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Alexandria to Luxor Explorer

9 days

Discover Ancient Egypt in all of its glory on this incredible 9-day group tour of Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor. Explore historic wonders and take in the spectacular sights of coastal Alexandria. See the magnificent Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx, uncover the treasures of Egypt at the Grand Egyptian Museum and gaze in awe at the Temple of Hatshepsut. Admire mighty Karnak Temple, visit Dendera and discover the tombs of the Valley of Kings.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

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Tour Overview

Duration

9 days

Starts

Cairo

Ends

Luxor

Range

Signature

Tour Guide

Yes, escorted by a tour guide

Group Size

Min 2 / Max 24

Minimum age

15 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Thursdays

Hotel Rating

4 - 5 star

Countries

Egypt

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 8, Dinner: 1
Per Person From
R 31,505.00
Deposit From
Final payment
R 10,000.00
R 53,010.00

Tour Highlights

Alexandria - Take in the highlights of this beautiful Mediterranean port city, including the Roman Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, the Library of Alexandria and Quaitbay Fort, the site of the great Lighthouse of Alexandria
Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and explore the Necropolis of Saqqara
Cairo – Explore the monumental statues of the Grand Egyptian Museum and marvel at mummies at the Egyptian Museum of Cairo
Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night
Dendera - Explore the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor with its exquisitely decorated ceiling
Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Included

Breakfast daily and 1 dinner
7 nights 4-5 star hotels
1 overnight train from Cairo to Luxor (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
Touring - Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor and Dendera
Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 9
Services of an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping. We recommend you allow USD$20 per traveller per day of guiding for your guide, and an additional USD$10 per traveller per day for general tipping such as drivers, and bellmen, though ultimately tipping is an entirely personal gesture.
Entrance Fees: USD$100-120pp, paid in local currency
Tipping Kitty: USD$50-60pp, paid in local currency
Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in the places you will visit, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cairo

Thursday. Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you’ll be met and escorted to our hotel. Your Egyptian adventure begins here! This evening a Welcome meeting will be held at 7pm.

Overnight: Cairo

Day 2 - Alexandria sightseeing

Cairo - Alexandria. We start our day bright and early as we drive to the portside city of Alexandria on the Mediterranean Coast. Here begins our guided tour of the Roman catacombs. We head underground to see the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt. Our next visit is Pompey’s Pillar and the beautiful Library of Alexandria (exterior) and lastly, we visit the Citadel of Qaitbay. This fortress was built on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria which was destroyed by a powerful earthquake in 1323AD. Once our guided tour ends, we head back to our hotel to freshen up before heading out for dinner.

Overnight: Alexandria
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Cairo El Alamein

Alexandria – Cairo. This morning takes us to the grounds of El Alamein, a commonwealth war grave. It was here that two bloody battles took place during World War II. During our tour, we pay respect to the 13,000 fallen allied soldiers who were killed in battle. Our tour continues with a visit to the El Alamein Military Museum, which houses many war relics, and where we will learn more about the history of World War II in North Africa. After our visit, it's time to return to Cairo.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Free Time in Cairo

Today is spent at leisure, relax by the hotel pool or explore Egypt’s capital. Perhaps take our optional Backstreet of Cairo excursion, where you can visit the lesser-known sights of the city including El Moez street in Islamic Cairo, visit Garbage City and the famous cave church of St. Simon.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Pyramids of Giza

This morning we get ready for a full day of touring, starting with a visit to the glorious pyramids and the iconic Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. The pyramids are the oldest tourist attraction and the only surviving wonder from the ancient Greek listed Seven Wonders of the World. Leaving the Pyramids of Giza, we make a short stop at a papyrus emporium before heading to the necropolis of Saqqara. We explore the myriad tombs and temples at this site and see Zhoser’s step pyramid.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 - Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo – Luxor. This morning, our guided tour takes us to the extraordinary Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. This brand-new, 490,000 sq.m complex houses over 100,000 artefacts spanning most of ancient Egyptian history. Many of these treasures have never been displayed to the public before, and artefacts have been brought together from across Egypt and the world. The museum will eventually showcase a giant exhibition dedicated to the treasures of King Tutankhamun.

Later, we visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which continues to house a vast collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. Among its remarkable exhibits are the well-preserved mummies of Yuya and Thuyu, high-ranking nobles and the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamun. These mummies are so well-preserved that they still display thick locks of hair, visible fingernails, and smooth, blackened skin.

Once our excursion ends, we return to our hotel for a little relaxation before boarding our overnight sleeper train bound for Luxor.

Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - Luxor & Dendera

Upon arrival at Luxor, we check-in at out hotel and freshen up for our day ahead. Our first stop is Dendera, located 60km north of Luxor, gradually built over thousands of years. Covering 40,000 square meters, it is one of Egypt’s best-preserved complexes of temples, chapels and shrines. Dendera’s crowning glory is the 2000-year-old Temple of Hathor, an exquisite masterpiece with its beautifully decorated ceiling, adorned with astronomical representations.

We return to Luxor. The rest of today is free for you to spend at leisure. Relax by the pool or perhaps explore Luxor at your own pace. In the evening, check out the night entertainment or join an optional visit to the Temple of Luxor, a strikingly beautiful piece of architecture built by the New Kingdom pharaoh Amenophis III (Book and pay locally).

Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Valley of the Kings

Our day starts nice and early as we visit Luxor’s famous West Bank, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. We venture to the magnificent Valley of the Kings, burial site of many well-known tombs including Ramses II, Seti I, Amenhotep II and of course, the captivating tomb of King Tutankhamun. After our exploration of this incredible site, we travel to visit the Valley of the Queens and the picturesque limestone Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the second queen of Egypt.

