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Cairo · Giza
Three days in Cairo for travellers watching their budget: the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and the old streets and bazaars, staying in a good-value central hotel.
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Cairo · Giza
Four days for Cairo and Giza at a relaxed pace: the Pyramids and the Sphinx, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Coptic and Islamic Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with a good-value hotel.
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Cairo · Alexandria
Five days that pair Cairo with the Mediterranean: the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, then two days in Alexandria for the Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, the Bibliotheca and the Corniche.
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Cairo · Luxor
Five days for Egypt's two must-sees: the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then Luxor's temples and the Valley of the Kings, with good-value hotels and a short domestic hop between them.
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Aswan · Kom Ombo · Edfu · Luxor
A first taste of the Nile: three nights on a cruise ship from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu, with good-value cabins and meals on board.
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Luxor
Two days in Luxor, the open-air museum of ancient Egypt: Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple on the West Bank, with one night in a value hotel.
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Aswan
Two easy days in Aswan, Egypt's most relaxed city: Philae Temple on its island, the High Dam, the spice market and, if you like, a Nubian village on the Nile, with one night in a value hotel.
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Cairo · Giza
A one-night stop in Cairo: arrive, see the Pyramids and the Sphinx, add one more visit of your choice (the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo or Saqqara) and leave the next day. Value hotel included.
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Hurghada
Five days of sun on the Red Sea: a good-value beach resort in Hurghada, airport transfers and free days by the sea, with optional snorkelling, desert and Luxor trips you can add.
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Sharm El Sheikh
Five days in Sharm El Sheikh at the tip of Sinai: a good-value resort, some of the world's best reefs a short boat ride away, and optional trips to Ras Mohammed and the desert.
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Alexandria
Three unhurried days in Alexandria: the Corniche and Qaitbay Citadel, the Catacombs and Pompey's Pillar, the Bibliotheca, Montaza Gardens and fresh fish by the harbour, staying near the sea.
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Cairo
Three days in Cairo's historic heart: the churches and synagogue of Coptic Cairo, the great mosques of Islamic Cairo, the Saladin Citadel and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with a value hotel.
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Aswan
Three days in Aswan with a night sailing on a traditional felucca: Philae Temple, the High Dam, the Botanical Island and a Nubian village, then sleeping on deck under the stars.
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Cairo · Luxor
Six days that join Cairo and Luxor by overnight sleeper train: the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, then Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings, with good-value hotels.
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Cairo & Alexandria
This 4 day Cairo and Alexandria tour pairs the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum with a full day on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, all from one Cairo hotel. There are no internal flights and no packing between ci...
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Cairo · Luxor
Anubis is a six-day budget trip to Cairo and Luxor by sleeper train: the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, both banks of Luxor and Old Cairo.
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Hurghada · Luxor · Aswan · Abu Simbel
A seven-night round-trip Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and back, with Abu Simbel included and road transfers from and to Hurghada.
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Hurghada · Luxor · Aswan
A four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with transfers from Hurghada. You see Karnak, the West Bank, Edfu, Kom Ombo, the High Dam and Philae.
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Cairo · Aswan · Luxor · Hurghada
Four days from Hurghada that combine a day in Cairo with a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. You see the Pyramids, the museums, the temples of Upper Egypt and the Valley of the Kings.
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Cairo · Luxor
See the highlights of Cairo and Luxor in four budget days, with a flight between them: the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and Karnak.
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Aswan · Kom Ombo · Edfu · Luxor
A three-night five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor every Friday, with pickup from your Aswan hotel. You see Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and both banks of Luxor.
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Luxor · Esna · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
A four-night five-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan every Monday, with pickup from your Luxor hotel and the drive back at the end.
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Cairo · Aswan · Kom Ombo · Edfu · Luxor
A three-night Nile cruise on the Esmeralda from Aswan to Luxor, with flights from and back to Cairo. It departs every Friday.
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Cairo · Giza · Saqqara · Memphis · Old Cairo
Five unhurried days in Cairo with your own Egyptologist: the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and Memphis among the palm groves, and the old Islamic and Coptic quarters. Ideal if you have already cruised t...
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Design my tripEgypt welcomes travellers all year. Here is what each season is like, so you can choose the right time and the right trip.
Spring
March to May
Warm, sunny days that are still comfortable for sightseeing in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Late spring can bring dusty desert winds, and Easter is busy.
Best for: Sightseeing and Nile cruises
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Summer
June to August
Hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan, so visits start early in the morning. The best time for the Red Sea and the Mediterranean coast, and usually the lowest prices.
Best for: Beach and coast, good-value trips
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Autumn
September to November
The heat eases and the sea stays warm. From October the Nile valley is pleasant again, making it a lovely time to sail on a cruise or dahabiya.
Best for: Nile cruises and the Red Sea
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Winter
December to February
Mild, sunny days, perfect for the temples and the desert, with cool evenings in Cairo. It is the busiest season, especially at Christmas and New Year, so book early.
Best for: Pyramids, temples and the desert
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