6 day Egypt itinerary Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Abu Simbel

The 6 Day Egypt Itinerary Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Abu Simbel begins at Cairo International Airport.

Airport Meeting and Private Transfer

After completing immigration and collecting your luggage, meet our local representative at the designated airport meeting point shown in your final travel documents.

Transfer to your five-star Cairo hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Once you arrive at the hotel, complete check-in and confirm the pickup time for the following morning.

Dinner Time – Nile Dinner Cruise

In the evening, enjoy a special Dinner Cruise on the Nile as the perfect start to your Cairo adventure. Relax with an open-buffet dinner while sailing along the beautiful Nile River.

Enjoy traditional Egyptian music, belly dancing, folkloric performances, and the mesmerizing Tannoura show for an unforgettable Egyptian night.

Day 2 of your 6 Day Egypt Itinerary Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Abu Simbel tour is dedicated to some of the most important landmarks in the Egyptian capital.

Giza Pyramids Complex

Begin with the Giza Plateau and its three principal pyramids: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.

The Giza Pyramids Complex is one of Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites.Built in 2600 BC and contains temples, causeways, tombs, and ceremonial spaces.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the three. Standard sightseeing generally focuses on the exterior, while interior access requires a separate ticket when available.

Step into the heart of ancient Egyptian civilization with our Giza Pyramids and Saqqara Tour. Contact us for more details.

Great Sphinx

Continue to the Great Sphinx, one of Egypt’s most iconic ancient monuments. When was the great sphinx built? It’s built during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BC), it features the head of Pharaoh Khafre and the powerful body of a lion, symbolizing royal strength and divine protection.

Between its paws stands the Dream Stele of Thutmose IV, dating to around 1400 BC.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple is an impressive ancient Egyptian monument located beside the Great Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khafre at Giza.

Built during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BC), it was used for purification and preparation of the king’s body before his burial. Constructed from massive limestone and granite blocks.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

After lunch, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum tour according to the confirmed entry time.

The grand Egyptian museum is one of the world’s largest archaeological museums that houses thousands of ancient Egyptian artifacts spanning more than 7,000 years of history.

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is designed as one of the world’s largest archaeological museums, featuring advanced conservation centers, research laboratories, and educational facilities dedicated to preserving Egypt’s ancient heritage.

Visitors can admire remarkable treasures, including the Hanging Obelisk, the colossal statue of Ramses II, and the complete collection of more than 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Lunch Time

Enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, continue your sightseeing tour and explore the next fascinating attraction.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the world’s most famous museums of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Established in 1902, it houses an extraordinary collection of artifacts spanning thousands of years, including royal treasures, statues, jewelry, and the renowned treasures of King Tutankhamun.

Overnight

After completing the day’s sightseeing, transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, transfer to your 5-star hotel for check-in and a comfortable overnight stay.

After an early breakfast box, meet your private Egyptologist guide and travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Abu Simbel.

Abu Simbel Temples

Explore the magnificent temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II, featuring colossal statues, impressive carvings, and scenes depicting his victories and dedication to the gods and Queen Nefertari.

Your Egyptologist will explain 15 facts about Abu Simbel Temple including the temples’ religious significance and the international campaign that relocated the monuments to protect them from the rising waters created by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Lunch

Return to Aswan and enjoy a delicious lunch at a quality restaurant overlooking the Nile River.

Train to Luxor

After lunch, board a first-class train to Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to your 5-star hotel for check-in and a comfortable overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and meet your private Egyptologist guide for a full day exploring the most remarkable monuments on Luxor’s West and East Banks.

Hatshepsut Temple

Visit the magnificent mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, built around the 15th century BC and dedicated mainly to the god Amun. Its three impressive terraces, colonnades, and beautifully decorated reliefs make it one of Luxor’s most distinctive ancient monuments.

Valley of the Kings

Explore the famous royal necropolis of the New Kingdom, where pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated rock-cut tombs which are Seti I, Rameses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, and more .

The valley contains more than 60 known tombs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun. Your guide will explain exactly how many tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

Colossi of Memnon

Admire Colossi of Memnon: the two enormous quartzite statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, each standing around 18 meters high. They once guarded the entrance to his vast mortuary temple.

Lunch

Enjoy a relaxing Nile boat ride to an island, where you will have lunch surrounded by beautiful river views.

Karnak Temple

Discover the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of Egypt’s greatest religious sites. Developed over many centuries, it was dedicated primarily to Amun-Ra and is famous for its monumental pylons, obelisks, and the spectacular Great Hypostyle Hall with its massive columns.

You can also enjoy the Karnak Temple sound and light show .

Flight to Cairo

After completing your Luxor sightseeing, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your 5-star hotel for check-in and overnight.

The fifth day of 6 Day Egypt Itinerary Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Abu Simbel tour takes north toward Egypt’s Mediterranean coast.

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and travel by a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria for a full-day tour of its most important historical landmarks.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Explore Alexandria’s fascinating underground necropolis, dating mainly from the 2nd century AD. The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa feature a remarkable combination of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic styles, reflecting the multicultural character of ancient Alexandria.

Pompey’s Pillar

Visit this impressive Roman monolithic column, erected around 298–302 AD during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. Located near the ancient Serapeum, it is one of Alexandria’s most recognizable surviving Roman monuments.

Qaitbay Citadel

Discover the magnificent 15th-century Mamluk fortress, built between 1477 and 1479 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay. The Qaitbay citadel stands on the site of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse and was constructed as a major defensive stronghold overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Lunch

Enjoy a delicious fresh seafood lunch at a local fish restaurant before continuing your Alexandria sightseeing.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Visit the modern Library of Alexandria, inaugurated in 2002 as a tribute to the ancient library. Its striking architecture and extensive collections make it one of Alexandria’s most important cultural landmarks.

Return to Cairo

After completing your Alexandria tour, drive back to Cairo by private, air-conditioned vehicle and return to your hotel.

On the last day of your 6 Day Egypt Itinerary Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Abu Simbel tour and After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy your remaining free time until our representative transfers you by a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Say goodbye to Egypt with unforgettable memories of its ancient monuments, fascinating history, and beautiful culture.