6-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan by Air

Cairo, Luxor and Aswan in six days, connected entirely by air

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About this activity

6-day private Egypt tour by domestic flight: Cairo's pyramids, Luxor's East and West Banks, and Aswan's High Dam and Philae Temple. Nile dinner cruise included.

Full description

For travelers short on time who still want to see Egypt's three essential cities, this itinerary uses domestic flights to link Cairo, Luxor and Aswan without a single overnight train or long coach ride. Two nights in Luxor cover both riverbanks in full, a same-day loop through Aswan fits in the High Dam and Philae Temple before flying back to Cairo, and the trip closes with the Giza Plateau. Every night is spent in…

What's included

5 nights in hand-picked boutique guesthouses in Cairo and Luxor - modest facades, comfortable and characterful rooms inside
Domestic flights Cairo to Luxor and Aswan back to Cairo
A Nile dinner cruise in Cairo, including dinner and live entertainment
English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout
All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary (paid locally, roughly $100 total)
International flights to and from Egypt
Egypt entry visa
Tipping for your guide and driver

About this activity

Private Tour

Multi-Day Packages

5 nights in hand-picked boutique guesthouses in Cairo and Luxor - modest facades, comfortable and characterful rooms inside

Domestic flights Cairo to Luxor and Aswan back to Cairo

A Nile dinner cruise in Cairo, including dinner and live entertainment

English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout

All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle

Highlights

✓Domestic flights connect Cairo, Luxor and Aswan - no long overland transfers
✓Both banks of Luxor, plus Aswan's High Dam and Philae Temple, all in one loop

Tour Itinerary & Map

1 Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo & Dinner Cruise: Land at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your boutique guesthouse. In the evening, a Nile River dinner cruise with live belly dance and Tanoura performances introduces you to Egypt.
2 Day 2 - Fly to Luxor & Explore the East Bank: After breakfast, fly to Luxor. Your guide takes you through the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple, both masterpieces of ancient Egyptian architecture.
3 Day 3 - Luxor's West Bank: Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs were laid to rest, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
4 Day 4 - Aswan's High Dam & Philae Temple, Fly Back to Cairo: A scenic drive to Aswan for the High Dam and a motorboat ride to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. In the afternoon, fly from Aswan back to Cairo.
5 Day 5 - Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum: A day at the legendary Giza Plateau - the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, and the Sphinx - followed by the Egyptian Museum's thousands of artifacts.
6 Day 6 - Departure: Enjoy a final leisurely morning before your transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.