A short, private introduction to Cairo: a guided half day on the Giza plateau, a free day, and an evening sailing the Nile with dinner and a folkloric show.
4 days, 3 nightsDuration
1 cityWhere you sleep
Breakfast includedMeals
Twin share · land only, flights extra
Why this journey
Three nights is not long, and this itinerary does not pretend otherwise. It picks the two things worth doing on a first, short visit and does them properly: a guided morning at Giza with an Egyptologist, and an evening on the water.
Everything is private — the airport meet, the transfers, the guide — which on a trip this short matters more than it sounds. You are not waiting for a coach to fill, and the day belongs to you rather than to a group.
The middle day is deliberately free. Cairo rewards a day with no plan in it, and the dinner cruise that evening needs nothing from you beforehand.
Trip highlights
01A guided half day at the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx
02Dinner aboard a Nile cruise boat with a folkloric show
03Everything private — meet, transfers, guide and sightseeing
04A free day to take Cairo at your own pace
Day-by-day itinerary
What's included
Included in your trip6 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
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
2 go inside0 walk through0 exterior only
On the route2 places
CairoEntrance included in the fare
Goes inside
GizaEntrance 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
Is the guide private or shared?
Private. The Egyptologist, the vehicle and the driver are yours for the tour, so the pace of the morning is set by you rather than by a group.
What are the shopping stops on the pyramids day?
The Papyrus Institute, a perfume house and a cotton shop. They are part of the standard route rather than sights in their own right, and there is no obligation to buy.
Does the rate include flights or a visa?
No. International flights and the Egyptian entry visa are arranged by you. The package covers everything on the ground once you land.
How much should I budget for tipping?
Tipping is customary and is not in the price. The supplier suggests roughly USD 7 per person per day to cover guides, drivers and restaurant staff, though what you give is your own decision.
Can we go inside the Great Pyramid?
Entry into the pyramid chambers is ticketed separately at the gate and is not part of the package. Your guide can point you to the ticket office if you want to go in.
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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