6-Day Egypt Tour Package from Sharm El Sheikh: Cairo, Aswan & Luxor

Overview

  • Duration:6 days 5 nights
  • Travelers:9 guests
  • Tour Type:Package tour, Private tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian, Spanish


6-Day Egypt Tour Package from Sharm El Sheikh


Discover Egypt beyond the Red Sea. This 6-Day Egypt Tour Package from Sharm El Sheikh takes you to Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor for an unforgettable journey through ancient history. Explore the legendary Pyramids of Giza, visit remarkable temples along the Nile, and uncover royal treasures in Luxor. With organized transportation, guided sightseeing, and carefully planned experiences, this multi-city adventure offers a convenient way to discover Egypt’s greatest highlights in six exciting days.

6-Day Egypt Tour Package from Sharm El Sheikh Overview

The 6-Day Egypt Tour Package from Sharm El Sheikh is a private multi-city journey beginning and ending in Sharm El Sheikh. The itinerary combines Cairo and Giza’s major archaeological landmarks with guided sightseeing in Aswan and Luxor.

The tour begins with an early private road transfer from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo. During the following days, you will travel between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor using the specified domestic flights and private vehicles. The program includes guided visits, three-star hotel accommodation, breakfast and dinner according to the hotel arrangements, and lunch during the scheduled sightseeing days.

The itinerary is designed for travelers who want to visit several regions of Egypt within six days. Because it includes early departures, domestic flights, full sightseeing programs, and long road journeys, guests should expect a busy travel schedule with limited free time.

Itinerary for the 6-Day egypt tour package from Sharm El Sheikh


Day 1

Cities:
└──➤ Sharm El Sheikh — Cairo — Giza — Cairo

Visits:
└──➤ Grand Egyptian Museum — Giza Pyramids — Great Sphinx

Your journey begins extremely early, with pickup from your hotel or another agreed location in Sharm El Sheikh at approximately 2:00 AM. Guests arriving at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport may also be collected according to their confirmed arrival time and the operational plan.

Meet your private driver and begin the road journey to Cairo. The drive normally takes approximately six hours, with expected arrival at around 8:00 AM, although travel time may increase because of road conditions, rest stops, checkpoints, and operational procedures.

Upon arrival in Cairo, meet your private guide and begin at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore its archaeological displays while your guide introduces you to the history and development of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Continue by private car to the Giza Plateau to visit the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Spend time exploring the site, listening to your guide’s explanations, and taking 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 completing the visits, your driver will transfer you to your three-star hotel in Cairo for check-in and rest after the early departure and long travel day.

Day 2

Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Aswan — Luxor

Visits:
└──➤ Philae Temple — Unfinished Obelisk — Aswan High Dam

Begin very early with pickup from your Cairo hotel and a private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your included domestic flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival at Aswan International Airport, meet your local driver and private guide before starting the sightseeing program.

Your first visit is Philae Temple, one of Aswan’s important ancient religious sites. The temple stands on an island, and the necessary local boat transfer is arranged as part of the confirmed visit.

Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, where your guide will explain how ancient Egyptian workers prepared and carved enormous stone monuments.

Your next scheduled stop is the Aswan High Dam, where you will learn about its construction and importance to modern Egypt.

Lunch is included during the day. After completing the Aswan visits, travel by private car to Luxor, a road journey of approximately three hours depending on traffic and road conditions.

Upon arrival, transfer to your three-star hotel in Luxor, complete check-in, and have dinner according to the hotel arrangement. This is one of the more demanding travel days because it combines an early airport transfer, domestic flight, sightseeing, and a long road journey.

Day 3

Cities:
└──➤ Luxor

Visits:
└──➤ Karnak Temple — Luxor Museum — Mummification Museum — Luxor Temple

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your private driver and guide to begin your exploration of Luxor’s East Bank.

Start at Karnak Temple, one of Egypt’s largest ancient temple complexes. Walk through its monumental structures while your guide explains its history and religious significance.

Continue to Luxor Museum, where you can explore archaeological objects discovered in Luxor and the surrounding region.

Next, visit the Mummification Museum to learn about the tools, techniques, and religious beliefs associated with ancient Egyptian mummification.

Your final scheduled visit is Luxor Temple, an important ancient complex located in the heart of modern Luxor.

Lunch is included during the touring program. After the visits, return to your hotel, where dinner is provided according to the hotel arrangement.

An optional felucca sailing trip or shopping tour may be arranged for an additional charge if sufficient time is available. The pickup time may also allow limited flexibility when additional rest is needed, provided any later departure is communicated in advance.

Day 4

Cities:
└──➤ Luxor — Cairo

Visits:
└──➤ Valley of the Kings — Valley of the Queens — Colossi of Memnon — Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Begin with breakfast at your Luxor hotel before completing check-out and meeting your private driver and guide for the West Bank sightseeing program.

