Planet of the History : 6 Days Cairo and Luxor tours

Day 1: Cairo : Pick up from Cairo airport to your hotel

1. Cairo
   1h
   Pick up by our tour guide and enjoy a safe ride from Cairo airport to your hotel in Cairo or Giza The transfer length will be approximately 1 hour. Transfers are available year-round and 24-hours a day. ( Please send us your flight details )
   
   Overnight at Giza Hotel ( Private room with Breakfast ) most likely Pyramid View Room if available

Day 2: Giza : Guided Day Tour to ( Giza Pyramids & Sphinx , Sakkara and Memphis )

1. The Pyramids Of Giza
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   After Breakfast , Start your day with your friendly guide to the Giza Plateau. When you reach the Giza Plateau, your Egyptology guide will introduce you to the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus.
2. Great Sphinx
   45m
   Marvel at the Great Sphinx statue and visit the Valley Temple, which is a part of the same ancient complex. Learn about the burial rites of the pharaohs.
3. Saqqara Pyramid
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   The next stop on the tour is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, at the fascinating Saqqara archaeological site. Built around 2630 BC, this special pyramid is the world's oldest major stone structure.
4. Mit Rahina Museum
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   You’ll continue on to Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt. Having reigned as a cultural center for over 3,000 years, Memphis boasts stunning ancient sites
5. Cairo
   Pass by
   Later you will be transferred to your hotel

Day 3: Guided Day Tour to Coptic & Islamic Cairo Egyptian Museum + Overnight train to Luxor

1. Mosque of Muhammad Ali
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   After breakfast you'll be picked up from your hotel by your friendly guide to enjoy a spiritual day tour to the Islamic and Coptic sites in Cairo. First, see Salah El Din Citadel where Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, also Al Gowhara palace built by Mamluks and Ottomans.
2. Coptic Cairo
   1h
   Proceed to old Cairo where you will discover the Roman fortress, the Hanging church, also called Al Mo’allaka church, then to St. Sergio's, which sheltered the holy family. End your tour by visiting the Famous Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra.
3. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   Continue your day tour to downtown Cairo to visit the famous Egyptian Museum. You will have the chance to visit Tutankhamen tombs as well
4. Cairo
   Pass by
   EVENING transfer to Cairo train station to take the overnight seated train to Luxor.
   ( Train can be replaced by VIP bus free of charge or upgraded to sleeper train for 80 USD extra per person in Twin Cabin one way with Dinner and Breakfast )

Day 4: Arrive Luxor & Visiting Luxor East bank

1. Luxor
   Pass by
   Arrive Luxor train station in the early morning and be picked up and transferred to your Hotel
2. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Start your afternoon tour with your friendly guide to visit Karnak Temple , What makes the Karnak Temple complex special is that it includes several of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian design and architecture, such as the Hypostyle Hall, one of the world’s great architectural achievements of all time and the Temple of Amun, a spectacular forest of giant papyrus-shaped columns.
3. Luxor Temple
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Proceed to visit Luxor temple which is built by many different Kings during the old ancient Egyptian time
4. Luxor
   Pass by
   Later you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luxor
   Overnight in Luxor Hotel ( Private room ) 4 stars Hotel with Breakfast

Day 5: Visiting Luxor West banks + Overnight train back to Cairo

1. Valley of the Kings
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Start your tour with your friendly tour guide to visit the west Bank of Luxor , the first step will be the Valley of the Kings which includes 66 tombs
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Proceed to visit the queen Hatshepsut temple
3. Colossi of Memnon
   30m
   End your tour by visiting Memnon statues
4. Luxor
   Pass by
   Evening transfer to Luxor train station to take the overnight Seated train back to Cairo
   ( Train can be replaced by VIP bus free of charge or upgraded to sleeper train for 80 USD extra per person in Twin Cabin one way with Dinner and Breakfast )

Day 6: Arrive Cairo + Drop Off

1. Cairo
   Pass by
   Arrive Cairo train station by 5 AM and be picked up from there and direct transfer to Cairo airport or any drop off point your prefer in Cairo or Giza

Pickup details

Please send us the name of your hotel in Cairo or Giza

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels