Six days is the threshold where Cairo and Luxor fit together in one trip with comfortable pacing. You get the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, plus a domestic flight to Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Karnak Temple — all without a single day feeling rushed. Every plan runs as a fully private tour with a licensed Egyptologist guide.
Six days is the sweet spot for first-time visitors who want both Cairo and Upper Egypt. Five days is possible but leaves Luxor feeling rushed. Seven days lets you breathe and add Aswan. Six days hits the balance: Day 1 arrival Cairo, Days 2 and 3 Cairo in depth (Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo), Day 4 fly to Luxor for the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon), Day 5 East Bank (Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple) and flight back to Cairo, Day 6 departure.
This structure also works well for travelers who want to focus exclusively on Cairo: six days is enough to cover the Giza plateau, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo with the Citadel and Coptic Quarter, Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur without ever rushing a site. EDT can build either structure depending on your interests.
For travelers with specific interests — a Nile cruise, the Red Sea, Alexandria, or a deeper dive into Aswan and Abu Simbel — six days can be reorganized around any of those themes. This page collects EDT’s real 6-day itinerary options with verified pricing and honest day-by-day breakdowns.
EDT’s standard 6-day plan is Cairo and Luxor by domestic flight. Day 1 arrival Cairo. Day 2 Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, and the Statue of Ramses II at the ancient capital of Memphis. Day 3 the Grand Egyptian Museum with its complete Tutankhamun collection, then the Citadel of Saladin and Old Cairo with the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Day 4 fly to Luxor and tour the West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Day 5 Luxor East Bank: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, then the domestic flight back to Cairo. Day 6 departure from Cairo Airport.
This plan gives you Egypt’s two most important ancient sites in one trip without any day feeling overloaded. Both days in Luxor (Days 4 and 5) run at a natural pace: West Bank in the morning of Day 4, East Bank in the morning of Day 5. For the complete day-by-day plan, see our 6-Day Cairo and Luxor itinerary. Pricing starts from $1,050 per person for double occupancy in 3-star hotels.
The standard plan: Days 1 to 3 in Cairo covering the Giza plateau, Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Memphis, and Old Cairo. Day 4 fly to Luxor for the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon). Day 5 Luxor East Bank (Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple) and return flight to Cairo. Day 6 departure. This plan covers the two most important ancient sites in Egypt in a single trip at a comfortable pace.
Starting from $1,050 per person for double occupancy in 3-star hotels. WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 to book as a fully private guided tour.
For travelers who want Pharaonic and Red Sea in one trip: Days 1 to 3 Cairo (Pyramids, GEM, Old Cairo, Saqqara), Day 4 fly to Sharm El Sheikh, Day 5 a full day at the reef (diving, snorkeling, or the beach at Naama Bay), Day 6 depart from Sharm airport or return to Cairo. This variant works well for couples and families who want a beach day as a contrast to the ancient world.
WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 with your travel dates and EDT will handle domestic flight options and Sharm hotel arrangements.
For travelers who want to stay in Cairo and go deep: Days 1 to 3 cover Giza, GEM, Old Cairo, Khan El Khalili, and the full Saqqara complex including the Step Pyramid, Unas pyramid, and the Serapeum. Day 4 overday trip to Alexandria. Day 5 Dahshur (the Bent and Red Pyramids) and Memphis. Day 6 departure. This variant gives you a thorough Cairo exploration without any domestic flights.
Starting from $420 per person per night approximately (4-star tier). WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 to price this exact variant for your travel dates and group size.
For travelers who prefer Aswan over Luxor as the Upper Egypt destination: Days 1 to 3 Cairo (Pyramids, GEM, Old Cairo), Day 4 fly to Aswan for the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk, Day 5 fly to Abu Simbel in the morning (1-hour flight from Aswan) and return to Cairo in the afternoon, Day 6 departure. This variant suits travelers who have already seen Luxor or who want to focus on the southernmost monuments.
WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 to confirm Abu Simbel flight availability for your dates and receive a full price quote.
The same Cairo and Luxor structure as the classic plan but with adjusted pacing for families traveling with children: fewer sites per day, longer meal breaks, and afternoon rest time built into Days 2, 3, and 4. Day 2 focuses on Giza only (Pyramids, Sphinx, and the GEM’s Tutankhamun gallery). Day 3 adds Saqqara and Old Cairo. Days 4 and 5 cover Luxor at a relaxed pace. This variant works well for children aged 6 and up.
WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 with your children’s ages and EDT will design the day schedule around their energy and attention levels.
For the standard 6-day Cairo and Luxor plan, all movement is by domestic flight. Cairo to Luxor: approximately 1.5 hours by domestic flight, multiple daily departures from Cairo International Airport. Luxor to Cairo: the same 1.5-hour flight on Day 5 after the East Bank tour. Ground transport in both cities is by private AC vehicle.
Cairo sightseeing covers the Giza plateau in the south of the city (approximately 30 minutes from most Cairo hotels), Saqqara and Memphis further south (approximately 1 hour from the city center), the Grand Egyptian Museum adjacent to the Giza plateau, and Old Cairo in the south of the city (approximately 20 minutes from the city center). Luxor West Bank and East Bank sites are within 15 to 30 minutes of each other across the Nile by a short ferry or bridge. All logistics are handled by EDT — no self-navigation required.
Starting from $1,050 per person for double occupancy in 3-star accommodation. This includes Cairo hotel 4 nights, Luxor hotel 1 night, domestic flights Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo, private guide, private AC vehicle, and all entry fees.
| Hotel Category | Price Per Person (double room) |
|---|---|
| 3-star hotels | From $1,050 per person |
| 4-star hotels | From $1,225 per person |
| 5-star hotels | From $1,500 per person |
Pricing reflects 2026 rates as of 2026-05-31. Final pricing depends on travel season, group size, and exact hotel selection. Some itineraries also offer 5-star Nile cruise accommodation included across all tiers. WhatsApp Attarious directly at +20 100 680 88 57 for an exact tailored quote — typical response time 1 hour during Egypt business hours, booking confirmation within 3 hours of receipt.
Yes, comfortably. Six days gives you 2 full days in Cairo plus 2 full days in Luxor (Day 4 West Bank, Day 5 East Bank) with domestic flights on both ends. You will see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple without any of them feeling rushed. If you also want to include Aswan or Abu Simbel, 8 days is the practical minimum. WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 to discuss which sites matter most to you and which duration fits your calendar.
A 6-day Nile cruise starting from Luxor or Aswan covers many of the same temples (Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae) but replaces the Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel with a slower river journey and ship-board time. The flight approach gives you more site coverage in the same time. The cruise approach gives you a more relaxed experience and the Nile itself as part of the journey. EDT builds both. WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 and describe which experience appeals more — we will recommend the right structure for your style of travel.
EDT’s 6-day Cairo and Luxor plan starts from $1,050 per person for double occupancy in 3-star hotels. This includes domestic flights, Cairo hotel 4 nights, Luxor hotel 1 night, private guide for all touring days, private AC vehicles, and all entry fees. For 4-star hotels the starting price is $1,225 per person, and for 5-star hotels $1,500 per person. International flights and the Egypt entry visa ($30 USD on arrival) are not included. Tipping for guides and drivers is customary but not mandatory.
Adding Aswan or Abu Simbel to a 6-day trip is possible but tight. Abu Simbel can be added as a day trip from Aswan by a 45-minute domestic flight, but squeezing Aswan plus Abu Simbel into a 6-day Cairo trip leaves Day 4 and Day 5 extremely packed with no room for delays. EDT’s recommendation is to plan 7 or 8 days if Aswan and Abu Simbel are priorities. WhatsApp Attarious at +20 100 680 88 57 and we will design the most efficient routing for your specific site list and available days.