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Private multi-day Egypt holidays, designed in Cairo since 1988.

Five to fifteen days through Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, the Nile and the Red Sea – designed and operated by our team on the ground, not resold from a wholesaler. We hold an Egyptian Class-A licence and IATA accreditation, with offices around Egypt.

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  • 1988Founded in Cairo
  • 38Years on the ground
  • 6Egyptian offices
  • 10,000+Travellers hosted
  • 4.6★Average rating

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What is a multi-day Egypt holiday, exactly?

A multi-day Egypt holiday takes in the whole country in one journey – Cairo and the Pyramids, the temples of the Nile Valley at Luxor and Aswan, ideally 3 to 7 nights cruising between the two, and on longer trips a few days to unwind by the Red Sea. Eight days is what most people book. Ten allows an easier pace. Fifteen days is the proper holiday.

Each holiday we arrange is private – only your own party, with your own Egyptologist, driver and vehicle. One price covers the internal flights (Cairo–Luxor, Aswan–Cairo, Cairo–Hurghada), every admission, the cruise, the hotels and the transfers. UK flights are separate – typically £450–£700 from London or the regional hubs. Travel insurance is extra as well, and we'd always advise taking it out.

Below are the six shapes that cover ninety per cent of what Brits book. Then the by-length and by-style explorers. Then the honest questions. Then us.

By length

How long have you got?

Each duration unlocks a different shape of holiday. Below: what fits, and what we'd usually steer you towards at that length.

  1. 5d5-day Egypt holidayCairo + Alexandria · the short city pair
  2. 6d6-day Egypt holidayCairo + Luxor · hotels, no cruise
  3. 7d7-day Egypt holidayCairo + 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan
  4. 8d8-day Egypt holidayCairo + 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor
  5. 10d10-day Egypt holidayCairo + cruise + Aswan + Abu Simbel
  6. 12d12-day Egypt holidayAdd Alexandria or extend the Nile
  7. 14d14-day Egypt holidayCairo + Nile + Abu Simbel + Red Sea
  8. 15d15-day Egypt holidayFull arc Cairo → Red Sea fortnight

The big choice

Holidays with a Nile cruise – or without?

With Nile cruiseStandard multi-day shapeLand-onlyNo cruise · hotel-based
Where you sleep on the Luxor–Aswan leg5★ ship or dahabiya · unpack once5★ hotels in Luxor, then Aswan · two changes
Edfu & Kom OmboShip docks at both · 2–3 hour visitsA long day by road from Luxor or Aswan · perfectly possible, if less graceful
Cost shapeCabin, full board, transfers bundled · single lineHotels + meals à la carte · typically 10–25% dearer for equivalent 5★
PaceSet by the ship's timetable · early temple mornings, lazy afternoons on deckUp to you · later mornings, long lunches, temples after dark (Karnak, Philae)
Add Alexandria, White Desert, SinaiPossible · extra days before or after the cruiseEasier · already travelling by road, so it extends naturally
Choose this ifYou'd like it all arranged · the classic Nile views · one unpackYou'd like to set your own pace · temples by evening · more time in the cities

By style

Six Egypt holiday styles.

  1. Classic Egypt

    Classic Egypt

    The canonical first Egypt holiday – Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile cruise.

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  2. Luxury Egypt

    Luxury Egypt

    Deluxe 5-star ships, suites in fine hotels, your own guides and priority entry at the sites.

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  3. Family Egypt

    Family Egypt

    A gentler pace for children aged 6 and over, family cabins, and Egyptologists who know how to hold young attention.

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  4. Honeymoon Egypt

    Honeymoon Egypt

    A dahabiya on the Nile, the Pyramids at sunrise, and a Red Sea villa with a terrace over the reef.

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  5. Private Egypt

    Private Egypt

    Every holiday we run is private. Only the people you bring – never a coach party or fellow passengers you don't know.

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  6. Land-only Egypt

    Land-only Egypt

    No Nile cruise. Cities and temples by road and rail, staying in hotels in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.

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  7. Sleeper Train Egypt

    Sleeper Train Egypt

    The Watanya sleeper from Cairo → Luxor overnight, in a cabin to yourselves. Egypt by train, the romantic way.

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  8. Solo Egypt

    Solo Egypt

    Single-occupancy supplements waived on listed departures. Private guide. Female-friendly.

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  9. Adventure Egypt

    Adventure Egypt

    A night in the White Desert, walking in Sinai and diving the Red Sea – Egypt beyond the usual route.

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Honest answers

Seven questions every British client asks before they confirm.

  1. 01How long should an Egypt holiday be?

    Our guests most often choose seven days (6 nights): Cairo, Aswan, a 3-night Nile cruise to Luxor, and Abu Simbel. With eight days you gain a fourth night on the river, sailing from Luxor. Ten days leaves room for the Red Sea or a gentler schedule. Twelve to fourteen days brings in Alexandria, the White Desert, or both. Under 5 days the flights start to dominate.

  2. 02How much does an Egypt holiday cost from the UK?

    Private 7-day Egypt holidays start around £1,075 per person at 5-star with the Nile cruise included. Mid-range (4-star hotels, 5-star ship) runs £1,800–£2,800 pp for 7 days. Premium (Oberoi / Sanctuary tier ships, suite hotels) is £3,200–£5,200 pp. Add 25–35% for Christmas, New Year, and the school half-terms. UK flights are separate, £450–£700 from London/regional hubs.

  3. 03Is a Nile cruise included in Egypt holidays?

    Yes, on most of our multi-day holidays of 7 days or more – the cruise covers the southern stretch between Luxor and Aswan. We do offer land-only holidays too, though the Nile cruise is what most first-time visitors come to Egypt for. You then choose between a cruise ship (5-star, 100–200 guests, quicker) and a dahabiya (6–12 guests, under sail, slower).

  4. 04Is Egypt safe for UK travellers in 2026?

    Yes. Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, the Nile cruise route and the Red Sea resorts are all clear of FCDO 'against travel' advisories. The advice is stricter only for the North Sinai border and the Libyan frontier, and none of our holidays go there. Our offices in Egypt are on hand round the clock.

  5. 05When's the best time to visit Egypt from the UK?

    October through April. Daytime temperatures 18–27°C, dry, low humidity. October half-term and February half-term are peak UK weeks. Easter is the underrated shoulder. July and August in Upper Egypt are 40–46°C – we don't run southern itineraries those months by default.

  6. 06Do UK passport holders need a visa?

    Yes. Easiest is the US$30 e-Visa (visa2egypt.gov.eg, single entry, 3–5 working days). Or buy the visa when you land for US$36, at the digital consoles in the immigration hall. Your passport needs at least six months' validity from the date you enter. Full visa guidance comes with every confirmed booking.

  7. 07Can you tailor the holiday to our requirements?

    Every Egypt holiday we run is fully tailor-made. Adjust the pace, swap ships, add a hot-air balloon over Luxor or Red Sea diving, replace Cairo with Alexandria, extend the beach segment. Tell us your dates, numbers, budget and the sights you can't miss, and a tailored itinerary will follow within a working day.

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