The Best Egypt Tours for 2026 & 2027
Designed and led by licensed local guides — our Egypt tour packages unlock 5,000 years of history the way only locals who genuinely know it ever can.
Our most popular Egypt tour packages
15 private Egypt tours — 6 to 12 days, every one led by a licensed local guide and fully customisable to your group. All entrance fees and transfers included.
Best Value6 Day Affordable Egypt Tour — Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel
$1,400/ppSee itinerary →
🏆 Most Popular7 Days Budget Egypt Tour — Cairo & 4-Night Nile Cruise
$1,500/ppSee itinerary →
Desert Adventure7 Days Trip to Siwa, Bahariya & the White Desert
$1,200/ppSee itinerary →
Train Option8 Days Egypt Tour — Cairo with 3-Night Nile Cruise by Train
$1,610/ppSee itinerary →
⭐ Editor's Pick8 Day Egypt Itinerary — Cairo & 4-Night Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel
$1,700/ppSee itinerary →
Fly South8 Days in Egypt — Cairo, Luxor & Aswan 4-Night Nile Cruise by Flight
$1,640/ppSee itinerary →
Nile + Beach9 Days in Egypt — Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Red Sea
$1,750/ppSee itinerary →
Inc. Alexandria9 Day Egypt Itinerary — Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria by Flight
$1,750/ppSee itinerary →
5-Star Option10 Day Egypt Itinerary — Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel
$2,050/ppSee itinerary →
Nile + Beach10 Days Egypt Tour — Private Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Escape
$1,870/ppSee itinerary →
Multi-CountryEgypt and Jordan Tour — 10 Days Private Package
$1,955/ppSee itinerary →
Multi-CountryEgypt and Dubai Tour — 11 Days Private Package
$1,680/ppSee itinerary →
Complete Egypt12 Day Egypt Itinerary — Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada
$2,000/ppSee itinerary →
Oasis & Desert12 Day Egypt Tour — Cairo, Nile Cruise & Bahariya Oasis (Private Guided)
$2,055/ppSee itinerary →
Multi-CountryEgypt and Turkey Tour — 12 Days Private Package
$3,850/ppSee itinerary →
Not finding exactly what you need? We build fully custom private Egypt tours from scratch around your wishlist.
Verified reviews across Google & TripAdvisor — for tours operated by Egypt Planners.
What our guests say about traveling local
Genuine reviews from real travelers on our multi-day tours and Nile cruises. Egypt Tours by Locals is operated by Egypt Planners — specialists in complete Egypt travel packages, not just day trips.
“Our guide didn’t just show us the Pyramids — she made us feel what it meant to build them. The private morning at the Grand Egyptian Museum with no crowds was extraordinary. A truly local experience, not a tourist conveyor belt.”
“Our consultant knew every guard, every way around the crowds, and told us stories not in any guidebook. We’ve done tours in 30 countries. This was the most engaged we’ve ever been.”
“They designed our entire 12-day itinerary personally, then guided us through every day. As history enthusiasts we had very specific requests — they exceeded every one. Their knowledge of Nubian culture in Aswan was extraordinary.”
Our 5 best-sellers, compared
Comparing all 15 at once helps no one — these are the five packages travellers book most, side-by-side. Every one includes a licensed local guide, entrance fees, transfers and daily breakfast.
| Tour package | Duration | Cairo | Luxor | Nile cruise | Abu Simbel | Beach / Desert / Multi | From (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Day Affordable Tour Best Value | 6 days | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | $1,400 |
| 7-Day Budget Tour Most Popular | 7 days | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ 4 nights | — | — | $1,500 |
| 8-Day Best of Egypt Editor's Pick | 8 days | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ 4 nights | ✓ | — | $1,700 |
| 10-Day + Hurghada | 10 days | ✓ 3 days | ✓ | ✓ 5 nights | ✓ | Hurghada 2 nights | $1,870 |
| 12-Day + Hurghada Full Egypt | 12 days | ✓ 3 days | ✓ | ✓ 5 nights | ✓ | Hurghada 2 nights | $2,000 |
Considering a tour that isn’t in the table? Message us — we’ll compare any two packages for you honestly.
