Egypt · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES

3-Day Experiences in Egypt: 15 Worth the Early Start

37 tours  ·  from $95

Every trip has a day too few. These 15 3-day experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

From Aswan: 3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon - Day one: Abu Simbel, then the river
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From Aswan: 3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

1.3-Day Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 598 reviews · 3 days · from $1,000Our pick

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for three days and two nights aboard a 5-star boat, with a private cabin, meals, guides, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and a packed Luxor sightseeing day. You’ll also ride a horse-drawn carriage and take a 45 to 80-minute hot air balloon flight over the west bank, weather permitting.

“Our guides Hani and mina and Malek are very nice, friendly, well explain. they took their times. It was a wonderful expérience, we really enjoyed it. We recomment it.”

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Siwa Oasis All inclusive 3 days Tour from Cairo or Giza - The Cairo to Marsa Matruh road trip
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Siwa Oasis All inclusive 3 days Tour from Cairo or Giza

2.Siwa Oasis All inclusive 3 days Tour from Cairo or Giza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · from $315Top rated

Travel privately from Cairo or Giza to Siwa for three days of desert adventure and oasis culture. You will ride a 4WD across the Great Sand Sea, try dune bashing and sandboarding, float in salt lakes, visit Shali Fortress and the Oracle Temple, and sleep one night at a desert camp. Guides such as Magdy, Hassan, Anton, and Mary have led highly praised trips.

“Where do I begin to describe such a life changing experience. This was hands down the best part of my entire trip and the tour guide Magdi is an absolute star! I traveled by myself but I’ve never felt safer! From the beginning of my pickup to the end I was met with absolutRead more”

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Siwa Oasis Tour All inclusive 3 Days Experience from Cairo&Giza - Day three brings markets and the return drive
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Siwa Oasis Tour All inclusive 3 Days Experience from Cairo&Giza

3.Siwa Oasis Tour All inclusive 3 Days Experience from Cairo&Giza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · from $319

Travel from Cairo to Siwa with a private guide and driver for three busy days of salt lakes, Cleopatra’s Pool, desert safari, sandboarding, ancient temples, Shali Fortress, and local markets. Guides such as Amn, Mo, Aya, Mahmoud, and Mazen have been praised for their care, photos, and local knowledge.

“We were lucky enough to have this tour booked with Luxury Tours Egypt. Mo Tolba was our tour leader, and Eslam Ali was our driver, and I can't say enough about both of them. Egyptians are the most friendly people we've ever met, but these two take hospitality to a whole nRead more”

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From Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Private Guide - Day 1: Luxor’s tombs and temples before lunch
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From Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Private Guide

4.3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 147 reviews · 3 days · from $1,100

Sail from Luxor to Aswan for three days aboard a 5-star Nile boat with a private guide. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Guides such as Gabriel, Emad, Selma, and Remon have earned strong praise for clear explanations and steady help throughout the trip.

“Hazem and Gabriel provided first class service in Aswan, making it rich with knowledgev, extremely comfortable, and an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thanks to you!”

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Cairo: 3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour, Safari, Camp & Historical Site - Day 1: El Alamein and the first Siwa swim
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Cairo: 3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour, Safari, Camp & Historical Site

5.3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour, Safari, Camp & Historical Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 3 days · from $361

Travel from Cairo to Siwa in a small group of up to 13, with stops at El Alamein, the Mountain of the Dead, Cleopatra’s Spring, salt lakes, Shali, and the Old Souq. You’ll spend two nights in Siwa, either at a lodge or split between a lodge and desert camp, with a 4x4 safari, sandboarding, meals, and multilingual guides.

