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Egypt is one of the most prominent tourist destinations visited by many people from around the world, because it enjoys a rich history along with the presence of many natural landscapes.

The city of Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is one of the most important cities that contains many monuments.

Also, the city of Luxor contains one-third of the world’s monuments. Therefore, in this article, we will take you on a 5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor to enjoy the picturesque natural landmarks and see the history of the ancient Egyptians.

5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor Overview

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A 5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor greatly helps in enjoying the history of Egypt, because each of them contains a number of tourist attractions that can be enjoyed. Also, both cities are located on the Nile River, which is one of the most beautiful picturesque natural landscapes in Egypt.

Highlights of the Tour

Tour Itinerary

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    5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor
    5-Days-Cairo-And-Luxor-Tour-Islamic-Cairo-EgyptaTours Historic Cairo is one of the most enjoyable places to experience when taking a 5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor, because it contains many unique places that can be enjoyed.

    Visiting the Mosque of Muhammad Ali

    The Mosque of Muhammad Ali is one of the famous archaeological mosques in the city of Cairo. It was built in the Ottoman style, and its walls were covered with marble slabs of alabaster, which is why it is also called the Alabaster Mosque. It is distinguished by the height of its minarets, which are among the tallest in the city of Cairo. The mosque has an open courtyard and a prayer area that contains four large domes in addition to four other small domes. It has two pulpits, one in green and another made of marble, and it also contains the tomb of Muhammad Ali Pasha.

    A Tour in the Citadel of Saladin

    In the program of a 5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor, a visit to the Citadel of Saladin is a must. It is one of the most important military fortresses that was established in the era of the Islamic state and was built in a distinctive location that allows a view of the entire city of Cairo so that they could see enemies from all directions. Saladin Al-Ayyubi began its construction but was unable to complete it, and it was completed by Sultan Al-Kamil ibn Al-Adil, who took it as his seat of government. Many facilities were added inside the Citadel, such as the Mosque of Nasir Muhammad ibn Tulun, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and the Mosque of Sulayman Pasha. It also contains a number of museums, such as the Military Museum and the Al-Gawhara Palace Museum.

    A Tour in the National Museum of Civilization

    It is one of the most important places that tourists enjoy visiting when taking a 5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor because it is an integrated cultural complex through which one can learn about the civilization of the Egyptians. It is located in the city of Fustat, which was the first capital of Egypt after the Islamic conquest. It has a hall for displaying ancient Egyptian crafts such as jewelry, textiles, wood, and pottery. There is also another hall that contains 22 royal mummies, but they were moved to the Egyptian Museum. The museum greatly helps in understanding the Egyptian civilization, especially in ancient times such as the Roman, Greek, Coptic, and Islamic eras, and the modern era of Egypt.
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      Transport:
      Private A/C Vehicle
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      Meals:
      Lunch
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      Overnight:
      Cairo Hotel
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    5-Days-Cairo-And-Luxor-Tour-Shopping-in-Khan-el-Khalili-EgyptaTours Egypt has many Islamic monuments that visitors enjoy seeing during a 5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor to see the Egyptian religious heritage, as Egypt is one of the most important countries where Muslims live side by side with Christians without any religious conflicts.

    A Tour in Al-Muizz Street

    This street was named after the Caliph Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah al-Fatimi, the first of the Fatimid caliphs in Egypt. It extends from the walls of Old Cairo to Bab Zuweila and has many ancient, venerable streets in Cairo. This street includes about 29 monuments of Islamic Egypt. It is also distinguished by many commercial places that sell original Egyptian handicrafts, and many souvenirs can be purchased from it.

    Shopping in Khan el-Khalili

    Khan el-Khalili street is one of the most important open markets in Cairo. It has many attractions, and the street is distinguished by the unique Islamic architecture found there. It has many goods that can be purchased, such as textiles, spices, and wonderful silver and gold jewelry. During a 5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor, many souvenirs can be purchased from this street. You can also enjoy wearing ancient Egyptian clothes and taking some souvenir photos.
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      Transport:
      Private A/C Vehicle
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      Meals:
      Breakfast & Lunch
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      Overnight:
      Cairo Hotel
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    5-Days-Cairo-And-Luxor-Tour-Karnak-Temple-Complex-EgyptaTours On the third day of the5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor, visitors travel by plane to the city of Luxor, where they can see the Egyptian antiquities that express the ancient Egyptian history.

    A Tour in Karnak Temple

    Karnak Temple is the largest temple in the history of ancient Egypt and is one of the religious landmarks in Luxor in the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. It contains a number of temples where the rituals of worship of the god Amun were practiced, who in their mythology is a symbol of power and wealth. It has a number of chapels, such as the chapel of Mut, the wife of Amun, the great chapel of Amun, the temple of Akhenaten dedicated to the worship of the god Aten, and the temple of Amun. The temple has a group of inscriptions around the walls, huge statues, and great columns.

    Seeing the Hypostyle Hall

    The Hypostyle Hall is a large hall located in the Karnak Temple and contains 134 huge columns, some of the most wonderful ancient Egyptian monuments. The height of a single column is between 15 and 21 meters, and the ancient Egyptians believed that they symbolized the primordial mound, the area from which the world began. These columns represent the open papyrus flower and were covered by a roof. The ancient Egyptians performed many religious rituals in this area, and on its walls are many ancient Egyptian inscriptions.

