A 5-day budget tour to Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria provides incredible value while exploring Egypt’s essentials. Passion Egypt Tours will provide American travelers with comfortable accommodations, private transport, and expert guides. See Cairo’s Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum; travel to Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Hatshepsut Temple; and explore Alexandria’s Qaitbay Citadel, Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and Library. Book this budget-friendly adventure and experience the essence of Egypt.
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Cairo Attractions
Luxor Attractions
Alexandria Attractions
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See the highlights of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan including the Pyramids, Sphinx, Alexandria Library, Karnak, and Valley of the Kings.
Enjoy excellent and professional service during your journey.
Learn over 5,000 years of Egypt’s grand history.
Admire incredible architecture and artistic creations.
Create memorable moments of beauty and discovery.
Upon your arrival in Egypt, a land of unparalleled uniqueness, our "Passionegypttours" representative will welcome you at Cairo airport. They will assist you with passport control procedures and luggage identification and handling. From the airport, you will be transported in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your 5-star hotel for check-in.
In the evening, your tour will commence with a dinner cruise on the beautiful Nile River, where you can unwind and enjoy a vibrant belly dancing performance accompanied by a folklore band, including the captivating Tannoura spin inspired by Egypt's whirling dervishes tradition.
Ultimately, you will return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a private guided tour to explore Cairo's renowned attractions including the Great Giza Pyramids Complex, the majestic Sphinx, the captivating Valley Temple, and the Egyptian Museum.
The Giza pyramid complex has stood in the enigmatic western desert for the past 4000 years, making it one of the oldest monuments worldwide. The complex includes three major pyramids, six smaller pyramids, the magnificent Sphinx, known as Egypt's great guardian, and the valley temple, which was used to safeguard the heritage and legacy of the kings and queens for many generations.
The Great Pyramid, the only remaining intact structure among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is one of the oldest and largest constructions still standing today. Its intricate interior and immense scale have inspired numerous mysteries and fringe theories. Dating back to 2580 BC, over 4,500 years ago, it was the first of its kind and marked the beginning of a golden era in Ancient Egyptian architecture. Constructed over 20 years, the pyramid consists of approximately 2,300,000 limestone blocks, each weighing about 2.5 tons, and was built by a skilled workforce of 100,000 free laborers. It rises to a height of 147 meters (481 feet), making it the tallest man-made structure in the world for nearly 3,800 years, until the Lincoln Cathedral in England surpassed it in 1311.
The oldest statue in history depicts a mythical creature known as the Sphinx, featuring the body of a lion and the head of a man, likely representing King Khafre as a symbol of strength and wisdom. It is called Abu Al-Hawl, meaning The Father of Terror in Arabic. The statue stands 73 meters (240 feet) long and 19 meters (66 feet) high, carved from a single limestone rock.
The site where the mummification process was carried out. The valley was established during Egypt's Old Kingdom period (2686–2134 BC). It is one of the best-preserved monuments of Ancient Egyptian Civilization, constructed entirely from limestone and granite, and houses remarkable diorite statues of Chephren.
The Grand Egyptian Museum serves as a magnificent gateway to the extraordinary ancient Egyptian achievements, showcasing 5,000 years of continuous innovation and rich artistic creativity. This monumental museum offers a unique opportunity to explore some of the most remarkable archaeological monuments and artifacts ever discovered, including:
The Hanging Obelisk, the statue of King Ramses II, the ten statues of King Senusert, the grand staircase, statues of Ptolemaic kings and queens, the Victory Column of King Merenptah, the magnificent Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium with the gift shop.
A VIP ticket grants access to view several additional artifacts. For further details, please contact us.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a fantastic restaurant, followed by a visit to:
The grand Egyptian Museum, located in the center of Cairo, houses the largest and most impressive collection of authentic ancient Egyptian artifacts and monuments in the world. These items span over 4,000 years, covering periods from ancient Egyptian to Greek, Coptic, and Islamic eras. The museum features more than 150,000 artifacts crafted from luxurious materials such as gold and jewelry, as well as everyday materials like wood and stone. The collection includes statues, jewelry, funerary objects, and renowned treasures such as those of King Tutankhamun, the Narmer Palette, papyrus manuscripts, and many more.
