Egypt’s ancient heritage comes alive on this 3-day Cairo and Alexandria tour from Luxor by plane with Egypt Nile Travel. Fly from Luxor to Cairo to explore the iconic Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, symbols of Egypt’s pharaonic past.
Continue by road to Alexandria to discover its Mediterranean charm, including the historic Qaitbay Citadel and the fascinating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Enjoy the city’s lively atmosphere and local cuisine before returning to Cairo. On the final day, visit the Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world’s largest collections of ancient artifacts, before flying back to Luxor. This journey offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and discovery in just three days.
3-Day Cairo and Alexandria
Begin your 3-day Cairo and Alexandria tour from Luxor by plane with Egypt Nile Travel as you transfer from your hotel in Luxor to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your professional guide and start your Cairo sightseeing tour.
Visit the iconic Giza Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, along with the Great Sphinx. Learn about the history, construction, and purpose of these ancient monuments, with the option to enter the Great Pyramid. Continue to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the earliest stone pyramid in Egypt.
After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to your hotel in Cairo and spend a free evening at leisure.
Meals Plan: Lunch Only
On day two of your 3-day Cairo and Alexandria tour from Luxor, travel to the coastal city of Alexandria with Egypt Nile Travel. Begin your sightseeing with a visit to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Egypt’s largest Roman burial sites, blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences.
Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, located on a historic hill once home to ancient temples, then visit the impressive Citadel of Qaitbay, built to protect Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. Your Alexandria tour concludes at the modern Library of Alexandria, a symbol of the city’s cultural legacy. After lunch at a local restaurant, return to Cairo for the evening.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
On the final day of your 3-day Cairo and Alexandria tour from Luxor by plane with Egypt Nile Travel, explore the highlights of historic Cairo. Visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to thousands of artifacts spanning every era of ancient Egypt.
Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, where you’ll see the impressive Mohammed Ali Mosque, then conclude your sightseeing at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, the oldest and largest market in the Middle East. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Cairo Airport for your return flight to Luxor, followed by a transfer to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
