6 Days Egypt Itinerary tour will provide everyone with the most majestic journey across all the historical and cultural wonders of Egypt. The outstanding travel agency EgyptaTours will provide all our guests with the most incredible services of a private Air Conditioned Vehicle, relaxing accommodations, and a professional Egyptologist tour guide that is anticipated from the best travel agency in Egypt.
All our Travelers will enjoy an exceptional 6 days Egypt Itinerary tour to the most distinguished historical landmarks in the land of pharaohs. Through our 6 days Egypt Itinerary tour, everyone will explore the pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the wonderful Karnak temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Luxor; the magical Pompey’s Pillar, and the remarkable citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria”.
Day 1: Arrival Day & Nile Dinner Cruise
EgyptaTours representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, and he will assist you in your Entry procedures such as passport formalities and Luggage identification and Carry. Then, we will drive you by private air-conditioned car to your 5* Cairo hotel for the overnight stay.
In The Evening, we will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy Your Nile Dinner Cruise with a belly dancing Show with a folklore band and experiencing a Tannura Spin Show.
at the end of Your 6 days Egypt itinerary we will drive you back to your 5* hotel in Cairo For The Overnight.
Day 2: The Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Museum
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel then join to your Egyptologist tour guide to start your 6 days Egypt Itinerary by Visiting:
You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our tour guide, The Giza Pyramids Complex is an archaeological site on the Giza Plateau, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. It includes the three great pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure), the Great Sphinx, several tombs, a workers’ village and an industrial complex. It is located in the Western Desert, about 9 km (5 mi) west of the Nile River in the Old City of Giza, and about 13 km (8 mi) southwest of Cairo city center.
The Great Sphinx is located in Giza Governorate. It is one of the most famous statues in Egypt, in addition to being the largest and oldest statue in the world. Its length reaches about seventy-three meters, and its height reaches approximately twenty meters. It should be noted that it is distinguished by its strange shape, which appears in the form of the body of a lion, and the head of a human being decorated with a royal headdress.
It has become clear that the material from which the statue was carved is a single piece of stone. Al-Jiri, noting that it took a time to complete it, amounting to three years according to estimates, and it is noteworthy that it required about a hundred workers. It is believed that the date of the sculpture of the statue dates back to about two thousand five hundred BC by the ruler Khafre. then we will continue your 6 days Egypt Itinerary by Visiting:
The Valley Temple is a temple that the ancient Egyptians built on the shore of the Nile near the pyramids and connected to them by a road called the “Procession Road.” After the death of Pharaoh, his body was mummified and his mummy was prepared in the Valley Temple, then they were transported in a large procession to a temple directly next to the pyramid, called the Mortuary Temple. After performing religious rituals on the deceased, he was brought into the coffin room and placed in the coffin.
Enjoy Your Lunch Meal and Proceed Your 6 Days Egypt Itinerary by visiting:
The Egyptian Museum is one of the biggest and most celebrated international museums, situated in the heart of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on the northern side of Tahrir Square. Its establishment dates back to the year 1835, and its location was then in Azbakeya Park, where it included a large number of various antiquities at that time. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is considered the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East. It contains more than 170,000 artifacts and contains the largest collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the world. The artifacts displayed in the museum date back to the prehistoric era until the Greek and Roman eras.
At the end of your second Day in Your 6 days Egypt Itinerary tour, we will drive you back to your 5* hotel for the overnight.
Day 3: Travel to Alexandria
Enjoy Your Breakfast in the morning, then join to your Tour Guide and your Driver to be transferred to the bride of Mediterranean to continue your 6 Days Egypt Itinerary by exploring the following amazing landmarks
Visits of Alexandria Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria Library, and Alexandria Library.
The Pompey’s Pillar is an ancient Roman column located in the city of Alexandria, Egypt, and is considered one of its most famous archaeological monuments. It was built on Bab Sidra Hill, between the current Muslim burial area, known as the Pillar Tombs, and the archaeological plateau of Kom el-Shuqafa. It is about 27 meters long and made of red granite.
Held in honor of the Emperor Diocletian in the third century AD. It is the last remaining relic of the Serapeum Temple built by Postumus. The exact date of construction of this column has not been determined, but it dates back to the Roman era. It was said that this column was a gift to Christianity after its victory in Alexandria over Maryam in the Battle of Al-Qamis. The Mast Column is the fifth tallest monument as a Roman victory column after Trajan’s Column (35.07 m), then we will continue your 6 days Egypt Itinerary by Visiting:
Qaitbay Citadel is one of the most important defensive fortresses on the Mediterranean coast.
