Embark on a fabulous 6-day Cairo, Luxor and Aswan tour package. Welcome to a captivating 6-day Egypt tour that takes you on a remarkable journey through the country’s most iconic destinations. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the ancient wonders of Luxor and the serene landscapes of Aswan, this itinerary offers an immersive experience that will leave you in awe.
Discover Egypt’s magnificent ancient wonders with our exclusive 6 days Egypt vacation packages. Begin your 6-day Cairo, Luxor and Aswan tour package in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the first pyramid in the history of King Djoser at Saqqara. Discover the stunning contents of the Egyptian Museum, Khan El-Khalili bazaar, and the Citadel of Saladin.
Fly from Cairo to Aswan to visit the phenomenal Temples of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari at Abu Simbel and the beautiful Philae Temple. Take a seated train from Aswan to Luxor. Explore the unique Temple of Hatshepsut, and the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of Luxor. Discover the majestic Luxor Temple and the impressive Karnak Temple on the east bank of Luxor. Fly from Luxor back to Cairo for the rest of your 6-day Egypt tour package.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time and the beginning of your 6-day Cairo, Luxor and Aswan tour package.
Your actual 6-day Egypt tour itinerary (Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan) begins when our professional tour guide picks you up from your hotel to commence your tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Saqqara.
Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside? (optional). Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.
Then on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. Saqqara is one of the most important and richest necropolises in Egypt. It was the cemetery of Memphis, the 1st capital city of United Egypt in 3200 BCE. Then, transfer back to your hotel.
Transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to the beautiful City of Aswan. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal to commence your Aswan tour. Visit the High Dam, one of the great engineering feats of the 1960s. Then proceed to the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island. The temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and, was dedicated to Isis, goddess of Love and Magic in ancient Egypt. You will end your Aswan tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk to learn how the ancient Egyptians fashioned their obelisks and statues of gods and kings. Then, transfer to your hotel. Free evening in Aswan.
Optional tour: Tour to the Nubian Village in Aswan
A highlight of this 6-day Cairo, Luxor and Aswan tour package is Abu Simbel temples. It requires an early wake up to take your transfer to the phenomenal Temples of Abu Simbel, (A breakfast box is required). The temples of Abu Simbel are considered among the most celebrated achievements of ancient Egypt. The two temples were cut in the cliffs about 310 Km south of Aswan. The Great Temple was built for Ramses II (1279-1213 BC), while the Small Temple was built for his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari.
Because of the rising water of Aswan High Dam, the temples had to be saved and rescued in a magnificent world rescue operation of temples in Lower Nubia. After your tour, return back to Aswan, then to Aswan train station, to board your seated train to Luxor. Transfer to your hotel in Luxor.
Breakfast at the hotel, then begin your Luxor highlights tour. Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Kings is one of the most important highlights not only in Luxor but throughout Egypt. The Valley of the Kings is the necropolis of the great Egyptian pharaohs of the 18th to the 20th Dynasty (1550-1080 BCE). Continue to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who served for about 20 years as a sole pharaoh.
Take a photo of the Colossi of Memnon before having your lunch at a local restaurant. Then, proceed to visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Both temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad; Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Then, transfer to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo for the final night of your 6-day Cairo, Luxor and Aswan tour package.
Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museumat Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of Egypt’s past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the citadel. Finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Wrap up your 6-day Cairo, Luxor and Aswan tour with a transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
