramses II, statues of King Senusert, the Grand Staircase, and the Victory Column of Merneptah. Combining vast collections with impressive modern architecture, the museum offers visitors an immersive and unforgettable experience into Egypt’s rich heritage and legacy.

Overnight

After finishing your tour, transfer to Cairo Airport to have your flight to Luxor, upon arrival meet our representative to check in 5* hotel in Luxor and overnight.

It is a nice day to have a pleasant breakfast and then go directly to visit Luxor tourist attractions with your qualified private Egyptologist starting by:

Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings holds 65 royal tombs from Egypt’s New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun’s. Carved into rock and richly decorated, these tombs reveal ancient beliefs about the afterlife and Egypt’s artistic heritage.

The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

Carved into Deir El Bahari cliffs, the Temple of Hatshepsut honors one of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaohs. Built between 1473–1458 BC, its terraces and symmetry symbolize divine devotion and her lasting legacy.

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are two 18-meter-tall statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, built around 1350 BC to guard his temple. Later linked to the Greek hero Memnon, they symbolize Egypt’s royal grandeur and legacy.

Lunch Time.

Have your lunch at a restaurant in Luxor, then continue your trip by:

Karnak Temple Complex

Located in Luxor, the Karnak Temple Complex spans over 2,000 years of construction. It features grand sites like the Precinct of Amun-Re and Hypostyle Hall, symbolizing ancient Egypt’s religious devotion and architectural brilliance..

Overnight

It is time now to transfer to Luxor Airport to return to Cairo for the overnight.

Morning time, have your delicious breakfast meal and then our deft tour guide will take you on a tour to visit Alexandria tourist attractions starting with:

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Dating to the 2nd century AD, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa in Alexandria blend Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles. This underground tomb complex features a spiral staircase, burial chambers, and ornate statues.

Pompey's Pillar

Pompey’s Pillar in Alexandria, built in 297 AD, is a 26-meter-high red granite column honoring Emperor Diocletian. It’s the largest Roman triumphal column outside Rome and symbolizes Alexandria’s Greco-Roman heritage.

Lunch Time

Have your fantastic lunch and continue the rest of your adventure.

Qaitbay Citadel

Built in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay on Alexandria’s coast, the citadel stands on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. It served as a naval defense fortress and showcases impressive Islamic military architecture with stunning sea views.

The Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina)

Opened in 2002, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a modern tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria. Its striking design, shaped like a tilted disc, symbolizes the rising sun of knowledge.

Overnight

Finally, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight.

Start your day by eating your tasty breakfast and then our representative will assist you in all your paper transactions to depart beautiful Egypt and take you to Cairo Airport.