Three of Egypt’s most distinctive worlds — the pharaonic capital, the sacred river and the coral-fringed Red Sea — come together across nine easy-flowing days. Your journey opens in Cairo, where the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx set the tone and the Grand Egyptian Museum reveals room after room of golden antiquities. A short domestic flight then delivers you to Aswan, where you board a Nile cruiser for the classic upstream drift, stepping off for Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temple between long, unhurried hours on the sun deck. The finale is Hurghada, all warm shallows, reef swims and salt-air afternoons. Private transfers, air-conditioned vehicles and licensed Egyptologists carry you from one experience to the next. Reserve this well-rounded Egypt escape with Daily Pyramids Tours.
Nine days that pair Egypt’s grand story with genuine downtime. Wander the Grand Egyptian Museum and stand before the Giza Pyramids in Cairo, then glide down the Nile in comfort as ancient temples slip past your cabin window. When the sailing ends, the Red Sea takes over, with Hurghada’s beaches, reefs and desert horizons waiting to fill your final days.
Your Egyptian adventure begins the moment you step off the plane. A friendly Daily Pyramids Tours representative will be waiting in the arrivals hall of Cairo International Airport, name-card in hand, to greet you and help with the formalities.
From there, you slip into a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a smooth ride across the city to your hotel, where a swift check-in leaves you free to settle in and rest.
Meals: Not included
Overnight Stay: Cairo
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, then meet your licensed Egyptologist in the lobby for a full day among Cairo’s most storied sights.
Drive out to the Giza Plateau, where the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure rise from the sand in near-perfect geometric silence. Circle the Great Sphinx, hear how the Valley Temple once served the mummification rites of kings, and take your time framing photographs against the endless desert horizon.
A relaxed lunch follows at a well-regarded local restaurant.
The afternoon belongs to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the flagship of Egypt’s cultural landscape. Move through soaring galleries filled with everyday tools, delicate jewellery, royal statuary and dynasty-spanning treasures, each display designed to bring the country’s long civilisation vividly to life.
A private transfer returns you to your Cairo hotel at the close of a memorable day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
Optional Evening Experience: Return to Giza after dark for the Sound & Light Show, where projections and a stirring narration bring the pyramids’ myths to life against the night sky.
After breakfast, a private car whisks you to Cairo Airport for the short domestic flight south to Aswan.
Your local guide meets you on landing and eases you straight into the day’s sightseeing. First stop is the Aswan High Dam, an engineering achievement of the 1960s that reshaped the Nile and now supplies much of Egypt’s electricity.
Next comes the graceful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Painstakingly rebuilt on Agilkia Island to save it from rising waters, its columned courts and hieroglyph-etched walls remain some of the most romantic in Egypt.
Board your Nile cruiser mid-afternoon, unpack in your cabin and enjoy lunch on deck as the vessel casts off towards Kom Ombo. The evening drifts by with river views, dinner in the dining room and onboard entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Aboard the Nile Cruise
Breakfast is served as the ship approaches Kom Ombo. Step ashore to explore its remarkable twin temple, an unusual sanctuary shared equally by Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon deity. Every corridor, altar and gateway is doubled, a mirrored plan that hints at Egypt’s layered spiritual world.
Back aboard, lunch arrives as the cruiser makes its way north towards Edfu.
In the afternoon, transfer by carriage or coach to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in the country. Its towering pylons, shaded hypostyle hall and richly carved reliefs give an unusually complete picture of temple life in the Ptolemaic era.
Come evening, the crew hosts a lively Galabeya Party — an invitation to slip into traditional Egyptian dress, share a laugh with fellow travellers and dance to Arabic rhythms as the boat pushes on towards Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise
The ship berths in Luxor at daybreak. After breakfast, your guide leads you across to the West Bank, the great necropolis of ancient Thebes.
The centrepiece is the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs were laid to rest in tombs hidden deep within the hillsides. Duck inside a selection of the open chambers and study the astonishing paintings that map the ruler’s passage into the afterlife.
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, whose bold, tiered colonnades seem carved from the cliff itself — a fitting monument to one of Egypt’s rare female pharaohs. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, whose weathered giants have greeted travellers for more than three thousand years.
Back on board, the rest of the day is yours for a swim, a cool drink on the sun deck or simply watching Upper Egypt drift past.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Breakfast aboard, then disembark for a morning at Karnak Temple, an immense religious complex begun more than four millennia ago. Walk between the sacred lake, the ram-headed sphinxes and the celebrated Hypostyle Hall, whose 134 towering columns dedicated to Amun-Ra remain one of ancient Egypt’s most theatrical spaces.
Continue into central Luxor for Luxor Temple, where the twin obelisks and colossal seated figures of Ramses II frame the entrance and the Avenue of Sphinxes stretches away towards Karnak.
After lunch, settle in for the scenic overland transfer across the Eastern Desert to Hurghada. Check in to your Red Sea resort and let the pace slow with a quiet evening by the water.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hurghada
A pure day of Red Sea leisure. Stretch out on the beach, glide over neon-bright coral gardens with mask and fins, drift between the resort’s pools, or simply read the afternoon away in the shade of a palm.
Optional Excursion: Desert Safari — trade the coast for the dunes on a 4×4 or quad bike, stop at a Bedouin village for sweet tea and warm bread, and watch the sun sink into the sands.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hurghada
After breakfast, check out of your Hurghada resort for the comfortable transfer back to Cairo. The remainder of the day is entirely yours — perfect for a slow lunch, a spot of shopping or a late siesta before you begin planning tomorrow’s departure.
