5-Day Experiences in Egypt: The Top 15

1.5-Day Egypt Highlights Private Tour with Flights

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

This private Egypt tour links Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, and Alexandria in five days. You get domestic flights, private transfers, Egyptologist guides, a sunrise balloon ride, and two nights on a five-star Nile cruise. Guides such as Hadeer, Manal, and Ahmed Ashraf have earned special praise for clear explanations and personal care.

“Ahmed Ashraf è Mina were amazing with us, very well prepared about the history”

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

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

See Egypt’s biggest sights in five busy days with private guides, domestic flights, a two-night Nile cruise, and a Luxor balloon ride. You’ll visit the Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Abu Simbel, and Old Cairo. Guides such as Jasmine, Merna, Nada, and Ahmed have earned strong praise for clear explanations and helpful service, though communication can sometimes arrive late.

“Excellent value for money, we had a great experience. The cruise ship was lovely and clean with great facilities and food. The trips around Cairo, Luxor and Aswan were all fantastic, I’m so pleased that we took this trip. The communication with the company and guides is brilliant”

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

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

Travel south from Luxor to Aswan aboard a private guided Nile cruise, with four nights on a standard five-star ship. Your English-speaking Egyptologist, possibly Omar, leads visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and more. Meals, transfers, bottled water, and onboard internet are 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

You’ll visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and Karnak. The package includes Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor hotels, domestic flights, meals, transfers, admissions, and an Egyptologist. Guides may vary, with Omar Haridi, Mahmoud Hassan, and Samar Nagi among names linked to the operator.

“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 private guided visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Philae, and more. You’ll also ride a hot air balloon at sunrise, sail by felucca, and take a long early trip to Abu Simbel. Guides such as Amr, Heba, Mustafa, and Gabriel have earned special praise for clear, personal explanations.

“Everything about the trip met or exceeded our expectations! The ship was luxurious, the guides were knowledgeable and personable, the sites visited were incredible, and we had plenty of time to explore them. Special shout-out to Zeinab, our agent, who was incredibly helpful and responsive by WhatsApp, checking in regularly and addressing any questions and concerns with grace and good humor, and even rebooking the felucca ride to a different day when there wasn't enough wind at the time originally scheduled. She made everything so smooth and stress-free!”

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6.5-Day Tour in Cairo with Pick Up

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

This five-day Cairo program pairs airport assistance with guided visits to the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis, NMEC, Baron Palace, the Citadel, Coptic Cairo, and Khan Al-Khalili. Guides including Hala, Angela, Mostafa, and Mustafa Gaber have led Triad trips, though assignments can vary. Meals, hotel stays, transfers, and admission fees are part of the package.

“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, board a four-night Nile cruise, and visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Aswan High Dam. Flights, meals, hotel transfers, and guided sightseeing are included. Guide assignments can vary, with Mohamed Gobran and Mahmoud Amin among the praised guides.

“The staff is great, very helpful and friendly Tours are great Housekeeping is average at best The ship is old and it shows, comparison to other Nile cruises is definitely unfavorable. Entertainment is minimum and lower quality Food is average. Dining room staff is great. Very poor TV equipments and reception. No Wi-Fi”

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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 private hotel pickup, you’ll visit two reef sites by yacht, with two 45-minute sessions for certified divers or a shorter 25-minute introduction for beginners. Lunch, soft drinks, coffee, and tea are included, while gear rental and local fees cost extra.

“How do you find the price of €75 for three days of BCD rental? Being used to European standards of customer–seller relations, you end up getting ripped off here. The guide and the diving were great, ideal. But the rest of the organization and the prices, especially the hidden extra costs, were extremely poor. Already five days before the dive I informed them that I only needed a BCD and asked how much it would cost. They only replied with a smiley. At that point I should have cancelled immediately, but, as I said, I assumed things would be handled as in European conditions. On top of that, they sent…”

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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 five-star Nile boat, with guided visits to Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, Philae, and the Aswan Dam. Guides such as Samy Saleh and Adal may lead the tours. Meals, transport, a horse carriage, and motorboat are included.

“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 leads the small group, limited to 16 people. Confirm the flight times and hot-air balloon details before booking.

“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 Egypt’s essential sights in five days, from Giza and Tutankhamun’s treasures to Luxor’s temples, Abu Simbel, and Alexandria. The package includes domestic flights, a five-star Nile cruise, a sunrise hot-air balloon ride, private transfers, and licensed Egyptologist guides. Confirm which days are private before booking, since Abu Simbel and other segments may use shared groups.

“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

You’ll connect Cairo and Upper Egypt by domestic flights, with a private guide, one Cairo hotel night, and three nights on a standard five-star Nile cruise. The plan includes the Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Nubian Village, Abu Simbel, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor’s temples, and a hot-air balloon ride. Guide assignments vary, with Abanoub and Waleed praised 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 small-group trip links Cairo and Aswan by domestic flight, with four hotel nights, an Egyptologist guide, and entry to Giza, the Egyptian Museum, Philae, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Abu Simbel. Guides may vary, with past tours led by Mahmoud, Youssef, Mina Wasfy, and others.

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

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14.5 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 guided visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. Guides such as Adel, Samy, Ahmed, and Omar Kashy have earned strong praise. Expect included meals and transport, but bring cash for entrance fees, drinks, and tips.

“We had some logistical problems and we needed to be Pick up late from the Airport, and the agency helped and supported and pick us up from the Airport, and we arrive in Luxor and Khaled Gad received us and was very kind, also Adel Assad our guide in Luxor is an excellent guide, honestly I forgot the name of the other guides, but they were great and our guide in Aswan Omar Kashy was the coolest one... what about the boat? It is okay, the staff and specially the waitres at the Restaurant are the best! The food is delicious, does it worth it? Absolutely, great food, superb staff…”

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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 meals, a private cabin, and an English-speaking Egyptologist. Visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s temple. The hot air balloon ride over Luxor is the trip’s headline moment.

“Ahmed sony was a very friendly and knowlegable guide with a lot of humor. it was educational and fun”

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