15 Five-Day Trips in Egypt to Build a Day Around

1.5-Day Egypt Highlights Private Tour with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 338 reviews · 5 days · from $1,900Our pick

You’ll cover Egypt’s essential sights in five days, from Giza and Tutankhamun’s treasures to Luxor’s temples, Abu Simbel, and Alexandria. Expect private transfers, several local guides, three domestic flights, two cruise nights, and very early starts. Guides such as Ereen, Manal, Ahmed Ashraf, and Waleed Adnan have earned especially warm praise.

“Eren was absolutely amazing—always on top of everything! He gave daily updates, morning and evening, checking on how the tour went and what to expect next. Truly top-notch hospitality. The tour was very structured and well-planned. Our guides were fantastic: Essra (the best in Luxor), Eslam (the best in Alexandria), and the ones in Edfu and Aswan. They were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and spoke excellent English. The Cairo guide on the first day was okay but could improve—her English and confidence in answering questions were limited. The Nile Cruise was superb! ⛵️ A small suggestion: include lunch after the Abu Simbel tour, as the trip is long and tiring. Overall, the…”

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2.Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 248 reviews · 5 days · from $1,400

This five-day private Egypt tour links Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel by private vehicle, domestic flights, and a 5-star standard Nile cruise. You will visit the pyramids, Egyptian Museum, royal tombs, temples, and Old Cairo, with a hot-air balloon ride over Luxor.

“Jasmine is amazing. Our driver was also fantastic. We liked them so much we requested them for the next day also.”

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3.5 Days Private Guided Nile River Cruise Tour from Luxor to Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $881Top rated

Join a private five-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with an English-speaking Egyptologist, including Omar among the named guides. Visit Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan’s major sights, with meals, water, transfers, and internet included.

“The best part of this trip was our tour guide Omar and all the wonderful knowledge he has about Egypt and history. We didn’t have to worry about anything from the moment we arrived in Luxor and we’re picked up by the tour company representative. We were able to visiRead more”

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4.Our Exceptional 5 days Cairo, Luxor and Abu Simbel Tour Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · from $1,438

See the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak in five days. You travel by domestic flight and private air-conditioned vehicle, with five-star hotel nights, meals, airport assistance, and an Egyptologist guide included.

“Our time during the Nile Cruise and Luxor was something we will never forget. Mekky was also a amazing tour guide who was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and also super patient. We had a great time!”

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5.5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 168 reviews · 5 days · from $1,200

Spend four nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, with an Egyptologist guide, private transfers, a Luxor balloon flight, felucca ride, temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. Guide assignments vary, with Amr, Gabriel, Mustafa, Heba, and Fofa among the praised names.

“Visiting Luxor and Aswan was a dream, and this trip had both wonderful moments and frustrating issues. 🌟 Positives: - Martina in Luxor, Samir in Abu Simbel and Mostafa in Aswan were excellent guides. -Casa Sol cruise was comfortable, -Nice Tours customer service was responsive, -Transportation was professional, clean and comfortable ⚠️ Negatives: -The first cruise (Coral 2) was terrible and had to be changed. - The package excluded attraction tickets, costing us $120–150 extra. - No internet on the Nile cruise (better to buy a local SIM/global eSIM). internet on the cruise is very expensive - The balloon ride was booked last, causing a 2‑hour wait and missing the…”

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6.5-Day Tour in Cairo with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · from $895

Spend five days tracing Cairo’s story from ancient Memphis and the pyramids to Coptic churches, Islamic monuments, and modern Egypt. Airport pickup, hotel transfers, meals, museum admissions, and a guide-led program are included. Cairo guides such as Hala, Angela, and Mustafa have been praised for clear, friendly touring.

