Our Bite-sized Egypt Trips

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Bite-sized trips

Step into a country of ancient wonders, bustling cities and laid-back Nile life. Explore towering temples and hidden tombs, wander through Cairo’s lively streets, sail pas palm-lined riverbanks on a felucca and end your journey by the Red Sea. From iconic highlights to quieter corners, choose from our bite-sized trips below and our destination experts will piece them together to create a tailor-made holiday to Egypt just for you.

How does it work?

Explore and pick your favourite bite-sized trips.

Add them to your travel plan and send it our way.

Your Egypt Specialist will stitch it all together into a personalised holiday, made just for you.

Or, if you’d prefer something ready-made, our itineraries are good to go. You can book them as they are or chat with your Specialist about adding extra experiences. Get in touch with our destination experts to start planning.

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1
Sleeping under the desert stars in El Fayoum
Itinerary:
El Fayoum
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £299 per person (excluding flights)
Step off the beaten track on a one of a kind 4×4 desert adventure from Cairo, crossing wide open sands, spending the night in a Bedouin camp beneath a brilliant starry sky, and discovering lakes, oases, flamingos and ancient whale skeletons along the way.
2
Temples & Tombs of Aswan
Itinerary:
Aswan
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £239 per person (excluding flights)
If you’re looking for an authentic, local Egyptian experience along the Nile, head to Aswan. Learn all about traditional Nubian culture, staying in a local guesthouse on Elephantine Island and visit the beautiful Philae Temple.
3
The temples of Abu Simbel
Itinerary:
Abu Simbel
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £525 per person (excluding flights)
Travel deep into southern Egypt to the incredible temples of Abu Simbel, where giant statues of Ramses II rise from the desert. Stay overnight in a traditional Nubian-style guesthouse and experience this ancient wonder after the day-trippers have gone.
4
Luxor and Valley of the Kings
Itinerary:
Luxor
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £394 per person (excluding flights)
A trip to Egypt wouldn’t be complete without exploring ancient Luxor, often called the ‘world’s largest open-air museum’. Discover the iconic Valley of the Kings, visit the striking Temple of Hatshepsut and stand before the towering Colossi of Memnon as you step back into Egypt’s fascinating past.
5
Relaxing on the Red Sea
Itinerary:
Safaga
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £379 per person (excluding flights)
End your Egypt adventure with some time on the Red Sea. Instead of the busy resorts in Hurghada, head to the sleepy coastal town of Safaga where you’ll stay in a comfortable beach resort with a swimming pool and private beach. Spend your days exactly as you wish, relax by the sea, take a dip in the warm waters, or head out to discover the vibrant underwater world of the Red Sea.
6
Discover Middle Egypt: Abydos & Dendera
Itinerary:
Cairo - El Minya - Abydos - Luxor
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £944 per person (excluding flights)
This route combines a desert adventure with Egypt’s quieter, more authentic side, as you travel with your guide through lesser-visited sites such as Beni Hassan, Tell el-Amarna, Abydos and Dendera. Along the way, explore ancient temples and tombs steeped in history, while the landscape shifts from dry desert plains to the lush green banks of the Nile en route to Luxor.
7
Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza
Itinerary:
Cairo - Giza - Saqqara - Cairo
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £399 per person (excluding flights)
Start your journey through ancient Egypt in Cairo, where you’ll visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, before venturing to the less-visited pyramids of Saqqara and then onto the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis for a deeper look beyond the classic sights.
8
Felucca sailing on the Nile
Itinerary:
Aswan - Kom Ombo - Luxor
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £394 per person (excluding flights)
Sail the Nile in true Egyptian style aboard a traditional felucca, a simple and adventurous way to experience the country, as you journey from Aswan to the temples of Kom Ombo, relaxing on deck by day and sleeping beneath a sky full of stars as the river gently rocks you to sleep.
9
Alexandria: Sea Breezes & Ancient Treasures
Itinerary:
Alexandria
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £324 per person (excluding flights)
Head to the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria, where you’ll explore Roman ruins, wander along the lively waterfront and discover a charming mix of ancient history, seaside charm and local life.
10
Dahabiya Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan
Itinerary:
Luxor - Edfu - Aswan
Duration:
5 days / 4 nights
Price:
From £1,884 per person (excluding flights) (from Luxor to Aswan (5D4N))
Step aboard a traditional dahabiya for a relaxed four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Unwind in a comfortable, air-conditioned cabin as you sail past scenic river landscapes, and spend your days exploring ancient temples including Edfu and Kom Ombo with an expert Egyptologist.
11
Cruising the Nile in style
Itinerary:
Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Duration:
5 days / 4 nights
Price:
From £994 per person (excluding flights)
Cruise in comfort from Luxor to Aswan over several days on a four-star Nile cruise, with guided visits to temples such as Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way. Enjoy ever-changing river views and, in Aswan, choose from optional excursions including Nubian villages or Abu Simbel before continuing your journey.