6 Days Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Tour

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, meet your knowledgeable Egyptologist who will guide you through a day of wonder and history.

Your first stop is the legendary Giza Plateau, where you'll delve into the marvels of ancient Egypt. Discover the monumental pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Stand before the mighty Sphinx — the mythical guardian with a lion’s body and human head — and explore the Valley Temple, known for its connection to ancient funerary rites and mummification practices.

Savor a delicious lunch at a reputable local restaurant.

Next, continue to the state-of-the-art Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the most extensive cultural institutions in the world. Walk through vast galleries filled with priceless relics, royal treasures, and everyday items from Egypt's vast timeline. 

Key highlights include artifacts from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms — from golden ornaments to colossal statues and intricate carvings that reflect ancient life in vivid detail.

After this immersive experience, return comfortably to your hotel.

Overnight: Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Begin your day early with a domestic flight to Aswan, the southern jewel of Egypt. Upon arrival, your local guide will greet you and accompany you on an engaging city tour.

Start at the Aswan High Dam, a modern marvel of engineering that helped regulate the Nile and provide electricity to millions. From the top, take in the scenic views of Lake Nasser, stretching endlessly into the distance.

Next, enjoy a short boat ride to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this temple complex is admired for its graceful columns and detailed reliefs. Relocated stone by stone following the construction of the dam, it remains one of Egypt's most beautiful ancient sites.

Conclude the tour at the ancient quarries where the Unfinished Obelisk lies—an enormous structure that, if completed, would have been the largest monolith ever carved. Its sheer size and chisel marks offer insight into ancient stone-working techniques.

Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a peaceful evening beside the Nile.

Overnight: Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic train ride through the Nile Valley to Luxor — once Thebes, the grand capital of ancient Egypt.

Begin your tour on the West Bank with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where richly painted tombs of pharaohs like Ramses VI and the young king Tutankhamun await. Enter these underground chambers, decorated with sacred inscriptions that depict the pharaoh’s path to immortality.

Next, admire the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a magnificent structure nestled into the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, dedicated to one of Egypt’s most influential rulers.

Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that have stood watch since antiquity.

Cross to the East Bank to explore Karnak Temple, an enormous religious site with its forest of towering columns in the Hypostyle Hall and ancient shrines that whisper stories of divine rituals and grand ceremonies.

Stroll along the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes leading to Luxor Temple. Here, admire the seated statues of Ramses II and the blending of Pharaonic and Greco-Roman artistry.

Overnight: Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Fly back to Cairo after breakfast and meet your guide for a deep dive into the roots of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Begin at Saqqara, where you’ll witness the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest large-scale stone monument ever constructed, crafted by the legendary architect Imhotep.

Continue to the open-air museum in Memphis, the capital of the Old Kingdom, where you’ll find the colossal fallen statue of Ramses II and an impressive alabaster sphinx.

Your final stop is Dahshur, where you’ll visit the Bent Pyramid — known for its unique angular shape — and the Red Pyramid, Egypt’s earliest attempt at constructing smooth-sided pyramids.

After a fulfilling day, return to your hotel in Cairo.

Overnight: Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before a smooth transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

We thank you for traveling with us and hope to welcome you again soon!

Meals: Breakfast

How much you pay upfront to lock in a Min Travel booking comes down to what you are reserving, so our terms are grouped by service type:

• Day Tours & Excursions: the entire cost (100%) is settled at the moment you book, which confirms your spot.
• Multi-Day Tour Packages & Nile Cruises: a 30% deposit holds your reservation, with the remaining balance due no later than 15 days before you arrive.
• Christmas, New Year & Easter Bookings: these high-demand windows call for a larger 50% deposit to secure your place.

The instant your payment goes through, we email you a written confirmation, a personalized itinerary, and your travel documents, and every payment you make comes with its own receipt.

Life doesn't always go to plan, and we get that. Here is how a cancellation is handled, measured against your arrival date:

• 30 days or more before arrival: you get everything back, less whatever your bank or the transaction charges
• 15 to 29 days before arrival: a fee of 25% of the total tour cost applies
• 7 to 14 days before arrival: the cancellation fee rises to 50%
• Fewer than 7 days before arrival, or a no-show: the full 100% is charged

Where money is owed back to you, expect it within 14 business days from the day we receive your cancellation in writing. Do keep in mind that individual hotels and certain cruises enforce tougher rules of their own, and any such condition will be spelled out plainly in your itinerary.

