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4 DAYS · PRIVATE · CAIRO TO LUXOR
Cairo → Luxor desert road
Skip the flight. Drive south along the desert edge, via Fayoum and the tombs of Middle Egypt, and arrive in Luxor the slow way.
Duration 4 days, 3 nightsType PrivateStart/end Cairo → LuxorKids 6+Effort EasyGuide speaks AR · EN
- The painted tombs of Beni Hasan
- Akhenaten’s city at Tell el-Amarna
- Arriving in Luxor by road, not by plane
Skip the flight and drive south the slow way: along the desert edge through Fayoum, to the painted tombs of Beni Hasan and Akhenaten’s city at Tell el-Amarna, arriving in Luxor on day 4.
Some sites need a police escort, which we arrange; it is part of travelling in Middle Egypt.
Who it’s for
History lovers who have seen the PyramidsFamilies with children 6+ who like storiesMaybe not for you if…
You want fast travel — this replaces a one-hour flight with four daysDAY 1
Cairo to Fayoum
Cairo → FayoumLakes and whales on the way out.
2 h drive
DAYS 2–3
Middle Egypt
Minya → Beni Hasan → Tell el-AmarnaTombs almost nobody visits.
Overnight: hotels
DAY 4
To Luxor
Minya → LuxorArrive on the West Bank for sunset.
6 h drive
Included
Private car with driver-guide3 nights hotelBreakfast and lunchSite ticketsNot included
Drinks other than water and teaTipsTravel insuranceWHAT TO BRINGOpens on the season of your dates.
Every season
Passport, or a photo of itSunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50)A hat or scarfComfortable walking shoes and sandalsSwimsuit for the springsSome cash in Egyptian pounds for tips and small shopsPlus, in Autumn
A light layer for the eveningSunscreen — the sun is still strongStart and endCairo → Luxor. The exact pick-up time comes with your quote.
Flying in?Send us your flight — we plan day 1 around it and can collect you from the airport.
Drop-offBack at your hotel (or the airport) on the last day, usually by early evening.
SEASONAL PRICES · PER PERSONShown in EUR / USD / GBP · charged in EUR
Main seasonOct–Nov · Jan–Apr · Best temperaturesYOUR DATES€640
FestiveDecember · Book early — limited camps€730
SummerMay–Sep · Early starts, shorter drives€520
YOUR GUIDEYaraFayoum local, geologist by training. Best at getting kids excited about fossils.
WalkingEasy. You can always stay by the car at any stop.
TerrainVillage lanes, gardens and some soft sand.
ToiletsAt lunch and café stops; none out in the desert itself.
HeatShade and water at every stop. From May to September we start at dawn and rest at midday.
WheelchairsNot suitable: soft sand and high 4×4 steps. Tell us about any needs — we adapt where we can.
PermitsSome sites need a police escort, arranged by us.
Main season price€640 pp
When would you like to go?● main● festive● summerExact dates come with your quote.
Adults12+
Children6–11 · 40% off
Estimate for 2, Nov€1,280
Request this tripFree and no payment now. We reply within 24 h with exact dates and a confirmed quote.