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6-Day Egypt Tours

Six days is the classic Cairo + Luxor itinerary without a Nile cruise. Three nights at Giza for the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Old Cairo. Fly to Luxor. Three nights at the Winter Palace or equivalent for Karnak and Luxor Temple (east bank), Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon (west bank). Fly back. No cruise, no Aswan, no Abu Simbel – those add 2–4 days each. Suited to travelers who want the temples without a ship cabin, those with motion sensitivity, and anyone using Egypt as a stopover on a wider itinerary.

3 matching tours

  1. 6-day Cairo and Nile cruise tour, Cairo to Luxor via Aswan

    6-day Cairo and Nile cruise tour, Cairo to Luxor via Aswan

    Cairo

    This six-day itinerary combines two nights in Cairo with a three-night Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor, including domestic flights Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo. You visit the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Aswan’s major monuments, Kom Ombo and Edfu en route, and Luxor East and West Bank sites. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange private transfers and an Egyptologist for all sightseeing. We do not run group bus tours, and we time key visits to avoid the busiest hours where possible.

    On request6 Days
  2. 6-day Cairo and Alexandria holidayBudget

    6-day Cairo and Alexandria holiday

    Alexandria

    This six-day Egypt itinerary combines Cairo’s ancient monuments, Islamic architecture and museum collections with a full-day visit to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast. At Giza, our Egyptologist introduces the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Great Sphinx before the route continues to Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser. In Cairo, visits include the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, the Citadel of Salah El Din and Al-Muizz Street. Alexandria adds Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Unlike shorter Cairo breaks, this programme allows time for both Alexandria and Saqqara, rather than treating them as optional add-ons. Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator arranging the accommodation, private transport and guided sightseeing.

    From $1,0326 Days
  3. 6-day Cairo tour package with private sightseeingBudget

    6-day Cairo tour package with private sightseeing

    Cairo

    This guided Cairo holiday focuses on the Egyptian Pyramids and Cairo’s historic attractions, with sightseeing arranged by a licensed Egyptian tour operator. Our Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout, explaining the sites and placing Cairo’s ancient and Islamic heritage in context. Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers keep the programme straightforward between visits, while entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary are included. Accommodation is arranged for five nights at a 5-star Cairo hotel. Unlike a short Cairo stopover, this package allows more time for guided visits and a measured pace between major sights. The itinerary is operated daily. International flights, the Egypt entry visa and gratuities are not included.

    From $1,0186 Days

Practical questions

What travelers ask about this style of tour.

  1. 01Can I do Egypt in 6 days without a Nile cruise?

    Yes – Cairo + Luxor in hotels is the standard 6-day cruise-free shape. You see the Pyramids, GEM, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. You skip Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel – all of which sit south of Luxor and either need the cruise or a domestic flight + 2 extra days.

  2. 02Why no cruise on a 6-day Egypt tour?

    A Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan is minimum 3 nights, typically 4. Adding the cruise to a 6-day window means cutting Cairo to 1 night (too short for the Pyramids + GEM properly) or skipping Luxor's land sites. We treat 6 days as the cap for cruise-free, and 7 days as the start of cruise-included.

  3. 03Should I take a 6-day or 7-day Egypt tour?

    Choose 6 days if a Nile cruise isn't appealing (motion sensitivity, prefer hotels, prefer flexible pace) and you're happy with Cairo + Luxor as the full picture. Choose 7 days if you want the cruise, Aswan, and Abu Simbel included – those three together are the difference between the two shapes. For first-time international visitors who want the temples and the Nile, 7 days is the more complete trip.

  4. 04How much does a 6-day Egypt tour cost?

    Private 6-day Egypt tours (Cairo + Luxor in hotels) start around $1,150 per person at 5-star, double occupancy, all internal flights, transfers and admissions included. Mid-range (4-star hotels) runs $900–$1,100 per person. Premium tier (Winter Palace Luxor, Marriott Mena House) is $1,700–$2,500 per person. International flights from the US are separate. Add 25–35% for Christmas, New Year, and US spring break weeks.

  5. 05When is the best time for a 6-day Egypt tour?

    October through April for the most comfortable weather across both Cairo and Luxor – daytime temperatures in the mid-70s°F to mid-80s°F, dry, low humidity. November to February is peak; spring break in March or April aligns with one of the prettiest weather windows in Upper Egypt. We don't run 6-day southern itineraries in July or August by default – Luxor hits 105–115°F in midsummer.

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