5 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Luxor Tour

Your journey begins with a warm welcome upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. One of World Travel Path representatives will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name to ensure a smooth and stress-free greeting.

After meeting your representative, enjoy a comfortable transfer in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. Settle in and relax after your journey, taking the evening to rest or explore your surroundings at leisure.

Meals: None

Overnight Stay: Cairo

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your expert Egyptologist guide for a day filled with ancient wonders.

Begin at the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu—Egypt’s largest and most famous pyramid—along with the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Stand before the Great Sphinx, the colossal guardian with a lion’s body and a pharaoh’s face. 

Continue to the Valley Temple, a sacred site where mummification ceremonies were once performed.

Break for lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, savoring traditional Egyptian cuisine.

In the afternoon, explore the highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)—a modern, state-of-the-art facility showcasing Egypt’s greatest ancient treasures. Wander through galleries featuring royal statues, intricate jewelry, tools, and everyday objects that provide a vivid look into life in ancient Egypt. Don’t miss the beautifully curated exhibits from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms.

Return to your hotel in Cairo to relax for the evening.

Optional Activity: Experience the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids, where the history of ancient Egypt unfolds through atmospheric lighting and narration.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight Stay: Cairo

After an early breakfast, embark on a scenic drive north to Alexandria, Egypt’s coastal gem where Egyptian, Greco-Roman, and Mediterranean influences converge.

Start at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a remarkable underground burial complex blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles. Descend into its spiral stairways and chambered tombs to explore centuries-old carvings and sarcophagi.

Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, a massive Roman triumphal column dedicated to Emperor Diocletian, then explore the ruins of the Serapeum, a temple once devoted to the Greco-Egyptian god Serapis.

Enjoy lunch at a local seafood or Mediterranean-style restaurant.

Next, visit the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the fort’s towers and take in breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.

End the day at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a striking modern cultural center paying tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria. Discover millions of books and exhibitions celebrating Alexandria’s enduring legacy of knowledge.

After the tour, return to Cairo via private transfer.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight Stay: Cairo

Note: The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is closed on Fridays and public holidays.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport for your flight to Luxor, the glorious capital of Egypt’s New Kingdom.

Upon arrival, your private guide will accompany you on a tour of the West Bank of the Nile. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs were laid to rest. Explore beautifully decorated tombs, including those of Ramses or Thutmose, admiring vibrant wall art and inscriptions.

Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning terraced complex built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Learn about Egypt’s first female pharaoh and see reliefs depicting her divine birth and expeditions. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, twin statues that have guarded the Theban plain for thousands of years.

After lunch, cross to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple, a vast complex dedicated to the god Amun. Walk through the monumental Hypostyle Hall, home to 134 towering columns carved with intricate hieroglyphs.

End your Luxor exploration at Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes. Admire statues of Ramses II, obelisks, and the sacred lake as your guide shares stories of royal rituals and religious traditions.

In the evening, fly back to Cairo. Upon arrival, your driver will transfer you to your hotel for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight Stay: Cairo

After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

We sincerely thank you for traveling with us and hope your journey through Egypt’s legendary past has been unforgettable. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon.

Meals: Breakfast