Egypt in 6 Days Trip: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Air Travel

Welcome to Egypt! Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport (CAI), you will feel vibrant and active in this vibrant city. After completing the immigration procedures (advice: You can get your visa upon arrival, so prepare 25 US dollars), meet and be assisted by our airport representative; then you will be transferred to your hotel.

In the afternoon: settle in and relax. According to the time you arrive, you can walk around the neighborhood of your hotel. Areas such as Zamalek are full of green streets and high-end cafes, while in central Cairo, it boasts its historical architecture.

Evening suggestions: On your first night, you can indulge in the magic of this charming city with a comfortable cruise dinner on the Nile (optional trip). Seeing the city lights shine from the water is a great start.

• Meals: Snacks – Welcome drink.
• Overnight: Cairo hotel.

Today is the day you’ve been waiting for.
Morning (Giza Plateau): breakfast in the hotel; then meet your Egyptology guide for a full day trip in Cairo; (Advice: start early to avoid crowding and heat).
Enjoy the beauty of the last wonders of the ancient world: the Great Pyramid in Giza. Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Chephren,  Menkaure, and see the face of the great and mysterious Sphinx. You will not miss the opportunity to take a perfect panoramic image of the three pyramids together.

Lunch: Enjoy a delicious Egyptian meal in a local restaurant, some offer an open buffet.

In the afternoon (the Grand Egyptian Museum): Prepare to be surprised at the largest archaeological museum in the world. The Grand Egyptian Museum is the new and developed headquarters for the most valuable Egyptian artifacts.
The most prominent among them is undoubtedly the full group of King Tutankhamun’s treasures. Seeing a golden death mask and decorative coffins is a truly amazing experience.

For a more adventurous start, we can go to the famous Khan Al-Khalili market to enjoy a sensual experience rich in scenes, sounds, and scents. It is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the local life for Egyptians (free of charge option).
At the end of the day, trip back to your hotel for another night in Cairo.

• Meals: breakfast, Lunch.
• Overnight: Cairo hotel.

From the hustle and bustle of the capital, we head south to the quiet beauty of Nubia.
Morning: After breakfast, assist in transferring to Cairo airport, with a short internal flight to Aswan; meet upon arrival and transfer to embark on board of Egypt river cruise.

In the noon, welcome to a Nile cruise ship to spend the next four days! After checking and enjoying lunch on a Nile tourist ship, your adventure begins in Aswan. First, you will visit the High Dam, a modern engineering achievement that has reformulated Egypt’s economy.

In the afternoon: After that, you will take a small motorboat to the island of Agilika to visit the amazing Philae Temple. This temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was carefully relocated from its original location to protect it from the high levels of Nile water. Discover the romantic story of Isis and Osiris, which makes Egypt a favorite destination for travelers.
After that, we drive crossing the heart of Aswan and the quarries to reach the mother rock of Granite to visit the unfinished obelisk.
Back to your Nile cruise ship.

In the evening: Enjoy your first dinner on the boat while the ship is quietly in Aswan to spend the night

• Meals: breakfast, Lunch, dinner.
• Overnight: Nile cruise in Aswan.

On this day, you will discover the beauty of the River Nile while sailing from the south (Aswan) towards the north (Luxor).

Morning:  Wake up to the calm Nile’s tunes with your breakfast on board; Today you have two options: starting on an optional journey (very early!) To the wonderful Abu Simbel temples, or enjoying a quiet morning. You can relax on board to enjoy with sunny day.

Noon: Your ship sails! These are the highlights of the Nile’s journey. Relax on a place on the sun deck, drink a cold drink or your coffee, and watch the immortal landscape of the countryside of Egypt – children wave from the banks of the river, the farmers work in their fields, and the jungle or groves of the palm pass in front of you.

In the afternoon, you will arrive at the Kom Ombo Temple (walk 5 minutes from the ship). This temple is characterized by its ideal division in the middle, and it is dedicated to the God: Sobek, the God of crocodile, on one part, and Horus, the god of the falcon, on the other part. Then you will visit the nearby crocodile museum, which includes mummified crocodiles from ancient times.

In the evening, back to your Nile cruise while on deck next to the temple, this night will be different as the crew prepares a lovely party to share with you after a delicious dinner.

