Activity
2 Days: Cairo and Alexandra from Luxor by flight
Overview
Experience the best of Egypt in just two days with 2 Days: Cairo and Alexandra from Luxor by flight, combining iconic ancient wonders with a Mediterranean city escape. This easy-paced journey includes a personal Egyptologist guide and covers Cairo’s must-see landmarks plus a full-day tour to Alexandria.
🗺️ What to Expect
Fly from Luxor to Cairo early in the morning and spend your first day immersed in the capital’s timeless highlights, from the Giza Plateau to the treasures of the Egyptian Museum and the living heritage of Coptic and Islamic Cairo. After an overnight stay in a 5 star hotel in Cairo, set out for a scenic day trip to Alexandria to explore Greco-Roman sites, a historic seaside fortress, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. In the evening, return to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Luxor, then transfer to your hotel.
✨ Highlights
- 🧭 Discover the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple with your Egyptologist guide
- 🏺 Explore the Egyptian Museum and its world-famous Pharaonic artifacts
- ⛪ Walk through Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue
- 🛍️ Browse Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s historic bazaar in Islamic Cairo
- 🏛️ Visit Pompey’s Pillar and the Catacombs in Alexandria on a dedicated day trip
- 🏰 See Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse
- 📚 Stop at Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern cultural landmark by the Mediterranean
📍 Itinerary
Day 1, Luxor to Cairo (by flight)
- Early morning, pickup from your hotel in Luxor, transfer to Luxor International Airport, then fly to Cairo.
- Meet our representative in Cairo, then join your Egyptologist tour guide.
- Visit The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus.
- Continue to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chephren.
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo.
- Visit the Egyptian Museum, featuring a rare collection spanning 5,000 years, including the Tutankhamen treasures.
- Continue to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
- Drive to Islamic Cairo and explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.
- Overnight at a 5 star hotel in Cairo.
Day 2, Alexandria Tour, then return to Luxor (by flight)
- Pickup from your hotel in Cairo, then transfer for a day trip to Alexandria.
- Visit Pompey’s Pillar, constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century.
- Visit the Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery, consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria.
- See Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse.
- Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
- Drive back to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor, then transfer to your hotel in Luxor.
Meals, Lunch on Day 2.
✅ What’s Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off transfers as described (Luxor, Cairo, and return to Luxor)
- Transfers to and from Luxor International Airport and Cairo Airport as outlined
- Personal Egyptologist tour guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo (Day 1)
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria (Day 2)
- Overnight accommodation at a 5 star hotel in Cairo
❌ Exclusions
- Any items not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
ℹ️ Important Information
- Meeting point, pickup from your hotel in Luxor on Day 1, and pickup from your hotel in Cairo on Day 2.
- Difficulty, easy. This tour is designed for comfortable sightseeing with guided visits and transfers.
- Flights, internal flights are used to travel Luxor to Cairo and Cairo to Luxor, as described in the itinerary.
- Accommodation, overnight stay is in a 5 star hotel in Cairo.
- Meals, lunch is included in Cairo on Day 1 and in Alexandria on Day 2.
- What to bring, comfortable walking shoes and essentials for a full day of touring.
- Cancellation policy, not provided in the source content.
🚀 Secure Your Seats for Cairo and Alexandria
Book 2 Days: Cairo and Alexandra from Luxor by flight for a seamless, time-smart escape that pairs Cairo’s legendary monuments with a full Alexandria day trip. If you are searching for Cairo and Alexandria tour from Luxor with a personal guide and flights, this itinerary is built to help you see more in less time, without sacrificing the experience.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ
Q1, What is included in 2 Days: Cairo and Alexandra from Luxor by flight?
A1, The tour includes hotel transfers as described, a personal Egyptologist tour guide, lunch in Cairo and Alexandria, and an overnight stay at a 5 star hotel in Cairo. Airport transfers are also included according to the itinerary.
Q2, Which attractions will I visit in Cairo on Day 1?
A2, You will visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The day also includes the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Q3, What will I see in Alexandria during this tour?
A3, The Alexandria day trip includes Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria is included.
Q4, Is 2 Days: Cairo and Alexandra from Luxor by flight suitable for beginners or families?
A4, Yes, the difficulty is rated easy, and the program focuses on guided sightseeing with transfers. It is designed to be comfortable for most travelers.
Q5, Where do pickup and drop-off take place?
A5, Day 1 pickup is from your hotel in Luxor with transfer to Luxor International Airport, and you return to your hotel in Luxor after the final flight. Day 2 pickup is from your hotel in Cairo for the Alexandria excursion.
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Additional Information
Physical: Wheelchair Not accessible
Duration
2 days
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