Egypt Holiday Packages (2026): What's Included & How to Choose

Quick answer: A classic Egypt holiday package combines Cairo (the Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum) with a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan (Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae), usually over 7–10 days, with internal flights, guided tours, hotels and the cruise included. Many travellers add a few days on the Red Sea (Hurghada or Sharm) to finish. You can book a ready-made package or build a private, tailor-made version.

Egypt package essentials at a glance

An Egypt "package" simply bundles the moving parts of a complex trip — flights between cities, hotels, the Nile cruise, a guide, entrance fees and transfers — into one booking, so you're not stitching it together yourself. The classic shape has been the same for a century: a few days in Cairo, then the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

The classic itinerary

Most packages open in Cairo with the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then fly south to Luxor to join a Nile cruise. Sailing to Aswan you visit Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, then Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, often with an add-on flight to Abu Simbel. Seven to ten days covers it comfortably.

What's usually included

Packages typically bundle hotels, the Nile cruise, internal flights (Cairo–Luxor, Aswan–Cairo), a guide, entrance fees and airport/transfer logistics. Always check whether international flights, tips and drinks are included, as these vary.

How to choose

• Length: 5 days for Cairo + a short cruise; 7–10 days for the full classic; 12–14 to add the Red Sea or Alexandria.
• Style: a fixed group package (cheapest), a private tailor-made trip (your own guide and pace), or luxury (a boutique dahabiya or a 5-star ship).
• Add-ons: finish on the Red Sea for snorkelling and beach time, or add Abu Simbel and Alexandria.

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