The Cairo Alexandria Luxor tour from Egypt Best Vacations covers three faces of Egypt in five days — pharaonic Giza, Mediterranean Alexandria, and ancient Thebes — as a fully private tour with your own Egyptologist guide, from $955 per person with daily departures. You stay in one 5-star hotel in Cairo the entire trip, reaching Luxor by round-trip flight and Alexandria by road, so you unpack exactly once.
Your journey opens at the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, followed by the Grand Egyptian Museum and its complete Tutankhamun collection. Then comes the day no other short Egypt package offers: Alexandria, the city of Alexander and Cleopatra, where you descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, stand on the ramparts of the Citadel of Qaitbay above the Mediterranean, and visit the modern Library of Alexandria — sea air included.
A morning flight carries you to Luxor for the treasures of ancient Thebes: the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the colossal halls of Karnak, all in one privately guided day. Your final morning adds a fourth Egypt entirely — the Citadel of Saladin, the churches of Coptic Cairo, and the lanes of Khan El-Khalili bazaar.
Pharaohs, Greeks, Romans, Copts, and the Mediterranean in a single Cairo Alexandria Luxor tour package — it is the most varied of all our 5 day Egypt holiday packages. Book with Egypt Best Vacations and set the pace of every day yourself — that is the privilege of a private tour.
Your Cairo Alexandria Luxor tour begins gently. An Egypt Best Vacations representative is waiting inside Cairo International Airport to walk you through the visa counter and arrival formalities, and your private driver takes it from there. Settle into your 5-star hotel — your single home base for all five days — and spend the evening however the journey left you: dinner overlooking the Nile, or an early night. The pharaohs have waited four thousand years; they can wait until morning.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Day two opens with the sight that started it all. Your private Egyptologist collects you after breakfast and takes you to the Giza Plateau, where the Great Pyramids of Giza — Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure — rise from the desert edge exactly where they’ve stood for forty-five centuries. Because the tour is private, you linger where you want: the panoramic viewpoint for the classic photograph, the base of the Great Pyramid to feel the true size of its blocks, and the Sphinx, crouched in its ancient quarry with the whole plateau behind it. Going inside Khufu’s pyramid is possible as an optional extra — ask your guide.
After lunch at a local restaurant, ten minutes’ drive brings you to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Here the morning’s story continues indoors: colossal royal statues line the grand staircase, and the galleries hold Tutankhamun’s burial treasures in their entirety — mask, thrones, chariots — with the pyramids themselves visible through the windows. Return to your hotel with the two halves of ancient Egypt, tomb and treasure, connected in a single day.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
An early flight south turns Cairo into Thebes before the morning heat arrives. Your Luxor guide meets you at the airport, and the West Bank comes first: the Valley of the Kings, the hidden desert canyon where New Kingdom rulers traded pyramids for secrecy, cutting their tombs deep into the rock. More than 60 have been discovered; your guide will choose the three finest open today, their painted corridors still vivid after three millennia.
Next, the terraces of Hatshepsut Temple climb the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari in three great tiers — the masterpiece built for the woman who ruled Egypt as pharaoh for two decades. A photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin sentinels of Amenhotep III, closes the West Bank chapter.
After lunch at a local restaurant, cross to the East Bank for Karnak, one of the largest religious complexes ever built, where the Great Hypostyle Hall’s 134 columns swallow every visitor whole. End at Luxor Temple, joined to Karnak by the restored Avenue of Sphinxes — at its best as the afternoon light turns the sandstone gold. Then a short flight returns you to Cairo and your waiting driver. One day, one ancient capital, entirely yours.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Today the desert gives way to the sea. Your private vehicle takes the road north through the Delta to Alexandria, the city Alexander the Great founded and Cleopatra ruled — a different Egypt in light, air, and accent.
Begin underground at the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, a three-level Roman-era necropolis rediscovered in 1900 — famously when a donkey vanished through the ground into the access shaft. Down the spiral stairway, Egyptian gods appear carved in Roman dress: nowhere else do the two worlds blend so strangely or so beautifully. Nearby stands Pompey’s Pillar, a single 27-meter column of red Aswan granite — misnamed by medieval travelers, actually raised for the emperor Diocletian around 298 AD, and the last standing remnant of the great Serapeum temple that once crowned this hill.
Then the sea itself: the Citadel of Qaitbay, the 15th-century fortress Sultan Qaitbay built on the exact site of the vanished Pharos Lighthouse, one ancient wonder standing on the footprint of another, with the Mediterranean breaking below its walls. Finish at the Library of Alexandria, where the striking granite disc of the modern Bibliotheca revives the most famous library in history. Lunch at a local restaurant — Alexandria’s seafood has its own reputation — then the road home to Cairo for your final night.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Your last morning completes Egypt’s story. Start at the Citadel of Saladin, the great medieval stronghold on the Muqattam spur, where the alabaster-clad Mosque of Mohammed Ali dominates the skyline it has owned for nearly two centuries — and the ramparts hand you all of Cairo in one view.
Then descend into the lanes of Old Cairo, where the Hanging Church rests suspended atop the towers of a Roman fortress gate, its cedar ceiling built like an upturned ark. A few steps away, Abu Serga Church guards the crypt where tradition says the Holy Family sheltered on their journey through Egypt, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue preserves the memory of the Cairo Geniza, the medieval manuscript trove that rewrote what we know of the medieval world. Three faiths, three doors, one street.
