Cairo and Alexandria from Luxor by Flight — 2-Day Private Tour
Fly from Luxor to explore Egypt's greatest monuments, ancient catacombs, and the storied city of Alexandria.
This 2-day Cairo and Alexandria tour from Luxor takes you on a flight-based journey through Egypt's most iconic destinations, guided by a dedicated Egyptologist throughout. From the Giza Pyramids to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, every moment is structured for maximum discovery with minimal effort.
On the first day, your guide leads you through the Giza Plateau, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and the historic bazaar of Khan El Khalili — all in a single well-paced day. Overnight accommodation at a 5-star hotel in Cairo ensures you are rested and ready for the Alexandria excursion.
The second day is devoted to Alexandria, Egypt's Mediterranean jewel, where ancient Roman catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, the Qaitbay Citadel, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina await. After a full afternoon along the coast, you are transferred back to Cairo Airport for your return flight to Luxor.
Tour Highlights
Walk among the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus on the Giza Plateau.
Stand before the Great Sphinx, one of the most recognizable monuments in the ancient world.
Explore the Egyptian Museum and its extraordinary Tutankhamun collection spanning over 3,500 years of history.
Visit Coptic Cairo including the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Browse Khan El Khalili, Cairo's legendary bazaar, rich in craft, culture, and street life.
Discover Alexandria's Roman legacy at Pompey's Pillar and the multi-level Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa.
Visit the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your representative picks you up early from your Luxor hotel and transfers you to Luxor International Airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival, your Egyptologist guide takes you directly to the Giza Plateau to visit the three Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, followed by the Valley Temple of Chephren.
After lunch at a local Cairo restaurant, you visit the Egyptian Museum with its unmatched collection of Pharaonic artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. The day closes with a tour of Coptic Cairo — featuring the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue — before exploring the vibrant lanes of Khan El Khalili bazaar. Overnight at a 5-star hotel in Cairo.
After hotel pickup in Cairo, you travel to Alexandria for a full day on Egypt's northern coast. The itinerary includes Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Qaitbay Citadel, and the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Lunch is served at a local Alexandria restaurant before you make your way back to Cairo Airport for your evening flight to Luxor. A representative will transfer you from Luxor Airport back to your hotel upon arrival.
What Is Included
Included
- Round-trip flights between Luxor and Cairo
- All airport and hotel transfers by private vehicle
- English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
- Lunch on both days at local restaurants
- One night at a 5-star hotel in Cairo
Not Included
- International or domestic airfare outside of the tour package
- Dinner and breakfast meals
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Optional camel or horse rides at Giza
Important Information
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