Every kind of traveller has a different ideal Egypt
The best Egypt tour for a family of five is not the same as the best one for a solo historian or a honeymooning couple.
Family Egypt Tours
Child-friendly pacing, interactive storytelling adapted for younger travellers, camel rides at the Pyramids, treasure hunts in temples, and hotel pools for afternoon recovery.
Honeymoon Egypt Tours
Private felucca sunsets on the Nile, candlelit dinners with Pyramid views, luxury cruise cabins, and rose petals waiting at Abu Simbel. Fully private, entirely flexible.
Solo Egypt Tours
Fully private solo touring with complete flexibility — your guide adapts the entire day to your pace and interests. Our guides ensure every solo traveller feels safe and genuinely engaged.
History Enthusiast Tours
Extended time at tombs and temples, in-depth hieroglyphic translation on-site, academic-level commentary, and access to the less-visited sites that standard tours skip entirely.
Luxury Egypt Tours
Five-star hotels throughout, luxury Nile dahabeyas or top-tier cruise vessels, private sunrise access at the Pyramids, and a personal guide available around the clock.
Group & Corporate Tours
Custom group itineraries for organisations, incentive travel, and special-occasion groups. Private guides, flexible scheduling, group pricing for 8+ travellers.
Egypt’s greatest wonders — what our guides unlock
Every package covers the country’s defining monuments. Here is what awaits — and what our guides explain at each site that no audio guide covers.
Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
The only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Your guide decodes the Orion alignment theory, explains how 2.3 million blocks were transported, and reveals the real identity debate around the Sphinx — none of which appears on any tourist sign.
Grand Egyptian Museum — Tutankhamun's Treasures
The world's largest archaeological museum houses over 100,000 artifacts — including the complete Tutankhamun collection. Our guides navigate its vast galleries so you experience what matters most in the time you have.
Valley of the Kings — Luxor's Royal Tombs
63 royal tombs carved into limestone cliffs over 500 years. Your guide walks you through the spells from the Book of the Dead on the painted walls — at the site where they were carved 3,200 years ago.
Karnak Temple — The World's Largest Ancient Religious Complex
Built over 2,000 years by 30 pharaohs across 2.5 square kilometres. The Great Hypostyle Hall contains 134 sandstone columns up to 24 metres tall. Understanding it without an expert is nearly impossible; with one, it is transformative.
The Nile — Sailing Egypt's Lifeblood
A Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan reveals temples from the riverbank exactly as ancient priests saw them. Evenings on the sun deck under a star-filled sky, with the quiet water and distant palms — Egypt at its most timeless.
Abu Simbel — Ramesses II's Greatest Monument
Carved directly into a sandstone cliff 3,300 years ago. Arriving at dawn when the statues glow in early light — with a guide who explains the solar alignment event that occurs just twice per year — is consistently described as the most moving moment of our travellers' lives.
What’s included in every Egypt tour package
Always included
- Private Licensed Local Guide — Your dedicated local guide throughout — Ministry of Tourism licensed, English-speaking, with deep site-specific expertise for every monument you visit.
- All Monument Entrance Fees — Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Philae, Abu Simbel — all pre-purchased by us. No gate queues, no per-site surprises.
- Private Air-Conditioned Transfers — Airport pick-up and drop-off. All daily site transfers in a private A/C vehicle with a dedicated licensed driver throughout your stay.
- Hotel Accommodation — 4-star hotels as standard (5-star upgrade available). Central city properties, rated and personally inspected by our team, with daily breakfast.
- Domestic Flights (8+ Day Packages) — All internal flights listed in your itinerary — Cairo to Luxor, Aswan to Cairo — included. No surprise add-ons.
- 24/7 WhatsApp Support — Direct access to your named Cairo-based coordinator from the day you book to your final day in Egypt.
Arranged separately
- International flights from your home country to Cairo
- Egypt e-Visa (~$25, applied online at visa2egypt.gov.eg)
- Travel insurance (we advise on providers on request)
- Tips for drivers and hotel staff ($5–10/day is customary)
- Lunch and dinner (except full-board on Nile cruise)
- Personal shopping and souvenirs
2026 departure offer
Book any 10+ day package for 2026/2027 and receive a complimentary hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings plus a free camel ride at the Pyramids.
