Explore eight Egyptian destinations in five days
€1,247 per personThe five days contain numerous journeys. Exact times and transfer durations depend on availability and are not detailed in the listing.Final booking with external provider
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5-day tour

From Cairo, with flights and a cruise

Explore eight Egyptian destinations in five days

★★★★★ 5 · 347 published reviews
€1,247 per person displayed rating

A fast-paced route linking the Giza Pyramids, Luxor’s temples, a Nile cruise, Abu Simbel and Alexandria through domestic flights and road transfers.

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⚡ Some parts marketed within the private tour are shared group activities. · Price displayed when the listing was checked, down from a previously shown €1,662. It may change with date and availability; confirm the final amount on GetYourGuide.

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✔ Starts and ends in Cairo, with hotel pickup.
✔ Includes four nights, domestic flights and two cruise nights.
✔ The sunrise balloon flight is weather-dependent.
✔ Some parts marketed within the private tour are shared group activities.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Seeing several Egyptian destinations in one organised tour
  • Combining heritage sites, a cruise and domestic flights
  • Travellers comfortable with a demanding itinerary
  • People able to adapt to schedules communicated during the trip

How long does it take?

The five days contain numerous journeys. Exact times and transfer durations depend on availability and are not detailed in the listing.

What's included?

  • Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
  • Private air-conditioned vehicles and licensed drivers
  • Airport transfers, meet-and-greet services and domestic flights
  • One night in a 4-star Cairo hotel and one in Luxor
  • Two nights aboard a luxury 5-star Nile cruise

Is it worth it?

It may be worthwhile if your priority is to cover numerous sites in five days and you prefer flights, transfers and accommodation within one package. Weigh that convenience against the demanding pace, excluded costs and missing advance details about schedules, baggage and accommodation.

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After booking, provide your flight details and request written confirmation of schedules, included flights, baggage allowance, hotel and cruise names, room or cabin type and the cost of a guide in your preferred language. If no pickup message arrives by WhatsApp or email the day before, contact the provider immediately.

A broad itinerary in limited timeThe route connects Giza, Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, Aswan and Alexandria across five days.
Coordinated logisticsThe package combines private transfers, domestic flights, accommodation, airport meet-and-greet services and assistance during the trip.
Two nights on the NileThe programme includes two nights aboard a Nile cruise described as luxury and 5-star, with meals served on board.
Sunrise from the airThe second day begins with a VIP balloon flight, subject to weather and with the balloon portion refunded if cancelled.

📖 How the five days unfold

Day one combines Giza, the Egyptian Museum, Tutankhamun’s treasures and a traditional lunch before the evening flight to Luxor. Day two starts with the balloon and continues through the west bank sites, the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III and Karnak before boarding the cruise.

Edfu and Kom Ombo follow, then Abu Simbel and the flight from Aswan to Cairo. The final day covers Kom El-Deka, the catacombs, the Great Library and the Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria.

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Days 1 and 2: Giza, Cairo and Luxor’s main temple sites.

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Days 3 and 4: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel and Aswan.

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Day 5: Alexandria tour and return to Cairo.

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The main advantage is the breadth of the route; the trade-off is a demanding pace involving flights, road travel, early starts and frequent changes.

Explore eight Egyptian destinations in five days
The cruise connects the days devoted to Upper Egypt’s temples. Nile and temples

What is included and what to budget for separately

The package includes private air-conditioned vehicles, licensed drivers, airport transfers and meet-and-greet services, domestic flights, one hotel night in Cairo, one in Luxor and two cruise nights. It also lists the balloon flight, the Edfu carriage and 24-hour assistance.

Monument admission fees and tips are excluded. For food, only meals served on the cruise and lunches on days 1 and 5 are listed, so budget separately for the rest.

Domestic flights Nile cruise English guide Demanding pace

The missing details matter

The main advantage is the breadth of the route; the trade-off is a demanding pace involving flights, road travel, early starts and frequent changes.

The listing does not identify the hotels, vessel, cabin, room type, exact schedules, transfer durations or baggage allowance. Confirm these points before travelling.

5days on tour
4nights included
347published reviews
4.0/5displayed rating

🗣️ The missing details matter

What travellers value

Travellers particularly praise the guides’ knowledge and explanations, the service, the cruise and the variety of the itinerary.

Areas for improvement

Criticism includes schedules shared at short notice, airport waits, uneven guide quality and limited information about the balloon flight and baggage.

Overall review picture

The activity displays 347 reviews and a 4.0/5 rating; a summary based on 65 verified reviews considers the experience worthwhile.

Private, but not in every segment

Hotel pickups, drop-offs and vehicles are described as private. However, the carriage transfer to Edfu and the visits to Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel take place with groups.

There is also a discrepancy between the itinerary and inclusions: the latter mention a Luxor-to-Cairo ticket that does not appear in the programme, in addition to the Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo flights. Ask the provider to confirm the actual flight plan.

Explore eight Egyptian destinations in five days
Abu Simbel is visited as part of a group excursion on day four. Abu Simbel excursion
Explore eight Egyptian destinations in five days
Explore eight Egyptian destinations in five days
Explore eight Egyptian destinations in five days
Explore eight Egyptian destinations in five days

Price and booking

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€1,247 per person

The listing displayed €1,247 per person and allows booking without immediate payment. Price, language add-ons and availability may vary; GetYourGuide must confirm the current total.

Duration5 days and 4 nights
PickupParticipant’s hotel in Cairo
Included languageProfessional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
FormatPrivate services with some shared group segments and visits
Not includedMonument admission fees and tips
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Price displayed when the listing was checked, down from a previously shown €1,662. It may change with date and availability; confirm the final amount on GetYourGuide.

Explore eight Egyptian destinations in five days
Flights and transfers cover long distances within a short itinerary. Multi-destination route

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Who is this tour for?

It suits travellers who prioritise seeing many major sites on a first visit and accept early starts, flights, road travel and a highly concentrated schedule.

It is less suitable if you want a relaxed journey, fully confirmed timings at the point of booking, exclusively private services or certainty that the balloon flight will operate.

First-time Egypt visitors wanting to combine many sites. Travellers comfortable with early starts and frequent transfers. People who value coordinated logistics from Cairo. Not ideal for anyone needing a slow pace or complete privacy.
Explore eight Egyptian destinations in five days
Alexandria completes the route before the final return to Cairo. Final day

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is the entire tour private?
No. Pickups and vehicles are described as private, but the carriage transfer to Edfu and the visits to Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel are shared group activities.
Are monument admission fees included?
No. The listing excludes monument admission fees and tips.
Is the balloon flight guaranteed?
No. It depends on the weather. If it is cancelled for that reason, the balloon portion is refunded in full.
Which guide language is included?
Only English is clearly included. Spanish-, German-, Italian- and French-speaking guides appear as add-ons without a stated price; confirm availability and cost.
What is the baggage allowance?
The official listing does not specify it. One review mentions conflicting information of 23 kg and 7 kg, but neither figure is confirmed; ask the provider before travelling.

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Five days at a demanding pace

Decide whether route coverage matters more than a relaxed journey

This package combines several of Egypt’s best-known sites with flights, a cruise and coordinated logistics in one tour.

Before booking, review admission costs, tips, shared segments, languages, baggage and every detail that remains unspecified.

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