Day Trip from Luxor to Cairo by Flight

Early in the morning, a Five S Travel representative will pickup you from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor and transfer you to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.

Upon arriving in Cairo, your dedicated Five S Travel tour guide will be waiting to begin an unforgettable day exploring the wonders of this historic city.

Your day starts with a visit to the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza, where you will marvel at:

• The Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu): The oldest and largest of the Giza pyramids, originally standing 146 meters tall, this pyramid is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world, built around 2570 BC.

• The Pyramid of Chephren (Khafre): The second-largest pyramid, belonging to Pharaoh Khafre, ruler during Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty, dating back to around 2558–2532 BC.

• The Pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus): The smallest of the three major pyramids, constructed as the tomb of Pharaoh Menkaure, located on the southwestern edge of the Giza Plateau.

• The Great Sphinx: A legendary monument carved from a single stone, combining the body of a lion with the face believed to resemble King Khafre. Measuring 70 meters long and 20 meters high, it is one of the most recognizable statues in the world.

Next, you will visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum or Cairo Museum. This museum houses an impressive collection of over 120,000 artifacts, showcasing the rich history of ancient Egypt. The building itself, designed by French architect Marcel Dourgnon and completed in 1901, is a significant landmark. Here, you may also choose to visit the Royal Mummy Room for an additional fee.

Following the museum, enjoy some leisure time at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, a historic marketplace that has been a bustling center of trade since the Mamluk era. Explore its labyrinth of shops and workshops where skilled Egyptian artisans create traditional crafts and souvenirs, making it an ideal place to experience local culture and find unique keepsakes.

After a full day of sightseeing, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Luxor, where a Five S Travel representative will greet you and escort you back to your hotel.

Feel free to share any preferences or adjustments you would like to make to your itinerary to ensure your tour perfectly matches your interests and needs.