Egypt 6-Day Tour: Giza, Luxor & Alexandria with Flights

Six Days Across Three Millennia: From Giza to the Nile's Ancient Temples

You visit the Giza pyramids and Saqqara on day two, fly to Luxor for the Valley of the Kings and temple sites on days three and four, return to Cairo for the Egyptian Museum, then spend a full day in Alexandria before departure. An Egyptologist travels with you throughout, domestic flights and five-star hotel stays are included, and the pace lets you absorb each site instead of collecting photos.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

• Arrive at Cairo International Airport
• Meet representative and transfer to hotel

Day 2: Giza Pyramids and Saqqara

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Giza Pyramid Complex
• Explore Saqqara Step Pyramids

Day 3: Fly to Luxor and Sightseeing

• Fly to Luxor early morning
• Visit Valley of the Kings
• Tour Hatshepsut Temple
• See Colossi of Memnon
• Night visit to Luxor Temple

Day 4: Karnak Temple and Return to Cairo

• Meet Egyptologist in morning
• Visit Karnak Temple
• Fly back to Cairo
• Visit Egyptian Museum

Day 5: Full Day Alexandria Tour

• Visit Pompey’s Pillar
• Explore Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
• Tour New Library of Alexandria
• See Roman Theater

Day 6: Departure from Cairo

• Transfer to airport in air-conditioned van

The experience

"You cannot understand Egypt in one day," our Egyptologist guide said on the drive from Cairo airport, and he was right. This six-day tour moves fast (Cairo, then Luxor by domestic flight, then back to the capital for the museums and a full day in Alexandria), but it doesn't rush you through. Day one lands you at the Giza Pyramid Complex at dawn, when the light hits the stones a certain way and the crowds haven't arrived yet. You walk the plateau, see the scale of it, and then head south to Saqqara's Step Pyramids, which feel older somehow, more fragile. The guide explains the engineering as you go, and you start to understand why these structures still matter.

The flight to Luxor takes about an hour, and when you land, the Nile is right there: wide and brown and older than anything you've seen. Day three is the heavy one: Valley of the Kings in the morning (63 pharaoh tombs carved into the cliffs, though not all are open), then the Colossi of Memnon (two massive statues of Amenhotep III sitting in the desert like they're waiting for something), and a night visit to Luxor Temple, when the floodlights turn the columns gold. Day four you're back at Karnak Temple, the second most visited ancient site in Egypt after the pyramids, and then it's another flight to Cairo. The Egyptian Museum comes next, 120,000 artifacts in one building, which sounds overwhelming until you realize you're not trying to see all of them. Just the ones that matter to you.

Alexandria gets its own day, and it feels different from the rest. The city is younger, more Mediterranean. You see Pompey's Pillar (25 meters high, built in 297 CE to honor Emperor Diocletian), the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa where Greco-Roman and Egyptian styles blend underground, the New Library of Alexandria near the sea, and the Roman Amphitheatre. By the end of day five you're tired in the way that means you've actually learned something. Day six is the drive back to the airport in an air-conditioned van, which gives you time to think about what you've seen.

What’s included

Your six days include hotel pickup from Cairo International Airport, five nights in five-star hotels, an Egyptologist guide for the entire tour, domestic flights to and from Luxor, entry to the Giza Pyramid Complex, Saqqara, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, the Egyptian Museum, and all Alexandria sites (Pompey's Pillar, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, New Library of Alexandria, and Roman Amphitheatre). Transport between sites and the airport is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Egyptoria

Is this one for you?Book this if you want Egypt's main sites in one trip without arranging flights, guides, or hotels separately: the six-day structure and included Egyptologist mean you move through Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria with someone who knows the history, not on your own schedule.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is the Egyptologist guide included?

Yes, an Egyptologist guide is included throughout the six days.

Do the domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor cost extra?

No, domestic flights are included in the tour price.

Are all tombs in the Valley of the Kings open to visitors?

No. The valley contains 63 tombs, but not all are open to the public at any given time. Your guide will take you to the ones available during your visit.

What are the hotel standards?

You stay in five-star hotels each night, with overnight accommodation included.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour is listed as suitable for all physical fitness levels, though ancient sites involve walking on uneven terrain and climbing. Discuss any specific concerns with the operator before booking.

Are meals included?

The itinerary mentions breakfast on day two and doesn't detail other meals. Confirm meal inclusions with the operator.