Your first visit is the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal burial area used by many ancient Egyptian rulers.

Continue to the Valley of the Queens, where several queens and members of the royal families of ancient Egypt were buried.

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues once associated with the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

Your final scheduled visit is the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known for its distinctive terraces and dramatic setting beneath the cliffs of Deir El-Bahari.

Lunch is included during the touring program. An optional early-morning hot-air balloon ride may be added for an additional charge, subject to weather conditions, availability, and operational approval.

After sightseeing, transfer to Luxor International Airport according to the confirmed flight schedule and take the included domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your private driver and continue to your three-star hotel for check-in and rest.

The order and duration of the Luxor visits may be adjusted according to the confirmed flight departure time.

Day 5

Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Memphis — Saqqara — Dahshur — Cairo

Visits:
└──➤ Memphis — Step Pyramid of King Djoser — Dahshur Pyramids

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your private driver and guide and begin your archaeological tour outside central Cairo.

Your first stop is Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Explore the 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 important pyramid area where your guide will explain the development of royal tombs and pyramid architecture.

Lunch is included during the touring program.

After completing the scheduled visits, your driver will return you to your hotel in Cairo. Dinner is provided according to the hotel arrangement, followed by time to rest.

Day 6

Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Old Cairo — Sharm El Sheikh

Visits:
└──➤ Salah El-Din Citadel — Old Cairo

After breakfast, complete check-out from your Cairo hotel and meet your private driver and guide for the final sightseeing program.

Begin at Salah El-Din Citadel, where you will explore the historic fortified complex, learn about its importance in Cairo’s history, and enjoy elevated views across the city.

Continue to Old Cairo to discover the area’s historical and religious heritage. Your guide will introduce you to the main landmarks included in the confirmed sightseeing program and explain the history of this culturally important district.

Lunch is included during the day.

After completing the Cairo visits, begin the private road journey back to Sharm El Sheikh. The drive normally takes approximately six hours and may take longer because of road conditions, rest stops, checkpoints, and operational procedures.

A comfortable private vehicle is provided for the return journey. This is a long transfer following the sightseeing program, so guests should prepare for an extended travel day.

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 egypt tour package from Sharm El Sheikh concludes after your final drop-off.

What You Will Experience Across Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor

In Cairo and Giza, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx. Later in the itinerary, you will explore the ancient sites of Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur before visiting Salah El-Din Citadel and Old Cairo on the final day.

After flying from Cairo to Aswan, you will visit Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam. The Philae Temple visit includes the necessary local boat transfer to the island.

The journey then continues by private vehicle from Aswan to Luxor. On Luxor’s East Bank, the scheduled visits include Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum, the Mummification Museum, and Luxor Temple. The West Bank program includes the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

A private guide accompanies the scheduled sightseeing visits and explains the historical background and importance of each location. Private vehicles are used for the road transfers and local touring program.

How the 6-Day Egypt Tour Package from Sharm El Sheikh Works Day by Day

On Day 1, pickup in Sharm El Sheikh is scheduled at approximately 2:00 AM from your hotel or another agreed location. Airport pickup may also be arranged according to the confirmed arrival time and operational plan. You will travel by private vehicle to Cairo, with the journey normally taking around six hours. After meeting your guide, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx before checking in at your Cairo hotel.

Day 2 begins with an early transfer to Cairo International Airport for the included flight to Aswan. After arrival, you will visit Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam. You will then travel by private vehicle from Aswan to Luxor, a road journey of approximately three hours, before checking in at your Luxor hotel.

On Day 3, you will explore Luxor’s East Bank after breakfast. The scheduled program includes Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum, the Mummification Museum, and Luxor Temple. After the visits, you will return to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Day 4 covers Luxor’s West Bank. After breakfast and hotel check-out, you will visit the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. You will then transfer to Luxor International Airport for the included flight to Cairo and continue to your Cairo hotel after arrival.

On Day 5, the archaeological program outside central Cairo includes Memphis, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara, and the Dahshur pyramid area. After the visits, you will return to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 6 begins with breakfast and hotel check-out. You will visit Salah El-Din Citadel and Old Cairo before starting the private road journey back to Sharm El Sheikh. Final drop-off can be arranged at your hotel, Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, or another agreed location within the city.

Domestic Flights, Private Transfers, and Hotel Accommodation

The package includes a domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan and another domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo. Airport transfers connected to these flights are provided by private vehicle.

Private road transportation is also included from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, from Aswan to Luxor, and from Cairo back to Sharm El Sheikh. Private transportation is used during the scheduled sightseeing programs in Cairo, Giza, Aswan, and Luxor.

Accommodation is provided in three-star hotels according to the itinerary. The planned stays include hotel accommodation in Cairo and Luxor, with breakfast and dinner provided according to each hotel arrangement. Lunch is included during the scheduled touring program.