Optional Suggestions:
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo
Enjoy a final Egyptian breakfast at your hotel before your private driver arrives for the transfer to Cairo Airport, with plenty of time built in for check-in and boarding.
The Daily Pyramids team waves you off with warm thanks, hoping the pyramids, the Nile and the Red Sea will stay with you long after you land home.
Meals: Breakfast
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| 👤 Double Room | $1600 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $2350 |
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| 👤 Double Room | $2090 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $3050 |
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| 👤 Double Room | $2110 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $3050 |
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| 👤 Double Room | $2820 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $4000 |
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| 👤 Double Room | $3170 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $4525 |
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| 👤 Double Room | $4280 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $5930 |
Every rate at Daily Pyramids Tours is published in US Dollars (USD) by default, though we’re happy to invoice in Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP) and other major currencies, converted at the official exchange rate on the day payment is made.
Because our pricing tracks live market conditions, seasonal peaks and supplier availability, quoted rates can shift without notice. The moment your deposit or full payment reaches us, however, your price is locked and protected for the duration of your booking.
What’s Included in Our Packages:
For the precise list of inclusions and exclusions that apply to your holiday, please refer to your personal booking confirmation and itinerary.
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.
Booking with Daily Pyramids Tours is straightforward, and the deposit terms depend on the type of experience you choose:
Once your payment is processed, we’ll email your written confirmation, a personalised itinerary and any travel vouchers you need. Formal receipts are issued for every transaction.
Life happens and plans shift — here is exactly how our cancellation policy works:
Eligible refunds are returned within 14 business days of receiving your written cancellation. Please note that certain Nile cruisers and boutique hotels operate their own, stricter conditions; where these apply, they will be spelled out clearly in your itinerary before you confirm.
Families are always welcome at Daily Pyramids Tours, and children’s rates are simple and transparent:
These discounts apply when children share a room with two adults paying the full rate. A handful of Nile cruisers and luxury properties keep their own rules for very young guests — where that affects your specific booking, we’ll flag it clearly in your itinerary.
Some of Egypt’s most memorable moments sit outside the standard package. You can pre-book these with us or add them on the ground, subject to availability:
Optional experiences can be settled in either USD or Egyptian Pounds (EGP). During busy periods we strongly recommend reserving in advance to guarantee your spot.
Our packages cover the essentials, but a small daily allowance is wise for the following:
Carrying a modest amount of Egyptian Pounds (EGP) is a good idea for tipping, market bargaining and small purchases in cafés and shops.
Known locally as “baksheesh”, tipping is woven into daily life in Egypt and is a warm way to acknowledge good service. It isn’t compulsory, but it’s always appreciated. Suggested amounts include:
Gratuities are not included in the price of your package, so packing a stash of small USD or EGP notes makes tipping effortless throughout the trip.
Egypt is at its most inviting between November and February, when daytime temperatures settle into a comfortable range and touring the pyramids, temples and open-air sites feels effortless. High summer, from June to August, is best avoided if you can — inland readings often push beyond 40°C (104°F), which can make long days in the sun genuinely challenging.
Before you set off for Egypt, please make sure the following essentials are 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 and welcoming destination for international visitors. The authorities dedicate considerable attention to tourist areas — around the major sites, resorts and city centres you’ll notice a visible security presence. As with any overseas trip, it’s sensible to review your government’s current travel advice before departure and to keep an eye on local news while you’re on the ground.
Decide Your Travel Dates and Budget
Pin down when you’d like to travel and roughly what you want to spend. Having both in mind quickly narrows the field on flights, hotels and tour styles.
Choose Your Itinerary and Destinations
Egypt is rich with possibilities — Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Aswan, a Nile Cruise, Alexandria on the Mediterranean and the Red Sea resorts all have their own appeal. Pick the mix that excites you and decide how long to give each.
Find a Reliable Tour Operator or Travel Agency
You might book directly with a local Egyptian operator, through an international travel agency, or via a specialist online platform. Whichever route you choose, dig into reviews and ratings before you commit.
Select a Tour Package or Customize Your Trip
Ready-made packages that bundle flights, hotels, transfers and guided touring are convenient. If you’d rather tailor things around specific interests, most operators are happy to build a fully bespoke plan.
Make a Reservation
Once your itinerary is chosen, contact your operator to confirm availability. You’ll share passenger details and settle either a deposit or the full balance, depending on the policy that applies.
Prepare Your Travel Documents
Double-check that your passport is valid and apply for your Egyptian visa if required. Print or save copies of your itinerary, hotel vouchers and tour confirmations for easy access on the road.
Pack and Get Ready
Pack for the season and the activities on your programme. Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and a universal travel adapter are the trio you’ll be glad you brought.
Enjoy Your Trip!
From the moment you land, follow your itinerary at an easy pace, keep in touch with your guide or agency, and let Egypt’s history and culture do the rest.
Tipping — or “baksheesh” as it’s known locally — is very much part of Egyptian hospitality and is almost never included in the headline tour price. Guides, drivers and hotel staff will all appreciate a small gesture at the end of their service. A helpful benchmark is around 10–15% of the bill or service cost, adjusted upwards if someone has clearly gone the extra mile.
