The Best Time of Year to Visit Egypt
From the cool temple-perfect months to shoulder-season bargains — how to pick your dates for the trip you actually want.
Cairo, Nile Cruise, Luxor and Hurghada
Arrival in Cairo, meet and assist, followed by a welcome briefing with the program director. Visit the Giza Plateau, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinus, and the iconic Sphinx area. Overnight in Cairo according to the confirmed program.
Arrival in Aswan, meet and assist, then transfer to the Nile Cruise for embarkation before lunch. Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, then sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple shared by Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to Edfu with dinner and evening entertainment on board.
Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and dedicated to Horus. Sail to Luxor via Esna Lock with afternoon tea on board. Dinner and Galabeya party on board the cruise.
Visit Karnak Temple, including the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall, obelisks and the Sacred Lake. Continue to Luxor Temple, one of the most atmospheric temples on the East Bank. Return to the cruise for afternoon tea, dinner and overnight.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Disembark from the cruise and transfer by road to Hurghada on the Red Sea. Check in at the hotel and enjoy time at leisure by the beach.
Free day in Hurghada to relax by the Red Sea. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Optional activities can be arranged upon request.
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Cairo according to the final flight arrangements. End of services.
2 Pax
$1,983
Per person
2-4 Pax
$1,794
Save 9% per person
4-6 Pax
$1,638
Save 17% per person
6-10 Pax
$1,534
Save 22% per person
10-15 Pax
$1,456
Save 26% per person
15-45 Pax
$1,300
Save 34% per person
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Program 1 | Cairo, Nile Cruise and Sleeper Train
2 nights Cairo / 2 nights Sharm El Sheikh / 1 night St. Catherine
