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Egypt is a country where logistics quickly complicate things: three domestic flights on a classic 10 days (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, return to Hurghada), a Nile boat to book on a flotilla that turns around quickly, entry tickets to buy site by site, a guide to reading the hieroglyphs. Trying to organize everything yourself from the USA takes considerable time and often costs more than a all-inclusive package 2026
The organized package, also called organized trip in Egypt, solves three problems: the price (grouping and negotiated rates on 5-star boats, Cairo hotels, EgyptAir flights), security (private transfers, declared guides, integrated insurance), and the time saved on site. On a 10-day itinerary, an independent traveler easily loses half a day in each city rearranging a botched transfer or renegotiating a taxi fare. The comparison of package versus individual travel details the numerical differences.
The counterpart: a fixed circuit imposes a rhythm, early rising times, and fixed stages. This is why our local agency also offers a formula tailor-made where each day is discussed with you before validating the quote.
Short stays of 3 to 5 days concern two profiles: travelers on a stopover (Mediterranean cruise which stops at Port Said), and those who want to discover Cairo only before switching to the Red Sea with another operator.
Over 3 days, the program includes a complete Giza plateau (pyramid of Cheops, sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis), half a day at Grand Egyptian Museum, and an evening in Islamic Cairo (Khan el-Khalili, historic mosques). Over 4 or 5 days, we add Dahshur (rhomboidal pyramid, red pyramid), the Coptic museum, and possibly an excursion to Alexandria by train.
Concrete example, the 5-day short getaway to Cairo displays a starting price around 680 euros, with 4-star hotel with pyramid view, private transfers, English-speaking guide, and all domestic flights within Egypt arranged and included by SEV. Your flight to Egypt is booked separately. For more context on the capital, see Cairo destination sheet
Honest limit of this duration: no Nile cruise is possible. The boats depart on rotations of 4 or 7 nights from Luxor or Aswan, so less than 6 days there means forgoing Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. For these travelers, a return later for a 7 day tour is the logical continuation.
Between 7 and 10 days, we hold the heart of the Egyptian trip: Cairo and its Giza plateau, a Nile cruise 3 to 4 nights (Louxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan), and depending on the case, an excursion to Abu Simbel. It is the format best sold by our agency and the most balanced content time ratio for a first trip to Egypt.
A 7 day tour 2026 is typically constructed as follows: D1 arrival Cairo, D2 Giza and Saqqara, D3 Luxor flight and cruise boarding, D4 Edfou and Kom Ombo, D5 Aswan and Philae, D6 return flight Cairo or Red Sea extension, D7 departure for home (your flight to Egypt booked separately). 2026 rates start at 1,290 euros per person in half-board 4-star hotel plus 5-star cruise - all domestic flights within Egypt are arranged and included by SEV.
The 10 day tour 2026 adds three useful days: a Nile cruise extended to 5 nights (we visit the Valley of the Kings without running, Karnak over two half-days, Abu Simbel on an air excursion from Aswan), and often two nights in Hurghada or Cairo to catch your breath before returning. This is the formula we recommend if it is your first trip to Egypt and you have children or a partner less put up with waking up at 5 a.m.
To calibrate your choice between 7, 10 or 14 days depending on your physical condition and the group profile, our page best itineraries 7, 10 or 14 days covers each option with its advantages and limitations.
Discuss your 10-day tour directly with our team in Cairo
Our local agency responds in English, from Sunday to Friday, with a detailed quote within 24 hours. Specify your approximate dates, number of travelers and your target budget for a realistic proposal.
Request a quote on WhatsAppBeyond 10 days, we deviate from the usual route. A 12 day tour 2026 allows you to add either Abu Simbel by road transfer (more economical than the flight, two days on site with night on Lake Nasser), or Alexandria and the Mediterranean coast, or an incursion into Fayoum and the oases of western desert
A 14 day tour 2026 expands further: two or three nights Hurghada or Marsa Alam to dive in the Red Sea, a cruise on Lake Nasser with the forgotten temples (Amada, Wadi el-Seboua, Kalabsha), or a combined Sainte Catherine and Sinai.
Example of a 14-day package sold by our agency, Cairo and Marsa Alam in 12 days : 2 nights Cairo, 7 nights Nile cruise plus Abu Simbel extensions, 4 nights Marsa Alam in a 5-star all-inclusive resort. 2026 price from 2,480 euros per person on a double basis - all domestic flights within Egypt are arranged and included by SEV. Your flight to Egypt is booked separately.
These durations are suitable for travelers returning a second time, retirees who have time, or blended families who want to alternate culture and beach. Less suitable for first trips because they require a larger budget and endurance in hot climate for 15 consecutive days.
