Explore Egypt’s timeless wonders with a 5-Day Egypt Travel Tour Package from Cairo, combining Aswan, Luxor, and Abu Simbel in one unforgettable journey. Discover majestic temples, ancient royal tombs, and remarkable Nile landscapes while traveling through the heart of Egyptian history. With organized transfers, guided sightseeing, and carefully planned experiences, this package offers an enjoyable way to see Upper Egypt’s most celebrated destinations within five memorable days.
5-Day Egypt Travel Tour Package From Cairo Overview
The 5-Day Egypt Travel Tour Package from Cairo is a private multi-day journey that connects Egypt's most famous historical destinations through a combination of domestic flights, private road transfers, guided sightseeing, and hotel accommodation. Starting and ending in Cairo, the itinerary includes visits to Giza, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, and Old Cairo.
Throughout the tour, you will travel with a private guide during scheduled sightseeing and enjoy comfortable transportation between destinations. The package combines ancient archaeological sites, museums, temples, and historic districts while minimizing travel arrangements through an organized itinerary.
Itinerary for the 5-Day egypt travel tour package from Cairo
Day 1
Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Giza — Cairo
Visits:
└──➤ Grand Egyptian Museum — Giza Pyramids — Great Sphinx
Your private driver will meet you at Cairo International Airport upon arrival. If you are already staying in Cairo, pickup will be arranged directly from your hotel or accommodation.
Travel by private car to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you will meet your private guide and begin your introduction to ancient Egyptian history. Explore the museum’s archaeological displays while your guide explains the importance of the collections and the objects connected with ancient Egyptian civilization.
Continue to the Giza Plateau to visit the famous Giza Pyramids. Learn about the pyramid complex, its ancient builders, and the historical importance of one of Egypt’s most recognizable archaeological areas.
From here, continue to the Great Sphinx and discover its connection with the surrounding pyramid complex. Your guide will provide historical context while you explore this iconic monument.
Optional camel riding, horse riding, or quad biking near the Pyramids may be arranged for an additional charge. Lunch is included during the touring program.
After completing the visits, your private driver will transfer you to your three-star hotel in Cairo for check-in and rest. When the tour begins with airport pickup, the visiting order and duration may be adjusted according to your flight arrival time, traffic, crowd levels, and attraction opening hours.
Day 2
Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Aswan — Abu Simbel — Aswan
Visits:
└──➤ Abu Simbel Temples
Begin very early in the morning, as this day combines a domestic flight with the long road journey to Abu Simbel.
Your private driver will collect you from your Cairo hotel at approximately 6:00 AM, depending on the confirmed flight schedule, and transfer you to Cairo International Airport.
Take the included domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan. The flight normally takes approximately one hour, although the exact departure time and duration depend on the airline schedule.
Upon arrival at Aswan International Airport, meet your local driver and guide before continuing by private car to Abu Simbel.
On arrival, visit the monumental Abu Simbel Temples. Explore the ancient complex while your guide explains its history, architecture, construction, and cultural importance.
Lunch is included during the day. After completing the temple visit, return to Aswan by private vehicle and transfer to your three-star hotel for check-in and dinner.
This is one of the more demanding days of the itinerary because it combines an early departure, airport procedures, a domestic flight, and a long return road journey between Aswan and Abu Simbel.
Day 3
Cities:
└──➤ Aswan — Luxor
Visits:
└──➤ Philae Temple — Unfinished Obelisk — Aswan High Dam
Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel in Aswan. Your private driver and guide will meet you to start the scheduled sightseeing program.
Your first visit is Philae Temple, one of Aswan’s important ancient monuments. The temple is located on an island, and the necessary local boat transfer will be arranged as part of the confirmed visit.
Explore the temple while your guide explains its history, religious importance, architecture, and distinctive island setting.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, where you can learn about the techniques ancient Egyptian workers used to cut, shape, and prepare enormous stone monuments.
Your final scheduled visit in Aswan is the Aswan High Dam. Learn about its construction and its importance to modern Egypt. Lunch is included during the sightseeing program.
