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6-Day Egypt Tour Cairo & Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Experience the highlights of Egypt in just six days — from the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the treasures of the Egyptian Museum to a luxurious 3-night Nile Cruise sailing between Aswan and Luxor.

About 6-Day Egypt Tour Cairo & Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Experience the highlights of Egypt in just six days — from the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the treasures of the Egyptian Museum to a luxurious 3-night Nile Cruise sailing between Aswan and Luxor.

Uncover the wonders of ancient Egypt on an unforgettable 6-Day Egypt Tour Package, perfectly blending the energy of Cairo with the tranquility of a Luxury Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. This expertly crafted itinerary ensures you experience the absolute best of Egypt's historical treasures.

Your journey begins in bustling Cairo, home to the last standing Wonder of the Ancient World: the Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Delve into the rich past with an Egyptologist, exploring the Giza Plateau and the priceless artifacts at the world-renowned Egyptian Museum (or the Grand Egyptian Museum, GEM).

Next, a flight takes you south to Aswan, the gateway to Upper Egypt. Board your luxurious Nile cruise ship for a multi-night, full-board sailing adventure. In Aswan, discover the modern marvel of the High Dam and the stunningly relocated Philae Temple of Isis.

Sail along the majestic Nile, stopping at the unique double temple of Kom Ombo and the incredibly preserved Edfu Temple, dedicated to the Falcon God Horus.

The cruise culminates in Luxor, the "world's largest open-air museum." Here, you'll explore the magnificent West Bank, including the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the impressive Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the colossal Colossi of Memnon. Finally, immerse yourself in the grandeur of the East Bank with visits to the towering Karnak Temple Complex and beautiful Luxor Temple.

This all-inclusive 6-day Egypt itinerary is your stress-free path to exploring monumental history and enjoying a world-class river cruise experience. Book your Egyptian adventure today.

Tour Highlights

  • Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
  • Explore the Egyptian Museum treasures.
  • Cruise the legendary Nile River in comfort.
  • Visit Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, and Edfu.
  • Discover Karnak, Luxor Temple, and Valley of the Kings.
  • Professional local guides and seamless travel arrangements.

Nile Cruise Details

Duration: Flexible
Tour Type: Nile Cruises

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Your Journey

  • Meet & assist at Cairo airport.,2 nights accommodation in Cairo 4★ or 5★ hotel.,3 nights Nile Cruise full board.,Domestic flights: Cairo–Aswan & Luxor–Cairo.,All tours and transfers in modern A/C vehicle.,Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide.,Service charges and taxes.

Not Included

  • International airfare.,Egypt entry visa.,Entrance fees to all mentioned sites.,Tipping and personal expenses.,Optional tours Abu Simbel,Sound & Light Shows,etc.

Tour Highlights

  • Guided exploration of top landmark sites with a licensed Egyptologist guide
  • Private air-conditioned transfers for comfortable door-to-door travel
  • Flexible daily schedule tailored to individual and family preferences
  • Includes entry tickets and hassle-free priority access to historic monuments

Places You'll Visit

6-Day Egypt Tour Cairo & Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor Itinerary

Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be met by our representative who will assist with visa and customs formalities.

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Transfer to your hotel in Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

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Check-in and relax after your flight.

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Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an optional evening tour of Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and a stroll through Khan El Khalili Bazaar — Cairo’s oldest market.

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Overnight in Cairo.

Activities
Arrival

After breakfast, your private Egyptologist guide will escort you to Giza Plateau to witness one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.

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Continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of ancient artifacts including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun.

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Optional: visit the Papyrus Institute or Perfume Factory to learn about ancient Egyptian crafts.

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Evening at leisure or join the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids (optional).

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  • Overnight in Cairo.
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  • Accommodation: 4 or 5★ hotel in Cairo.
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  •  Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
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Activities
Egyptian Museum Pyramids Visit Sphinx Visit

Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your guide and visit:

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High Dam of Aswan, an engineering marvel controlling the Nile’s floods, Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis — reached by motorboat, Unfinished Obelisk, showing how ancient Egyptians shaped their monuments.

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Transfer to your 5-star Nile Cruise, check-in, and enjoy lunch on board.

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Optional: evening Felucca ride around Aswan’s islands at sunset.

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Overnight in Aswan on board.

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🛳 Accommodation: 5★ Nile Cruise

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🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities
Philae Temple High Dam Cruise Check-in

Early morning Optional Tour to Abu Simbel Temples:  Journey to the shores of Lake Nasser to witness the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples. Built by the mighty Pharaoh Ramesses II, these twin rock-cut masterpieces—the Great Temple of Ramesses and the smaller Temple of Hathor for Queen Nefertari—are guarded by towering colossal statues. Beyond their incredible scale and intricate carvings, they are famed for their dramatic relocation by UNESCO in the 1960s to save them from the rising Nile waters.

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AfterNoon sailing to Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit the unique Temple of Sobek and Horus, dedicated to two gods.

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Return to the cruise for Dinner as you sail to Edfu,

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  • overnight in Edfu.
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  • Overnight on board Cruise.
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  • Meals Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. 
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🛳 Accommodation: 5★ Nile Cruise

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🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Activities
Kom Ombo Temple Abu Simbel Temple

 around 6:00 am time Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, accessible by horse carriage.

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Continue sailing toward Luxor, passing scenic villages and palm groves along the Nile.

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up on Arrival At Luxor you will visit

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karnak Temples: you visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. 

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 Luxor temple: Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers.

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  • Overnight on board.
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  • Accommodation: 5★ Nile Cruise Luxor
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  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Activities
Edfu Temple Luxor Temple Karnak Temple

After breakfast disembark from your Nile Cruise. you will meet your Guide and start you tour by crossing to the West Bank of Luxor to explore:

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Valley of the Kings, the royal burial site of the Pharaohs including Tutankhamun. 

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the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb, the Tomb of Merneptah. Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. 

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Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning mortuary temple built into cliffs at Deir el-Bahari.

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Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.

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after you finish your tour at the wes-bank of luxor you will be Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

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Meet our representative at Cairo Airport for assistance with your international departure

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Optional Hot Air Ballon Ride:

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Fly over Luxor at sunrise by hot air balloon, then explore Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & more on a full-day East & West Bank tour.

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  • Accommodation: No. 
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  • Meals: Breakfast.
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Activities
Valley of the Kings Hot Air Balloon Ride Hatshepsut Temple Colossi of Memnon

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