Egypt Short Breaks
3 Days Cairo Tour Package
Explore the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt on this captivating 3-day Cairo itinerary. Upon…
per person
$390
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Egypt Short Breaks
12 itineraries
8 – 14 days
4.9 average
From $390 per person
October – AprilBest months to travel
10 daysMost booked length
PrivateEvery departure
Free cancellationUp to 30 days before
Every itinerary on this page is private — your own guide, your own driver, your own pace — with hotels and cruise boats our team has inspected in person. The archaeology is done properly, the pace is yours, and nothing on any of them is a commission stop.
Most guests take between 9 and 12 days. That is long enough to give Cairo three full days, spend four nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, and still finish on the Red Sea rather than flying home exhausted.
How long do you actually need?
Eight days covers Cairo and a short cruise. Ten gives you Cairo, Luxor and Aswan without rushing. Twelve or more lets you add Alexandria or the Red Sea. Under a week, we would rather sell you a focused Cairo trip than a scramble.
When to travel
October to April. Upper Egypt reaches 41°C by lunchtime between June and August, which makes tomb days genuinely unpleasant. Those months are excellent for the Red Sea and considerably cheaper.
Egypt Short Breaks
3 Days Cairo & Alexandria Tour Package
This 3-day Cairo and Alexandria tour package is designed for travelers eager to explore…
per person
$485
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Egypt Short Breaks
4 Days Cairo Tour Package
Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt with this immersive 4-day Cairo itinerary. Begin with…
per person
$575
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Egypt Short Breaks
4 Days Cairo & Alexandria Tour Package
Discover the rich layers of Egypt’s history on this 4-day Cairo and Alexandria tour…
per person
$655
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Egypt Short Breaks
5 Days Cairo and Alexandria Tour Package
Experience the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt on this immersive 5-day Cairo and…
per person
$715
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Egypt Short Breaks
3 Days Cairo & Luxor Tour Package
Experience the best of Egypt’s ancient wonders in just three days with this immersive…
per person
$800
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Egypt Short Breaks
4 Days Cairo & Luxor Tour Package
Experience the ultimate cultural escape with this 4-day Cairo and Luxor tour package —…
per person
$960
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Egypt Short Breaks
6 Days Cairo & Alexandria Tour
Explore two of Egypt’s most captivating cities in just six days with this perfectly…
per person
$1,040
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Egypt Short Breaks
5 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Luxor Tour
This immersive 5-day Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor tour package is perfect for travelers eager…
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$1,100
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Egypt Short Breaks
6 Days Cairo & Luxor Tour
Discover the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt in this immersive 6-day journey. Begin…
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$1,110
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Egypt Short Breaks
5 Days Cairo & Luxor by Air Tour
Discover the essence of ancient Egypt with this 5-day Cairo and Luxor tour by…
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$1,160
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Egypt Short Breaks
6 Days Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Tour
Discover the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt on this immersive 6-day journey. Begin…
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$1,300
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How the itineraries stack up
The honest version — this is what your budget actually changes.
| Level | Duration | Hotels | What's different | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value4★ | 8 – 10 days | 4★ properties | The essentials, done properly. Clean rooms, licensed guides, no shortcuts. | $390 |
| Mid-range4★ superior | 10 – 12 days | 4★ superior + deluxe cruise | Bigger rooms, better food, and named-brand cruise boats. | $845 |
| Luxury5★ | 12 – 14 days | 5★ Cairo & Luxor · luxury cruise | Suites, fine dining, resident Egyptologist on the cruise. | $1,300 |
All prices are per person and fall with group size. Send us the number and we'll quote it exactly.
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.
Licensed Egyptologists only
A Ministry licence and a degree in Egyptology. No drivers doubling as guides.
IncludedOne price, quoted upfront
Entry tickets, transfers, guiding and taxes are in the number you approve.
No extrasHotels we have slept in
Inspected in person, named on your voucher. If a room isn't what we promised, we move you.
InspectedOne number, 24/7
The same WhatsApp thread from enquiry to airport, staffed by the person who planned your trip.
24 / 7Traveller reviews
What guests say
Collected from TripAdvisor and Google. We publish the critical ones too.
4.9
345+ reviews on TripAdvisor & Google
“Our guide Hoda knew every corner of the Valley of the Kings and got us in before the coaches arrived. Fourteen days and not one wasted morning.”
“Our flight to Aswan was cancelled the night before. The team rebooked us, moved the hotel and messaged at 1am to confirm. We didn't lose a single site.”
“The boat is comfortable rather than glamorous — be clear on that. But the guiding was the best of the three trips I have taken to Egypt.”
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
A short break of three or four days comfortably covers Cairo's highlights — the Giza pyramids and Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and Islamic or Coptic Cairo — as separate private days. Add a domestic flight and you can also fit a one-day return to Luxor's Valley of the Kings and Karnak.
Yes, if you use a short domestic flight. A popular short-break structure is two days in Cairo plus a one-day fly-in tour of Luxor, giving you both the pyramids and the great Nile temples without a full Nile cruise. Every day is private with its own licensed Egyptologist.
Every Min Travel short break is private. You get your own guide, your own air-conditioned vehicle and your own start times, which matters most on a tight schedule because you never wait for a coach to fill or lose time on stops you did not choose.
Yes. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included on every day tour, and we can arrange your airport transfers separately so the whole short break runs door to door. This keeps a compressed itinerary moving without you hunting for taxis between sites.
Tour bookings are free to cancel more than 30 days before departure. Any airport or port transfers attached to the break can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the scheduled pick-up, so a short trip stays flexible if dates shift.
Something different in mind?
Tell us what you most want to see. A consultant in Cairo replies with a draft itinerary and a real price within one working day.