6-Day Private Tour Cairo and Fayoum from Sharm El Sheikh
Discover Egypt beyond the ordinary with a 6-Day private tour cairo and Fayoum from Sharm el Sheikh, combining iconic landmarks, desert scenery, and ancient wonders. Explore Cairo’s pyramids and cultural treasures, experience Fayoum’s peaceful landscapes, then continue south to Aswan and Luxor for magnificent temples, royal tombs, and Nile views. Private transportation and a personalized itinerary create a comfortable journey through Egypt’s most unforgettable destinations.
6-Day Private Tour Cairo and Fayoum From Sharm El Sheikh Overview
The 6-Day private tour cairo and Fayoum from Sharm el Sheikh is a private multi-day journey that connects Egypt's most famous archaeological landmarks with remarkable natural attractions. Traveling by private vehicle and domestic flights, the itinerary covers Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor, Fayoum, Memphis, Saqqara, Dahshur, and Old Cairo.
The tour begins with an early private transfer from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, where you explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx. From Cairo, an included domestic flight takes you to Aswan before continuing by private vehicle to Luxor. After discovering the ancient temples and royal tombs of Upper Egypt, another domestic flight returns you to Cairo for two additional days exploring Fayoum and some of Egypt's most important archaeological sites before the private return transfer to Sharm El Sheikh.
Throughout the journey, private transportation, guided sightseeing, scheduled meals, domestic flights, and hotel accommodation are arranged according to the confirmed itinerary.
Itinerary for the 6-Day private tour cairo and Fayoum from Sharm el Sheikh
Day 1
Cities:
└──➤ Sharm El Sheikh — Cairo — Giza — Cairo
Visits:
└──➤ Grand Egyptian Museum — Giza Pyramids — Great Sphinx
Your journey begins very early in Sharm El Sheikh. Hotel pickup is expected at approximately 2:00 AM, while pickup from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport will be arranged according to your confirmed arrival details.
Meet your private driver and begin the approximately six-hour road journey to Cairo in a private vehicle. Travel time may be longer depending on traffic, road conditions, rest stops, and checkpoint procedures.
Upon arrival in Cairo, expected at approximately 8:00 AM depending on road conditions, meet your private guide and begin at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore its collections while your guide introduces you to ancient Egyptian history, archaeology, and important historical objects.
Continue to the Giza Plateau to visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Learn about the history and significance of this famous archaeological area while having time for views and photographs.
Optional camel riding, horse riding, or quad biking near the Pyramids may be arranged for an additional charge.
Lunch is included during the touring program. After sightseeing, transfer to your three-star hotel in Cairo, complete check-in, have dinner according to the hotel arrangement, and rest after the long travel day.
Day 2
Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Aswan — Luxor
Visits:
└──➤ Philae Temple — Unfinished Obelisk — Aswan High Dam
Begin very early with a transfer from your Cairo hotel to Cairo International Airport for your included domestic flight to Aswan.
Upon arrival at Aswan International Airport, meet your local driver and guide before beginning the sightseeing program.
Your first visit is Philae Temple, one of Aswan’s important ancient sites. Explore the temple while your guide explains its history, architecture, and religious significance.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk to learn how ancient Egyptians cut and prepared enormous stone monuments. From here, proceed to the Aswan High Dam and discover its construction and importance to modern Egypt.
Lunch is included during the touring program. After the Aswan visits, begin the approximately three-hour private road journey to Luxor, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Upon arrival, transfer to your three-star hotel in Luxor, complete check-in, have dinner at the hotel, and rest. This is an active day combining an early departure, domestic flight, sightseeing, and a longer road transfer.
Day 3
Cities:
└──➤ Luxor — Cairo
Visits:
└──➤ Karnak Temple — Valley of the Kings — Temple of Queen Hatshepsut — Colossi of Memnon
Begin the day with breakfast at your Luxor hotel before completing check-out and meeting your private driver and guide.
Start at Karnak Temple, one of ancient Egypt’s largest and most important temple complexes. Explore its monumental structures while your guide explains its long history and religious importance.
Continue to Luxor’s West Bank and visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial place of many ancient Egyptian rulers.
Proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known for its distinctive architectural design and setting beneath the surrounding cliffs. Your final scheduled archaeological stop is the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues associated with the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Lunch is included during the touring program. An optional early-morning hot-air balloon ride may also be arranged for an additional charge, subject to weather conditions, availability, and operational approval.