Families are always welcome aboard our tours, and we price younger travelers on a sliding scale:

• Infants under 2 years: travel free
• Children 2–5 years: pay 25% of the adult rate
• Children 6–11 years: pay 50% of the adult rate
• Children 12 years and above: charged the full adult rate

These reduced rates hold only where a child shares a room with two adults who are each paying in full. Bear in mind that a handful of luxury hotels and Nile Cruises set their own conditions for younger guests, and any such restriction that touches your trip will appear in your itinerary.

Beyond the standard package there are a number of extra experiences you can choose to add. Reserve them ahead of time or sort them out on the spot once you are there, availability permitting. A few of the favorites travelers pick up:

• Stepping inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu and other tombs
• Evening Sound & Light Shows at the Giza Pyramids, Karnak, or Philae Temples
• A sunrise hot air balloon flight above Luxor
• Camel rides or a horse-drawn carriage through the old quarters
• Private photography sessions at the great landmarks

You can pay for these add-ons in either USD or Egyptian pounds (EGP). Booking early is wise, all the more so when you are traveling in the busy season.

Our packages cover a great deal, but a few costs fall outside them and are worth setting money aside for:

• Anything you buy for yourself, from souvenirs to snacks
• Drinks at mealtimes, unless your plan states otherwise
• In-hotel extras such as the minibar, room service, or laundry
• Your Egyptian entry visa, which is normally paid when you land
• SIM cards or internet access, unless we've arranged it for you
• Tips and any optional experiences you decide to add

It helps to keep a little Egyptian currency (EGP) on hand as you go, particularly for tipping and for picking things up in the local markets.

In Egypt, tipping (known as "baksheesh") is simply how good service is acknowledged. No one is obliged to tip, but the gesture goes a long way and is warmly received. As a rough guide:

• Tour guide: $15–$20 per day for the group
• Driver: $5–$10 per day for the group
• Nile Cruise crew: $5–$10 per person each night, pooled among the staff
• Hotel porters and housekeeping: modest tips of $1–$2

Gratuities sit outside your package price, so it's worth keeping a few small USD or EGP notes within easy reach for the moments they're called for.

Before you arrive, make sure the following are sorted:

• Passport: must remain valid for a minimum of six months from your entry date.
• Visa: requirements hinge on your nationality; some travellers arrange one ahead of time, others obtain it on arrival, and certain nationalities qualify for an e-visa.
• Travel Insurance: not compulsory, but strongly advised to cover medical emergencies and other surprises.
• Vaccinations: none are mandatory for entry, though it's sensible to ask your healthcare provider about any recommended shots.

By and large, yes. Egypt puts considerable effort into protecting visitors, particularly at major attractions and in the larger cities, so tourists are generally well looked after. As with any trip abroad, it's still smart to review your government's current travel advisories and keep an eye on local news before and during your visit.

Pulling an Egypt trip together is straightforward once you work through it step by step:

• Set your dates and budget: pin down when you'd like to travel and what you're comfortable spending; this shapes your choices for flights, hotels, and tours.
• Map out your itinerary: from Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza to Luxor, Aswan, a Nile Cruise, Alexandria, and the Red Sea resorts, decide which places make the cut and how long you'll linger at each.
• Pick a trustworthy operator: whether that's a local Egyptian company, an international agency, or a specialist online platform, lean on reviews and ratings to confirm they're reliable.
• Choose a package or build your own: ready-made packages bundle flights, hotels, transport, and guided tours, or you can tailor everything to your own interests and budget.
• Reserve your spot: once you've settled on a plan, contact the operator to confirm availability, share your details, and pay either a deposit or the full amount as their policy requires.
• Get your documents in order: check your passport's validity, apply for an Egyptian visa if you need one, and print your itinerary, hotel vouchers, and tour confirmations.
• Pack smart: dress for the weather and your planned activities, and don't overlook comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and travel adapters.
• Enjoy the journey: once you land, follow your itinerary, stay in touch with your guide or agency, and soak up Egypt's history and culture.

No, gratuities aren't built into the tour price. Tipping, known locally as "baksheesh," is woven into everyday life in Egypt, and it's customary to reward guides, drivers, and hotel staff directly. A sensible approach is to let the quality of service guide you, generally in the region of 10-15% of the bill or service cost.