Best of Cairo and Luxor
8 days / 7 nights


Includes:
• 2 nights in Cairo, 4 nights in Luxor
• 1 night’s first-class travel on a sleeper train
• Return private airport transfers
• A half-day tour of the Egyptian Museum
• A full-day tour of the Pyramids at Giza Memphis and Saqqara, including lunch
• A half-day tour of the West Bank in Luxor
• A half-day tour of Karnak and Luxor Temples

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 Cairo On arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo at your chosen hotel.

DAY 2 Egyptian Museum, Cairo
This morning, you will visit the Egyptian Museum, which hosts more than 120,000 Egyptian artefacts including the Tutankhamun exhibition – one of the greatest collections of its kind in the world. After your visit, you will be free to explore Cairo at your leisure. Overnight in Cairo at your chosen hotel. (B)

DAY 3 Pyramids at Giza, Memphis and Saqqara, Cairo The Pyramids at Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the World and one of Egypt’s best-known symbols. Today, you will spend a full-day exploring the Pyramids, the remains of Memphis and then on to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser. At the end of the day, one of our representatives will take you to Cairo train station where you will board the overnight train to Luxor. Accommodation is in a first-class sleeper carriage. (B, L)

DAY 4 Luxor transfer from Luxor train station with one of our representatives to your hotel.

DAY 5 Luxor, Valley of the Kings and Queens, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon This morning, you will cross the Nile to begin your visit to the West Bank. Your first stop is a visit to Valley of the Kings where you will explore some of the 62 tombs belonging to some of the most well-known pharaohs including Ramses, Tutankhamun, Seti and Thutmosis. We also visit the Valley of the Queens containing up to 70 tombs and the wonderful temple built for Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. After a full morning’s sightseeing, you will return to your hotel where you can relax for the rest of the day. Overnight in Luxor at your chosen hotel. (B)

DAY 6 Luxor, Karnak and Luxor Temples
Today you will visit both Luxor and Karnak Temples on the East Bank of the Nile. Both temples are amazing examples of ancient Egyptian architecture depicting life around 1600 BC. A huge statue of Ramses II greets visitors to the Luxor Temple. The Temple of Karnak contains a group of temples including Amon Ra and the God Osiris and is one of the largest temples in the world. Afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight in Luxor at your chosen hotel. (B)

DAYS 7-8 Luxor Day at leisure in Luxor.
Overnight in Luxor at your chosen hotel. After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport or train station for your onward journey.

Best of Cairo and Luxor
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Price in £ per person based on twin share
Pricing Note: Prices based on two people travelling together in a twin or double room. Prices for solo travellers are available on request. Prices exclude flights. Your Travelmood consultant will confirm the exact prices for your desired dates together with competitive flight arrangements