Getaway to Cairo and Luxor

Breakfast in the hotel. Visit the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World today. Head to the Giza plateau, home to the three Great Pyramids, built over 4,500 years ago and dedicated to the pharaohs of ancient Egypt! Explore the pyramids and learn about their fascinating history as you walk in the footsteps of the pharaohs. Afterwards, continue to the Great Sphinx, the symbolic guardian of the pyramids, and the incredible Temple of the Valley. If you wish to dive even deeper into the fascinating Egyptian culture, don't miss our optional visit to the spectacular new Grand Egyptian Museum.* An unforgettable experience that will connect you with the treasures of an ancient civilization. We also recommend an optional excursion to Memphis and the ancient Sakkara necropolis.**  The rest of the evening is at your leisure, we recommend rounding it off with an evening tour of Cairo with dinner***. Overnight stay in Cairo.

*Optional Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum: Discover the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which houses over 50,000 artifacts spanning 7,000 years of history. With breathtaking views of the Pyramids, it features highlights such as the Hanging Obelisk and the impressive Grand Gallery, making it a truly unforgettable experience.

**Optional Excursion to Memphis & Sakkara: Visit Memphis, once the place of residence of the Egyptian pharaohs, and the nearby necropolis of Sakkara. See the stepped pyramid of Djoser, built by Imhotep, and explore the complete funeral complex of Mastabas. Continue to Mit Rahina to visit the open-air museum.

Please note: these activities overlap. If you book the activity packages or the Memphis & Sakkara visit, you won't be able to book the New Grand Egyptian Museum. In the same way, if you book the New Grand Egyptian Museum, you won't be able to book the activity packages or the Memphis & Sakkara visit.

***Optional Cairo by Night: we take a walk around the most beautiful corners of Cairo (Tahrir Square, Zamalek, Cairo Tower and the Opera House) before heading to the restaurant where we will enjoy a delicious dinner. We will finish the evening with a visit to the famous Mirror Café.

Breakfast at the hotel. Early this morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Luxor*. Adventure awaits today as you explore the incredible Luxor Temple, dating back to 1400 BCE, before paying a visit to the legendary Temple of Karnak* complex. Home to a vast array of ruined temples, chapels, columns and other ancient buildings, explore the site, soak up the unique atmosphere and let your imagination run wild as you learn about life in Ancient Egypt! Afterwards, head to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. To discover more of historic Luxor, why not take an optional excursion to the famous Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut?** Overnight stay in Luxor. 

* The order of the excursions and visits may vary, depending on the schedule of the internal flights, traffic and other logistical reasons. The planned visits will be carried out in any case.

** Optional Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut Excursion: Explore the Valley of the Kings, home to the tomb of Tutankhamon! It is here that the most powerful and influential kings of Ancient Egypt were buried. After touring the site, continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut and visit the incredible Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Please note: The excursion to the Valley of the Kings includes visits to three tombs. Entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun is not included but, if you are interested in visiting, you can buy a ticket to see this tomb at the site during your visit.

For the fullest experience of Egypt, you can choose one of our optional excursion packages to add 3/4 optional excursions to your trip!

Breakfast at the hotel. Early this morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cairo. Arrive, check-in at the hotel and get settled in for your last evening in Egypt. We recommend an optional excursion to the Saladin Citadel* and/or a visit to the famous Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.** Overnight stay in Cairo.

* Optional Excursion to Saladin Citadel: Visit the Alabaster Mosque and medieval fortification of Saladin Citadel, perched atop a hill in central Cairo and dating back to the 12th-century. Learn about the importance of the site to Egypt's Islamic heritage before walking through the Coptic Neighborhood, home to various churches.

** Optional Egyptian Museum & Khan El-Khalili Bazaar: Visit the iconic Egyptian Museum. This world-renowned museum is home to the largest collection of jewels, relics and statues from the golden age of the pharaohs. Afterwards, enjoy a stroll through the lively Khan El-Khalili neighbourhood, home to the largest and oldest bazaar in the city!

*** The order of the excursions and visits may vary, depending on the schedule of the internal flights, traffic and other logistical reasons. The planned visits will be carried out in any case.

For the fullest experience of Egypt, you can choose one of our optional excursion packages to add 3/4 optional excursions to your trip!

Breakfast * at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the UK/Ireland. Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.

* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.