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3 Days Trip To Cairo From Luxor By Plane

3 Days Trip To Cairo From Luxor By Plane

Price varies by group size

$425.00 $500.00

Duration

3 days

Max People

30

Tour Type

Private

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3 Days Trip To Cairo From Luxor By Plane

Experience a 3-day trip by plane to Cairo from Luxor, which offers a rich exploration of historical and cultural landmarks. Beyond The Nile Tours provides excellent services, including a private, air-conditioned vehicle, comfortable accommodations, and a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide.

Discover the beauty of Cairo as you visit iconic sites such as the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Saqqara Step Pyramid, the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, the Hanging Church, Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization—all steeped in over 4,000 years of history.

Book this magnificent tour from Luxor and discover the wonders of ancient Egypt.


Tour Highlights

  • Giza Attractions

    • Giza Pyramid Complex
    • The Great Sphinx
    • The Valley Temple
    • The Grand Egyptian Museum
    • Memphis City
    • Saqqara Step Pyramids

Cairo Attractions

  • The Egyptian Museum
  • The Hanging Church
  • Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Included/Excluded

  • Pick up services from hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.
  • Domestic flight tickets from Luxor to Cairo and return.
  • All Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private Egyptologist tour guide.
  • 2 nights accommodation at a 5* Hotel in Cairo.
  • 2 Lunch meals during the tour.
  • All taxes and service charges.
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program.
  • Tipping
  • Entrance fees to all the sights mentioned.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Fly From Luxor To Cairo By Plane

Upon arriving in Luxor, our "Beyond The Nile Tours" guide will help you unpack and relax. Then, you'll board our air-conditioned vehicle to explore the unique and captivating sites of ancient Egyptian civilization, including:

The Giza Pyramids Complex: The Giza Pyramids complex, built in 2600 BC by the 4th dynasty, is a famous treasure trove. It comprises Pyramids, six smaller pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.

The Great Pyramid: The Great Pyramid, built in 2570 BC, is a remarkable stone structure of 2 million tones. It was completed in just 15 years and is still considered one of the original Seven Wonders of the World. Well-preserved over centuries, it stands at 146.6 meters (481 feet) and is the heaviest object in the world, weighing about 6 million units. It features an impressive King’s Chamber.

 The Great Sphinx: The Horus of the Horizon Sphinx is an ancient guardian that has been transformed into the largest man-made statue on the planet.It was created for King Chephren around 2600 BC and carved from one huge piece of limestone that represented a mystical creation.

The Valley Temple: Central to the valley is a place for purification and life beyond earth, the Valley Temple.
It is exclusively built of granite and was meant to process the mummification of Pharaohs of the 4th dynasty before they reached the pyramids ' entrance from the south to the afterlife.

The Grand Egyptian Museum: The remarkable Grand Egyptian Museum, which cost one billion dollars, was completed in 2002 and is home to something of unearthly beauty. It is the home of 100,000 artifacts, all of them related to ancient Egypt, from a period that is over 7000 years.

Lunch Meal: After lunch at a restaurant nearby, your guide can take you along on a:

City of Memphis: Pharaoh Menes founded Memphis in 2925 BC, establishing it as the first capital of ancient Egypt, known for its White Walls. The city became a religious center dedicated to worshiping the god Ptah, particularly in the temple within the citadel, known as the Enclosure of the Ka of Ptah. This connection is reflected in the modern name for Egypt.

The Saqqara Step Pyramid: This six-step gold structure was designed by Imhotep, who changed the course of Egypt and set the time for building the pyramids.The Saqqara Pyramid is the oldest monumental cut-stone structure in the world. The Pharaoh Djoser, who ruled Egypt in the 27th century B.C., had it built.

After that, we'll move to one of Cairo's 5-star hotels, which will be a luxury extravaganza and put up there.

Next, you will check in at a luxurious 5-star hotel and spend the night there.

Day 2: Visit Old Cairo Attractions

Taking breakfast at the hotel first, you proceed with your tour. Your tour guide will accompany you to Cairo's downtown, known as "the city of minarets." Here, you can enjoy the view of some of the most remarkable tourist attractions that Cairo offers; these include:

The Egyptian Museum: The Egyptian Museum, located in downtown Cairo, displays the magnificent ancient treasures of Egypt, which perpetuate the history of that country. Opened in 1901, this gigantic building houses an extensive collection of tools and articles preserved for centuries, with two floors.

Have a Lunch Meal: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant before continuing your tour. With the following activities:

The Hanging Church:The hanging church is one of the most historically significant sites from the early Coptic era in the 5th century A.D. It is said to be the main reason it was 30 feet above the street level, near the southern wall of the Roman fortress of Babylon. The church is also rich in artistic treasures from the 7th to the 13th century.

Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque: Built between 641 and 642 AD, it is one of the most significant and crucial Islamic buildings in Cairo and worldwide. It is in the ancient city of Fustat. Africa and Egypt were the first mosques where Islam gained “six feet under” as a religious institution.

The Ben Ezra Synagogue: Construction of the Ben Ezra Synagogue was completed in 1892, not far from the place in Fustat where Moses was found. These extraordinary buildings are home to a plethora of holy Hebrew, Aramaic, and Judeo-Arabic manuscripts from different historical periods.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a marvel museum that protects and shows the core aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization. It was the first of this kind, and it was discovered within Cairo, the famous metropolis exclusively housing a single civilization that was evolving for 5000 years. The Museum has almost 500,000 objects, including the Great Hall of the mummies.

Al Muizz Street, built in the 10th century by the Fatimid Dynasty, is a magnificent representation of Cairo's old Islamic architectural features. It was a great place for trade, art, and beauty, where you could see enchanting things.

The Khan El Khalili Bazaar: founded during the Mamluk era between 1382 and 1389 AD—is a delicate and fascinating art and cultural artifact. It has been the prime business center in Cairo, providing exceptional art and architecture from this historic era.

Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night stay.

Day 3: End Your Tour At Cairo And Fly To Luxor

The first and best thing to do is to have breakfast and do the necessary checkout before long.
Soon after that, you will be airborne and heading towards Luxor, where you will be transferred to a hotel.

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