The most popular combination remains Nile plus Red Sea : 7 days of culture on the Nile followed by 3 or 4 days of relaxation in Hurghada or El Gouna. Our package Cairo, Nile and Hurghada cruise is built on this model: 2 nights in Cairo, 4 nights cruise from Luxor to Aswan, 3 nights in Hurghada all-inclusive, with domestic EgyptAir flights and private transfers between Luxor and Hurghada. The Nile and Hurghada cruise guide details the joining options.
The combination Nile no longer deserted attracts travelers who have already visited the major sites: 4-night Nile cruise, then Fayoum and western desert (Bahariya, Siwa) for oases, bivouacs and dunes. Rarer option (two departures per month in 2026) but frequently requested by couples aged 35-50 for a second visit.
Third option, Nile plus Jordan, with passage through Aqaba or by flight from Cairo to Amman, to follow Petra and Wadi Rum after the pyramids. To arbitrate between these two countries, the comparison Egypt or Jordan is read by many hesitant travelers.
The fixed circuit is not suitable for everyone. If you want a dahabiya cruise rather than a standard boat, two extra nights in Luxor to see Deir el-Bahari quietly, a guide specialized in Egyptology, a hotel room with a confirmed Nile view, or a slower pace without waking up before 8 a.m.: you are in need of tailor-made trip to Egypt
Our method: an initial exchange by video or WhatsApp (45 to 60 minutes), a first detailed quote within 72 hours with three hotel options per city and two boat options, then two round trips for readjustment before validation. We do not charge for designing the quote until it is validated. The level of involvement is that of a dedicated project manager for 2 to 3 weeks before your departure.
Profiles that we regularly take to measure: travel honeymoon, groups families with children (staggered awakenings, activities in addition to the sites), seniors (light pace, 5-star hotels only), travelers accompanied by a private Egyptologist, combined including additional destinations such as Aswan over 3 nights instead of one, or the Lake Nasser cruise.
The price of a tailor-made tour is not necessarily higher than a grouped tour: for equivalent services, the difference is around 8 to 15%, which customization largely compensates for according to customer feedback.
A luxury trip to Egypt, or high-end tour, is built on four levers: the Nile boat category (Sonesta Star Goddess, Oberoi Philae, privatized dahabiya), the hotel category in Cairo (Four Seasons Nile Plaza, Marriott Mena House pyramid view, St. Regis Almasa), transfers (private cars with English or French speaking driver, private jets between Cairo and Luxor for tight itineraries), and support (dedicated Egyptologist guide, out-of-hours access to certain sites).
The 5 star luxury Nile cruises start at around 1,800 euros per person for 4 nights on the best boats. A complete 10-day luxury tour is between 4,200 and 7,500 euros per person - all domestic flights within Egypt are arranged and included by SEV - depending on whether you opt for a standard 5-star boat or a privatized dahabiya for your family or group of friends. Your flight to Egypt is booked separately.
Contrary to popular belief, luxury in Egypt remains more accessible than in Europe or the Maldives, thanks to the dollar parity and local costs. For travelers accustomed to 5-star standards, the service-price ratio is one of the most favorable in the Mediterranean basin.
Indicative ranges for 2026, double and half board basis - your flight to Egypt not included; all your domestic flights within Egypt are arranged and included by SEV:
For budget planning, see the cheap travel guide 2026 and the Egypt travel budget guide 2026, which give details of the key budget positions (visa 30 dollars, tips around 80 euros per person for 10 days, optional excursions). All your domestic flights within Egypt are arranged and included by SEV - your flight to Egypt is the only air cost to budget separately.
Cruise only prices, often requested separately, are detailed in our Nile cruise price guide 2026
Tailor-made trip or classic tour: a clear quote in 24 hours
Send us your preferences (flexible or firm dates, desired accommodation, priority sites, possible apprehensions) and we will come back with a quantified and personalized quote. No administration fees, no commitment.
Start WhatsApp conversationThe high season goes fromOctober to April, with a peak over the Christmas, Easter and February holidays. Temperatures in Cairo range between 18 and 25°C during the day, ideal for visiting the sites without suffering from the heat. In Aswan and Abu Simbel, the days remain hot even in December (25 to 30°C), the nights cool.
From May to September, temperatures rise in Luxor and Aswan (40 to 45°C in July-August). Visiting the temples becomes difficult in the middle of the day, but prices drop sharply: 25 to 40% less on packages compared to the high season, with more departures to the Red Sea where the temperature remains bearable thanks to the sea breeze.
The guide when to go to Egypt 2026 details the conditions, local events (Moulid, Ramadan, Abu Simbel festival on February 22 and October 22), and the pricing windows to be preferred, month by month. For formalities, the visa guide for French 2026 covers visa on arrival ($30) and advance e-visa.
