15 5-Day Experiences in Egypt Worth Booking

1.5-Day Egypt Highlights Private Tour with Flights

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

See Egypt’s essential sights in five busy days, with private transfers, domestic flights, Cairo and Alexandria tours, two nights on a luxury Nile cruise, and guides such as Hadeer, Manal, Eslam, and Ahmed Ashraf. Expect early starts, long travel days, entrance fees extra, and daily WhatsApp support from the tour team.

“Ms. Engy, professional and friendly, made every stop a true discovery. The Library of Alexandria is fascinating, while the Citadel and catacombs, explored with care and passion, enriched the experience. The necropolis of Kom el-Shoqafa was a real gem. The seaside break with fresh fish capped off an intense but well-balanced day. Highly recommended for anyone eager to explore Alexandria with curiosity and heart. Thank you, Engy!”

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

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

You will cover Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Old Cairo in five days with flights, hotels, a five-star Nile cruise, guides, transfers, and a hot air balloon ride included. Guides such as Jasmine, Damiana, Merna, and Ahmed have earned praise for clear explanations and thoughtful care.

“the sites were amazing and the guides were very helpful and friendly.”

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

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

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard a standard five-star Nile ship, with four nights, meals, airport transfers, and a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide. You’ll visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan’s High Dam. Guide Omar is singled out for his warm, detailed teaching.

“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

This five-day Egypt package links Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor with Cairo flights, five-star hotels, air-conditioned transfers, meals, admission fees, and an Egyptologist guide. Guides may include Omar Haridi, Mohamed Hasan, or another member of the provider’s team. Expect a fast, carefully arranged tour with little free time.

“Last 3days of our trip we spent in Cairo. Despite the busyness of the capital city, our trip was “a breeze” thanks to our guide Mr Mohammed Elshemei- highly professional, knowledgeable guy with very good English. He was also very generoRead more”

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5.5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

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

Spend five days moving from Luxor to Aswan by Nile cruise, with Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Abu Simbel, a felucca ride, and a sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Amr, Heba, Ahmed, and Mustafa have earned praise, but cruise quality and tour timing can vary.

“The 5-day Cruise Tour was great and very well organized by the local tour company, Nice Tours. Egypt is a truly amazing country with warm people. The cruise ship was very comfortable and the cabins were sufficiently spacious and very well maintained. The food on the ship was good and catered to all tastes - there were also some song and dance events also organized in the evening. The beverages were plentiful and not too expensive too. The visits were well organized, and the crew was very pleasant, welcoming and helpful. There was a small plumbing incident on the first night, but they fixed it in no time. Special thanks…”

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6.5-Day Tour in Cairo with Pick Up

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

Spend five days exploring Cairo, from airport arrival and hotel transfer to the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis, NMEC, the Citadel, Coptic Cairo, and Khan el-Khalili. Triad Travel provides guided touring, air-conditioned transport, hotel stays, and meals. Ask ahead about guide language and availability, including guides such as Hala, Angela, or Mostafa.

“Wonderful experience: perfect organization, wonderful places, good foods, excellent accommodations in Hotel and aboard of cruise ship. Amazing guide in Italian language Mustapha in Cairo and Pyramids area, Hammoda for Luxor, Nile Cruise and Abu Sinbel. I suggest Triad Travel for discovering the most authentic Egypt.”

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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, spend four nights on a Nile cruise, and visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan’s High Dam. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Mahmoud Amin have earned praise for clear explanations and attentive service. Flights, meals, transfers, and cruise lodging are included, but entrance fees and drinks are 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

Meet The Pure Coastal team in Hurghada for a full day on the Red Sea. You can choose an introductory session or a one to five-day PADI package, with two reef sessions per day, lunch, drinks, private hotel transfers, and multilingual instructors. Equipment rental and local fees cost extra.

“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

Spend four nights sailing from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star Nile boat, with an English-speaking Egyptology guide, temple visits, Abu Simbel, horse and carriage transport, and a Philae motorboat ride. Guides such as Samy Saleh and Adal may lead the tours. Meals are included, but entrance fees, drinks, and WiFi cost extra.

“We loved the cruise. The ship was very clean and the service was fantastic. Meals were also really good. Our guide Samy Saleh was fabulous. The best we had in Egypt. He was very knowledgeable and “like a book”. He also took great care of our group and made sure everyone got on to the next part of their journey okay. He is a very genuine man who also provided us with great facts and we learnt a lot about the sites we were visiting and more.”

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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, spend four nights on a 5-star Nile cruise, and visit Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan’s High Dam. An English-speaking Egyptologist guide leads the sightseeing for a small group of up to 16. Check the flight times carefully, and confirm the hot-air-balloon details before booking.

“Mahmoud was very good and professional guide. he was excellant”

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11.5-Day Private Egypt Tour package by Flights

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

You’ll see Egypt’s major ancient sites in five busy days, from Giza and the Egyptian Museum to Abu Simbel and Alexandria. The package includes domestic flights, private transfers, a Nile cruise, licensed Egyptologist guides, and a sunrise balloon flight over Luxor. Confirm the private-tour arrangements carefully, since some sightseeing may be shared.

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

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

This private five-day trip links Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor by domestic flights, road transfers, and a three-night Nile cruise. You’ll see the pyramids, Nubian Village, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor from a hot-air balloon. Guides such as Abanoub and Waleed Adnan have earned praise for clear, lively explanations.

“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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13.5 Days Cairo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel Tour

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

This five-day Egypt tour links Cairo and Aswan by air, with visits to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Philae, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Abu Simbel. Expect airport transfers, four nights in five-star hotels, and an Egyptologist guide. Guides named in recent feedback include Mahmoud, Mina Wasfy, Youseff, and Mustafa.

“It was an amazing experience, our guide and driver (Mahamoud and Ahmed) took us to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and them a camel ride on the Giza plateau. We learned a lot and got some amazing pictures!”

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14.5 Days Nile Cruise with Guided Tours & Abu Simbel

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

Spend four nights on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with English-speaking Egyptologist guides, meals, and transport from Hurghada. Visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Aswan High Dam, and Abu Simbel. Guides such as Adel, Samy, and Omar may lead different parts of the trip.

“Esperienza memorabile, nonostante qualche pecca. Nel complesso, il soggiorno sulla crociera lungo il Nilo è stato positivo, con alcuni alti e bassi. I siti visitati durante il tour sono stati semplicemente eccellenti: templi maestosi, paesaggi unici e un’immersione completa nella storia e nella cultura dell’Antico Egitto. Un ringraziamento speciale va alla nostra guida, Adel. Definirlo una semplice guida sarebbe riduttivo: è un vero professore di egittologia, con una conoscenza profonda e una passione contagiosa per il suo lavoro. Adel ci ha accompagnato con professionalità, spiegandoci ogni sito con una cura incredibile e rispondendo a ogni domanda con entusiasmo. Ha davvero reso il nostro ...”

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15.5-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · 5 days · from $1,300

Sail from Aswan to Luxor for four nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, with an English-speaking Egyptologist, private transfers, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s temples, and a hot air balloon ride. Expect early starts, fixed ship schedules, included meals, and separate entry fees.

“nice tour is perfect. Fidia is so kind,arrange everything for us. Everything is perfect, guide is do skilled.”

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