Six well-paced days trace a golden thread from the clamour of Cairo to the sun-warmed sandstone of Luxor. In the capital, you will crane your neck at the Pyramids of Giza, meet the ageless gaze of the Sphinx, wander the vast galleries of the Grand Egyptian Museum, and step into the quieter necropolises of Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur. A short domestic flight then delivers you to Luxor, an open-air chronicle of dynasties, where Karnak’s forest of columns, the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and the terraces of Hatshepsut’s temple wait to be explored. Handpicked hotels, private air-conditioned transfers, and Egyptologist guides carry the logistics so you can focus on the wonder. Ready to see two chapters of ancient Egypt on one itinerary? Design yours with Daily Pyramids Tours.
Set off on a six-day passage through the greatest hits of pharaonic Egypt. Days in Cairo bring you eye-to-eye with the Giza Pyramids and the guardian Sphinx, thread you through the older stone silhouettes of Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur, and slow you down inside the light-filled halls of the Grand Egyptian Museum. From there, a quick flight south lifts you to Luxor, where you will wander the colonnades of Karnak and Luxor Temple by day, then cross the Nile to the West Bank for the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the cliffside terraces of Queen Hatshepsut’s temple.
Welcome to the land of the pharaohs. Your Egyptian adventure begins the moment you touch down at Cairo International Airport, where our representative will be waiting just beyond arrivals, name-card in hand, timed precisely to your flight.
From there, a private air-conditioned vehicle whisks you through the city to your hotel, so all you need to think about is settling in and resting up for the days ahead.
Meals: Not Included
Overnight: Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel gets the day off to a gentle start before your Egyptologist collects you for a deep dive into Egypt’s most photographed skyline.
First stop is the Giza Plateau, where you will stand beside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, walk the base of the Pyramid of Khafre, and take in the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure. Nearby, the Sphinx keeps watch, its lion body and pharaonic face carved from a single ridge of limestone, while the Valley Temple, long linked with the rituals of mummification, offers a cooler moment among polished granite pillars.
A well-earned lunch follows at a trusted local restaurant.
The afternoon shifts to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Egypt’s showpiece home for its ancient heritage. Room after room reveals thousands of artefacts, from statues and jewellery to tools and royal treasures spanning the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, all displayed in a soaring, light-flooded architecture that lets the objects breathe.
When you are ready, return to your hotel for a quiet evening in the capital.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, your guide leads you south of Cairo for a full day tracing how pyramid-building actually began.
Your first stop is Saqqara, the sprawling necropolis that once served ancient Memphis. Its centrepiece is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest monumental stone building on earth, conceived by the architect Imhotep in the 27th century BCE.
From there you continue to Memphis, Egypt’s first unified capital. Where a great city of politics and worship once thrived, an open-air museum now displays the colossal recumbent statue of Ramses II and a serene alabaster sphinx among palms and quiet lawns.
The day closes at Dahshur, a wonderfully uncrowded site where two remarkable structures stand in the desert. The Bent Pyramid is famous for the abrupt shift in its slope, and the Red Pyramid is Egypt’s first true smooth-sided pyramid and the third-largest in the country after the pair at Giza.
Comfortable transfer back to Cairo follows.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast is followed by a short transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor, the ancient Thebes and one of the richest archaeological cities on the planet.
A local guide meets you at the airport and you begin on the East Bank at Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built. The showpiece is the Hypostyle Hall, a forest of 134 towering columns carved with lotus and papyrus capitals that seem to hold up the sky.
From Karnak you walk part of the Avenue of the Sphinxes, the ceremonial pathway that once linked the two great temples, before entering Luxor Temple. Here you will see the seated colossi of Ramses II and step into inner chambers where reliefs still honour Amun-Ra, Mut, and their divine circle.
Afterwards, transfer to your Luxor hotel to unwind by the Nile as the light softens on the water.
Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you cross the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank, the ancient city of the dead where pharaohs prepared their journey into eternity.
First comes the Valley of the Kings, a hidden desert fold pierced by the rock-cut tombs of rulers such as Tutankhamun and Ramses VI. Inside, corridors of colour open up, walls layered with hieroglyphs and vivid scenes charting each king’s passage through the underworld.
Next you visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, its three broad terraces cut straight into the limestone cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Painted reliefs celebrate the reign of Egypt’s most accomplished female pharaoh.
A short photo stop follows at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated giants of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have surveyed the plain for more than three thousand years.
In the afternoon you are transferred to Luxor Airport for an evening flight back to Cairo, where a private car will be waiting to return you to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
One last breakfast at your hotel, then a private transfer takes you to Cairo International Airport in good time for your flight home.
Thank you for travelling with us. We hope Egypt has stirred something in you, and we would be delighted to welcome you back for the next chapter whenever you are ready.
