Six unhurried days are all it takes to fall for Egypt’s most storied trio of cities. It starts in Cairo, where the Pyramids of Giza and their eternal Sphinx loom at the desert’s edge and the galleries brim with pharaonic riches. From there you slip south to Luxor, an open-air treasury of temples and royal tombs sprawling across both banks of the Nile, before drifting on to the softer, palm-fringed calm of Aswan with its riverside sanctuaries and warm Nubian welcome. Smooth private transfers, characterful overnight stops and Egyptologists who truly know their turf keep the rhythm easy from start to finish. Ready to string these three legendary cities into one seamless journey? Let Daily Pyramids Tours plan every step.
Slip into the storybook of ancient Egypt on a journey that unfolds across some of the most extraordinary landscapes and monuments on earth. From the towering Pyramids of Giza to the temple-strewn banks of Luxor and the softly lit riverside of Aswan, every stop layers on another chapter of a civilisation that shaped the world. You will step inside painted royal tombs, wander vast colonnades, and stand quietly before colossal statues that have watched the Nile for thousands of years. Threaded together with restful hotel evenings and scenic transfers, it is the kind of trip that mixes real adventure with unhurried moments, and leaves you a little in love with Egypt.
Ahlan wa sahlan — welcome to Egypt. The moment you clear the arrivals hall at Cairo International Airport, one of our representatives will be waiting with a sign bearing your name, ready to make your first minutes in the country feel easy.
From there, a private air-conditioned vehicle whisks you gently through the city to your hotel, where you can freshen up and settle in at your own pace.
Meals: None
Overnight: Cairo
Fuel up with breakfast at your hotel, then meet your personal Egyptologist for a day that unspools thousands of years of history in a single, spellbinding sweep.
The morning belongs to the Giza Plateau. You will stand in the shadow of the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, each a mountain of stone with its own tale, and come face to face with the Sphinx, that lion-bodied, human-headed sentinel who has stared eastward for millennia. Nearby, the Valley Temple offers a quieter but no less powerful moment, linked to the ancient rituals of mummification and royal burial.
A leisurely lunch at a well-loved local restaurant is the perfect midday pause.
In the afternoon you head to the gleaming Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the largest and most ambitious cultural spaces anywhere in the world. Its soaring halls unfold room after room of royal treasures, statuary and everyday objects that bring pharaonic life vividly into focus.
Look out for pieces spanning the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms — from glittering gold ornaments to monumental statues and finely worked reliefs that show ancient Egypt in astonishing detail.
Once you have soaked it all in, you are driven back to your hotel for a well-earned rest.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
An early start today ushers you onto a short domestic flight down to Aswan, Egypt’s laid-back southern gem. Your local guide will be waiting to greet you as you land and lead you straight into a relaxed day of sightseeing.
First up is the Aswan High Dam, a modern feat of engineering that tamed the Nile’s floods and lit up homes across the country. From its high viewing platform you can gaze across the vast, glassy expanse of Lake Nasser, stretching south towards the Sudanese border.
A brief motorboat ride then carries you across to Agilkia Island for Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Its slender columns and delicate reliefs are all the more remarkable when you learn the entire complex was painstakingly moved, stone by stone, to save it from the rising waters behind the dam.
You round off the tour at the ancient granite quarries, where the Unfinished Obelisk still lies half-freed from its bedrock. Had it been completed, it would have been the largest single obelisk ever carved, and its dimensions and toolmarks open a fascinating window on how the ancients worked stone.
Later, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a peaceful evening on the banks of the Nile.
Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast you board a scenic train and glide north through the Nile Valley to Luxor — ancient Thebes, once the glittering capital of the pharaohs.
The day begins on the West Bank at the Valley of the Kings, a hidden desert canyon riddled with royal tombs. You will descend into vividly painted chambers belonging to rulers such as Ramses VI and the boy-king Tutankhamun, their walls a swirl of sacred texts and imagery guiding pharaohs on their journey to eternity.
Next comes the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, its terraced facade cut dramatically into the pale limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari and dedicated to one of Egypt’s most formidable female rulers.
A short stop at the Colossi of Memnon lets you stand beneath two towering statues that have loomed over these fields since antiquity.
Crossing to the East Bank, you plunge into Karnak Temple, a vast open-air city of the gods. Wander among the giant papyrus-shaped columns of the Hypostyle Hall and past shrines that once echoed with priestly chants and grand royal processions.
A stroll along the newly restored Avenue of Sphinxes then leads you to Luxor Temple, where the seated colossi of Ramses II and a striking blend of pharaonic and later Greco-Roman touches make for a memorable finale.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, hop back on a short flight to Cairo, where your guide is ready to take you to the very cradle of ancient Egyptian civilisation.
Your first stop is Saqqara and its remarkable Step Pyramid of Djoser — the oldest large-scale stone monument on earth, and the brainchild of the celebrated architect Imhotep.
From there you move on to the open-air site of Memphis, once the beating heart of the Old Kingdom, where a colossal recumbent statue of Ramses II and a serene alabaster sphinx still hint at its former glory.
The finale is Dahshur, home to the curiously kinked Bent Pyramid and the majestic Red Pyramid, Egypt’s earliest successful attempt at a true, smooth-sided pyramid.
After a memorable day tracing the origins of pyramid-building, you return to your Cairo hotel to unwind.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy one last relaxed breakfast at the hotel before your private transfer glides you back to Cairo International Airport in good time for your onward flight.
