From Cairo: 4 Day Cairo & Luxor Tour by Plane – Pyramids, GEM & Valley of the Kings
This 4 day Cairo and Luxor tour by plane is the most complete way to experience Egypt’s two greatest cities in one seamless private journey – with flights between them so no time is wasted on the road.
Over four days, you will explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the Citadel of Saladin, Coptic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar in Cairo – then fly to Luxor for Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and a free 1-hour Nile cruise – before flying back to Cairo.
Zero compulsory shopping stops. 100% private. Your own certified English-speaking Egyptologist throughout all four days. From 690€ per person – domestic flights Cairo–Luxor–Cairo, 3 nights hotel, 4x lunch, all entrance fees and transfers included.
- Book Online and pay on site
- Pick-up from the lobby of your hotel
- English speaking guide
- Customer support is available 24/7
- Insurance included
| Number of people | Type of car / Private | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Persons | Private car | 940 € p.P. |
| 3 Persons | Mini bus | 870 € p.P. |
| 4 Persons | Mini bus | 750 € p.P. |
| 5 Persons | Mini bus | 720 € p.P. |
| 6 Persons | Mini bus | 690 € p.P. |
| Duration | Trip Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Days / 3 nights | Individually | Daily |
What's Included – 4 Day Cairo & Luxor Tour
- Pyramids of Giza – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos
- Great Sphinx & Valley Temple of Khafre
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) – Tutankhamun collection
- Citadel of Saladin
- Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali
- Coptic Quarter & Hanging Church
- Khan el-Khalili Bazaar & El Moez Street
- Domestic flight Cairo–Luxor
- Karnak Temple – largest temple complex in the world
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings – including tomb of Tutankhamun
- Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Free 1-hour Nile cruise – exclusively with Memnon Reisen
- Return flight Luxor–Cairo
Day-by-Day Summary
| Day | Programme |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival Cairo. Pyramids of Giza – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos. Great Sphinx & Valley Temple. Lunch. Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) – Tutankhamun collection. Overnight Cairo hotel with Pyramid views. |
| Day 2 | Citadel of Saladin & Alabaster Mosque. Lunch. Coptic Quarter & Hanging Church. Khan el-Khalili Bazaar & El Moez Street. Flight Cairo–Luxor. Overnight 5-star hotel Luxor. |
| Day 3 | Karnak Temple – hypostyle hall of 134 columns. Lunch. Luxor Temple. Overnight Luxor. |
| Day 4 | Valley of the Kings – 63 royal tombs. Lunch. Hatshepsut Temple. Colossi of Memnon. Free 1-hour Nile cruise. Flight Luxor–Cairo. End of tour. |
Full Itinerary – 4 Days Cairo & Luxor by Plane
🤝 Arrival in Cairo – met by your English-speaking Egyptologist with a name board and welcome drinks. Transfer to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
🔺 Pyramids of Giza: The three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos – the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. The Great Pyramid of Khufu stands 137.2 metres tall and contains an estimated 2.3 million stone blocks. Panoramic viewpoint, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple of Khafre included.
🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant – included.
🏛️ Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): One of the largest museums in the world with over 100,000 artefacts – including the complete Tutankhamun collection of more than 5,000 objects discovered in 1922 after 3,500 years.
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up at 9:00 AM.
🏰 Citadel of Saladin: The 12th-century medieval fortress overlooking Cairo – one of the finest examples of Islamic military architecture in the world.
🕌 Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali: A stunning Ottoman-style mosque with twin minarets and walls of alabaster stone – one of Cairo’s most iconic landmarks.
🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant – included.
⛪ Coptic Quarter & Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqah): Built in 690 AD above the gatehouse of the Roman Fortress of Babylon. Egypt’s first church in the basilica style, home to 110 icons – the oldest from the 8th century. The ancient Christian quarter where the Holy Family sheltered during their flight to Egypt.
✈️ Transfer to Cairo Airport. Domestic flight Cairo–Luxor.
💡 Optional evening: Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple (not included).
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel.
🏛️ Karnak Temple: The largest temple complex ever built by human hands – covering 247 hectares and representing the combined achievement of generations of pharaohs. Its legendary hypostyle hall of 134 columns is one of the most breathtaking spaces in ancient architecture. Your Egyptologist will spend as much time here as you need.
🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant – included.
🌙 Luxor Temple: Built by Amenhotep III around 1400 BC and expanded by Ramses II – dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Many pharaohs are believed to have been crowned here. Its avenue of sphinxes connects it to Karnak 3 km to the north.
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel.
👑 Valley of the Kings: The royal necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs (16th–11th century BC) – 63 known tombs carved into the limestone cliffs of the West Bank. Including the tomb of Tutankhamun. Mobile photography without flash now free of charge.
🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant – included.
🏯 Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut: The spectacular terraced temple of Egypt’s most famous female pharaoh – rising from the desert floor into the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. One of the most photographed monuments in Egypt.
🗿 Colossi of Memnon: Two towering statues of Amenhotep III standing 18 metres tall – originally quarried in Cairo and transported over 700 km to Luxor. Standing guard since around 1350 BC.
✈️ Transfer to Luxor Airport. Domestic flight Luxor–Cairo.
✈️ 4 Day Cairo & Luxor Tour by Plane – Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Coptic Cairo, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon & free 1-hour Nile cruise. Domestic flights, 3 nights hotel, 4x lunch & private Egyptologist included.
From 690€ p.P. – Send Request- All transfers with high quality brand vehicles and with professional drivers.
- English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist).
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights
- Domestic flight ticket from Cairo to Luxor and from Luxor to Cairo
- 3 nights accommodation in a 5-star hotel
- 4x lunch
- All service charges and taxes
- Personal expenses
- Drinks in the restaurants and the hotel
Payment is made in cash when picked up in:
- Euro
- Dollars
- Swiss franc
- Bank transfer
- PayPal
- USDT / Crypto
- Tax and insurance are included in the price
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What Our Guests Say About the 4 Day Cairo & Luxor Tour ⭐
"Four days felt like the perfect length – enough time to truly absorb both cities without rushing. The GEM on day one was beyond anything I had imagined. The Valley of the Kings on day four was the emotional highlight of the trip. Our Egyptologist was exceptional throughout. No shopping stops, no pressure – pure Egypt."
"Karnak Temple on day three was absolutely breathtaking – three hours with our guide in the hypostyle hall and I could have stayed longer. The free Nile cruise on day four was a perfect, relaxing end to the sightseeing. Flying between Cairo and Luxor made the whole four days completely stress-free."
"The Hanging Church in the Coptic Quarter on day two was a beautiful surprise I hadn't expected. Then arriving in Luxor that same evening and seeing it lit up at night – magical. Hatshepsut Temple the next day was one of the most spectacular things I've ever seen. Memnon Reisen delivered everything perfectly."
"We did this 4 day Cairo and Luxor tour as a family and it was the trip of a lifetime. The kids were completely absorbed by the Valley of the Kings – our guide brought every tomb to life with stories. The free Nile cruise was the highlight for our youngest. Memnon Reisen – we will be back."
