Egypt Tour Packages From the USA

Our four Egypt tours for travellers from the USA run from five to eleven days, use a private English-speaking guide, and start and end in Cairo. Pick five days for Cairo alone, eight days for Cairo plus a Nile cruise, or eleven days to add the Red Sea.

Key Takeaways

• Four itineraries: five days in Cairo, two different eight-day Cairo-plus-Nile trips, and one eleven-day trip that ends in Hurghada.
• Guides speak English: the 8 Days Tour to Egypt from the USA lists a private English-speaking guide, and the 11 Days Egypt Travel Package from the USA has an English-speaking Egyptologist throughout.
• A representative meets you at the airport with a name sign at passport control.
• Not included on any of the four: international flights, the entry visa, tips, optional tours and personal spending.
• Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, with one blank page.

The four itineraries

What five days in Cairo looks like

The shortest tour uses its days on different parts of the city. Day two goes to the Pyramids of Giza in the morning, then south to Saqqara in the afternoon for the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Day three pairs the Grand Egyptian Museum with the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, which the itinerary describes as older, denser and less curated. Day four starts at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where the royal mummies are displayed in a purpose-built gallery, then the Citadel and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali inside it, and finally the Khan El Khalili bazaar for souvenirs, spices and crafts.

The eight-day versions use the same Giza and Egyptian Museum start and then move south. On the 8 Days Tour to Egypt from the USA the boat goes from Aswan to Luxor with Kom Ombo and Edfu on the way, while the 8 Days Trip to Egypt from the USA sails from Luxor to Aswan and adds Abu Simbel on day seven. Our guide to Aswan to Luxor or Luxor to Aswan explains how the two directions differ.

Choosing one

• First visit, one week: the 8 Days Tour to Egypt from the USA covers the pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and the Nile, and keeps the last day free in Cairo.
• You want Abu Simbel: the 8 Days Trip to Egypt from the USA finishes there on day seven before returning to Cairo.
• You want a beach: the 11 Days Egypt Travel Package from the USA spends days seven and eight in Hurghada, then returns to Cairo for the Egyptian Museum and the Citadel.
• You only have five days: the 5 Days Egypt Pyramid Tour Package from the USA stays in Cairo, including Saqqara and the royal mummies.

How many days you need depends on what you want to see; our guide to how many days to spend in Egypt compares every length. You can browse everything under Egypt tours from the USA.

Before you go

Passport: it must be valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date and have a blank page.

Visa: the official tourist e-visa portal charges USD 30 for a single entry and USD 65 for multiple entry, takes payment by credit or debit card only, and issues e-visas valid for up to three months. The portal lists 79 countries and territories, so check that your passport is on it. Our guide to visas for Egypt explains the options.

Tipping: tips for guides, drivers and staff are not included, so read the ultimate guide to tipping in Egypt before you arrive.

Timing: see the best time to visit Egypt to match your dates to the weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the guide speak English? Yes. All four tours list a private English-speaking guide.

Who meets us at the airport? A representative with a name sign at passport control.

How long is the shortest tour? Five days, entirely in Cairo.

Is the Nile cruise included? Yes on the eight- and eleven-day tours, with full board on the boat.

What is not included? International flights, the entry visa, tips, optional tours and personal spending.