Giza with an Egyptologist, a flight to Luxor for the temples and the Valley of the Kings, then a drive across to Hurghada for two all-inclusive nights on the coast.
The route3 cities, joined by flight.
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6 days, 5 nightsDuration
3 citiesWhere you sleep
Breakfast includedMeals
Twin share · land only, flights extra
Why this journey
Five nights that take in the three things most people want from Egypt — the pyramids, the tombs, and the Red Sea — without doubling back.
Cairo opens it with Giza. A flight south gets you into Luxor in time for the east bank: Luxor Temple, built for the renewal of kingship rather than daily cult. The following morning is the West Bank, with three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's terraces and the Colossi of Memnon, before the road east to the coast.
Hurghada is four hours from Luxor by road across the Eastern Desert, which is why this pairing works: no second flight, and the reef at the end of it.
Trip highlights
01Giza, Thebes and the Red Sea in five nights
02Three tombs in the Valley of the Kings
03Luxor Temple on the evening of arrival
04Two all-inclusive nights at Hurghada
05The desert road east rather than a second flight
Day-by-day itinerary
What's included
Included in your trip7 items covered in this fare
Hotels1
Accommodation as named in the itinerary
Transport2
All transfers as named in the itinerary
All tours and transfers by private vehicle
Entrance Fees1
Tours and entrance fees as named in the itinerary
Guide1
An English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Meals1
One bottle of water per person during the tours
Other1
All-inclusive board at the Hurghada hotel
Plan and pay separately8 items not covered by this fare
Not included8
International flights
Domestic flights
Egyptian entry visa
All tipping for guides, drivers, representatives, restaurants and cruise staff (the supplier suggests about USD 7 per person per day)
Beverages of any kind
Personal items such as laundry, telephone calls and drinks
Bank transmitting fees
Anything not listed under the inclusions
Your hotels
Hotels are named on your confirmation — all are of the stated category.
Attractions we visit
4 go inside0 walk through0 exterior only
On the route4 places
CairoEntrance included in the fare
Goes inside
GizaEntrance included in the fare
Goes inside
LuxorEntrance included in the fare
Goes inside
HurghadaEntrance included in the fare
Goes inside
When to Go
Egypt
IdealGoodFairAvoid
OctGood
Oct–Apr is the best time — comfortable temperatures for sightseeing. Avoid summer heat exceeding 40°C.
Cairo
Average High
30°C
Rainfall
0mm
Luxor
Average High
34°C
Rainfall
0mm
Hurghada
Average High
30°C
Rainfall
0mm
Sharm el-Sheikh
Average High
30°C
Rainfall
0mm
Before you go
Everything is private
All transfers throughout the trip are private, in air-conditioned deluxe vehicles.
All sightseeing is on a private basis and includes the entrance fees named in the itinerary.
Guiding is by a qualified English-speaking Egyptologist.
Tipping
Tipping is customary in Egypt and is not included in the package.
The supplier suggests budgeting around USD 7 per person per day to cover guides, drivers, representatives, restaurants and cruise staff.
What you give is at your discretion.
Documents and flights
International and domestic flights are not included unless stated otherwise on the tour.
The Egyptian entry visa is not included and is arranged by the traveller.
Carry a passport valid for the whole of your stay.
Meals on board
International menus are served on the Nile cruises and in the hotels.
Meals outside those named in the day-by-day plan are not included.
Drinks of any kind are not included, on board or ashore.
Common questions
Does the per-person price drop for a larger party?
Not on this particular itinerary — the four-person rate is quoted higher per head than the two-person rate. Most of our Egypt packages do fall as the party grows, so if you are travelling as four it is worth asking us to compare this against the Cairo, Aswan and Luxor route before you decide.
How long is the drive from Luxor to Hurghada?
About four hours across the Eastern Desert by private air-conditioned vehicle. It replaces a second internal flight.
How many tombs are included?
Three in the Valley of the Kings. Tutankhamun’s tomb is ticketed separately at the site.
Is the Hurghada hotel all-inclusive?
Yes, for the two nights on the coast. Excursions booked outside the resort are extra.
Is two nights enough at the beach?
It is a decompression stop rather than a beach holiday. If the coast is the point of the trip, our seven-night Cairo and Hurghada package gives you five nights there instead.
Policies & booking terms
Booking terms
Full payment must be completed 30 days prior to departure, unless otherwise specified.
All bookings are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
Travel insurance is mandatory and must be purchased prior to departure.
Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, taxes, or supplier costs.
Guests are responsible for obtaining valid passports, visas, and any required vaccinations.
Cancellations or amendments are subject to the applicable cancellation policy outlined in the package.
The company is not liable for delays, cancellations, or changes due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, strikes, or other force majeure events.
All travelers must adhere to the local laws and customs of the destinations visited.
No refunds will be issued for unused services, including but not limited to meals, accommodations, or activities.
The company reserves the right to modify the itinerary or substitute hotels of similar standards if necessary.
All special requests (e.g., room preferences, dietary requirements) are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
Guests are responsible for any additional costs incurred due to personal expenses, such as phone calls, laundry, or minibar charges.
Check-in and check-out times are subject to hotel policies and may vary by property.
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