15 packagesClassic Egypt tours
The essential route — Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and a Nile cruise — in 4★ hotels with everything included.
From, per person$1,290
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Egypt Travel Packages
Ten kinds of trip, all private, all run by our own team in Cairo. Start with the one that sounds like your holiday and we will adjust the rest.
38 packages
4 – 21 days
From $390 per person All private
A package is just an itinerary we have run enough times to know it works. Every one on this page is private — your own guide and driver — and every one can be changed. Roughly half our guests move something before they travel.
The categories below are about the shape of the trip rather than the price. A classic tour and a luxury tour visit the same temples; the difference is the hotels, the flights and how much of the day is unscheduled.
Where most people land
Nine to twelve days is the sweet spot. That gives Cairo three days, four nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, and either Alexandria or the Red Sea at the end. Under a week we would rather sell you a focused Cairo trip than a scramble.
What is always included
A licensed Egyptologist throughout, private air-conditioned transport, entry tickets to every site named in the itinerary, airport meet-and-assist, and all service charges and taxes. International flights and the entry visa are not.
Changing a package
Send us the version you want — a city swapped, days added, the boat upgraded, the shopping-free afternoon you actually wanted — and we re-price it, usually the same day. There is no fee for that and no deposit to see it.
Browse by theme
What kind of trip is this?
Ten categories. Pick the one closest to what you had in mind — the itinerary gets tuned around you afterwards.
15 packages
6 packagesLuxury Egypt tours
5★ hotels, deluxe cruise cabins, internal flights instead of long road transfers, and a guide throughout.
From, per person$3,750
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15 packagesBudget Egypt tours
The same sites and the same licensed guides in simpler hotels. Where we cut is comfort, never guiding.
From, per person$890
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12 packagesEgypt short breaks
Four to six days for a long weekend or an add-on to a Gulf trip. Cairo, or Cairo plus a short cruise.
From, per person$980
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15 packagesFamily tours
Shorter site visits, family rooms, guides who talk to the children, and Red Sea days to break it up.
From, per person$1,650
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15 packagesHoneymoon tours
Quieter hotels, a private felucca at sunset, a Dahabiya instead of a cruise boat, and no 4am starts.
From, per person$3,200
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15 packagesChristmas tours
Peak season, booked early. Cool weather, the busiest sites of the year, and a 25% holiday supplement.
From, per person$2,450
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15 packagesEaster tours
Late March and April — warm, green in the Delta, and a good window before the summer heat arrives.
From, per person$2,180
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15 packagesSpiritual tours
The Holy Family trail, St Catherine's, Coptic Cairo and the desert monasteries, with guides who know them.
From, per person$1,890
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5 packagesSolar Eclipse 2027
2 August 2027 — Luxor sits close to the centre line for the longest totality of the century. Booking now.
From, per person$4,400
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Which category fits you?
Every category visits the same country. This is what actually changes between them.
| Category | Hotels | Internal transport | Typical length | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetSimpler hotels | 3★, clean and central | Sleeper train and road | 7 – 10 days | $890 |
| ClassicStandard package | 4★ with a Nile cruise | Train or optional flights | 8 – 12 days | $1,290 |
| FamilyKids-focused | 4★ family rooms and resorts | Flights, shorter days | 10 – 14 days | $1,650 |
| Luxury5★ throughout | 5★ and deluxe cruise cabins | Internal flights throughout | 8 – 14 days | $3,750 |
| HoneymoonTwo travellers | 5★ and a Dahabiya | Flights, no early starts | 9 – 12 days | $3,200 |
Not sure? Tell us your budget per person excluding international flights and we will say which category it lands in — and whether shifting your dates by a month would move you up one.
Why book with us
What sits inside the price
Egypt is cheap to book badly. These four are the difference, and they are written into every confirmation we send.
A licensed Egyptologist, all day
Not a site guide who charges per temple. The same qualified guide from your first morning to your last.
IncludedEntry tickets already paid
Every site named in the itinerary is bought in advance. No cash at gates and no queueing twice.
IncludedHotels we have slept in
Inspected by our own team and named on your confirmation. Nothing arrives as a surprise.
InspectedOne number that answers at 1am
The same WhatsApp thread from enquiry to airport, staffed by the person who planned your trip.
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Before you go
Travel tips for Egypt
The things guests ask us on the phone, answered properly. Written by the team who meet you at the airport.
When to travel
October to April for the archaeology. May to September for the Red Sea, at roughly two-thirds of the price.
November – FebruaryPeak season. Luxor sits at 23–25°C, ideal for tombs and temples. Busiest and priciest — book about three months ahead.
March – April, October – NovemberOur own favourite. 29–35°C, noticeably thinner crowds, and prices below the December peak.
