Best of Egypt in 6 days: Cairo & Nile Cruise package. Welcome to Egypt, a land of ancient wonders and modern marvels. This Egypt 6-day itinerary will take you on a journey through the country’s fascinating history and rich culture, as you explore the bustling city of Cairo and cruise down the Nile River.
Your 6-day Cairo & Nile cruise adventure begins in Cairo, where you’ll marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, and explore the Egyptian Museum. Wander through the vibrant Khan El-Khalili bazaar. From there, you’ll fly to Aswan to board your Nile River cruise ship, where you’ll sail through the heart of Egypt and visit temples, tombs, and other ancient sites along the way.
Highlights of this 6-day trip to Egypt include visiting the High Dam and Philae Temple in Aswan. Exploring the unique Temple of Kom Ombo and the Temple of Edfu. Discovering the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor.
Throughout your journey, you’ll be accompanied by knowledgeable local guides who will share their insights into Egypt’s fascinating history and culture. So sit back, relax, and let the magic of Egypt unfold before you on this unforgettable adventure.
One of our representatives will meet you at Cairo International Airport to help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Meet your guide outside the arrival terminal to begin your Egypt 6-day Cairo & Nile cruise package. Enjoy a guided tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Your Egyptologist tour guide will explain to you how and why the Ancient Egyptian kings built the Pyramids. He will tell you about the mystery behind the pyramids. Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo
Early breakfast in the hotel before flying to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor which is the most beautiful part of your 6 days Egypt tour package. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your tour.
Your first stop will be at the High Dam, a dam built in the 1960s, to generate hydroelectricity and to stop floods. Then take a motorboat to explore the Temple of Philae, which was built primarily during the Ptolemaic period and is one of the most incredible Temples in Egypt. It was due to the construction of the two dams in Aswan that UNESCO had to relocate the temple. End your journey at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.
Transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Aswan.
Optional tour: Nubian Village in Aswan
This morning presents exciting options:
As the midday sun warms the air, your Nile cruise sets sail for Kom Ombo. Disembark and explore the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek. Enjoy a short visit to the Crocodile Museum, before you go back to your river cruise to set sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
After or before breakfast, you will be taken in a horse-drawn carriage to visit Edfu’s Temple of Horus, which was built during the Greco-Roman era and is the most intact temple in Egypt. Afterward the cruise will sail from Edfu via the Lock of Esna on its way to Luxor.
Once you reach Luxor, you will have the chance to see the largest temple in Egypt, the Temple of Karnak, built by several pharaohs in ancient times, as well as the majestic Temple of Luxor, which is connected to Karnak by the ceremonial Sphinxes Avenue. These temples were dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, the Theban Triad. Overnight in Luxor.
You will be disembarking from the ship after breakfast in order to explore the western side of Luxor. In the first part of our tour, you’ll have the chance to explore the magnificent tombs found in the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom buried their kings to keep them hidden from grave robbers. A total of 65 tombs can be found in the Valley of the Kings. Your guide will recommend the top three tombs that are open to the public that you should visit.
Then, you will be driven to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh who served as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years after convincing the people that she was a man. You will then visit the Colossi of Memnon which lies in the Temple of Amenhotep III.
After this, you will transfer to Luxor Airport in order to catch our flight back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel to enjoy the final night of your 6 days Cairo & Nile cruise package.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning Over Luxor
Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at 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 defend Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the citadel. You will finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Wrap your 6 day Egypt itinerary (Cairo & Nile cruise package), then you will be transferred to Cairo airport in preparation for your final departure.