After completing the visits, begin the private road journey from Aswan to Luxor. The transfer takes approximately three hours depending on traffic, road conditions, rest stops, and operational arrangements.
Upon arrival in Luxor, transfer to your three-star hotel, complete check-in, and have dinner at the hotel. This day combines sightseeing in Aswan with an extended road transfer to Luxor.
Day 4
Cities:
└──➤ Luxor — Cairo
Visits:
└──➤ Karnak Temple — Valley of the Kings — Temple of Queen Hatshepsut — Colossi of Memnon
Begin early with breakfast at your Luxor hotel, then complete the hotel check-out procedures before meeting your private driver and guide.
Your first scheduled visit is Karnak Temple, one of Egypt’s largest ancient temple complexes. Walk through its monumental structures while your guide explains the history, architecture, and religious significance of the site.
Continue by private car to Luxor’s West Bank and visit the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal burial area where many of ancient Egypt’s rulers were buried.
Proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known for its distinctive terraces and dramatic location beneath the surrounding cliffs. Your guide will introduce you to the history of Queen Hatshepsut and the architectural importance of her mortuary temple.
The final scheduled archaeological stop is the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental seated statues associated with the mortuary temple of King Amenhotep III. Lunch is included during the sightseeing program.
An optional early-morning hot-air balloon ride may be added for an additional charge. This experience is subject to availability, weather conditions, and operational approval, and guests selecting it will need to begin the day earlier.
After completing the Luxor visits, your driver will transfer you to Luxor International Airport for the included domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, another private driver will meet you and transfer you to your three-star hotel in Cairo.
The order and duration of the Luxor visits may be adjusted according to the confirmed flight departure time.
Day 5
Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Old Cairo — Cairo
Visits:
└──➤ Salah El-Din Citadel — Old Cairo
Begin the final day with breakfast according to your confirmed hotel arrangement. Complete the hotel check-out procedures before meeting your private driver and guide.
Your first visit is Salah El-Din Citadel, one of Cairo’s important historic landmarks. Explore the fortified complex while your guide explains its history, architecture, and major monuments.
From the Citadel area, you can also enjoy elevated views across Cairo before continuing by private vehicle to Old Cairo.
Explore the historic district with your guide, who will introduce you to its cultural, religious, and historical importance while visiting the main landmarks included in the confirmed program.
Lunch is included during the day.
After completing the sightseeing program, your private driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport, your hotel or accommodation, or another agreed location within Cairo. The five-day private journey concludes after your final drop-off.
What You Will Experience in Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor
Your journey begins in Cairo with visits to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx, where you will explore some of Egypt's most recognizable landmarks and learn about the country's ancient civilization.
After flying to Aswan, travel by private vehicle to Abu Simbel to visit the monumental rock-cut temples before returning to Aswan for an overnight stay. Continue exploring Aswan's famous attractions, including Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam.
The tour then continues to Luxor, where you will discover Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. On the final day, return to Cairo to visit Salah El-Din Citadel and the historic district of Old Cairo before your departure.
How the 5-Day Egypt Travel Tour Package From Cairo Works Day by Day
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo with airport or hotel pickup, followed by guided visits to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx. Lunch is included before check-in at your three-star hotel.
Day 2: Early transfer to Cairo International Airport for the included flight to Aswan. Continue by private vehicle to Abu Simbel, explore the temples with your guide, enjoy lunch, then return to Aswan for hotel check-in and dinner.
Day 3: Visit Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam before traveling by private car to Luxor. Lunch is included during the sightseeing program, followed by hotel check-in and dinner in Luxor.
Day 4: Explore Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, transfer to Luxor Airport for the included flight back to Cairo and overnight accommodation.
Day 5: Visit Salah El-Din Citadel and Old Cairo before your private transfer to Cairo International Airport, your hotel, or another agreed location within Cairo.
Domestic Flights, Private Road Transfers, and Airport Pickup Details
The package includes domestic flights between Cairo and Aswan and between Luxor and Cairo, helping reduce travel time between major destinations.