Claim via WhatsApp →30% deposit holds your dates
The balance is paid on arrival. Full refund up to 45 days before travel. Fully itemised cost breakdown before any payment is requested.
The team behind every tour we run
Our licensed local guides lead every tour, supported by our trip-planning and content team. You can request any guide by name when you book.
Maro Saeed
Plans private, tailor-made Egypt itineraries and guides them on the ground. Since 2013 he has specialised in first-time-visitor trips and complex multi-destination journeys.
Magdy Fattouh
Researches and writes the guide library — 12+ years on Egypt’s history, monuments and how to travel them. Reviews every article for accuracy before it is published.
Why thousands of travellers choose our Egypt tours
Licensed Local Guides — Not Call-Centre Staff
Every guide is licensed by Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Egypt-raised. They know each site in depth, answer the questions a script can't, and share knowledge that no guidebook or audio tour contains.
Fully Private — Your Group, Your Pace
Not a single tour we run mixes strangers. Every departure belongs entirely to your group. Your guide adapts the day to what moves you most — lingering where you want, skipping what doesn't interest you, changing course spontaneously. No fixed group schedule, ever.
Transparent Pricing — Every Fee Included
Our prices include all monument entrance fees, airport and hotel transfers, all domestic flights in the itinerary, and daily breakfast. We will never quote a low price and reveal hidden costs at the Pyramids gate. What you see is what you pay.
Personally Vetted Nile Cruise Vessels
We have personally inspected every Nile cruise vessel we use — cabin size, air conditioning reliability, onboard dining quality, and deck facilities. We do not sell cruises based on lowest available price. Your Nile experience deserves this level of care.
Free Custom Itinerary Within 24 Hours
Don't want a fixed package? Tell us your wishlist — dates, interests, group size, budget. We build a personalised day-by-day itinerary within 24 hours, revised as many times as needed, at no charge whatsoever until you're ready to commit.
24/7 Cairo-Based Support — Not a Call Centre
From the moment you book to your final departure, you have direct WhatsApp access to a named Cairo-based coordinator who knows your itinerary. Real local people, not a support ticket system, not an international office, not an automated response.
When to book your Egypt tour
Egypt’s climate varies dramatically by season. October–April is prime touring weather; November and March offer the best balance of weather and crowds.
| Month | Temperature | Crowds | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 22–30°C | Moderate | Mid | Excellent |
| November | 18–26°C | Moderate | Mid-High | Excellent |
| December | 14–22°C | High | Peak | Good |
| January | 12–20°C | High | Peak | Good |
| February | 14–22°C | Moderate | Mid-High | Excellent |
| March | 16–25°C | Low–Mod | Mid | Excellent |
| April | 20–30°C | Low | Mid-Low | Good |
| May | 25–36°C | Low | Low | Fair |
| June–Aug | 32–42°C | Very Low | Lowest | Very Hot |
| September | 28–36°C | Low | Low | Fair |
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Choose a Tour
Browse our packages above and select the duration and style that fits — or share your wishlist and we'll recommend the right match.
Free Custom Proposal
Contact us by WhatsApp or email. Within 24 hours, your dedicated planner sends a personalised day-by-day itinerary with full pricing.
Refine Together
Adjust anything — guides, sites, hotels, dates. We revise until it's exactly right. No fees, no pressure, unlimited rounds.
Secure with 30% Deposit
A 30% deposit secures your licensed local guide, hotels, and cruise. The balance is paid on arrival. Free cancellation up to 45 days prior.
Arrive — We Handle Everything
Your local guide meets you at Cairo Airport. From that moment, every detail of your Egypt tour is fully managed by our local team.
Guides to plan your trip like a local
Written and fact-checked by our team on the ground in Cairo.
Month-by-month weather & crowds→ Egypt visa guide
e-Visa steps, cost & processing time→ Planning your itinerary
Expert guidance on trip length & routing→ What to pack for Egypt
A complete packing list for every season→ Choosing your Nile cruise
Dahabiya vs. standard cruise — what to choose→ Egypt trip cost breakdown
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