Hotel check-in times, airport transfers, and sightseeing schedules are coordinated around the confirmed domestic flight times. The order or duration of some visits may be adjusted when necessary to accommodate flight schedules and operational requirements.

Ancient Temples, Pyramids, Museums, and Historic Sites Included

The Cairo and Giza program includes the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx. The tour also covers Memphis, Saqqara’s Step Pyramid of King Djoser, and the pyramid area of Dahshur.

In central Cairo, the final sightseeing program includes Salah El-Din Citadel and Old Cairo. The specific landmarks visited within Old Cairo will follow the confirmed operational program.

The included Aswan sites are Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam. Transportation by local boat required to reach Philae Temple is arranged as part of the visit.

Luxor’s East Bank program includes Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum, the Mummification Museum, and Luxor Temple. On the West Bank, the itinerary covers the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Entrance arrangements apply to the scheduled sites included in the confirmed booking. Additional experiences, activities, or access not listed in the confirmed itinerary may require separate payment.

Guide Languages and Optional Activities During the Tour

The tour can be booked with a private English-, Italian-, German-, French-, Spanish-, or Russian-speaking guide. The selected language should be confirmed when making the reservation and remains subject to guide availability.

Optional activities may be arranged for an additional charge. Near the Giza Pyramids, available options may include camel riding, horse riding, or quad biking.

During the Luxor stay, an optional felucca sailing trip or shopping tour may be arranged when sufficient time is available. An early-morning hot-air balloon ride may also be added on the West Bank day. The balloon experience requires an earlier pickup and depends on weather conditions, availability, and operational approval.

Optional activities are not part of the standard scheduled sightseeing program unless they are specifically added to the confirmed booking. Their timing must not interfere with domestic flights, hotel departures, or the main itinerary.

Travel Times, Long Journeys, and Important Planning Notes

The first and final days include long private road transfers between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo. Each journey normally takes approximately six hours, but the actual duration may increase because of traffic, road conditions, checkpoints, rest stops, and operational procedures.

Day 1 begins at approximately 2:00 AM and combines the drive to Cairo with a full sightseeing program. Day 2 also requires an early departure and includes an airport transfer, a domestic flight, sightseeing in Aswan, and an approximately three-hour road journey to Luxor.

The pickup time on the Luxor East Bank day may allow limited flexibility when additional rest is required. Any request for a later departure should be communicated in advance because guide availability, attraction opening hours, and transportation schedules must be coordinated.

The West Bank sightseeing schedule on Day 4 may be adjusted according to the confirmed Luxor-to-Cairo flight time. Domestic flight schedules can affect hotel pickup times, visit durations, and the order of the day’s activities.

The final day combines sightseeing in Cairo with the long return drive to Sharm El Sheikh. Guests should prepare for early starts, extended periods of travel, and a structured itinerary throughout the six-day journey.
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Highlights

  • Explore Cairo on a 6-Day egypt tour package from Sharm El Sheikh.
  • Visit the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx with a guide.
  • Discover Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam.
  • Explore Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
  • Visit royal tomb areas across Luxor’s West Bank.
  • Travel privately between major cities and historic sites.

Includes/Excludes

  • Private road transfers
  • Two domestic flights
  • Three-star hotel stays
  • Private sightseeing guide
  • Scheduled site entrances
  • Philae boat transfer
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Scheduled tour lunches
  • Optional camel riding
  • Optional horse riding
  • Optional quad biking
  • Optional felucca sailing
  • Optional shopping tour
  • Optional balloon ride
  • Additional site access
  • Unlisted tour activities

Frequently asked questions

What to Bring for 6-Day Egypt Tour Package from Sharm El Sheikh

- Bring your 6-Day egypt tour package confirmation.
- Bring your confirmed domestic flight details.
- Bring your selected guide language information.
- Bring your confirmed hotel accommodation details.
- Bring your scheduled pickup and transfer details.
- Bring details for any confirmed optional activities.

Not Allowed on Trip to 6-Day Egypt Tour Package from Sharm El Sheikh

- Do not delay scheduled domestic flight transfers.
- Do not add activities that disrupt the itinerary.
- Do not expect optional activities as standard.
- Do not assume extra site access is included.
- Do not miss confirmed hotel departure times.
- Do not alter the 6-Day egypt tour package schedule.

Know Before You Go to 6-Day Egypt Tour Package from Sharm El Sheikh

- The 6-Day egypt tour package has a busy schedule.
- Day 1 pickup is planned for about 2:00 AM.
- Sharm to Cairo takes about six hours by road.
- Aswan to Luxor takes about three hours by road.
- Flight times may change daily sightseeing schedules.
- Limited free time is expected during the six days.

Extra Services

Airport transfers

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

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.

€100.00/package

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