The Egypt 5 Nights 6 Days tour combines the highlights of Cairo with a 3-night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, visit the Egyptian Museum, travel by sleeper train to Aswan, and discover ancient temples and historic landmarks along the Nile.
Your trip begins in Cairo with hotel accommodation and an optional Sound and Light Show in the evening. The following day takes you through the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum before you board a tourist sleeper train to Aswan.
On arrival in Aswan, the journey continues aboard a 5-star Nile Cruise. During the cruise, you will visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple and Luxor Temple while sailing between the major Nile destinations.
The final morning focuses on Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon, before your transfer to Luxor Airport for departure.
Cairo International Airport / Luxor Airport
05 Nights / 06 Days
Cairo → Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor
Available on Request
This Egypt 5 Nights 6 Days tour combines guided sightseeing in Cairo with a multi-day Nile Cruise. The first part of the trip is focused on Egypt’s most famous historical landmarks, followed by a slower-paced cruise experience with temple visits and sightseeing along the Nile.
The journey between Cairo and Aswan is by tourist sleeper train, making it an overnight travel segment rather than a standard hotel night. Once in Aswan, you will spend three nights aboard the cruise, with meals and sightseeing included according to the itinerary.
The schedule includes several early starts and structured sightseeing days. Travelers should also note that optional experiences, drinks during meals, pyramid interior entry and certain tipping costs are separate from the main package.
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
The evening is free at leisure. An optional Sound and Light Show is available if you would like to add an evening experience.
Overnight: Cairo
Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel before visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. The complex includes the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, recognised among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Continue to the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square, home to an extensive collection of Egyptian artefacts and relics spanning thousands of years of history.
In the early evening, transfer to Giza Train Station to board the tourist sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight: Tourist Sleeper Train
After arriving at Aswan Train Station, you will be met and transferred for sightseeing in Aswan. Visit the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, an example of the stone-working techniques of ancient Egypt.
Continue to your Nile Cruise and check in. Enjoy lunch on board before spending the evening on the cruise, with dinner and overnight accommodation on board.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy breakfast on board before meeting your English-speaking Egyptologist and continuing the Nile journey towards Kom Ombo.
Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the two gods Sobek and Horus. After sightseeing, continue sailing towards Edfu and have lunch on board.
Dinner and overnight accommodation will be on the Nile Cruise.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Begin with breakfast on board before visiting the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the major ancient temples included in the cruise itinerary.
Continue sailing towards Luxor and enjoy lunch on board. On arrival, visit Luxor Temple before returning to the cruise for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, disembark from the Nile Cruise at approximately 8:00 AM.
Continue to Luxor’s West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. After sightseeing, transfer to Luxor Airport for your departing flight.
Departure: Luxor Airport
Meals: Breakfast
Your stay is arranged across Cairo, the overnight journey to Aswan, and the Nile Cruise:
Travel arrangements include private, air-conditioned transfers as specified in the itinerary, along with meet-and-assist services at Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor airports and the train station.
The overnight tourist sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan is part of the journey, followed by the 3-night Nile Cruise between Aswan and Luxor.
