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Stopover
Cairo Stopover: Pyramids in 24 Hours
Private departurePyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum
1 days·★ 4.7
From · per person
$54indicative · exact quote in 24h
ClassicMidBestseller
7 days · 6 nights · Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
Classic Egypt 7-Day Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
The definitive Egypt itinerary - all major sites
★ 4.9 · 1240 reviews—Private journeyFrom $1195 pp
All tours are private. Your group only — no strangers, no shared coaches, no fixed departures.
Journey highlights
- ★Stand before the Great Pyramid of Giza, last surviving ancient wonder
- ★Encounter the Sphinx face-to-face on the Giza Plateau
- ★Discover Tutankhamun's treasures at the Egyptian Museum
- ★Walk the colossal hypostyle hall of Karnak Temple in Luxor
- ★Witness sunrise over the Valley of the Kings
About this journey
This 7-day mid classic introduces you to the very best of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, crafted by Egypt Stay & Tours' specialists with over 20 years of Egypt expertise. From the moment your private chauffeur greets you at the airport to your final farewell, every detail has been considered. You'll travel with an expert Egyptologist (or local equivalent) who brings ancient history to life, stay in carefully selected mid accommodations, and experience moments most travellers miss.
Unlike generic group tours, this itinerary is fully customisable. Add experiences, extend stays, upgrade hotels, or adjust the pace — we tailor every journey to suit your style. With 24/7 in-country support, transparent pricing, and direct relationships with all suppliers (including our own seven hotels in Egypt), you'll experience Egypt the way it should be experienced: seamlessly, authentically, and without compromise.
Egyptologist's note
What this trip really shows you
Seven days, three cities, no cruise. This is the route for travellers who specifically do not want a Nile cruise — either because of motion sickness, time pressure, or a preference for hotel beds. You see Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan with internal flights connecting them, and you stay in proper city hotels in each location.
Content is similar to the 8-day cruise version but you trade the Edfu/Kom Ombo cruise stops for an extra night in either Luxor or Aswan and a more leisurely museum experience in Cairo. Most travellers who choose the no-cruise version use the saved time for a deeper Luxor visit (both East and West banks at length).
Historical context
The Cairo-Luxor-Aswan air shuttle was the standard way to see Egypt before the Nile cruise market exploded in the 1970s. Florence Nightingale and many 19th-century travellers covered the same route by Nile sailing boat over six weeks; the modern flight version compresses it to seven days.
What you'll experience
- Stay in proper city hotels in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan
- See the East Bank (Karnak, Luxor temples) and West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut) at length in Luxor
- Visit Philae temple and the High Dam in Aswan without rushing back to a cruise dock
- Skip the Edfu/Kom Ombo stops the cruise version includes (mid-tier temples)
- Use internal flights — Cairo-Luxor is one hour, Luxor-Aswan is forty minutes
- Pack and unpack three times instead of once — the trade-off for staying off-water
Insider tip from your guide
Use the no-cruise time saving for the Luxor Museum — far smaller than the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but the curation is exceptional and most cruise itineraries skip it entirely.
Best for
Travellers prone to motion sicknessGuests with seven days who do not want to commit to a cruiseRepeat visitors who already cruised previouslyAnyone who prefers hotel-bed continuity over cabin life
Day-by-day itinerary
Meet your representative at Cairo Airport, private transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing with your Egyptologist guide. Evening at leisure.
What's included
- ✓Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- ✓All accommodation (6 nights) on bed & breakfast basis
- ✓All sightseeing and excursions per itinerary
- ✓Expert local guide
- ✓All entry fees to monuments and sites
- ✓All transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Bottled water during tours
- ✓All taxes and service charges
- ✓24/7 emergency support during your trip
What's not included
- —International flights to/from your home country
- —Egypt entry visa (USD $25 on arrival or e-visa available)
- —Lunches and dinners (unless specified)
- —Travel insurance (mandatory — we can recommend providers)
- —Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, minibar)
- —Optional excursions and activities
- —Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff (USD $8–12 per person per day suggested)
- —Drinks with meals (unless specifically stated)
- —Anything not specified in 'Inclusions'
Practical information
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
October to April (cooler weather, peak season)
Departure Dates
Daily departures · Year-round
Languages Available
English, Arabic, German, French, Italian, Spanish (on request)
Physical Rating
Easy to moderate — comfortable for most travellers, some walking on uneven surfaces at sites
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure. 50% refund 30-59 days. No refund within 30 days. (Christmas/NYE/peak holiday departures: 90 days for full refund.)
Deposit Required
20% at booking, balance 30 days before departure
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