Cover Egypt’s headline acts in a compact five-day loop, with a short internal flight replacing the long overland haul south. You’ll open in Cairo, standing in the shadow of the Giza Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx before losing an afternoon among the gilded halls of the Grand Egyptian Museum and the buzz of the old bazaars. A quick hop then drops you into Luxor, where Karnak and Luxor Temple soar in warm sandstone and the Valley of the Kings guards its brightly painted royal chambers. Handpicked hotels, private door-to-door transfers, and a licensed Egyptologist keep the pace unhurried and the storytelling rich throughout. Ready to meet the pharaohs by air? Let Daily Pyramids Tours build your itinerary.
Trace Egypt’s greatest chapters in just five days, pairing Cairo’s monumental icons with Luxor’s temple-strewn banks of the Nile. Roam the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and stand before the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple of Giza, then catch a short domestic flight south. In Luxor you’ll walk the columns of Karnak and Luxor Temple, descend into the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and marvel at Queen Hatshepsut’s cliff-side sanctuary. Round it off with the towering Colossi of Memnon, all wrapped in private transfers and expert Egyptologist guiding for an effortless experience.
Ahlan wa sahlan — welcome to Egypt. The moment you clear customs at Cairo International Airport, a member of our ground team will be waiting in the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name so you cannot miss them.
From there you will be escorted to a private, air-conditioned vehicle and driven straight to your hotel, where a smooth check-in is arranged so you can settle in and shake off the flight at your own pace.
Meals: Not Included
Overnight Stay: Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel, your Egyptologist guide will collect you from the lobby and set the day in motion with a full sweep of Cairo’s ancient headliners.
First stop is the Giza Plateau, where the desert opens onto the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. You will stand before the towering Great Pyramid of Khufu and its companion tombs of Khafre and Menkaure, then walk down to meet the Great Sphinx — that famed leonine guardian carved with the face of a king.
Nearby lies the Valley Temple, a granite-and-alabaster hall once used for ritual purification and mummification, with the pyramids rising dramatically on the horizon behind it.
Break for a leisurely lunch at a well-regarded local restaurant to recharge before the afternoon.
Then it is on to the eagerly awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a soaring modern landmark just a stone’s throw from the plateau and home to the world’s largest collection of pharaonic treasures. You will move through cavernous galleries filled with monumental statuary, royal jewellery, mummies and everyday objects — many pieces on public view for the very first time. The exhibits sweep across every era of ancient Egypt and offer an unmatched deep dive into the civilisation.
When the day is done, you will be driven back to your hotel to unwind.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay: Cairo
Following an early breakfast, you will be driven to Cairo’s domestic terminal for the short flight south to Luxor, often called the greatest open-air museum on earth.
On landing, your dedicated Luxor guide will greet you and stay with you for the entire day.
The morning begins on the East Bank at the immense Karnak Temple Complex, a sprawling precinct of pylons, obelisks, chapels and sacred lakes built up over more than 1,500 years. The Great Hypostyle Hall, with its forest of 134 colossal, densely inscribed columns, is the unforgettable centrepiece.
From here you’ll trace the ceremonial Avenue of the Sphinxes south to Luxor Temple, raised in honour of the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Its monumental seated statues, finely carved reliefs and hushed inner sanctuaries make it a quietly moving finale to the morning.
Once you’ve soaked it all in, you will check in to your Luxor hotel and can slow down with a Nile-side view.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay: Luxor
The day starts with a crossing to Luxor’s West Bank, the ancient necropolis where Egypt’s greatest rulers chose to sleep for eternity.
Your first stop is the storied Valley of the Kings, burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs. You’ll descend into vividly painted tombs — potentially those of Tutankhamun or Ramses VI — where corridors and burial chambers still glow with hieroglyphs recounting the pharaoh’s journey through the underworld.
Next up is the striking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a three-tiered mortuary temple carved straight into the cliff face at Deir el-Bahari. Its long colonnades, painted reliefs and statuary honour one of the few women ever to rule Egypt as king.
A short stop at the Colossi of Memnon follows — two seated sandstone giants of Amenhotep III that have watched over the Theban plain for over three millennia and remain a favourite for photographs.
Later in the afternoon you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for the evening flight back to Cairo, where our team meets you again and drives you to your hotel for one last night in the capital.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay: Cairo
Take breakfast at a relaxed pace before your private transfer to Cairo International Airport in good time for your onward flight.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us — we hope the temples, the desert light and the warmth of Egypt will stay with you long after you land home, and we look forward to welcoming you back one day soon.
Meals: Breakfast
| Room Type | 4★ Hotel | 5★ Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 👤 Double Room | $1160 Per Person | $1250 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $1800 | $1990 |
All Daily Pyramids Tours pricing is published in US Dollars (USD) by default. That said, we are happy to accept settlement in other leading currencies — including Euros (EUR) and British Pounds (GBP), among others — converted at the official exchange rate valid on the day payment is made.
