6 Day Cairo, Luxor & Hurghada Tour

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Private 6-day Cairo, Luxor & Hurghada tour. Pyramids, GEM, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, 2 nights at Marriott Hurghada full board. From $1,100.

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Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

Group Size: 2-12 people

Cities: Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada

Tour Type: Cultural, Historical, Beach

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotels

SKU: MET-6DCLH Category: Egypt Historical Tours

Six days, three cities, two flights, and one beach resort. This is the tour for travelers who want the historical highlights AND a few days on the Red Sea. Cairo gets you the Pyramids. Luxor gets you Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Hurghada gets you nothing to do but swim, eat, and sleep — which is exactly the point.

The Hurghada portion is at the Marriott Beach Resort, full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and soft drinks included. If you don’t drink alcohol, you spend almost nothing for two days.

What you actually see

Day 1 — Cairo. Giza Plateau at 8 AM when gates open. Three pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple. Then the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — 2.5 hours. Overnight at Steigenberger Pyramids.

Day 2 — Luxor, East Bank. Early flight to Luxor (6:30 AM, 1 hour). Karnak Temple in the morning, Luxor Temple in the afternoon. Overnight at Steigenberger Nile Palace.

Day 3 — Luxor West Bank, then Hurghada. Valley of the Kings at 7:45 AM, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Colossi of Memnon. Lunch. Then the 4-hour drive to Hurghada. Arrive around 6 PM. Dinner at the Marriott.

Day 4 — Hurghada. Free day. Sleep in. Pool, beach, Red Sea. The Marriott has a private beach and 3 restaurants. Optional: boat trip with snorkeling ($40-60 per person).

Day 5 — Fly back to Cairo. Morning flight Hurghada → Cairo (1 hour). Afternoon in Cairo: Citadel of Saladin, Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo). Evening at Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Overnight at Steigenberger Pyramids.

Day 6 — Departure. Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport.

About the flights

Two flights are included: Cairo → Luxor on Day 2, and Hurghada → Cairo on Day 5. Both on EgyptAir, economy class. Luggage: 23 kg checked, 7 kg carry-on per person.

Important note on pricing: The $1,100 price includes both flights, but flight prices change. Booked 3+ months out, the flights total about $180-250 per person. Last-minute (under 3 weeks), they can reach $400-500 per person, and we’ll quote you the difference before confirming. We don’t markup the flights — you pay what EgyptAir charges. Once your booking is confirmed, the price is locked.

The hotels

Steigenberger Pyramids (Cairo, 2 nights — Day 1 and Day 5). 5-star, pyramid views from some rooms. 10 minutes from the Giza plateau. 45 minutes from downtown in normal traffic.

Steigenberger Nile Palace (Luxor, 1 night). 5-star on the Nile corniche. Walking distance to Luxor Temple. Pool, Egyptian and international restaurants.

Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort (Hurghada, 2 nights). 5-star, private beach on the Red Sea. Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and soft drinks included. Three restaurants, two pools, dive center on-site. Alcohol is extra.

What’s included

2 nights at Steigenberger Pyramids (Cairo)
1 night at Steigenberger Nile Palace (Luxor)
2 nights at Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort (full board + soft drinks)
Two economy flights: Cairo→Luxor, Hurghada→Cairo
Daily breakfast
Lunch on all tour days
Dinner at Marriott Hurghada (2 nights)
All entrance fees (Giza Plateau, GEM, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Citadel of Saladin)
Private A/C vehicle in Cairo, Luxor, and Hurghada transfers
English-speaking Egyptologist guide in Cairo and Luxor
Airport transfers in Cairo, Luxor, and Hurghada
Bottled water during tours

What’s not included

International flights
Visa ($25 on arrival for most nationalities)
Lunch on Day 4 (you eat at the Marriott — included in full board)
Dinner in Cairo and Luxor
Tips for guide and driver ($10-15 per person per day)
Optional Hurghada boat trips and diving ($40-100)
Alcohol at the Marriott
Travel insurance

Honest notes

Day 3 is long. You see the West Bank tombs in the morning, then drive 4 hours to Hurghada. You arrive around 6 PM, tired. That’s the trade-off — you get 2 full nights in Hurghada, but the travel day is heavy.

Hurghada is a resort town. Everything is built for tourists — the shops, the restaurants, the dive centers. If you want authentic Egyptian life, this isn’t it. If you want a beach with good weather and a clean hotel, it’s perfect.

The Red Sea has some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world. The reefs around Giftun Island are 30 minutes by boat. Visibility is 20-30 meters. If you dive, plan a full day for it (Day 4) — a two-tank dive trip costs $70-100 and includes equipment.