May – September41°C in Upper Egypt by lunchtime. Excellent for Hurghada and Sharm, hard work in the Valley of the Kings unless you finish by eleven.
Nights get cold8°C in Luxor in January is normal, and cruise sun decks are chilly after dinner. Bring a jacket — nobody expects to need one.
What we'd book. Late October or early November for a first trip — warm enough for the coast, cool enough for the tombs, six weeks clear of the Christmas crowds.
Visas & entry
Most nationalities can get a visa on arrival or apply online before travelling. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your arrival date.
Visa on arrivalUS$25 in cash at Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm and Luxor airports. Single-entry, 30 days.
e-Visa (recommended)Apply at visa2egypt.gov.eg 7 days before travel. US$25, single-entry.
Passport validitySix months from arrival, plus one blank page for the entry stamp.
Sinai-only exemptionFree 15-day permit for Sharm airport if you're not leaving South Sinai. Ask on arrival.
Money & tipping
The currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). US dollars and euros are widely accepted at hotels and cruise boats; local shops and cafés want EGP.
ATMsWidely available in Cairo, Luxor and the resort towns. Withdraw EGP for local spending; the exchange rate is fine.
Guide tippingUS$10–15 per person per day is the norm. Driver US$5. Restaurant staff 10% if not on the bill.
Cruise crewUS$70–100 per person for a 4-night cruise, pooled and split by the boat manager on the last night.
Card acceptanceHotels and 4★+ restaurants take Visa and Mastercard. Small shops and cafés want cash.
What to wear
Layered light clothing during the day, something warmer for the desert at night, and a scarf if you're visiting mosques or churches.
At the sitesClosed shoes with grip (the tombs are steep), a hat, sunglasses and sun cream.
At the mosquesShoulders and knees covered. Shoes off at the door — a light scarf handles it.
On the cruiseSmart casual at dinner, swimwear on the sun deck, light layers for the top deck at sunset.
In summerCotton or linen. Loose fit. Colours don't matter — locals wear everything from black to bright.
Health & safety
Egypt is generally safe for tourists, especially in the main destinations. Standard travel-health precautions apply.
WaterBottled only, and included on every day tour. Ice at hotel and cruise restaurants is fine.
Travel insuranceComprehensive cover is a condition of booking. Must include diving and ballooning if you're adding those.
MedicalCairo and Sharm have international hospitals (As-Salam, Sharm International). Pharmacies open late, most staff speak some English.
EmergencyOur WhatsApp is answered day and night. If it's a medical situation we call an ambulance for you and meet you at hospital.
Customs & etiquette
Egyptians are famously hospitable, and small courtesies go a long way. The below is the minimum.
PhotographyAsk before photographing people. Never photograph military or police installations.
RamadanSites stay open with shorter hours. Many restaurants close during the day; hotels serve normally.
AlcoholAvailable in hotels, cruise boats, and licensed restaurants. Not sold in supermarkets during Ramadan.
HagglingExpected at Khan El Khalili and the papyrus/perfume shops. Start at 40% of the asked price. Not expected at supermarkets, restaurants or hotels.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Our Egypt packages fall into four groups: classic (Cairo plus a Nile cruise), luxury (five-star hotels and deluxe cruises), family (adjusted pace and children's rates), and specialist (honeymoon, spiritual and the 2027 solar eclipse). All share the same core route — Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and the Nile — and every package is private with a licensed Egyptologist. You receive a written itinerary before you commit to anything.
It depends on how much of the country you want. A Cairo-focused escape works in around six days, while a full Cairo-plus-Nile-cruise itinerary is more comfortable at eight or more, and adding a Red Sea coda or a Dahabiya sailing extends it further. Because every package is private, we adjust the length to your dates rather than forcing you into a fixed departure. Tell us your available days and we will suggest the honest best fit.
Our multi-day packages include hand-picked hotels, all entry tickets and air-conditioned transport with a licensed Egyptologist throughout. Where the itinerary spans Cairo and the south, domestic flights or a Nile cruise link the stops, and exactly what is included is set out in the written itinerary you approve before booking. International flights to and from Egypt are arranged separately.
Yes — every package is private and built as a starting point, not a fixed coach tour. You can slow the pace, add a Red Sea beach segment, swap a standard cruise for a Dahabiya, or focus on a theme such as a honeymoon or a spiritual itinerary. Send us your interests and dates by enquiry form or WhatsApp and we tailor the route before you confirm.
Prices are quoted per person in USD and fall as your group grows, so families and small groups pay less per head than a couple. You book by enquiry form or WhatsApp, review a written itinerary, and free cancellation applies more than 30 days before departure. We reply quickly, so you can settle the details without pressure.
Something specific in mind?
Tell us your dates and a rough idea. A consultant in our Cairo office replies with a draft itinerary and a real price within one working day — no deposit to see it.