“Fantastic experience lived with Triad sailing in one of the cradles of civilization and visiting places full of charm, history and art that transport the soul and mind towards the immensity of history. On the cruise we had Sharky as our guide, a spRead more”

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7.5 days 4 night Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan with Flight from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · from $775

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, cruise four nights down the Nile, and return from Aswan by air. You’ll visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, the High Dam, and Philae with local guides such as Mohamed Gobran. Flights, transfers, meals, and ship lodging are included, but entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“The temples and tombs visited on this tour are simply amazing! Each site is distinct and worth seeing. Far exceeded expectations. The cruise (Nile Presidential Cruises) along the Nile River is peaceful, so lush and green, and interesting to pRead more”

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8.1, 2, 3, 4, or, 5-Day Scuba Diving Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 90 reviews · 7 hours · from $58Best value

Spend about seven hours with The Pure Coastal, a 5 Star PADI center in Hurghada. After a private hotel transfer, you’ll enjoy two 45-minute reef sessions, or a 25-minute beginner session, with an instructor, lunch, drinks, and time aboard a modern yacht.

“The perfect dive trips (I did 2x 1 day trips) Amazing trip.”

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9.5 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 58 reviews · 5 days · from $720

Sail four nights from Luxor to Aswan on a 5-star Nile cruise with an English Egyptology guide. See Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Aswan Dam, and Abu Simbel. Guides such as Samy Saleh and Adal may add strong local context.

“The price for solo travellers is too much. Food is great though.”

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10.From Cairo by Plane: 5 Days & 4 Nights Nile Cruise to Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 5 days · from $1,540

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, then spend four nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise with guided visits to Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan’s High Dam. Small groups are limited to 16, with flights, meals, transfers, and an Egyptologist guide included.

“The guide Ahmed shawky ali was the Best, he managed things that the company didn't, exceding his duty! He helped us with everything even when eriny wasn't answer ours messages.”

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11.5-Day Private Egypt Tour package by Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $600

You’ll see the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Luxor temples, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, and Alexandria in five busy days. The package includes flights, private transfers, a five-star Nile cruise, a sunrise balloon ride, and licensed Egyptologist guides, though entrance fees are extra.

“Okay I have a bit to say about this tour, I recommend reading this review before booking. Firstly, it was advertised as a private tour, however, 3 out of the 5 days turned out not to be private. Day 1 in Cairo was private, day 2 they sent me to Abu Simbel with a group (whicRead more”

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12.5 Days 4 Nights Nile Cruise Luxor-Aswan With Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $699

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor, then spend four nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise with an English Egyptologist guide. You’ll visit Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, Philae, and the Aswan High Dam. Meals and hotel transfers are included, but entrance fees, drinks, and Wi-Fi cost extra.

“La croisière est très agréable, le personnel est à nos petits soins. Cependant, nous avons trouvé l'organisation des journées assez brouillon et mal planifiée. On aurait aimé plus de flexibilité, plus de communication et moins de boutiques attrapes touristes incluses par défaut dans le programme.”

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13.5-Day Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon, & Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 27 reviews · 5 days · from $1,119

Travel from Cairo to Aswan, Luxor, and back by flight and Nile cruise. You’ll see the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Nubian Village, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s temples, plus a hot-air balloon ride. Guides may include Abanoub or Waleed Adnan.

“Abanoub the guide was very informative and fun. He helped us a lot, especially to help my husband who broke his foot 2 weeks before our trip. We give him 7+++ stars 🌹🌹🌹”

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14.5 Days Cairo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $1,375

See the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam, and Abu Simbel in five days. Cairo airport pickup, domestic flights, four hotel nights, entrance fees, breakfasts, and an Egyptologist guide are included. Groups are limited to 15.

“We went to the Grand Egyptian Museum- trial phase, with the guide, Mahoumoud and the driver Ahmed.”

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15.5 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · 5 days · from $870

Travel from Hurghada to Aswan on a 4-night Nile cruise with an Egyptologist guide. Visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, Philae, and the High Dam. Guides such as Adel, Samy, Ahmed, and Omar Kashy have earned strong praise, while ship quality can vary.

“The excursions and staff were excellent. Ship was tired and we had to move cabins 4 times on a 4 night cruise! Food was good but drinks were expensive”

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