The farewell belongs to Khan El-Khalili, Cairo’s great bazaar since the 14th century — brass, spices, silver, and a last mint tea in a café older than most countries. Then your driver takes you to Cairo Airport. Five days, four Egypts — pharaonic, Greek, Christian, Islamic — and one standing invitation to return.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Enjoy a memorable 5 day Egypt tour with Egypt Best Vacations. This well-planned journey takes you through Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor in just five amazing days. It is the perfect choice if you want a short Egypt escape filled with history, culture, and iconic sights.
Our 5 day Egypt tour package begins in Cairo, where you will discover the wonders of ancient Egypt. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Then explore the remarkable treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. This exciting start gives your 5 day Egypt itinerary a powerful and unforgettable opening.
Next, travel north for a wonderful visit to Alexandria. This beautiful Mediterranean city adds charm to your Egypt 5 day vacation package. Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the impressive Citadel of Qaitbay. Alexandria brings a different side of Egypt to your journey, with coastal beauty and rich history.
Your adventure continues with a flight to Luxor. This part of your Cairo Alexandria Luxor tour package reveals some of the greatest treasures of ancient Thebes. Visit the vast Karnak Temple and the stunning Luxor Temple. Cross to the west bank to explore the famous Valley of the Kings. These remarkable sites make your 5 day Egypt trip even more rewarding.
This Egypt 5 day guided tour is designed to make travel smooth and enjoyable. You enjoy guided sightseeing, comfortable transfers, and carefully arranged experiences throughout the trip. It is one of the best 5 day Egypt holiday packages for you if you want to see Egypt’s highlights in a short time.
Book your 5 day Egypt tour with Egypt Best Vacations today. Discover the pyramids, temples, and coastal wonders of Egypt in one unforgettable holiday.
Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative from “Egypt Best Vacations” will warmly welcome you, providing assistance with visa procedures and arrival formalities. Enjoy some leisure time as you transfer to your hotel, marking the commencement of your 5-day Egypt vacation package.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Commence your 5-day Egypt holiday with our tour guide collecting you from your hotel. The adventure begins as you explore the renowned Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the GEM Museum. This starts an unforgettable journey of discovery.
Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside? (Optional). Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.
Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures in one stunning modern complex. You’ll stand face-to-face with the full Tutankhamun collection and enjoy immersive galleries that bring Egypt’s history to life. Then, transfer back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Today, your Cairo Alexandria Luxor tour package guides you to the historical wonders of Ancient Thebes, now known as modern Luxor. Explore the timeless treasures and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of this captivating city. So, take a transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, you will meet with your guide to commence your Luxor highlights tour. Explore the magnificent Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. Your guide will recommend the best three tombs to visit.
Continue to the unique Hatshepsut Temple, the female pharaoh of Egypt for about 20 years. Hatshepsut Temple is one of the most striking monuments in Luxor West Bank. Known for its grand terraces and elegant design set against the cliffs of Deir El-Bahari. Then proceed to the Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III for a photo stop. They once guarded the entrance to his vast mortuary temple and remain one of the most famous landmarks in ancient Thebes.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the impressive Temple of Karnak. Karnak Temple is the largest temple complex in ancient Egypt. Its vast halls, towering columns, and sacred sanctuaries reveal the greatness of Thebes during the New Kingdom. End your Luxor day tour at the majestic Temple of Luxor. Luxor Temple is one of the most beautiful ancient temples in Egypt. Built mainly by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. It was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and the glory of ancient Thebes. Then, head to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Embark on a captivating journey to the picturesque city of Alexandria, adding another enchanting day to your Egypt 5-day tour package. Upon arrival, you will visit the famous Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. The catacombs are huge Egyptian tombs and royal cemeteries with Ptolemaic and Roman influences. The catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa are one the largest Roman burial sites not just in Alexandria but in Egypt. These catacombs started as a private tomb for a wealthy family, then became a public cemetery. The catacombs house more than 300 tombs.
From the catacombs to the nearby Pompey’s Pillar. Many of the ancient historians did not tell us more details about the “Pompey’s Pillar” but about the buildings that stood nearby and have disappeared now. The hill on which the pillar is erected was covered with temples and houses a long time before the Roman era. It was the place of the Citadel of Rhakotis. A temple was dedicated to Osiris-Serapis was built on the mountain.
From the Pompey’s Pillar to the magnificent Citadel of Qaitbay. The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria is one of the most important fortifications in Egypt. It was constructed by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay to defend Egypt against the Ottomans/Turks. You will end your tour to Alexandria highlights by visiting the Library of Alexandria. The modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina honors that legacy with impressive architecture, vast collections, and a strong cultural role in Egypt today. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then travel back to Cairo for the final night of your 5-day Egypt trip to Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Following your breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Citadel of Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. At the citadel, you can visit the White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, which is one of its most prominent features. Continue to Coptic Cairo District to visit the Hanging Church. The Hanging Church is one of the oldest and most famous Christian churches in Egypt. It is admired for its beautiful wooden ceiling, historic icons, and deep connection to Egypt’s Coptic heritage.
Continue to Abu Serga Church. The Church of Abu Serga, also known as Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church. It is especially revered because tradition says the Holy Family stayed in a cave beneath the church during their journey in Egypt. End your Coptic Cairo tour at Ben Ezra Synagogue. The Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest and most famous Jewish landmarks in Old Cairo. It is known for its rich history and for the discovery of the Cairo Geniza, a remarkable collection of ancient Jewish manuscripts.
Culminate your day shopping at the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Khan El-Khalili Bazaar is one of Cairo’s most famous historic markets. A vibrant place to experience the city’s traditional atmosphere. It is known for its narrow lanes, colorful shops, handmade souvenirs, spices, jewelry, and lively cafés.
Wrap up your 5-day Egypt tour with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure. While bidding farewell might evoke a hint of sadness, seize the opportunity to inquire with our guides about your potential next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