It was built by the Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Abu Al-Nasr Qaytbay in the period between (882-884 AH / 1477-1479 AD) on the ruins of the old Alexandria Lighthouse on the eastern end of Pharos Island (currently Al-Anfoushi) to fortify the city of Alexandria and protect it from sea invasions.
The castle was built of limestone on an area of about 1,750 square meters, surrounded by an external wall interspersed with defensive towers. While the castle courtyard is surrounded by an internal wall, which includes a group of rooms that served as barracks for soldiers and stores of weapons and supplies, then we will continue your 6 days Egypt Itinerary after lunch:
Lunch Time:
We will drive you to local Egyptian restaurant to enjoy your Lunch Meal then Continue Your 6 days Egypt Itinerary
The ancient Library of Alexandria, known as the Royal Library of Alexandria or the Great Library, is the largest library of its time, and was built by Ptolemy I. It is said that it was founded by Alexander the Great about twenty-three centuries ago. It is also said that it was founded by Ptolemy II in the early third century BC, in the year (285 – 247) BC. The library was exposed to many fires and was completely destroyed in the year 48 BC. In 2002, it was rebuilt under the name of the New Library of Alexandria. then we will continue your 6 days Egypt Itinerary by Visiting:
The Roman amphitheater in Alexandria in Kom El-Dikka is one of the monuments of the Roman era. It was built at the beginning of the fourth century AD and is the only Roman theater in Egypt.
This building was discovered by chance while removing dirt to search for the tomb of Alexander the Great by the Polish mission in 1960.
The building is stepped in the shape of a horseshoe or the letter U and consists of 13 rows of marble terraces numbered with Greek letters and numbers to organize seating, the first of which is at the bottom and can accommodate about 600 people.
The building was used as a hall for listening to music (Adeon), as it had an element of listening thanks to the presence of the dome and the orchestra area.
In the Byzantine era, the building was used as a meeting hall (Plutarium).
At the end of your Third Day in Your 6 days Egypt Itinerary tour package, we will drive you back to your 5* hotel for the overnight in Cairo .
Day: 4 Fly to Luxor & East Bank Tour
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel then join to your Egyptologist tour guide to start your 6 days Egypt Itinerary tour.
Pick up from hotel in Giza and transfer to Cairo airport for the short flight to Luxor, arrive at Luxor airport then transfer to the Nile cruise to continue your 6 days Egypt Itinerary by Visiting:
Visits of Luxor East Bank including the Karnak Temple , Luxor Temple.
Karnak Temple is one of the largest temples of the ancient world! It was built during the era of the central state, about 2000 years BC. At this time, the temple was not that large, but King Ramesses and King Tutankhamun played a major role in its expansion. During the generations that followed the two kings, each pharaoh added more expansions to the temple. Until it stood as a vast empire! The kings’ effort to expand Karnak Temple was only motivated by the desire to gain greater popularity among the people of Egypt.
Karnak Temple is located three kilometers north of Luxor Temple, and is considered one of the most important temples in Luxor ever! Its construction began during the reign of King Seti I, and was dedicated to the worship of the Holy Divine Trinity of Thebes. Amun-Ra, his wife, and his son. Construction work continued until it was completed during the reign of King Ramesses II.
A large, complex ancient Egyptian temple located on the eastern bank of the Nile River in the city of Luxor today, known as (Ancient Thebes). It was founded in 1400 BC. The Luxor Temple was constructed to worship Amun Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. They are the gods who are also called the Theban Trinity (Theban Trinity). Luxor Temple was built during the rule of the kings of the Eighteenth Dynasty and the Nineteenth Dynasty.
The most important existing buildings in the temple are those built by Amenhotep III (1397-1360 BC) and Ramesses II (1290-1223 BC) (who added to the temple the open courtyard, the edifice, and the two obelisks). King Thutmose III (1490-1436 BC) also established shrines for visitors to the Holy Triad of Thebes, and Tutankhamun (1348-1337 BC) completed the inscriptions on its walls.
To proceed your 6 days Egypt Itinerary tour, we will transfer you to check in your 5* Hotel to enjoy your Overnight.
Day 5: Luxor west bank Tour
Enjoy your breakfast at Your Hotel then join to your Egyptologist tour guide to start your 6 days Egypt Itinerary tour by Visiting:
Most of the kings of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twenty Dynasties of the New Kingdom (about 1550 – 1069 BC) were buried in a dry river valley on the western bank of the ancient city of Thebes (modern Luxor), and from here came its name, Valley of the Kings, but this name It is not entirely accurate since some non-royalty are buried in it, as are some non-royal, albeit high-ranking, individuals.