“BOOK THIS TOUR AND REQUEST RYAN!! If you are asking yourself is the drive worth it, the answer is absolutely YES!! This was the best experience we had in Egypt!! I've done a lot of tours all over the world, Ryan is the best tour guide we have ever had!! He is extremely knowledgeable, will take amazing photos of you and ensures every need is met, you will walk away feeling like you just met a new best friend. We tried amazing local food, learned about the Egyptian culture and had the most fun ever in the desert. You will not regret booking this tour! Thank you Ryan for an…”

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Hurghada: 3-Day PADI Open Water Diving Course - Day one: equipment, safety, and your first underwater skills
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Hurghada: 3-Day PADI Open Water Diving Course

6.3-Day PADI Open Water Diving Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 78 reviews · 3 days · from $412

Spend three days learning scuba skills in Hurghada with a PADI instructor such as Khaled or Achmed. You get two sessions each day, equipment, tanks, hotel transfers, refreshments, and lunch. The course reaches a maximum depth of 18 meters, though extra PADI fees, marine taxes, and study materials cost more.

“Tolle Tauchschule mit sehr freundlichem Personal. Ich hatte viel Spaß und habe viel gelernt bei meiner allerersten Taucherfahrunf. Leider habe ich mich nicht in die Tiefe getraut, aber würde es mit mehr Zeit sofort wieder in dieser Tauchschule probieren. Vielen Dank!”

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From Cairo: 3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights - Day one: Cairo to Luxor without a long road transfer
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From Cairo: 3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights

7.3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon & Flights

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 71 reviews · 4 days · from $1,300

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, ride a sunrise hot-air balloon, tour the Valley of the Kings and Karnak, then cruise two nights to Aswan. Guides such as Ayman, Khaled, Hassan, and Ahmed have been praised for clear explanations and warm service. Flights, transfers, meals, and a horse carriage to Edfu are included, but entrance tickets and drinks cost extra.

“What an experience!!!! We had so much fun whilst learning and exploring Egyptian history and culture. We enjoyed the entire trip but the pinnacle of our trip was the hot air balloon over the Valley of Kings in Luxor. What an amazing experience and highly recommendable. The arrangements made by Sandra was excellent. She also kept contact during outings and checked if drivers arrived and followed up after outings how we enjoyed the outing. We travel regularly and use travel agents for arrangements but has never came across somebody like Sandra who is on stand by all the time to ensure everything goes smooth. Thanks Sandra and team.”

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Siwa Oasis From Cairo&Giza 3 Days 2 Nights all Inclusive[Private] - Day one: Marsa Matrouh, the Great Sand Sea, and a desert night
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Siwa Oasis From Cairo&Giza 3 Days 2 Nights all Inclusive[Private]

8.Siwa Oasis From Cairo&Giza 3 Days 2 Nights all Inclusive[Private]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $420

Travel from Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, or Marsa Matrouh to Siwa with local guide Mohamed. This private three-day trip combines salt lakes, hot springs, a 4x4 desert safari, Shali Fortress, the Oracle Temple, local food, and a hotel stay. Expect long road journeys, flexible help, and a close look at Siwan life.

“Wonderful trip! Mohamed is a great guide and person, he was explaining everything detailed to us. The program was organized excellent, there was enough time for everything without being exhausted. Even though Mohamed assisted us with everything we needed during the whole stay in Siwa. Highly recommended!”

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Aswan: 3-Day Nile River Cruise to Luxor with Guided Tours - Day one: Philae, the High Dam, and Kom Ombo at sunset
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Aswan: 3-Day Nile River Cruise to Luxor with Guided Tours

9.3-Day Nile River Cruise to Luxor with Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 62 reviews · 3 days · from $480

Spend two nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, the High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. English-speaking guides such as Samy, Omar, Adel, and George may lead different sections. Expect included meals, a horse carriage ride, and a busy final day.

“Let's just say 5 star in Egypt is very different. We got to see all the attractions listed. Tipping is a big deal, so make sure you have plenty of EGP. The food is average. overall I think planning could have been better, but the guide definitely saved the day. It was good to hear that Samy is the best guide from the other guides, and he surely was the best! Thank you to Monica for being to helpful and guiding us on the last day to all the attractions in Luxor.”