Thank you for exploring Egypt with us — we can’t wait to welcome you back for the next adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
| Room Type | 4★ Hotel | 5★ Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 👤 Double Room | $1300 Per Person | $1500 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $2000 | $2230 |
All Daily Pyramids Tours prices are published in US Dollars (USD) as standard. That said, we are happy to accept payment in other major currencies, including Euros (EUR) and British Pounds (GBP), converted at the official exchange rate on the day your payment is made.
Because our rates track current market conditions, seasonal demand and hotel or cruise availability, they can shift without warning. The upside is simple: as soon as a deposit or full payment reaches us, your price is locked in and protected from future changes.
What’s Included in Our Packages:
Do double-check your personal booking confirmation and itinerary for the precise list of inclusions and exclusions on your particular trip.
Holiday Supplement:
A 25% surcharge applies to all Nile Cruises and tour packages booked over the Christmas, New Year and Easter periods, reflecting the exceptionally high demand at these times.
Booking with Daily Pyramids Tours is refreshingly straightforward. Payment terms vary a little depending on the type of experience you have chosen:
Once your payment is received, we will email you a written confirmation together with your bespoke itinerary and travel documents, and every payment is backed up by a proper receipt.
Life happens, and plans sometimes need to change. Our cancellation terms are set out clearly below:
Where a refund is due, it will be processed within 14 business days of us receiving your written cancellation. Some Nile Cruises and hotels operate on tighter cancellation rules of their own, and any such conditions will be spelled out clearly in your itinerary.
We adore travelling families at Daily Pyramids Tours, and our children’s pricing has been designed with them in mind:
These reductions apply when children share a room with two full-paying adults. A handful of luxury hotels and Nile Cruise vessels operate their own child policies or minimum-age rules, and any such details will be highlighted in your itinerary where relevant.
Some experiences sit outside the standard package and can be added either in advance or on the spot, subject to availability. Popular optional add-ons include:
Optional experiences can be settled in USD or in local currency (EGP). We strongly suggest booking these ahead during peak seasons, when spots go quickly.
Our packages cover the essentials, but it is worth setting a little extra aside for:
A small stash of local currency (EGP) always comes in handy, particularly for tipping and for browsing colourful street markets and bazaars.
Tipping — known in Egypt as “baksheesh” — is a warm-hearted way of saying thank you for good service. It is entirely optional, but very much appreciated:
Gratuities are usually not included in your package price, so it is worth keeping a few small USD or EGP notes handy throughout your trip.
For most travellers, the sweet spot for visiting Egypt lies in the cooler winter months between November and February, when the days are pleasantly warm and perfect for wandering pyramids, temples and desert sites. It is worth avoiding the deep heat of high summer, from June through August, when the mercury can climb well beyond 40°C (104°F) across much of the country.
Before you fly, it is worth making sure the paperwork side of things is in good order. Most visitors will need the following:
Passport: Valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
Visa: Depending on your nationality, you may need to obtain a visa in advance or upon arrival. Some nationalities are eligible for e-visas.
Travel Insurance: Recommended to cover medical emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances.
Vaccinations: While no specific vaccinations are required for entry, it’s advisable to check with your healthcare provider for any recommended vaccinations.
Egypt is, on the whole, a very welcoming and safe destination for tourists. Considerable effort goes into keeping visitors secure, particularly around major sites and cities, and a strong tourist police presence is a feature of most heritage areas. As with any trip abroad, it makes sense to keep an eye on your government’s latest travel advisories and to stay tuned to local news while you are on the ground.
Decide Your Travel Dates and Budget
Start by pinning down when you’d like to travel and roughly how much you are comfortable spending — everything else, from flights to hotels to tours, flows from there.
Choose Your Itinerary and Destinations
Egypt has more headline sights than most countries put together: Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Aswan, a classic Nile Cruise, coastal Alexandria and the Red Sea resorts. Decide which appeal most and how long you’d like at each.
Find a Reliable Tour Operator or Travel Agency
You can go direct with a local Egyptian specialist, use an international agency or book via a reputable online platform. Whichever route you take, read plenty of recent reviews before committing.
Select a Tour Package or Customize Your Trip
Many operators offer polished ready-made itineraries covering flights, hotels, transfers and guides. If you’d rather shape the experience yourself, most will happily tailor a trip around your interests, pace and budget.
Make a Reservation
Once you have zeroed in on your package or itinerary, get in touch to check availability. You will typically need to share your personal details and pay either a deposit or the full amount, depending on the operator’s terms.
Prepare Your Travel Documents
Check that your passport is valid, apply for your Egyptian visa if you need one in advance, and keep printed copies of your itinerary, hotel vouchers and tour confirmations to hand.
Pack and Get Ready
Pack for the season and the activities on your itinerary, and don’t forget the small essentials: comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and a travel adapter.
Enjoy Your Trip!
Once you land, lean on your guide, follow the plan and give yourself permission to be swept up in Egypt’s history, colour and hospitality.
Tipping — locally known as “baksheesh” — is woven into everyday Egyptian life and is not built into your tour price. Guides, drivers, cruise crew and hotel staff will all appreciate a small gesture of thanks, and a fair guideline is to tip according to how happy you are with the service, in the region of 10-15% of the bill or service cost.