The Valley of the Kings is splinted into the eastern and western valleys. The eastern part is the more famous of the two, with the western valley containing a small number of tombs, and the Valley of the Kings in total containing more than sixty tombs in addition to twenty incomplete tombs that are little more than pits. then we will continue your 6 days Egypt Itinerary by Visiting:
On the western side of Luxor, the statue of Memnon stands with enormous solidity, like the ruins of an ancient funerary temple, in memory of King Amenhotep III, one of the kings of the Eighteenth Dynasty, who ruled between 1417 and 1379 BC.
Amenhotep III was the first pharaoh to erect statues of enormous sizes, indicating that the pharaoh is a hero capable of performing miracles, according to the ancient Egyptian concept in the era of the New Kingdom, which was reflected in the art of royal sculpture in that era, and the king began to appear in statues at a heroic size.
The two statues embody King Amenhotep III. He is sitting on the throne with a low support, placing his hands on his legs, and above him is the royal crown. To the right of his legs is a small statue of his wife, Queen Ti, and to his left is a small statue of his mother, “Death Umm Weya,” and on both sides of the throne there is an inscription. Representing the god of the Nile, he connects the papyrus and lotus plants (Delta and Upper Egypt), the symbol of each of them, as a sign of the unification of the country. then we will continue your 6 days Egypt Itinerary by Visiting:
Queen Hatshepsut (about 1473 – 1458 BC) built a wonderful temple in Deir el-Bahari, on the west bank in Luxor, facing the Karnak Temple, the main sanctuary of Amun, located on the east bank. The Temple of Hatshepsut was called in ancient Egyptian “Gesru Bridge,” meaning the holiest. The sanctuaries, and it was designed by Senenmut, who held many titles, including manager of the estates of Amun.
The temple consists of three levels, each of which has a row of columns at its end. On the upper level, there is an open courtyard behind the row of columns, preceded by statues of Hatshepsut in the form of Osiris, the god of the dead.
“Jisru Bridge” is considered a funerary temple for Queen Hatshepsut, where rituals were held for her after her death when she transformed into the state of the god Osiris. The temple was not dedicated to her only, as the temple included parts dedicated to her father, King Thutmose I, the goddess Hathor, as well as the god Anubis, as well as A chapel open to the sky, dedicated to the sun god Ra Hor-Akhty. There is a great place dedicated to Amun, and at the end of the upper courtyard, on the main axis of the temple, a passage was cut into the mountain that ends with the Holy of Holies.
To proceed your 6 days Egypt Itinerary tour, we will transfer you to check in your 5* hotel For The Overnight.
Day 6: International departure
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel and check out from Your Hotel and transfer to Cairo airport as your 6 Days Egypt Itinerary Final Departure.
Essential FAQ for a 6 Days Egypt Itinerary
You’ll want to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Luxor’s temples, and the Valley of the Kings. Don’t miss the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and consider a Nile cruise.
The ideal period is between October and April. The weather is cooler, making sightseeing more comfortable.
Dress modestly, especially when visiting religious sites. Lightweight clothing is best, but bring layers for cooler evenings.
Hiring a guide enriches the experience with historical context and local insights. However, independent travelers can manage with maps and guidebooks.
Yes, especially in tourist areas like Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Stay updated on travel advisories and follow local guidelines.
It’s good to have Egyptian pounds for local markets and smaller transactions, although US dollars are accepted in many tourist spots.
Pack comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and a reusable water bottle. A camera with extra batteries will be useful for capturing sights.
Check with your healthcare provider. Common recommendations include Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and routine vaccines.
Most hotels and cafes offer free Wi-Fi. Consider buying a local SIM card for mobile data if you need constant connectivity.
Egyptian cuisine includes dishes like falafel, koshari, and ful medames. Generally safe if you eat at reputable places. Drink bottled water to avoid stomach issues.
Options include domestic flights, trains, taxis, and private cars. For city travel, metro systems and ride-hailing apps are convenient.
Strongly recommended. Covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and unexpected events.
No, it’s best to stick to bottled water to prevent any health issues. Always check the seal before purchase.
Tipping is customary. In restaurants, leave around 10-15%. Guide and driver tips are also appreciated.
A few basic phrases can enhance interactions, though English is widely spoken in tourist areas.