Day 5 is packed. Flight, then Citadel, then Old Cairo, then Khan el-Khalili. If you want to slow down, tell us and we can move Khan el-Khalili to Day 6 morning before your flight.

The Valley of the Kings tombs are hot inside — 30°C even in winter. Bring water and go early.

Who this is for

Travelers who want history AND beach in one trip
Couples and honeymooners who want a mix of culture and relaxation
Anyone who dives or snorkels — Hurghada’s reefs are world-class
People who want full-board resort time without paying extra for food

Who this is not for

Travelers who want maximum history — the 8-day version covers Aswan and Abu Simbel
Anyone who hates beach resorts (book the 5-day Cairo & Luxor version)
Families with very young kids (the Luxor → Hurghada drive is long)
Divers who want dedicated dive resorts (book a separate Red Sea trip)

Day 1 Cairo — Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

8:00 AM — Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport. Our rep holds a sign with your name, handles visa paperwork, and drives you to Steigenberger Pyramids. Transfer takes 25 minutes if you land before 4 PM, 45 minutes after.

Check-in, quick change, out by 10:00 AM.

Giza Plateau. Your guide handles tickets. Three pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure), the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Bring a hat and water — no shade on the plateau.

12:30 PM — Lunch at a local restaurant near the plateau. Koshari, grilled chicken, or a mixed grill.

2:00 PM — Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Allow 2.5 hours. Tutankhamun galleries are the main draw. The grand staircase has a view over the Pyramids through the glass wall. Air-conditioned.

5:00 PM — Back at the hotel. Evening free. Tomorrow is an early flight — pack a small bag for Luxor and Hurghada, leave the big suitcase at the hotel (free storage).

Stay: Steigenberger Pyramids Meals: Lunch

Day 2 Fly to Luxor — Karnak & Luxor Temple

4:30 AM — Hotel pickup. Transfer to Cairo International Airport (Terminal 3, domestic).

6:30 AM — EgyptAir flight MS 060 or similar to Luxor. Flight time: 1 hour. Luggage: 23 kg checked, 7 kg carry-on per person.

7:30 AM — Arrive Luxor. Our Luxor rep meets you at arrivals and drives you to Steigenberger Nile Palace. Quick breakfast, drop bags.

9:30 AM — Karnak Temple. Allow 2 hours. The Hypostyle Hall has 134 columns, 21 meters tall in the center. Walk through the Great Court and down to the Sacred Lake. Your guide explains the carvings, not just the postcard spots.

12:30 PM — Lunch on the Nile corniche. Fresh fish, grilled chicken, or a mixed mezze plate.

2:00 PM — Luxor Temple. Smaller than Karnak, more intact, in the middle of the city. The Avenue of Sphinxes connects it to Karnak. Best photos in late afternoon light or after dark when illuminated.

5:00 PM — Back at the hotel. Evening free. Luxor Museum (open until 9 PM) is worth an hour if you have energy.

Stay: Steigenberger Nile Palace, Luxor Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 Luxor West Bank — Drive to Hurghada

7:00 AM — Hotel pickup. Cross to the West Bank by bridge.

7:45 AM — Valley of the Kings. Opens 6 AM in summer, 7 AM in winter. Your ticket covers 3 tombs. Standard picks: Ramses III, Ramses IX, Merenptah. Extra tombs: Tutankhamun ($20), Seti I ($25, best carvings in the valley). Tombs are hot inside — 30°C even in winter. Bring water.

10:30 AM — Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir el-Bahari. 45 minutes. Three terraces cut into the cliff. The reliefs on the middle terrace are the highlight.

11:45 AM — Colossi of Memnon. Two 18-meter statues. 15-minute photo stop. Skip the vendor market behind them.

12:30 PM — Lunch at a West Bank restaurant. Simple food, cold drinks.

1:30 PM — Drive to Hurghada via the Safaga road. About 4 hours (290 km). The road is desert, two lanes, mostly straight. Bring water. We stop once at a roadside rest stop for bathrooms and coffee.

5:30 PM — Arrive Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort. Check in. Dinner at the hotel — full board means it's included.

Evening: walk the beach, swim in the pool, sleep.

Stay: Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Hurghada — Red Sea Free Day

Free day. No schedule. Sleep in.

The Marriott has a private beach, two pools, three restaurants, and a dive center. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included (full board). Soft drinks are included. Alcohol is extra.

Optional activities (arranged through the hotel or us):

• Snorkeling trip to Giftun Island — $40-60 per person, half day. Reefs with 20-30 meter visibility. Equipment included.

• Two-tank dive trip — $70-100 per person, full day. For certified divers. Bring your certification card.

• Discover Scuba intro dive — $80 per person. No certification needed. 30 minutes underwater with an instructor.

