Give yourself nine luxurious days and Egypt reveals itself in layers. The journey opens in Cairo, where the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the sweeping galleries of the Grand Egyptian Museum set the tone. From there you slip south to sail the Nile in five-star comfort between Aswan and Luxor, calling at Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings as the river drifts by palm groves and sandstone cliffs. Alexandria adds a Mediterranean coda of catacombs, citadel walls and harbour breezes, while an optional sunrise balloon flight over Luxor lifts the whole itinerary skyward. Every detail is handled: private climate-controlled transfers, licensed Egyptologist guides and unhurried, refined pacing. Book this signature luxury voyage with Daily Pyramids Tours.
Trade nine days for a lifetime of memories on this handpicked luxury journey through Egypt. You will stand before the Pyramids of Giza, glide the Nile in five-star elegance, and step inside the temples that shaped Aswan and Luxor into the world’s greatest open-air museum. Wander Alexandria’s royal gardens and seafront ramparts, then, if you wish, drift above Luxor’s West Bank in a hot air balloon at sunrise. It is Egypt as it should be experienced: intimate, cinematic and beautifully paced from arrival to departure.
Cairo greets you the moment you clear customs at Cairo International Airport, where our representative is already waiting with a name sign to make the handover effortless.
A private, air-conditioned vehicle whisks you straight to your hotel, where a swift check-in leaves the rest of the day free to settle in, freshen up and ease into Egyptian time.
Meals: None
Overnight: Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel eases you into a landmark day, and soon your dedicated Egyptologist guide arrives to lead the way.
The Giza Plateau rises first on the horizon. Draw close to the Pyramid of Khufu, still crowning its plateau after forty-five centuries, then take in the neighbouring pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. The Great Sphinx keeps watch nearby, its lion’s body and pharaoh’s face fixed toward the sunrise, while the granite-lined Valley Temple, where mummification rites were once performed, opens up a rare window onto Old Kingdom ritual.
Lunch follows at a well-regarded local restaurant, giving you a moment to sit, share notes and taste a little Egyptian cooking.
The afternoon is reserved for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum ever built. Colossal statues line the atrium and dedicated galleries carry you across every era of pharaonic history, from everyday objects to the golden regalia of kings.
A short private transfer returns you to the hotel for a quiet evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
After breakfast, a private transfer takes you to Cairo Airport for a short domestic flight south to Aswan.
Your local guide is waiting on arrival, ready to introduce the softer, sun-warmed pace of Nubia. First on the itinerary is the Aswan High Dam, an engineering triumph that tamed the Nile’s floods and powers much of modern Egypt.
A short motorboat crossing then delivers you to Philae Island and the graceful Temple of Isis. Dismantled block by block and rebuilt on higher ground to escape the rising lake, its reliefs to the goddess of magic and motherhood remain astonishingly crisp.
By early afternoon you board your deluxe Nile cruise ship. Lunch is served on deck as lines are cast off and the boat begins its gentle sail toward Kom Ombo through classic riverine scenery.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise
Breakfast on board, then step ashore at Kom Ombo to explore its unusual twin temple, dedicated in perfect symmetry to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Look for the intricately carved reliefs and the display of ancient surgical instruments that hint at its role as a healing sanctuary.
Sailing continues to Edfu, where the Temple of Horus awaits — arguably the best-preserved temple complex in Egypt. Massive pylons, colonnaded courts and long walls of hieroglyphic text tell the mythic contest between Horus and Seth in extraordinary detail.
The evening turns festive with a Galabeya Party on board — slip into traditional Egyptian dress, join the music and dance the miles away as the ship glides on toward Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise
You wake as your ship ties up at Luxor. After breakfast, your guide leads you across to the West Bank, the necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
Descend into the Valley of the Kings, where painted tombs still glow with vivid pigments and offer up the beliefs of the ancient world. Next comes the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut, its colonnades cut cleanly into the cliff face in tribute to Egypt’s most celebrated female pharaoh. The morning finishes at the Colossi of Memnon, twin seated giants that have watched the plain for more than 3,000 years.
You return to the ship for a slow afternoon on deck as the Nile turns to molten gold at sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise
One last breakfast on board, then it is time to disembark and cross to Luxor’s East Bank.
The vast Karnak Temple complex comes first — a city of shrines built and rebuilt over 2,000 years. The Great Hypostyle Hall is the showstopper, its 134 sandstone columns rising like a stone forest above your head, every surface carved with kings and gods.
Luxor Temple follows, floodlit against the sky, its avenue of sphinxes and towering colossi framing a temple that has functioned continuously as a place of worship for millennia.
Afterwards you are driven to Luxor Airport for the short flight back to Cairo, where a private transfer awaits and delivers you to your hotel for a restful evening.
Optional Experience: Rise before dawn for a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the West Bank, drifting silently above temples, tombs and green farmland.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo
An early breakfast sets you up for a full-day escape to Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean pearl.
The day begins deep underground at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a three-level necropolis that fuses Egyptian, Greek and Roman motifs in one hauntingly beautiful setting. Above ground, Pompey’s Pillar and the ruins of the Serapeum mark the site of a temple once counted among the wonders of late antiquity.
A leisurely seafood lunch on the corniche follows — grilled fish straight from the morning’s catch.
In the afternoon, tour the Qaitbay Citadel, planted on the very spot where the great Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood, then visit the striking Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern reincarnation of the fabled ancient library.