• Meals: breakfast, Lunch, dinner.
• Overnight: Nile cruise.

On this day, sail to cross the lock and reach the famous historical city in the world (Luxor).

Morning: Breakfast on board. Arrive at Edfu; There, take a horse-drawn cart to the Horus Temple, the best-preserved ancient temple in all of Egypt. And because it was buried in the sand for centuries, its walls, ceilings, and hieroglyphic writings are still significantly intact. You will feel like you are entering the past by wandering in the great halls.

In the afternoon: Continue sailing towards Luxor. One of the most landmark features of this trip is the crossing through Esna lock, where your River Nile cruise is lowered to suit the river water level. It is a captivating process that deserves to be seen.

Evening: After reaching Luxor, prepare for a charming experience. You will visit the Luxor Temple at sunset. The temple is characterized by its wonderful lighting, which creates an unforgettable, dramatic atmosphere. Watching pillars and huge lighting statues against the background of the night sky is an unforgettable memory.
Back to your Nile cruise in Luxor for dinner and entertainment on board.

• Meals: breakfast, Lunch, dinner.
• Overnight: Nile cruise in Luxor.

Your last day is packed with some of the most ancient and spectacular sites in the world.

Morning (Western Bank): Breakfast on board followed by disembarkation to start early to explore the “city of the dead”. Your first stop is the world-famous heritage site, and it is a royal cemetery for Pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses II. You will go to several graves to watch the vibrant paintings that have withstood more than 3000 years. After that, you will visit the amazing temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and you will stop to take memorial photos in front of the giant statues of the Pharaoh (Colossi of Memnon).

In the afternoon (Karnak temple): Your last visit is the Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built. It is a picturesque maze of temples, obelisks, and chapels. Nothing prepares you for the size of the Great Pillar Hall; that “Hypostyle Hall” of 134 huge columns.

Departure: After an incredible trip throughout history, you will be taken to Luxor Airport (LXR) for your flight to Cairo, where you can continue your trip to your homeland.
We will coordinate your domestic flights based on your outbound travel dates.

• Meals: breakfast, Snacks

Welcome to Egypt! Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport (CAI), you will feel vibrant and active in this vibrant city. After completing the immigration procedures (advice: You can get your visa upon arrival, so prepare 25 US dollars), meet and be assisted by our airport representative; then you will be transferred to your hotel.

In the afternoon: settle in and relax. According to the time you arrive, you can walk around the neighborhood of your hotel. Areas such as Zamalek are full of green streets and high-end cafes, while in central Cairo, it boasts its historical architecture.

Evening suggestions: On your first night, you can indulge in the magic of this charming city with a comfortable cruise dinner on the Nile (optional trip). Seeing the city lights shine from the water is a great start.

• Meals: Snacks – Welcome drink.
• Overnight: Cairo hotel.

Today is the day you’ve been waiting for.
Morning (Giza Plateau): breakfast in the hotel; then meet your Egyptology guide for a full day trip in Cairo; (Advice: start early to avoid crowding and heat).
Enjoy the beauty of the last wonders of the ancient world: the Great Pyramid in Giza. Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Chephren,  Menkaure, and see the face of the great and mysterious Sphinx. You will not miss the opportunity to take a perfect panoramic image of the three pyramids together.

Lunch: Enjoy a delicious Egyptian meal in a local restaurant, some offer an open buffet.

In the afternoon (the Grand Egyptian Museum): Prepare to be surprised at the largest archaeological museum in the world. The Grand Egyptian Museum is the new and developed headquarters for the most valuable Egyptian artifacts.
The most prominent among them is undoubtedly the full group of King Tutankhamun’s treasures. Seeing a golden death mask and decorative coffins is a truly amazing experience.

For a more adventurous start, we can go to the famous Khan Al-Khalili market to enjoy a sensual experience rich in scenes, sounds, and scents. It is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the local life for Egyptians (free of charge option).
At the end of the day, trip back to your hotel for another night in Cairo.

• Meals: breakfast, Lunch.
• Overnight: Cairo hotel.

