Discover Egypt in 6 Days: Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, and Kom Ombo Temples by Flight
Embark on an unforgettable 6-day journey through Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites, combining the bustling city of Cairo with the majestic temples of Luxor, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. This carefully curated tour offers a seamless blend of history, culture, and adventure, all accessible via convenient flights. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a first-time traveler, this tour provides a comprehensive glimpse into Egypt’s rich heritage in just six days.
Your adventure begins in Cairo, the bustling capital of Egypt. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, set out to visit the world-famous Pyramids of Giza—an awe-inspiring wonder of the ancient world. Marvel at the majestic Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure, along with the iconic Great Sphinx. This visit provides an incredible introduction to Egypt’s ancient civilization.
In the evening, enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner and perhaps a Nile River cruise or a visit to the vibrant Khan El Khalili bazaar for some shopping and local culture.
Early morning, take a short flight from Cairo to Luxor, known as the world’s largest open-air museum. Upon arrival, visit the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of Pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great lie buried. Explore these ancient burial sites adorned with colorful hieroglyphics and stunning artwork.
Next, visit the impressive Karnak Temple complex, a vast sanctuary dedicated to Amun-Ra. Walk through massive columns, obelisks, and statues that showcase Egypt’s architectural ingenuity. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing hotel stay in Luxor, preparing for the next day’s adventures.
Begin your day with a flight from Luxor to Edfu, home to one of Egypt’s most well-preserved temples—the Temple of Horus. Known for its detailed hieroglyphs and intricate carvings, Edfu Temple offers insight into ancient Egyptian mythology and religious practices. The temple’s impressive pylon and hypostyle hall are highlights not to be missed.
After exploring Edfu, fly back to Luxor for an overnight stay or continue your journey to explore more of the city’s attractions.
From Luxor, take a flight to Aswan, stopping en route at the unique Kom Ombo Temple. This dual-temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god, features fascinating symmetrical architecture and well-preserved reliefs depicting ancient rituals.
In Aswan, enjoy the serene Nile scenery and visit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that transformed Egypt’s agriculture and economy. Spend the night in Aswan and soak in the tranquil Nile views.
Dedicate your day to exploring the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, located on an island in the Nile. The temple’s stunning location and intricate carvings make it one of Egypt’s most picturesque sites.
Optional: Experience a Nubian village tour, where you can learn about Nubian culture, enjoy traditional music, and purchase handmade crafts. Return to Aswan for your final night in Egypt.
Fly back from Aswan to Cairo to conclude your 6-day Egypt tour. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing before transferring to the airport for your departure.
This 6-day tour offers a perfect blend of Egypt’s highlights, efficiently covering major temples, tombs, and archaeological sites. The use of flights between cities saves time, allowing you to maximize your experience within a short period. It’s ideal for travelers seeking an intensive yet manageable exploration of Egypt’s ancient wonders.
Experience the magic of Egypt in just six days with this comprehensive tour. Book now to explore the timeless monuments, majestic temples, and vibrant culture that make Egypt a truly unforgettable destination!
Welcome to Egypt. Our airport transfer team is available 24/7. As soon as you get out of the exit gate of the Terminal, you will find Ancient Egypt Tours representative, holding a sign, waiting to meet and greet you. He will escort you to your private A/C vehicle. You will be transferred to the hotel and the reception manager will assist you in check-in procedures as smooth as possible. Ancient Egypt Tours agent will contact you to agree on a meeting time with you
In case you arrive early then check-in limit you can enjoy waiting in the hotel until check-in time or you can ask your operator to book you a pre-tour extra night and get checked in immediately
Optional Tour:
2-hour open buffet dinner Nile cruise including a belly dancer, local band and skirt rotation performer if your tour starts in Cairo
Sound and Light show if available
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the ever-famous
Before extending your trip, you will be served with a warm delightful lunch meal at a high-quality restaurant.
After lunch, you will move on to Coptic Cairo to visit Babylon Fortress and the Hanging Church, Church of St. Barbara, Church of St. Sergius and Ben Ezra synagogue.
Enrich you tour with a visit to Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque which is the very first mosque built in Egypt.
You will continue to explore through history as You will be transferred to the Citadel of Salah El-Din, where you will see the view of all Cairo, as you will visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is considered the largest to be built in the beginning of the 19th century the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Egypt over 45 years & it is built in Baruk style.
If there is enough time, you will take a walk in Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the most Historically famous and oldest Market in the Middle After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Discover the greatness of the ancient Pharaohs by visiting their legendary temples in Luxor. Start your tour by taking a domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor, you will be met by our representative, then have a blissful day tour. starting with a visit to the famous Karnak Temple the largest place of worship that was ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amenhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Thebn triad. Enjoy visiting the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon.
Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor.
then you will be visiting the West Bank of the river Nile to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then you will visit the Valley of the Kings, where lies the most magnificent tombs. Those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs.
Later on, you will visit Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple at Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of elevated terraces. Then you will have the chance to enjoy some Free time at leisure in Luxor for shopping in the evening, you. . Back to hotel.
Enjoy your Day Tour. Our Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city. Start your tour by a visit to the visit the temple of Kom Ombo; Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley’s most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (from har-wer), meaning Horus the Elder.
Then proceed to visit Edfu Temple; This Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 and 57 BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand, which filled the place after the pagan cult was banned, the temple is dedicated to Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris. With its roof intact, it is also one of the most atmospheric of ancient buildings. and then you be transferred back to your hotel in Luxor.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you leave to the airport for your flight back home. Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up and transfer you to the airport.
If your flight is early before breakfast time you can make arrangements with the hotel to prepare a breakfast box for you to take it on your way to the airport
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Meal: Breakfast
| Room Type | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 1840 $ |
| Twin Room | 1450 $ |
| Triple Room | 1350 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
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| Single Room | 1150 $ |
| Twin Room | 900 $ |
| Triple Room | 850 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
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| Single Room | 1570 $ |
| Twin Room | 1240 $ |
| Triple Room | 1160 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
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| Single Room | 890 $ |
| Twin Room | 750 $ |
| Triple Room | 700 $ |
Price quotes are in USD per person per tour except for celebration. Please inquire for the prices of New Year, Christmas and Easter.
Tipping for a job well done is customary and highly expected in Egypt though it is not obligatory. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your service provider
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 OR 2 Child under 5 years old sharing parent’s room)
Children policy is not applied on all kinds of transportation (Flight, train or bus) full ticket payment is required
We are offering a considerable down payment of just 20% to secure your space on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services and 30% during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination. Therefore, your booking will be a risk-free investment.
In case you cancel your trip, the following charges will be applied:
At any time after your booking is confirmed, Ancient Egypt Tours holds a 20% non-refundable deposit
7 days or less before departure, we will retain the 50% payment you have paid in relation to your booking.
We advise all clients to purchase travel insurance in the event that travel is unexpectedly interrupted due to illness. To confirm the booking, the client must pay a deposit of 20% of the total tour price.
Should the reservation be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far beyond the departure date the cancellation is made. To cancel, the Customer must notify the Tour Organizer in writing.
Full payment forfeiture in case of no show
All Transportation tickets are nonrefundable and there’s also a 5% transaction fee on refunds.
Here, at Ancient Egypt Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid according to cancellation policy, unless you prefer to keep your payment available for future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations, we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically.
After your tour is confirmed, we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.