Private airport transfers and overland transportation are provided throughout the journey, including the road transfer between Aswan and Abu Simbel and the private drive from Aswan to Luxor. Airport pickup is available from Cairo International Airport, while guests already staying in Cairo can begin the tour with pickup from their hotel or accommodation.
Private transportation is used during sightseeing and transfers, allowing convenient travel between attractions and hotels.
Pyramids, Abu Simbel, Aswan, and Luxor Sites Included
This itinerary includes guided visits to many of Egypt's most important historical attractions.
In Cairo, discover the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, Salah El-Din Citadel, and the historic district of Old Cairo.
In Upper Egypt, visit the Abu Simbel Temples, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam before continuing to Luxor to explore Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Each visit is accompanied by a private guide who explains the historical background, architecture, and cultural significance of the sites included in the itinerary.
Three-Star Hotels, Meals, and Tour Package Inclusions
The package includes accommodation in carefully selected three-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor.
Meals are provided as specified in the itinerary, including daily breakfasts, lunches during sightseeing days, and dinners at the hotels in Aswan and Luxor.
The tour also includes private guiding services during scheduled sightseeing, domestic flights on the stated routes, private transportation between destinations, airport transfers, and the activities listed in the itinerary.
Guide Language Options and Optional Activities
Private guided tours are available in several languages, including English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Russian, allowing guests to select the guide language that best suits their preference.
Optional activities may be available during the tour for an additional charge. Near the Giza Pyramids, guests may choose camel riding, horse riding, or quad biking. In Luxor, an early morning hot-air balloon ride can be added, subject to availability, weather conditions, and operational approval.
Early Departures, Long Journeys, and Schedule Adjustments
This itinerary includes several early departures and long travel days, particularly during the journey to Abu Simbel and the transfer between Aswan and Luxor. Guests should expect full sightseeing days combined with domestic flights and extended road travel.
The order and timing of visits may be adjusted when necessary due to flight schedules, traffic conditions, attraction opening hours, operational requirements, or crowd levels. These adjustments help ensure that all scheduled attractions are visited while maintaining the smooth operation of the tour.
Explore Karnak Temple and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Enjoy a 5-Day egypt travel tour package from Cairo.
Includes/Excludes
Domestic flights
Private airport transfers
Private guided sightseeing
Three-star hotel stays
Scheduled daily meals
5-Day guided tour
Optional camel riding
Optional horse riding
Optional quad biking
Optional balloon flight
5-Day tour extras
Unlisted additional services
Frequently asked questions
What to Bring for 5-Day Egypt Travel Tour Package from Cairo
- Bring your 5-Day Cairo tour booking confirmation.
- Bring your passport and domestic flight details.
- Bring comfortable shoes for historical site visits.
- Bring suitable clothes for five active tour days.
- Bring personal essentials for overnight hotel stays.
- Bring sun protection for outdoor sightseeing.
Not Allowed on Trip to 5-Day Egypt Travel Tour Package from Cairo
- Do not expect optional activities as standard.
- Do not miss your confirmed domestic flight times.
- Do not ignore your private guide's instructions.
- Do not expect short travel days throughout the tour.
- Do not assume balloon flights always operate.
- Do not expect fixed times on your 5-Day Cairo tour.
Know Before You Go to 5-Day Egypt Travel Tour Package from Cairo
- The 5-Day egypt travel tour package starts in Cairo.
- Domestic flights connect Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor.
- Private road transfers include Abu Simbel visits.
- Hotels are three-star properties in three cities.
- Several early departures and long journeys occur.
- Flight schedules may change the sightseeing order.
Extra Services
Airport transfers
Arrange airport pickup service for a smooth arrival in Cairo, ensuring a stress-free transfer with professional assistance directly from the airport to your hotel.
€35.00/person
Photography
Capture your Cairo journey professionally with a private photographer who ensures beautiful, stress-free photos at the museum and landmarks without missing key moments.