We return to our hotel at around midday, we have time for lunch and a well-deserved rest by the pool before we make our way to the colossal Temple of Karnak later this afternoon. Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers.

Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 - Luxor

Friday. Our amazing tour comes to an end today with hotel check out and a transfer to Luxor Airport for your onward flights. If you want to continue your adventure, we can book post tour accommodation so you can explore Luxor’s abundance of antiquities.

For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our travel guide.

Meals: Breakfast

Extras and add-ons

If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.

Pre and Post Tour Accommodation

Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.

Post Tour Accommodation - Cairo

Double

R 2,645per passenger

Twin

R 2,645per passenger

Single

R 4,935per passenger

Pre Tour Accommodation - Cairo (from price)

Double

R 2,645per passenger

Twin

R 2,645per passenger

Single

R 4,935per passenger

Post Tour Accommodation - Luxor (from price)

Double

R 2,315per passenger

Twin

R 2,315per passenger

Single

R 4,045per passenger

Additional Excursions

Enhance your tour with these optional extras, helping you to get the most from your adventure.

Khan el-Khalili Market Cairo
Backstreets of Cairo

Discover some of Cairo’s most fascinating neighbourhoods and get off the beaten track on this Backstreets of Cairo tour. Stroll through the bustling Downtown and explore the beautiful mosques and monuments of Islamic Cairo’s spectacular El Moez Street, before bartering for goods at Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Then learn about the life of the Zabbaleen waste pickers before visiting the famous Cave Church of St Simon.

R 2,315

per passenger

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.

If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.

Holiday Inn Cairo Maadi
Cairo

Overlooking the Nile and offering distant views of the Great Pyramids of Giza, this Holiday Inn provides the perfect location for your stay in Cairo. Each guestroom features a balcony (not Nile View as standard) and is well-equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi. Evenings can be spent enjoying international or Egyptian cuisine and unwinding with a cocktail at one of the hotel’s bars. Thanks to the friendly hotel staff, you’ll soon feel at home. And with panoramic views of the city from the rooftop lounge and pool, there’s no better place to base yourself for exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Hotel
Sleeper Train
Cairo

When travelling on an overnight train in Egypt, sleeper carriages offer the highest level of comfort. Cabins are equipped with two beds (one above the other), a basin, electric points and air conditioning. Freshly laundered bedding is provided and in the early evening an attendant will come round and make up your bed for you. The carriages have toilets at each end and there is a club car which serves snacks and beverages. In the morning a very basic breakfast is provided.

Our Rating
Simple
Local Rating
Train
Sonesta Hotel, Towers & Casino Cairo
Cairo

The Sonesta Hotel & Casino is a sophisticated and luxurious hotel offering spacious, en-suit rooms with opulent furnishings. Enjoy a cocktail at the poolside bar or indulge in a relaxing massage or Turkish steam bath at the full-service spa. With 5 restaurants located within the hotel you'll be spoilt for choice over dining options.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
5 Star Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel
Cairo

Radisson Blu is in the Heliopolis area of Cairo, just 3 kms from Cairo International Airport. Providing spacious, well appointed guest rooms with amenities such as a daily newspaper and turndown service, the hotel is the perfect oasis for guests visiting the city. Its two restaurants, lobby lounge, and gourmet bakery offer a range of culinary choices. To top it all off, the hotel boasts a rooftop spa and pool with panoramic Cairo views.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Hotel
Paradise Inn Le Metropole
Alexandria

Le Metropole is one of the oldest in Alexandria and is a superb example of 18th century architecture. The rooms are are cozy and well appointed.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Sonesta St. George Hotel
Luxor

An elegant and luxurious classical hotel, the Sonesta's sophistication will ensure you a comfortable stay. The hotel has a sweeping terrace with fantastic views of the Nile, a grand entrance of polished marble and handsomely appointed furnishings with exquisite detail and a beautiful health spa. All its rooms offer views of the city or the river, complemented by a wide range of restaurants and cafes. Just minutes away you will find the temples at Luxor and Karnak, home to two of ancient Egypt's most famed sanctuaries.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Deluxe Hotel
Steigenberger Nile Palace
Luxor

The Steigenburger Nile Palace is a grand hotel and stylishly furnished, with many rooms overlooking the Nile River. The hotel has a health club with massage rooms, sauna, steam room and fitness room, and a tennis court on the roof, not to mention a riverside pool. Its four restaurants offer a choice between Nubian, Lebanese, Italian, and Thai cuisine.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Deluxe Hotel

Prices & Dates

All dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room.

2024
Twin/Double
Single
19 Dec - 27 Dec
R 32,745
R 50,455
26 Dec - 3 Jan
R 32,745
R 50,455
2025
Twin/Double
Single
2 Jan - 10 Jan
R 31,505
R 48,595
16 Jan - 24 Jan
R 31,505
R 48,595
30 Jan - 7 Feb
R 31,505
R 48,595
13 Feb - 21 Feb
R 31,505
R 48,595
20 Feb - 28 Feb
R 31,505
R 48,595
27 Feb - 7 Mar
R 31,505
R 48,595
6 Mar - 14 Mar
R 31,505
R 48,595
13 Mar - 21 Mar
R 31,505
R 48,595
2026
Twin/Double
Single
1 Jan - 9 Jan
R 33,445
R 51,605
8 Jan - 16 Jan
R 33,445
R 51,605
15 Jan - 23 Jan
R 33,445
R 51,605
22 Jan - 30 Jan
R 33,445
R 51,605
29 Jan - 6 Feb
R 33,445
R 51,605
5 Feb - 13 Feb
R 33,445
R 51,605
12 Feb - 20 Feb
R 33,445
R 51,605
19 Feb - 27 Feb
R 33,445
R 51,605

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