You are driven back to Cairo in time for dinner and rest.
Meals: Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
Note: The Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and official holidays.
Breakfast at the hotel, and the day is yours — sleep in, shop the bazaars, or take one of the optional experiences below.
Optional Experiences:
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo
A final Egyptian breakfast, a last look at the city, and a private transfer delivers you to Cairo International Airport in good time for your flight home.
Thank you for travelling with us — we hope Egypt has moved you in ways you will carry home for years to come.
Meals: Breakfast
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| 👤 Double Room | $4500 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $7000 |
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| 👤 Double Room | $5750 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $8500 |
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| 👤 Double Room | $5500 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $8000 |
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| 👤 Double Room | $6050 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $9850 |
At Daily Pyramids Tours all rates are published in US Dollars (USD) unless another currency is stated. We are, however, happy to accept settlement in Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP) and other major currencies, converted at the official exchange rate applicable on the day payment is made.
Because rates track live market conditions, seasonality and service availability, quotes can change without notice. As soon as your deposit or full payment reaches us, however, your price is locked and guaranteed for the trip.
What’s Included in Our Packages:
Your booking confirmation and itinerary carry the definitive list of inclusions and exclusions for your specific trip — please consult them before departure.
Holiday Supplement:
A 25% surcharge applies to all Nile Cruises and tour packages booked during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays due to peak demand.
To keep your booking with Daily Pyramids Tours simple, we apply the following payment schedule according to the type of service:
Once your payment clears, we email over a written confirmation, your personalised itinerary and any travel documents needed for the trip, along with receipts for everything you have paid.
Plans shift, and we do our best to make cancellations straightforward. Our terms are as follows:
Where a refund is due, it is issued within 14 business days of us receiving your written cancellation notice. A handful of cruise vessels and luxury hotels operate stricter cancellation rules of their own; whenever that applies to your trip, we will spell it out clearly in your itinerary.
Families are warmly welcome at Daily Pyramids Tours, and our child pricing is designed to keep travelling together affordable:
These discounts apply when children share a room with two full-paying adults. A small number of Nile Cruise vessels and premium hotels set their own age policies or minimums for younger travellers, and any such rule will be noted in your itinerary if it affects your booking.
Certain memorable extras sit outside the standard package and can be added either in advance or on the ground, subject to availability. Popular options include:
Optional experiences are settled in USD or local currency (EGP). Reserving ahead is strongly recommended in the busier winter months, when availability tightens quickly.
Our packages cover the essentials, but you should still set aside a small budget for personal spending on:
Keeping a modest amount of Egyptian pounds (EGP) on hand makes life easier for tips, market bargaining and small everyday purchases along the way.
Tipping — locally known as “baksheesh” — is the customary way to thank people for good service in Egypt. It is never obligatory, but it is genuinely appreciated. As a rough guide:
Gratuities are not included in your package price, so it is worth carrying a small stash of USD or EGP notes to hand out easily as you go.
Egypt is at its most inviting during the cooler winter months, from November to February, when daytime temperatures stay pleasant and long hours at the pyramids or temples feel comfortable rather than draining. The height of summer, June to August, is best avoided across much of the country, with the mercury regularly pushing above 40°C (104°F).
Most visitors need a small stack of documents to enter Egypt smoothly:
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 broadly considered a safe destination for tourists. Significant resources go into securing the country’s major sites and city centres, and a visible security presence is normal around temples, museums and cruise ports. As with any international trip, it is still sensible to review your government’s latest travel advice and keep an eye on local news in the run-up to your journey.
Decide Your Travel Dates and Budget
Pin down when you would like to travel and roughly how much you plan to invest. That anchors every other decision, from flight class to hotel category and tour length.
Choose Your Itinerary and Destinations
Egypt spoils you for choice — Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Aswan, the Nile Cruise, Alexandria and the Red Sea resorts each deserve their own moment. Shortlist the places that matter most to you and how long you want in each.
Find a Reliable Tour Operator or Travel Agency
You can book directly with a local Egyptian operator, go through an international agency, or use a specialist online platform. Whichever route you choose, read reviews carefully and check credentials before committing.
Select a Tour Package or Customize Your Trip
Ready-made packages bundle flights, hotels, transfers and guided touring for convenience. If you prefer, most operators will happily tailor a bespoke journey to your interests, pace and budget instead.
Make a Reservation
Once you have settled on a package, get in touch to confirm availability. You will typically share traveller details and pay either a deposit or the full amount, depending on the operator’s payment policy.
Prepare Your Travel Documents
Double-check that your passport meets validity requirements and arrange an Egyptian visa if you need one. Reconfirm bookings and keep printouts (or offline copies) of your itinerary, hotel vouchers and tour confirmations.
Pack and Get Ready
Pack for the season and the activities on your plan. Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a light layer for cool desert evenings and the right travel adapter will thank you later.
Enjoy Your Trip!
From the moment you land, follow the itinerary, keep your guide or agency contact close, and let yourself be swept up in Egypt’s history, hospitality and colour.
Tipping, or “baksheesh”, is woven into everyday life in Egypt and is not usually built into the tour cost. Guides, drivers, hotel staff and cruise crews all appreciate a small acknowledgement of good service, and a fair benchmark is around 10-15% of the bill or service value, adjusted to reflect how well you have been looked after.