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3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon from Cairo by Flights - Sunrise over Luxor from a hot-air balloon
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3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon from Cairo by Flights

10.3-Day Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon from Cairo by Flights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $642

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, rise over ancient sites in a hot-air balloon, tour the Valley of the Kings and Karnak, then cruise to Aswan with stops at Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Your private group has an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, flights, transfers, meals, and two cruise nights included.

“Really nice tour if you don’t have a lot of time. It allows you to see the most important temples. Food cruise could be better and it is bad no beverage it’s included not even water.”

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2 Nights 3 Days at Siwa Oases camp from Cairo - Day one: Cairo to Siwa, then straight into the desert
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2 Nights 3 Days at Siwa Oases camp from Cairo

11.2 Nights 3 Days at Siwa Oases camp from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 43 reviews · 3 days · from $400

Travel from Cairo to Siwa with a guide and driver, then explore Shali Fortress, the Oracle Temple, salt lakes, Cleopatra Spring, and the Great Sand Sea. You will ride a 4WD vehicle, try sandboarding, swim in mineral water, eat local meals, and sleep one night at a desert camp. Guides may include Youssef, Abdo, Hadi, or Mohamad.

“We were picked up from our hotel in a timely manner very early in the morning and arrived in Siwa around noon on the same day. We felt very safe all throughout the trip, and was well taken cared of by our guide Youssef and our driver Abdo. The trip to Siwa was more than what we had anticipated, we came for the salt lakes and the desert vibes but ended up learning more about its history and culture through an amazing guide there named Hadi (included in the tour package). Siwa is a lush oasis, and well worth the 8 hr trip from Cairo. They also have the BEST…”

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From Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride - Valley of the Kings, where the decoration goes underground
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From Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

12.3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 43 reviews · 3 days · from $750

You’ll begin with a VIP hot-air balloon ride over Luxor, then visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Mina Habib, Manel, Emad Elsmaky, or Mustafa may guide you. Two nights on a 5-star Nile cruise are included, but entrance fees and airport transfers cost extra.

“We booked a 3-day cruise trip in Egypt that included a balloon ride to see the sunset. Because we were placed in the third wave, we waited on the ground until sunset was already over. After landing, a guide requested additional payment for videos/photos. We paid and were told the files would be sent shortly, but even after one month we have not received anything, despite following up with the tour guides. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this operator.”

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3 Days private guided Cairo travel package - Day 1: a simple arrival in Cairo
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3 Days private guided Cairo travel package

13.3 Days private guided Cairo travel package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $182

You’ll explore Cairo and Giza with a private Egyptologist guide and driver, from Khufu’s Great Pyramid and the Sphinx to Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, Saladin’s Citadel, and Khan el Khalili. Airport transfers, hotel pickup, entry fees, meals, and a camel ride are included.

“I wasn’t sure if I had signed up for a group tour or an individual tour. It ended up being just us and our driver and our guide. I do like a group, but in this case, it worked really well to just have the guide and driver. We were able to adjust to our Jetlag, etc. Our guide was very Read more”

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3 Days and 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Day 1: Abu Simbel before the ship
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3 Days and 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

14.3 Days and 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $340

You’ll cruise from Aswan to Luxor for two nights on a five-star, full-board ship, with guided visits to Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples and tombs. Enjy, the tour manager, is noted for solving problems and listening to guest concerns. Entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Enjy, the staff who manages the tour here, is the best. It accepts all opinions and resolves everything to the extent possible I appreciate the sincere help of the staff”

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3 Days Private Guided Cairo Tour Package - Day one: Giza, Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur
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3 Days Private Guided Cairo Tour Package

15.3 Days Private Guided Cairo Tour Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $150

Explore Cairo with a private guide, driver, and air-conditioned car over three full days. Visit Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo, and Khan el-Khalili. Guides such as Habib, Ahmed, Ehab, and Maged have received strong praise, though lunch and guide assignment can vary.

“Can I just say what an honour it was to meet Habeeb and Sayed. These guys were absolutely fan-tastic. They sorted all the tours out and took us everywhere! We wanted someone reliable, knowledgeable, trustworthy and honest and we fouRead more”

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