• Glass-bottom boat — $30 per person, 2 hours. For non-swimmers.

• Quad bike desert safari — $35-50 per person, 2 hours. Sunset trip into the Eastern Desert.

If you want any of these, tell us the night before and we book it. Or arrange it directly at the hotel dive center.

Dinner at the Marriott. Pack tonight — Day 5 is an early flight.

Stay: Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Fly to Cairo — Citadel, Old Cairo & Khan el-Khalili

7:30 AM — Breakfast at the Marriott. Check out.

9:00 AM — Transfer to Hurghada International Airport.

10:30 AM — EgyptAir flight to Cairo. Flight time: 1 hour.

11:30 AM — Arrive Cairo. Our rep meets you and drives you to Steigenberger Pyramids. Drop bags, quick lunch.

1:00 PM — Citadel of Saladin. The Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali is the main building. Shoes off, women cover shoulders. The terrace has a 180-degree view of Cairo. On a clear day, you can see the Pyramids.

3:00 PM — Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo). The Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Small streets, real community, no vendors yelling at you.

5:00 PM — Khan el-Khalili bazaar. It's a tourist market. Real Cairenes shop elsewhere. But it's worth one visit for the atmosphere and the coffee at El Fishawy. Don't buy anything on the first price.

7:00 PM — Dinner (own arrangements). Back at the hotel.

Stay: Steigenberger Pyramids Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 Cairo — Departure

Breakfast at the hotel.

Depending on your flight time:

• If departure is in the morning — transfer to Cairo International Airport after breakfast. No sightseeing.

• If departure is late afternoon or evening — we can add the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir (2 hours) or a felucca ride on the Nile (1 hour) before the airport transfer. Tell us in advance so we schedule it.

Check-out is at 12 PM. Luggage storage is available if you have a late flight.

Transfer to Cairo International Airport. End of tour.

Meals: Breakfast

Is this a private tour or a group tour? +

Private. Your own vehicle, driver, and Egyptologist guide. No strangers, no fixed group schedule.

Are the flights included in the $1,100 price? +

Yes. Two economy flights on EgyptAir: Cairo→Luxor (Day 2) and Hurghada→Cairo (Day 5). But flight prices change. Booked 3+ months out, both flights total about $180-250 per person. Last-minute (under 3 weeks), they can reach $400-500 per person. We'll quote the exact price before confirming.

What does 'full board' mean at the Hurghada Marriott? +

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included, plus soft drinks (water, soda, juice, tea, coffee). Alcohol is extra. There are 3 restaurants at the resort — the main buffet and two à la carte. You can eat at any of them.

Is the drive from Luxor to Hurghada long? +

Yes. About 4 hours (290 km) on the Safaga road. It's a desert road, two lanes, mostly straight. We stop once at a rest stop. If you get carsick, take something before you leave Luxor.

Can I skip the Luxor → Hurghada drive and fly instead? +

There's no direct Luxor→Hurghada flight. You'd have to fly Luxor→Cairo→Hurghada, which adds 5-6 hours of travel and costs an extra $150-200. The drive is faster and cheaper. We drive.

What optional activities are in Hurghada? +

Snorkeling to Giftun Island ($40-60), two-tank dive ($70-100 for certified divers), Discover Scuba intro dive ($80), glass-bottom boat ($30), quad bike desert safari ($35-50). Book through us the night before, or directly at the hotel dive center.

Is the Red Sea good for snorkeling? +

Yes. Visibility is 20-30 meters, and the reefs around Giftun Island are shallow — 3 to 8 meters — so snorkelers see as much as divers. Bring an underwater camera.

Is Hurghada worth it if I don't swim? +

If you don't swim or snorkel, Hurghada is just a beach resort with good food. If you want pure history, book the 5-day Cairo & Luxor tour instead. If you want one free day to sleep and eat, Hurghada works.

What's the best time of year for this tour? +

October to April for Cairo and Luxor — cooler. Hurghada is warm year-round, but July and August are 40°C+. Best overall: October, November, March, April. Red Sea water is warmest September to November (27°C).

Can I add Alexandria to this tour? +

Not without adding a day. Alexandria is 2.5 hours each way from Cairo. If you want Alexandria, book the 7-day version.

Can I bring a large suitcase? +

Yes, but leave it in Cairo. Free luggage storage at Steigenberger Pyramids. Travel to Luxor and Hurghada with a small bag. The domestic flights allow 23 kg checked, but managing a big suitcase on a 6-day multi-city trip is annoying.

How much should I tip? +

Budget $10-15 per person per day for the guide and driver. Tips are not included in the price. In Egypt, tipping is expected, not optional.

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