    Visiting Luxor Temple in the Evening

    On the evening of the third day of the 5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor, visitors enjoy seeing Luxor Temple, which was built specifically for the worship of Amun-Ra in their beliefs and legends. At its entrance are two huge statues of him, and there is also a large obelisk and a courtyard surrounded by columns on three sides. The museum has a hall containing 14 huge columns divided into two sections. It also has a section containing 32 columns and the chapel of Amenhotep III, which contains a small chapel built by Alexander the Great. The Avenue of Sphinxes connects Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
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      Transport:
      Private A/C Vehicle
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      Meals:
      Breakfast & Lunch
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      Overnight:
      Luxor Hotel
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    5-Days-Cairo-And-Luxor-Tour-Valley-Of-The-Kings-EgyptaTours. During the fourth day of the 5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor, the visitor moves to the west of the Nile River to see some ancient Pharaonic antiquities that are located west of the Nile River.

    Visiting the Valley of the Kings

    The Valley of the Kings contains the burials of most of the kings and princes of the eighteenth and nineteenth dynasties, which is why it was named the Valley of the Kings. Some high-ranking state officials were also buried there. The Valley of the Kings is divided into two main sections, the eastern section, which is the most famous and contains a larger number of tombs, and the western section, which has fewer tombs. The Valley of the Kings includes more than 60 tombs. There are also 20 incomplete tombs. This site was specifically chosen because the sun sets on it, and therefore it was associated with many funerary concepts among the ancient Egyptians.

    A Tour in the Temple of Hatshepsut

    The Temple of Hatshepsut is one of the places that visitors enjoy most during a 5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor. The temple consists of three floors and is considered one of the most important funerary temples where many acts of worship were practiced. It was established for the worship of the god Osiris. The temple was not only for the worship of the god Osiris, but it was also used for the worship of the goddess Hathor and the god of funerals, Anubis. It also has an open place for the worship of the sun god, and the walls were covered with many inscriptions and religious celebrations.

    Seeing the Colossi of Memnon

    The Colossi of Memnon depict the pharaonic king sitting on his throne with his hands outstretched. The height of the statue is about 18 meters, its width is about 60 feet, and each of them weighs about 720 tons. The two statues were made of sandstone, and the most skilled engineers of that era supervised the carving process.
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      Transport:
      Private A/C Vehicle
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      Meals:
      Breakfast & Lunch
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      Overnight:
      Luxor Hotel
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    The fifth day is the conclusion of the 5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor, where visitors return once again to the hotel and this enjoyable trip ends. However, there are some activities they do before going to the hotel.

    A Short Nile Cruise

    Visitors enjoy a short night cruise on a boat on the Nile River to see the blue waters of the Nile with the picturesque natural landscapes and some temples that are on both sides of the Nile River, and they see the green trees with the blue water.

    Shopping in the Local Markets

    At the end of the 5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor, visitors go to the local markets to buy some souvenirs, such as small statues of some ancient Egyptian monuments and some accessories and gifts that express the fragrance of ancient Egyptian history.

    Return to the Hotel

    Visitors return once again to the hotel to pack their belongings and return to their countries once again in a state between sadness and joy, and they wish to repeat this enjoyable trip again.
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      Transport:
      Private A/C Vehicle
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      Meals:
      Breakfast

Included & Excluded

Tour Inclusions

Tours Exclusions

Additional Info

Children Policy
  • 0 to 01 – Free.
  • From 2 to 5 – You will have a 25% discount on the total value of the tour.
  • From 6 to 11 – You will have a 50% discount on the total value of the tour.
  • With more than 12 you will be treated as an adult and must pay the total price of the tour.
  • If your travel package includes airfare, there may be an extra fee for each child accompanying you.
  • The child policy applies to children who share rooms with their parents (maximum of 1 child sharing the parents’ room)
  • Reservations should be made as soon as possible.
  • The payment of the total amount must be made at the time of booking confirmation and can be made by credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard) via Verisign Secured system on our website

We don’t charge a cancellation fee for tours canceled for “force majeure” reasons, such as volcanoes, earthquakes, or other reasons. If the cancellation is due to personal or business reasons and we have already incurred costs on your behalf, these costs will be transferred to you.

  • All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as visiting inside the pyramids, the Museum where the Solar Boat is located in the pyramid area, or to enter the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
  • If you wish to visit one or all of these areas, please contact us by email as soon as possible, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
  • Tips are not mandatory. And a form of appreciation for the services provided.
  • Whether you offer a tip or not, we thank you for choosing us to help you on your tour and we hope we have pleased you.

What To Pack For This Tour​

Camera

Umbrella

Medication

Comfortable Shoes.

Hat

Sunblock & Sunglasses.

Warm clothes in winter.

Valid Passport for 6 months.

Cotton clothes in summer.

Frequently Asked & Questions

The cost of a 5 Days Tour to Cairo and Luxor varies depending on many factors such as the place of accommodation and activities, but we make special discounts on prices.

The best time to take this tour is in the spring and autumn, due to the moderate weather during this period, which allows for many activities.

Yes, this tour is suitable for families, and there are also some activities that are suitable for children, as they can enjoy seeing the picturesque natural landscapes while seeing the archaeological landmarks.

The plane is used for transportation from Cairo to Luxor because this greatly helps in saving time and effort, which leads to increased enjoyment of the trip.

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