6 Day Trips to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan

Your trips to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan will commence with a warm welcome at Cairo International Airport from our Egypt Tours Group representative, who will assist you with the entire airport procedures, including check-in, immigration formalities, Visa process, and luggage handling away from the long lines and crowds.

Our driver will then transport you to our 5-star hotel in a private, spacious air-conditioned vehicle.

 

Later in the evening, your tour manager will take you on a Nile River Dinner Cruise in Cairo, where you can relish a tasty dinner and live belly dancing and tannura shows while enjoying the breathtaking sights of the Nile. After the cruise, we will drive you back to your hotel. Meals: Dinner

Meals: Dinner

Your trips to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan on the second day will begin with a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, followed by a private guided tour in a luxurious air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced Egyptologist.

 

We will take you to the Giza Pyramids, encompassing the renowned Cheops, Chefren, and Menkaure trio. Cheops, the largest of the three, is a marvel of engineering built during the Old Kingdom period, between 2589 and 2566 BC, and constructed from roughly 2.3 million limestone blocks.

 

The Great Sphinx, an enigmatic statue carved from a single block of limestone, is a mythical creature with a pharaoh's head and a lion's body. It is believed to have been built during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre, around 2500 BCE.

 

The Valley Temple, constructed from colossal limestone blocks, features stunning granite porticos and alabaster floors. It was used for the pharaoh's mummification process before being transported to the pyramid for burial.

 

Then we'll take you to Saqqara Step Pyramid, devoted to the Pharaoh Djoser; it is considered the world's oldest stone monument and the first pyramid ever built. The pyramid consists of six mastabas, rectangular structures with flat roofs stacked on top of each other to form a stepped pyramid.

 

Proceed with your trips to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan to visit Memphis City; it served as Egypt's capital during the Old Kingdom period. Memphis was a thriving cultural and political center known for its impressive architecture, including the Great Temple of Ptah, one of ancient Egypt's largest and most important religious centers.

 

When the day is over, we will drive to Cairo Airport to catch the flight to Aswan, where you will get transported by a private air-conditioned vehicle to a 5-star hotel in Aswan to check in and spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Start your morning off right with a delectable breakfast at the hotel, then venture on a private guided tour in a luxurious air-conditioned vehicle with one of our experienced tour guides to explore Aswan High Dam, which was built between 1960 and 1970 to control the Nile flooding and it became the main generator of hydroelectric power in Egypt afterward.

 

Continue the trips to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan with a visit to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess of Isis; this temple complex is known for its impressive architecture and artwork, including a large colonnaded hall, a hypostyle hall, several sanctuaries, and a sacred lake.

 

Cap off your day with a sumptuous lunch at an excellent restaurant before heading to the largest obelisk ever erected in ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk. The obelisk is estimated to have been commissioned during the reign of the Pharaoh Hatshepsut, around 1500 BC, and it's made from pink granite, which was quarried from the nearby site.

 

You will be driven to Aswan Train Station to take 1st class train to Luxor, where you will be met by our representative, who will transfer you to our 5-star hotel to check in and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast, and get ready to embark on a private guided tour of Luxor's most stunning sights with your personal English-speaking Egyptologist. Your first stop is the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, dedicated to the god Amun. Spanning an impressive 200 acres, the temple complex includes numerous chapels, temples, and pylons.

 

The complex's standout feature is the Great Hypostyle Hall, featuring 134 colossal columns that tower over 60 feet tall. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as Deir El Bahari. The temple boasts impressive architecture, including terraces, colonnades, and statues.

 

This temple is a true masterpiece, adorned with intricate carvings and paintings depicting the life and reign of Queen Hatshepsut. Step into the Valley of the Kings, home to over 60 tombs, including those of famous pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, Ramesses II, and Tuthmosis III. The tombs are decorated with elaborate carvings and paintings, offering a glimpse into the pharaoh's life and beliefs about the afterlife.

 

The trips to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan end on the fourth day with a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two imposing statues renowned for their grandeur and detailed carvings depicting Amenhotep III's life and reign. Prepare yourself to get back to Cairo as we will drive you to Luxor Airport to catch the flight to Cairo, and our driver will take you from Cairo Airport by a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle to check in a luxurious 5-star hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Continue your 6-day trips to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan with breakfast at your hotel; you'll embark on a private guided tour of Cairo Museum, founded in 1835 by the French archaeologist Auguste Mariette. One of the unique features of the museum is the Royal Mummy Room, which houses the mummies of some of Egypt's most famous pharaohs, such as Ramses II, Seti I, and Hatshepsut.

 

Have a lunch meal at a local Egyptian restaurant. Then, you will move to visit Saladin Citadel, also known as the Citadel of Cairo. It was built by the Ayyubid ruler Saladin in the 12th century AD as a fortified structure to protect Cairo from invading Crusaders. The Mohammed Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, was built in the mid-19th century by the Ottoman ruler Mohammed Ali as a tribute to his late son.

 

Then you will move to visit the Hanging Church. It was built during the 7th century AD, during the Arab Islamic conquest of Egypt, and it is located in Old Cairo, near the Babylon Fortress. You will be guided to explore Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, it was built in the 7th century AD, during the Arab Islamic conquest of Egypt, by Amr Ibn Al-Aas on the site where Amr Ibn Al-Aas pitched his tent before the Battle of Heliopolis.

 

Then, head to Ben Ezra Synagogue before you stroll down to El Muizz Street, located in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. It was founded in the 10th century during the Fatimid dynasty. It was once the city's main thoroughfare, and end your tour by visiting the major souk and market in El Muizz Street, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, before you get transferred to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

End your 6 days trips to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan packing your luggage after you enjoy a delightful breakfast at the hotel, then check out, and our driver will drop you off at Cairo International Airport by A/C vehicle to fly back home.

Meals: Breakfast

The 6-day trip to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, you will embark on a captivating journey through ancient Egypt's wonders. The tour takes you to iconic sites such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. You will also explore the temples of Aswan, including Philae, and visit Luxor's remarkable attractions like Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut.

 

Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by knowledgeable guides and enjoy comfortable accommodations in 5-star hotels. This trip offers a unique and memorable adventure, from a Nile River Dinner Cruise to experiencing the awe-inspiring architecture and historical treasures.

 

On the final day, after a visit to the Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo, you will depart from Cairo International Airport, bidding farewell to Egypt with cherished memories of your exploration of its ancient wonders.

 

Join this 6-day trip and immerse yourself in Egypt's rich history and captivating culture, creating memories that will last a lifetime.