Rates track live market conditions, seasonal demand and supplier availability, and can therefore shift without notice. The moment your deposit or full payment reaches us, however, your booking price is fixed and fully guaranteed.
What’s Included in Our Packages:
For a definitive line-by-line list of what is and isn’t included, please refer to the confirmation and itinerary supplied for your specific booking.
Holiday Supplement:
A 25% surcharge applies to all Nile Cruises and tour packages booked over the Christmas, New Year and Easter periods to reflect the elevated demand at those times.
Booking with Daily Pyramids Tours is deliberately straightforward, and the payment terms depend on the type of service you’re reserving:
Once payment clears, you’ll receive a written confirmation by email, along with your finalised itinerary and any relevant travel documents. Formal receipts are issued for every payment on file.
Life happens and plans shift — here is how our cancellation scale works:
Where a refund is due, it will be released within 14 business days of us receiving your written cancellation. Please note that certain Nile cruises and hotels apply tougher cancellation rules of their own, and any such variation will be spelled out clearly in your itinerary before you commit.
Egypt is a wonderful destination for families, and our children’s pricing is structured accordingly:
These reductions apply when children share a room with two full-paying adults. Do bear in mind that some Nile cruises and upmarket hotels operate their own age policies or minimum-age rules, and any such conditions will be clearly noted in your personalised itinerary.
A handful of experiences sit outside the standard package and can be booked either in advance or, subject to availability, once you are on the ground. Popular add-ons include:
Optional experiences can be settled in either USD or Egyptian Pounds (EGP). We strongly recommend locking in your favourites in advance, particularly through the high season.
Our packages are designed to be all-embracing, but it is sensible to budget separately for:
Keeping a modest reserve of Egyptian Pounds (EGP) on you is a good idea — it makes tipping smoother and comes in handy at street stalls and local markets.
Tipping — known locally as “baksheesh” — is an ingrained way of thanking anyone who has looked after you well in Egypt. It is never compulsory, but it is genuinely appreciated. As a friendly benchmark:
Gratuities are generally not included in your package cost, so it pays to keep a small stash of low-denomination USD or EGP notes handy for the purpose.
The sweet spot for visiting Egypt runs through the winter, roughly November to February, when daytime temperatures are pleasantly mild and long days at the pyramids or temples feel effortless. It’s wise to steer clear of the peak of summer between June and August, when the mercury can climb past 40°C (104°F) across much of the country and outdoor sightseeing turns punishing.
Most international travellers arriving in Egypt will want to have the following in order:
Passport: Valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
Visa: Depending on your nationality you may need to arrange a visa in advance or obtain one on arrival; several passports also qualify for the Egyptian e-visa.
Travel Insurance: Strongly recommended, ideally covering medical emergencies as well as trip disruption.
Vaccinations: No vaccines are formally mandated for entry, but a quick conversation with your GP or travel clinic before departure is always sensible.
Broadly speaking, Egypt is a safe and welcoming destination for tourists. Considerable resources go into securing the main archaeological sites, resort areas and major cities, and a visible tourist-police presence is the norm at headline attractions. It is still worth checking your own government’s travel advisory before you set off and keeping half an eye on local news updates once you’re on the ground.
Decide Your Travel Dates and Budget
Pin down when you would like to travel and roughly what you’re prepared to spend — this instantly focuses your search for flights, hotels and tours.
Choose Your Itinerary and Destinations
Egypt is spoiled for options — Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Aswan, a Nile Cruise, Alexandria and the Red Sea coast all vie for attention. Decide which combination excites you and how many nights you’d like at each.
Find a Reliable Tour Operator or Travel Agency
You can book through a local Egyptian operator, an international travel agency or a specialist online platform. Take a moment to read verified reviews and ratings so you know you’re in good hands.
Select a Tour Package or Customize Your Trip
Ready-made packages usually bundle flights, hotels, transfers and guided touring, which suits many travellers, but a bespoke itinerary tailored to your pace and interests is equally straightforward to arrange.
Make a Reservation
Once your dates and route are settled, get in touch with the operator to confirm availability. You’ll be asked for basic personal details along with a deposit or full payment, depending on the booking policy in force.
Prepare Your Travel Documents
Double-check your passport validity, apply for your Egyptian visa where required and keep printed and digital 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. Comfortable walking shoes, high-factor sunscreen, a refillable water bottle and a universal travel adapter should all make the cut.
Enjoy Your Trip!
Once you land, lean into the itinerary, stay in easy contact with your guide or agency, and let yourself be swept up in Egypt’s astonishing history and hospitality.
Tipping — the famous “baksheesh” — is woven into daily life in Egypt and is almost never built into the sticker price of a tour. Guides, drivers and hotel staff all appreciate a gesture that reflects the service they’ve delivered, and a rough rule of thumb is somewhere in the region of 10–15% of the bill or service cost.
