From the 5-day express tour to the 15-day Grand Tour, compare every SEV itinerary: Cairo, Nile cruise, Red Sea, desert. From $650, English-speaking guide, owner-operated cruises, WhatsApp quote within 24h.
Choosing a tour in Egypt means first choosing a length and a pace. Do you want to see the essentials in a week, take the time for a 7-night cruise on the Nile, or string together Cairo + Cruise + Red Sea in two weeks? The pricing logic, the physical fatigue, the cost of domestic flights and the list of sites you visit change radically depending on the number of days.
This page lays out the 12 ready-to-go tours built by our SEV team based in Cairo, organized by length and by theme. All of them are fully customizable - you can extend a stay, change the hotel category, add Abu Simbel or Red Sea diving. The custom quote lands within 24h on WhatsApp.
Our tours cover 4 main possible itineraries: (1) Cairo + Nile Cruise (the 7-11 day classic), (2) Cairo + Red Sea combo or Cairo + Hurghada + Cruise (10-15 days), (3) Western Desert + Siwa Oasis (8-12 days), (4) Egypt + Jordan combo via Petra (12-15 days).
Here is the complete matrix that lets you pick the right format at a glance based on the time you have. Prices are indicative per person in mid-season, land package including domestic Egypt flights where applicable, your flight to Egypt not included:
| Length | Cities | Cruise | Red Sea | From | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | Cairo + Alexandria | No | No | $650 | Quick cultural city-break |
| 7 days | Cairo + 4n Nile Cruise | Yes (4n) | No | $1,390 | The most popular format |
| 8 days | Cairo + Hurghada family | No | Yes (4n) | $1,290 | Families with children |
| 9 days | Cairo + private Dahabiya | Yes (Dahabiya 6n) | No | $3,400 | Honeymoon, small groups |
| 10 days | Cairo + Nile + Abu Simbel | Yes (4-5n) | No | $1,825 | The ideal balance |
| 12 days | Cairo to Marsa Alam | Yes (4n) | Yes (3n) | $1,670 | Grand tour culture + beach |
| 14-15 days | Cairo + Nile + Red Sea + Desert | Yes (7n) | Yes (4n) | $2,490 | Full Grand Tour |
Not finding your format? All our tours are flexible - length, hotels, cruise, extensions. Tell us about your project and we will put together a dedicated itinerary for you.
The express cultural getaway, ideal for a long weekend or a spur-of-the-moment trip. 4 nights in Cairo are enough to see the essentials: Pyramids of Giza + Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) open since 2025, Khan el-Khalili, Saqqara and Memphis. Optional: a day in Alexandria with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
From $650 pp (land package, no domestic flight needed for this Cairo stay).
The most popular and most balanced format: 2 nights in Cairo for the Pyramids and the GEM, a domestic flight to Luxor, boarding a 5★ boat, sailing down the Nile with stops at the temples of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, disembarking in Aswan, then your domestic return flight Cairo (SEV-arranged and included).
From $1,390 pp all inclusive (land + domestic Egypt flights, your flight to Egypt not included).
See our 7-day packages: Nile Cruise 2026 + Cairo
If 7 days is too short and 14 days is too long, the 10-day tour is the ideal balance. You add an extra night in Cairo (Memphis + Saqqara), a longer 5-night cruise, and above all the excursion to Abu Simbel - one of the most impressive sites in the world, often missing from the shorter packages.
From $1,825 pp all inclusive (land + domestic Egypt flights, your flight to Egypt not included).
The ultimate format for those who want to see everything in a single trip. 3 nights in Cairo (Pyramids + GEM + Memphis + Saqqara + Alexandria optional), 7 nights on a 5★ Nile cruise Luxor-Aswan-Abu Simbel, 4 nights at a 5★ all-inclusive hotel in Hurghada with diving. Your flight home departs from Hurghada - no need to transit back through Cairo.
From $2,490 pp in mid-season. Ideal for October-November or February-March.
See the Cairo + Cruise + Hurghada package or our 12-day tour from Cairo to Marsa Alam
The most requested combo: 5 nights Egypt (Cairo + short Nile Cruise) + 4-5 nights Jordan (Amman + Petra + Wadi Rum + Dead Sea). Private transfers throughout, two separate English-speaking guides (one Egyptian, one Jordanian). Your Cairo-Amman connection is booked independently. From $2,590 pp.
Prestige format: 7-night Nile Cruise + 4-5 nights Athens/Santorini. SEV arranges all domestic Egypt flights; your flights between countries are booked independently. Request your personalized quote via WhatsApp
For detailed comparisons, read Egypt or Jordan? and Egypt-Greece combo
Private 8-cabin dahabiya, suites at Mena House Pyramids view, limousine transfers, Luxor flight in domestic business class.
Pyramids + kid-friendly Red Pyramid + Hurghada club-hotel with aqua-park, English-speaking activities, kids club.
3★ hotel with Nile view, metro included, shared guide, no domestic flight.
Cairo + Bahariya + White Desert + a night under a Bedouin tent + Siwa Oasis + return to Cairo.
Many travelers compare agencies on the advertised price alone - without looking at what each package actually includes. Here is a detailed comparison across 8 key criteria:
| Criterion | The big US OTAs and tour operators | SEV (local Cairo agency) |
|---|---|---|
| English-speaking guide | Not always included, sometimes another language | 100% English-speaking, MOTA licensed |
| Middleman markup | +25 to +35% on the ground price | Direct Cairo DMC - no markup |
| Customization | Fixed package, changes often refused | 100% flexible (dates, hotels, length) |
| Named hotels | Generic "5★" with no name | Mena House, Sonesta St George, Mövenpick named |
| Cruise boat | Boat assigned on arrival | Boat chosen when you sign the quote |
| 24/7 responsiveness | US call center 9am-9pm | WhatsApp +20 109 656 9859 24/7 in English |
| Visa | On you | Assistance + obtained on site |
| Trustpilot/Google rating | 3.2-4.0 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 (156 verified reviews) |
The high tourist season for an Egypt tour runs from October to April. Winter = perfect temperatures in Cairo and Luxor (59-82°F), Red Sea at 72°F. Summer = very hot (104°F+ in Luxor) but ideal for the Red Sea.
Here is a quick month-by-month for tours:
Read our monthly guides: OctoberNovemberFebruaryMarch
Sem Elegant Voyage is a local English-speaking agency based in Cairo since 2020 - not a US tour operator that subcontracts. That changes everything:
Read the reviews from our American travelers