From the hustle and bustle of the capital, we head south to the quiet beauty of Nubia.
Morning: After breakfast, assist in transferring to Cairo airport, with a short internal flight to Aswan; meet upon arrival and transfer to embark on board of Egypt river cruise.

In the noon, welcome to a Nile cruise ship to spend the next four days! After checking and enjoying lunch on a Nile tourist ship, your adventure begins in Aswan. First, you will visit the High Dam, a modern engineering achievement that has reformulated Egypt’s economy.

In the afternoon: After that, you will take a small motorboat to the island of Agilika to visit the amazing Philae Temple. This temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was carefully relocated from its original location to protect it from the high levels of Nile water. Discover the romantic story of Isis and Osiris, which makes Egypt a favorite destination for travelers.
After that, we drive crossing the heart of Aswan and the quarries to reach the mother rock of Granite to visit the unfinished obelisk.
Back to your Nile cruise ship.

In the evening: Enjoy your first dinner on the boat while the ship is quietly in Aswan to spend the night

• Meals: breakfast, Lunch, dinner.
• Overnight: Nile cruise in Aswan.

On this day, you will discover the beauty of the River Nile while sailing from the south (Aswan) towards the north (Luxor).

Morning:  Wake up to the calm Nile’s tunes with your breakfast on board; Today you have two options: starting on an optional journey (very early!) To the wonderful Abu Simbel temples, or enjoying a quiet morning. You can relax on board to enjoy with sunny day.

Noon: Your ship sails! These are the highlights of the Nile’s journey. Relax on a place on the sun deck, drink a cold drink or your coffee, and watch the immortal landscape of the countryside of Egypt – children wave from the banks of the river, the farmers work in their fields, and the jungle or groves of the palm pass in front of you.

In the afternoon, you will arrive at the Kom Ombo Temple (walk 5 minutes from the ship). This temple is characterized by its ideal division in the middle, and it is dedicated to the God: Sobek, the God of crocodile, on one part, and Horus, the god of the falcon, on the other part. Then you will visit the nearby crocodile museum, which includes mummified crocodiles from ancient times.

In the evening, back to your Nile cruise while on deck next to the temple, this night will be different as the crew prepares a lovely party to share with you after a delicious dinner.

• Meals: breakfast, Lunch, dinner.
• Overnight: Nile cruise.

On this day, sail to cross the lock and reach the famous historical city in the world (Luxor).

Morning: Breakfast on board. Arrive at Edfu; There, take a horse-drawn cart to the Horus Temple, the best-preserved ancient temple in all of Egypt. And because it was buried in the sand for centuries, its walls, ceilings, and hieroglyphic writings are still significantly intact. You will feel like you are entering the past by wandering in the great halls.

In the afternoon: Continue sailing towards Luxor. One of the most landmark features of this trip is the crossing through Esna lock, where your River Nile cruise is lowered to suit the river water level. It is a captivating process that deserves to be seen.

Evening: After reaching Luxor, prepare for a charming experience. You will visit the Luxor Temple at sunset. The temple is characterized by its wonderful lighting, which creates an unforgettable, dramatic atmosphere. Watching pillars and huge lighting statues against the background of the night sky is an unforgettable memory.
Back to your Nile cruise in Luxor for dinner and entertainment on board.

• Meals: breakfast, Lunch, dinner.
• Overnight: Nile cruise in Luxor.

Your last day is packed with some of the most ancient and spectacular sites in the world.

Morning (Western Bank): Breakfast on board followed by disembarkation to start early to explore the “city of the dead”. Your first stop is the world-famous heritage site, and it is a royal cemetery for Pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses II. You will go to several graves to watch the vibrant paintings that have withstood more than 3000 years. After that, you will visit the amazing temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and you will stop to take memorial photos in front of the giant statues of the Pharaoh (Colossi of Memnon).

In the afternoon (Karnak temple): Your last visit is the Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built. It is a picturesque maze of temples, obelisks, and chapels. Nothing prepares you for the size of the Great Pillar Hall; that “Hypostyle Hall” of 134 huge columns.

Departure: After an incredible trip throughout history, you will be taken to Luxor Airport (LXR) for your flight to Cairo, where you can continue your trip to your homeland.
We will coordinate your domestic flights based on your outbound travel dates.

• Meals: breakfast, Snacks