After sightseeing, transfer to Luxor International Airport for your included domestic flight to Cairo. On arrival, meet another private driver and transfer to your three-star hotel in Cairo for check-in, dinner, and rest. Visit order and airport transfer timing may be adjusted according to the confirmed flight schedule.
Day 4
Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Fayoum — Wadi El Rayan — Wadi El Hitan — Tunis Village — Cairo
Visits:
└──➤ Wadi El Rayan Protected Area — Wadi El Rayan Lake — Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls — Mudawara Mountain — Magic Lake — Wadi El Hitan — Tunis Village
Begin early with breakfast at your hotel before your private driver collects you for the approximately two-hour journey from Cairo to Fayoum.
Explore the Wadi El Rayan Protected Area, including Wadi El Rayan Lake and its waterfalls. Continue through the desert landscape toward Mudawara Mountain and Magic Lake.
Travel onward to Wadi El Hitan, also known as the Valley of the Whales, where you can discover the natural and geological importance of the area.
An included jeep ride takes you farther into the desert experience before continuing to Tunis Village, one of Fayoum’s best-known traditional villages.
Lunch is included during the day. After completing the scheduled visits, begin the approximately two-hour private return journey to Cairo.
Upon arrival, transfer back to your hotel for dinner and rest. This is a full outdoor day with longer transfers and desert activities, so comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes are recommended.
Visits:
└──➤ Memphis — Step Pyramid of King Djoser — Dahshur Pyramids
After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private driver and guide and begin a day exploring some of Egypt’s important ancient archaeological areas.
Your first destination is Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Explore its archaeological remains while your guide explains the city’s historical importance.
Continue to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. Learn how this early monument represented an important stage in the development of ancient Egyptian pyramid construction.
Travel onward to Dahshur, an archaeological area known for its important pyramids and its role in the development of ancient Egyptian architecture.
Lunch is included during the touring program.
After completing the visits, your private driver will return you to your three-star hotel in Cairo. Have dinner according to the hotel arrangement and rest for the evening.
Day 6
Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Old Cairo — Sharm El Sheikh
Visits:
└──➤ Salah El-Din Citadel — Old Cairo
Begin your final day early with breakfast at your hotel before completing check-out and meeting your private driver and guide.
Your first visit is Salah El-Din Citadel. Explore the historic fortified complex while your guide explains its importance in Cairo’s history and introduces you to the site.
Continue to Old Cairo to discover the main historical and religious landmarks included in the confirmed program. Your guide will explain the area’s cultural importance and its long and diverse history.
Lunch is included during the touring program.
After completing the Cairo sightseeing program, begin the private road journey back to Sharm El Sheikh. The transfer takes approximately six hours and may take longer depending on traffic, road conditions, rest stops, and checkpoint procedures.
This is a long travel day following the sightseeing program. Upon arrival in Sharm El Sheikh, your driver will drop you off at your hotel, Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, or another agreed location within the city.
The 6-Day private tour cairo and Fayoum from Sharm el Sheikh concludes after the final drop-off.
What You Will Experience in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Fayoum
Each day introduces a different side of Egypt's history, culture, and landscapes.
In Cairo, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum before exploring the Giza Plateau with the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Later in the tour, continue to the historic Citadel of Salah El-Din and the religious landmarks of Old Cairo.
In Aswan, discover Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam while learning about both ancient engineering and modern Egyptian history.
Luxor offers some of Egypt's most significant archaeological treasures, including Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
The Fayoum excursion introduces a completely different landscape, featuring Wadi El Rayan Protected Area, its lakes and waterfalls, Mudawara Mountain, Magic Lake, Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales), and Tunis Village. A desert jeep experience is also included as part of the day's exploration.
The itinerary also visits Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, together with Saqqara's Step Pyramid of King Djoser and the historic pyramids of Dahshur.
How the 6-Day Private Tour Cairo and Fayoum From Sharm El Sheikh Works
Your journey starts with an early morning pickup from your hotel or Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, depending on your confirmed booking details.
Every sightseeing day is privately operated with your own licensed guide and private driver. Airport transfers, hotel transfers, and transportation between destinations are arranged throughout the itinerary, allowing you to travel without changing groups or following a fixed coach schedule.
The program follows a carefully planned route that combines long-distance transfers with sightseeing across multiple destinations. Hotel stays are scheduled in Cairo and Luxor, while Aswan is visited as part of the transfer between Cairo and Luxor.
At the conclusion of the final sightseeing day in Cairo, your private driver returns you to Sharm El Sheikh, where the tour ends with drop-off at your hotel, the airport, or another agreed location within the city.