After completing your tour, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet our representative who will assist you with check-in at a 5-star hotel in Luxor, where you will spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Cairo to Luxor
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
It is a perfect day to enjoy a delightful breakfast before proceeding to explore Luxor's tourist attractions with your expert private Egyptologist, beginning with:
The Valley has served as the final resting place and a gateway to the afterlife for the most prominent Kings and Queens of Egypt's New Kingdom (1570-1070 BC). It is one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The site contains 63 tombs filled with a wide array of fascinating artifacts, decorations, and the remains of pharaohs including Ramses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and the renowned boy king Tutankhamen. Most of the tombs belong to esteemed nobles and members of the royal family. This historic location remains home to important tombs such as those of Ramses II and Tutankhamen.
Also known as Djeser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies), it is the jewel of Luxor, embodying the grandeur of the New Kingdom period (1550-1070 BC) and highlighting the vision and achievements of one of Ancient Egypt’s most successful rulers, Queen Hatshepsut. The temple was designed by Hatshepsut’s chancellor, Senenmut, in 1479 BC and took 15 years to complete. Its design follows the principles of Classical Architecture and features some of the most remarkable decorations and statues found in Egypt.
Two quartzite sandstone blocks, each standing 18 meters (60 feet) tall and weighing 720 tons, are shaped to represent Amenhotep III (1386-1350 BCE). The Colossi suffered significant damage during a major earthquake in 27 BCE but were restored in 199 CE. During the Greco-Roman period, the Colossi of Memnon gained fame due to the legend of the "Vocal Memnon," where the statues were said to produce singing sounds, which were actually caused by wind passing through the statues.
Enjoy your lunch at a restaurant in Luxor, then proceed with your journey by:
One of the largest open-air museums in the world, it was originally known as Ipet-isu, meaning "The Most Selected of Places," and also as Pr-Imn House of Amon. Dating back over 4,000 years, it is the largest man-made religious structure globally. The Karnak Temple served as the central place of worship for the entire ancient Egyptian kingdom and was dedicated to the Theban triad: the god Amun, his wife Mut, the goddess of justice and balance, and their son Khonsu, the moon god, as well as other deities such as Osiris, Montu, Ptah, and Isis.
It is now time to proceed to Luxor Airport for your return journey to Cairo, where you will stay overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Luxor to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
In the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast, after which our experienced tour guide will lead you on a visit to Alexandria's top tourist attractions, beginning with:
The Catacombs are truly remarkable, being the only one of their kind in all of Egypt. This necropolis, dating back to the 2nd century AD, uniquely merges artistic elements from Hellenistic and Roman styles with ancient Egyptian Pharaonic designs in an exceptionally stunning and impressive manner. It contains numerous significant Greek and Roman artifacts and decorations across its three levels, earning it the distinction of being one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.
The Colossi of Memnon rises to a height of 28 meters and measures 2.7 meters in width, crafted from pure red granite. On its upper western side, there is a Greek inscription dedicated to Emperor Diocletian. This monument is renowned for being the largest monolithic column constructed outside of Rome. It is called Pompey's Pillar because, during the Middle Ages, Crusaders mistakenly believed that the remains of the famed Roman general Pompey were entombed at the very top of the pillar.
Enjoy a delightful lunch before proceeding with the remainder of your adventure.
The Qaitbay Citadel is a stunning blend of Islamic architecture and authentic Mediterranean charm. It was built in 1477 by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf Al-Din Qait Bay atop the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, using stones recovered from the lighthouse. The lighthouse was once the third longest-standing wonder of the ancient world until it was destroyed by earthquakes between 956 AD and 1323 AD. The Qaitbay Citadel is well-known, with many believing it preserves the enduring spirit of the Alexandria Lighthouse and features remarkable designs characteristic of the Islamic era.
The Alexandria Library ranks among the largest and most modern libraries worldwide, serving as a tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria. It houses the world's sixth-largest Francophone collection. This trilingual library offers books in Arabic, English, and French, and boasts the largest repository of French literature in North Africa and the Middle East. Additionally, it features remarkable art galleries and a collection of some of the rarest books globally.
Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast, after which our representative will assist you with all your paperwork for your departure from beautiful Egypt and escort you to Cairo Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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