We are looking for a egypt travel, a trip to egypt, a egypt tour or a egypt tour, the formulas remain the same: 3 to 5 short days, 7 to 10 classic days, 12 to 15 in-depth or combined Nile and Red Sea days. Same Cairo base, same English-speaking team, quote quoted within 24 hours on WhatsApp.
Book your 2026 tour with direct advice from our agency in Cairo
For high season dates (Christmas, Easter, February), places and cruise cabins fill up 4 to 6 months in advance. Contact us early to lock in your tour at the best rates.
Contact the agency on WhatsAppTurnkey tours prepared by the SEV team, reservation on quote by WhatsApp - English-speaking advisor within 1 hour.
Traditional sailboat 12 cabins max, slow pace, stopovers impossible for large liners.
Classic 5★ liner Luxor-Aswan, ideal for a first cruise on the Nile.
Essential classic 10 days, all major temples, private English-speaking guide.
Cairo then Nile in an intimate dahabeya, the high-end version of the classic.
Full day Giza: pyramids, Sphinx, necropolis, English-speaking guide.
For a first trip, 10 days is the most balanced duration: it covers Cairo, a Nile cruise of 4 or 5 nights, and leaves 2 days of rest in Hurghada or Cairo before returning. Less than 7 days, the cruise is done in a hurry. Beyond 12 days, we are aimed at travelers returning to Egypt or those with time and an extended budget.
The 10-day 2026 tours start at around 1,490 euros per person in standard formula (4 and 5 star hotels, 5 star cruise, double basis). All your domestic flights within Egypt are arranged and included by SEV. Your flight to Egypt is booked separately. The market average is between 1,790 and 2,480 euros. Luxury packages with Dahabiya or Four Seasons and Oberoi hotels range from 4,200 to 7,500 euros per person.
An all-inclusive tour follows a fixed program with predefined departure dates, often in groups of 12 to 20 people, and a posted price. A tailor-made trip is built for you, with your pace, your chosen hotels, your type of boat and sometimes a private guide. The difference in price for equivalent services is around 10 to 15%.
Yes, it is one of the most requested formulas. The classic plan involves 2 nights in Cairo, 4 nights on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, then 3 or 4 nights in Hurghada or El Gouna all-inclusive. A domestic flight or road transfer connects Luxor to Hurghada in 4-5 hours. Minimum recommended duration: 10 days.
All your domestic flights within Egypt are arranged and included by SEV - Cairo to Luxor, Aswan to Abu Simbel, Cairo to Hurghada, and all other internal routes. Your flight to Egypt (from your home country to Cairo) is booked by you separately, so you have full freedom to choose your airline and dates. Contact us on WhatsApp and we will recommend the best booking window for your travel period.
Yes, French people must obtain a visa. Two options: the visa on arrival at 25 US dollars to be paid in cash at the bank counter before immigration at Cairo, Luxor or Hurghada airport, or the electronic e-visa to be requested before departure on the official website visa2egypt.gov.eg. Valid for 30 days, passport valid for at least 6 months after return.
The high season extends from October to April, with pleasant temperatures (18 to 28°C depending on the region). The most comfortable months for visits are November, December, February and March. From May to September, the heat in Luxor and Aswan often exceeds 40°C, making visits tiring, but prices drop by 25 to 40%.
Yes, provided you adapt the pace. Children are better suited to an 8 to 10 day tour with a Nile cruise (very popular: swimming pool on board, regular meals) and a Red Sea extension. Avoid formulas of 14 days or more which link together too many sites. From 7 or 8 years old, children can fully enjoy the temples. For the youngest, choose a tailor-made trip with a light pace.
A local agency in Cairo negotiates directly with cruise ships, hotels and transfer companies, without a French intermediary who has an additional margin. Result: price often lower by 15 to 25% for equal services, responsiveness on site in the event of an unforeseen event, and English-speaking guides employed directly. The downside: no physical agency in France, everything is managed in English by WhatsApp, email and video.
In Cairo: Giza plateau (Khufu pyramid, sphinx), Saqqara and the step pyramid of Djoser, Grand Egyptian Museum. In Luxor: Karnak, Luxor temple, Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Bahari and Hatshepsut temple. On the Nile: temples of Edfu, Kom Ombo, high dam and Philae in Aswan. Optional but highly recommended: Abu Simbel aerial excursion.
Yes. Payments are made by international bank transfer (in euros to IBAN account), or by card via secure Stripe link. For luxury tours above 5,000 euros, a spread over three installments is possible.
Yes, the classic tourist routes (Cairo, Nile cruise, Red Sea) are considered safe. Tourist areas are subject to reinforced protection: convoys organized between certain cities, visible security around the sites. The recommendations of the Quai d'Orsay advise against certain border areas (north Sinai, western desert near Libya) which are not part of the classic circuits. Our guide details the latest security news for 2026.
