Egypt Highlights Tour with Guide & Flights

Summary

6-Day Egypt Journey: Pyramids, Luxor & Alexandria

You’ll wander ancient tombs in Luxor, stand beneath Giza’s pyramids with an expert guide, and explore Alexandria’s catacombs—all with hotel pickup and flights included. Expect real stories from locals, quiet moments among ruins, and a few surprises you’ll remember long after you’re home.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the air in Cairo to feel so different—kind of dusty but sweet, like old paper and something floral I still can’t name. Our guide, Amira, met us right at the airport (I was nervous about finding her, but she waved a sign with my name and grinned like we were old friends). That first night in the hotel I barely slept—too wired thinking about actually seeing the Giza pyramids in person. It’s weird how you can know a place from photos your whole life but still be surprised by it.

The next morning started early—Egypt doesn’t wait for you to finish your coffee. Standing in front of the pyramids, I kept squinting at the edges where sand met sky. Amira told us stories about the workers who built them (she called them “the real heroes,” which made me smile). At Saqqara, she showed us how the step pyramid was sort of like Egypt’s architectural test run. I tried to repeat one of the pharaohs’ names and totally mangled it; Amira laughed and said even locals get tongue-tied sometimes.

Luxor felt hotter and somehow quieter than Cairo—except for the birds that never seemed to stop chattering near the Valley of the Kings. Walking through those tombs was strange; cool air on my skin, dust under my nails. The wall paintings looked almost too bright to be real after thousands of years. At night we saw Luxor Temple lit up—there’s something about columns glowing against black sky that makes you forget your phone for once. I still think about that view when things get noisy back home.

Alexandria was a blur of sea wind and faded grandeur. The catacombs were colder than I expected (bring a sweater if you’re jumpy like me), and our local guide there showed us graffiti from Roman times—tiny scratches that made everything feel less distant somehow. We ended at the new library, which is all glass and light; kids were running around inside while outside you could smell salt from the Mediterranean. I guess every city here has its own rhythm—you just have to listen for it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival in Cairo

• Meet at Cairo Airport and transfer to hotel

Day 2 — Giza Pyramids and Saqqara

• Visit Giza Pyramid Complex
• Explore Step Pyramids of Saqqara

Day 3 — Fly to Luxor and Explore

• Visit Valley of the Kings
• See Hatshepsut Temple
• View Colossi of Memnon
• Night visit to Luxor Temple

Day 4 — Karnak Temple and Cairo Museum

• Tour Karnak Temple
• Visit Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Day 5 — Full Day in Alexandria

• See Pompey’s Pillar
• Explore Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
• Visit New Library of Alexandria
• Tour Roman Amphitheatre

Day 6 — Departure

• Transfer to airport for departure

Top questions

How many days is this Egypt tour?

This tour lasts 6 days in total.

Does the tour include domestic flights?

Yes, all necessary domestic flights are included during the trip.

Are luxury hotels provided on this tour?

Yes, accommodation is in 5-star luxury hotels throughout.

Is there a local guide during visits?

An Egyptologist guide accompanies you at all major sites.

What cities are visited on this itinerary?

You’ll visit Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria during this tour.

Are airport transfers included?

Pickup from Cairo International Airport is included at arrival and departure.

Do we visit both East and West Banks in Luxor?

The itinerary covers key sites on both banks including Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.

Is lunch or meals included?

The reference does not specify meals beyond breakfast; check with operator for details.

What’s included

Your journey includes airport pickup on arrival in Cairo, all guided tours led by an Egyptologist at major sites like Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Luxor temples, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Alexandria’s catacombs and Roman theater; domestic flights between cities; five-star hotel accommodation each night; plus comfortable transfers throughout so you can focus on soaking up every moment without worrying about logistics.