Meals: Breakfast
| Room Type | 4★ Hotel | 5★ Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 👤 Double Room | $ 1110 Per Person | $ 1210 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $ 1950 | $ 2150 |
All Daily Pyramids Tours rates are published in US Dollars (USD) by default. We are happy to settle invoices in other major currencies too, including Euros (EUR) and British Pounds (GBP), converted at the official daily exchange rate on the day you pay.
Because our pricing reflects live market conditions, seasonal demand, and supplier availability, quoted rates can shift without prior notice. As soon as a deposit or full payment reaches us, however, the price on your booking is locked in for good.
What’s Included in Our Packages:
Your confirmation email and personalised itinerary always list the precise inclusions and exclusions for your trip, so it is worth checking those in detail.
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 bookings with Daily Pyramids Tours straightforward, payment requirements are matched to the type of service you have chosen:
Once your payment is processed, we send written confirmation, your fully tailored itinerary, and any travel documents straight to your inbox, along with receipts for every transaction.
Plans can shift, and we try to be as fair as possible when they do. Our cancellation scale is as follows:
Where a refund is due, it is processed within 14 business days of us receiving your written cancellation. Certain Nile cruises and premium hotels operate their own, stricter cancellation rules, and any such terms will be spelled out clearly in your itinerary before you commit.
Daily Pyramids Tours is a family-friendly operator, and our children’s pricing is designed to make travelling together easier:
These discounts apply when children share a room with two full-paying adults. A handful of Nile cruises and luxury hotels apply their own rules for younger guests, and where that affects your trip, we will flag it inside your itinerary.
A number of memorable extras sit outside the standard package and can be arranged either in advance or, subject to availability, once you are on the ground. Popular add-ons include:
Optional experiences can be settled in USD or Egyptian Pounds (EGP). Booking ahead is strongly recommended during high season, when the best time slots go quickly.
Our packages cover most of the day-to-day essentials, but a small personal budget is still worth setting aside for:
It also helps to keep a little local currency (EGP) on hand, particularly for tipping small services and browsing the markets where card payments are rarely accepted.
Tipping, known locally as “baksheesh”, is a warm, everyday way of saying thank you in Egypt. It is never compulsory, but it is genuinely appreciated by the people looking after you:
Gratuities are not included in the package price, so it is worth keeping a few small USD or EGP notes accessible throughout the trip.
Egypt is at its most inviting through the cooler winter window, from November to February, when daytime temperatures suit long hours out at the pyramids, temples, and open desert sites. The heart of summer, June to August, is best avoided if you can, as temperatures across much of the country regularly climb beyond 40°C (104°F).
Most travellers arriving in Egypt will need 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 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 a safe destination for tourists, and considerable investment has gone into protecting visitors, particularly around the major sites and in the main cities. As with any trip abroad, it is sensible to review the latest advice from your own government before departure and to keep an eye on local updates while you are on the road.
Decide Your Travel Dates and Budget
Pin down when you want to travel and roughly what you are prepared to spend. This one decision instantly shapes your choices for flights, hotels, and tours.
Choose Your Itinerary and Destinations
Egypt offers many popular spots such as Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Aswan, the Nile Cruise, Alexandria, and the Red Sea resorts. Sketch out which places you want to visit and how many nights each deserves.
Find a Reliable Tour Operator or Travel Agency
You can book through a local Egyptian tour operator, an international travel agency, or online platforms that specialize in Egypt tours. Read genuine reviews and independent ratings to make sure they are trustworthy.
Select a Tour Package or Customize Your Trip
Many companies offer pre-designed packages that bundle flights, hotels, transport, and guided touring. If you would rather build the trip around your own interests, most reputable agents will happily tailor an itinerary from scratch.
Make a Reservation
Once you have settled on a package or route, contact the operator to check availability. You will be asked for personal details and a deposit, or in some cases the full amount, depending on the booking policy.
Prepare Your Travel Documents
Confirm your passport is valid and apply for an Egyptian visa if your nationality requires one. Reconfirm every booking and keep printed or digital copies of your itinerary, hotel vouchers, and tour confirmations.
Pack and Get Ready
Pack for the season and the pace of your itinerary. Comfortable walking shoes, good sun protection, and a universal travel adapter go a long way here.
Enjoy Your Trip!
Once on the ground, follow your itinerary, keep in touch with your guide or agency, and let Egypt’s history, landscapes, and hospitality do the rest.
Tipping, or “baksheesh”, is woven into everyday life in Egypt and is not built into your tour price. Guides, drivers, and hotel staff will all appreciate a small thank-you, and a helpful rule of thumb is to tip in line with the quality of the service you received, generally around 10-15% of the bill or service cost.