Domestic Flights, Road Transfers, and Hotel Accommodation
The itinerary includes two domestic flights:
Cairo to Aswan
Luxor to Cairo
Long-distance road travel includes:
Private transfer from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo.
Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor.
Full-day private transportation during the Fayoum excursion.
Private return transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh.
Accommodation is provided in carefully selected three-star hotels according to the itinerary. Breakfast and dinner are served at the hotels, while lunch is included during each scheduled sightseeing day.
Transfer durations may vary depending on traffic conditions, security checkpoints, weather, and operational requirements.
Ancient Egyptian Sites, Temples, and Desert Landscapes Included
This itinerary combines many of Egypt's best-known archaeological sites with protected natural landscapes.
Included highlights feature:
Grand Egyptian Museum
Giza Pyramids
Great Sphinx
Philae Temple
Unfinished Obelisk
Aswan High Dam
Karnak Temple
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Wadi El Rayan Protected Area
Wadi El Rayan Lake
Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls
Mudawara Mountain
Magic Lake
Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales)
Tunis Village
Memphis
Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara
Dahshur Pyramids
Salah El-Din Citadel
Old Cairo
The combination of famous monuments, UNESCO-listed archaeological areas, scenic desert landscapes, and cultural sites provides a varied experience covering several different regions of Egypt.
Private Guide Languages and Optional Activities
Private guided tours are available in several languages, including English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Russian, subject to availability at the time of booking.
Several optional experiences may be arranged at an additional cost, including:
Camel riding near the Giza Pyramids.
Horse riding around the pyramid area.
Quad biking near the Giza Plateau.
Early morning hot-air balloon flight in Luxor, subject to weather conditions, availability, and operational approval.
Optional activities are not included in the standard tour price unless specifically confirmed during booking.
Travel Times, Early Departures, and Important Tour Notes
This tour covers long distances across Egypt and includes several early departures to accommodate domestic flights, sightseeing schedules, and road transfers.
The road journey between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo takes approximately six hours in each direction, although travel times may be longer depending on traffic, road conditions, rest stops, and checkpoint procedures.
The transfer from Aswan to Luxor typically takes around three hours, while the drive between Cairo and Fayoum takes approximately two hours each way.
Some days combine airport transfers, flights, road journeys, and full sightseeing programs, making them physically demanding. Comfortable clothing, suitable walking shoes, sun protection, and carrying only essential personal belongings are recommended.
The order of visits or transfer times may occasionally be adjusted to accommodate domestic flight schedules or operational requirements while maintaining the overall sightseeing program.
Enjoy a 6-Day private tour cairo and Fayoum from Sharm el Sheikh.
Includes/Excludes
Private transportation
Licensed private guide
Domestic flights
Three-star accommodation
Scheduled sightseeing meals
6-Day private tour cairo and Fayoum from Sharm el Sheikh
Optional camel riding
Optional horse riding
Optional quad biking
Optional balloon flight
Unconfirmed extra activities
6-Day private tour cairo and Fayoum from Sharm el Sheikh extras
Frequently asked questions
What to Bring for 6-Day Private Tour Cairo and Fayoum from Sharm El Sheikh
- Bring comfortable shoes for archaeological sites.
- Bring sun protection for outdoor sightseeing.
- Bring light clothing for daytime travel.
- Carry only essential personal belongings.
- Bring documents needed for domestic flights.
- Prepare for the 6-Day private tour cairo and Fayoum from Sharm el Sheikh.
Not Allowed on Trip to 6-Day Private Tour Cairo and Fayoum from Sharm El Sheikh
- Do not expect optional activities as standard.
- Do not ignore your private guide’s instructions.
- Do not expect fixed transfer times every day.
- Do not assume balloon flights always operate.
- Do not separate from planned transfer arrangements.
- Do not alter the 6-Day private tour cairo and Fayoum from Sharm el Sheikh route independently.
Know Before You Go to 6-Day Private Tour Cairo and Fayoum from Sharm El Sheikh
- The tour includes two domestic flights.
- Sharm to Cairo takes about six hours by road.
- Aswan to Luxor takes around three hours.
- Cairo to Fayoum takes about two hours each way.
- Some sightseeing days include early departures.
- The 6-Day private tour cairo and Fayoum from Sharm el Sheikh may change order.
Extra Services
Airport transfers
Arrange airport pickup service for a smooth arrival in Cairo, ensuring a stress-free transfer with professional assistance directly from the airport to your hotel.
€35.00/person
Photography
Capture your Cairo journey professionally with a private photographer who ensures beautiful, stress-free photos at the museum and landmarks without missing key moments.