Cairo and Luxor Spotlight

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

  Welcome to Cairo, the capital of Egypt! Upon arrival, an airport representative will assist you through immigration and customs, and then take you to meet your private driver, who will escort you to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours at leisure.

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• Day 2: Mysterious Pyramids near Cairo

  Today, you will get close to ancient Egypt through a tour to Memphis, Saqqara and Giza. Memphis was a capital of ancient Egypt, where the Alabaster Sphinx and the statue of Ramesses II were rediscovered. Later, head to Saqqara for the oldest Step Pyramid, Egypt's oldest, then continue to Giza, where you will see the most iconic and largest pyramids and the mysterious Sphinx.

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• Day 3: Cairo City Tour

  Today, your tour begins with the Egyptian Museum, which shows ancient Egyptian culture and history through its magnificent collection. Later, continue to the Citadel of Salah El Din, a medieval Islamic fortification in Old Cairo. Inside the citadel, you will find the Mohammed Ali Mosque Inside it. Before returning to your hotel, stop at the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

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• Day 4: Fly to Luxor

  After breakfast, board your flight to Luxor. Your private guide will greet you and escort you to the East Bank of Luxor. Your first stop is the Temples of Karnak, where you will be amazed by the largest Hypostyle Hall. After that, pay a visit to Luxor Temple. Take in the history of the temple through the guide's introduction, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and carvings.

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• Day 5: West Bank of Luxor

  You will head to the Valley of the Kings to see its royal tombs, which were cut into the limestone. On the way, you will have a chance to take pictures of the huge Colossi of Memnon. After that, pay a visit to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an ancient work of architecture blended into the natural landscape.

  Note: Visit the tombs of Ramesses VI, Tutankhamun and Ay are subject to an additional charge of USD30/person, while visits to other tombs are included in the main tickets.

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• Day 6: Say Goodbye to Egypt

  After breakfast, you will fly to Cairo to catch your homebound flight.

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