Egypt Top Tours’ private guided packages start at $699 per person for a 5-day Cairo program and $1,699 for an 8-day Cairo, Nile cruise and Luxor trip. Those “from” prices apply to May–September, deluxe hotels and triple occupancy (package pages checked September 28, 2026). International flights, the visa, tips and optional tours are not included.
Key Takeaways
- From-prices per person run from $699 (5 days, Cairo only) to $1,549 (7 days) and $1,699–$1,849 (8 days with a Nile cruise); the 9-day and 11-day packages are quoted on request.
- That works out to roughly $140 per person per day for the Cairo-only package and $212–$231 per day for the 8-day Nile cruise packages.
- The 7-day and 8-day Cairo and Nile packages include domestic flights, a 5-star Nile cruise on full board, a private guide, transfers, entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary, bottled water, service charges and taxes.
- Budget separately for international flights, the visa (a $30 single-entry e-visa on the official portal), tips, optional tours and personal spending.
Egypt trip cost by package and trip length
A “from” price is the lowest per-person price a package page shows, and it depends on the season, hotel level and room type (single, double or triple). The listing pages can show a different, higher headline figure, so open the package page to see the price by season and room type.
| Package | Days | “From” price per person | Price basis | Domestic flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt Pyramid Tour Package from USA | 5 | $699 | Deluxe hotels, May–September | Not included (Cairo only) |
| Cairo and Nile Cruise Package | 7 | $1,549 | Triple deluxe, May–September | Included (Cairo–Aswan, Luxor–Cairo) |
| Tour to Egypt from USA with Luxury Nile Cruise | 8 | $1,699 | Deluxe, triple, May–September | Included |
| Trip to Egypt from USA, Deluxe Nile Cruise & GEM | 8 | $1,799 | Deluxe, triple, May–September | Included |
| 8-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour | 8 | $1,849 | Triple occupancy, May–September | Included |
| Egypt Package from USA | 9 | Contact for pricing | – | Included |
| Egypt Travel Package from USA, Nile Cruise & GEM | 11 | Contact for pricing | – | Included |
May–September is the hottest part of the year, and each package page lists October–April (the cool, dry season) as the best time to travel, with its own prices. See our guide to the best time to visit Egypt before you choose dates on price alone.
What a package price covers
For the 7-day and 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise packages, the pages list these inclusions: hotel nights in Cairo with daily breakfast, three nights on a 5-star Nile cruise on full board, meals as stated in the itinerary, a private guide, private guided sightseeing, domestic flights, entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary, bottled water, private transfers, and all service charges and taxes.
The same pages list as excluded: international flights and the visa, tipping, optional tours and personal spending. Always confirm the inclusions for the exact package you are quoted.
Costs outside the package
| Item | What we found | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-visa | USD 30 single entry, USD 65 multiple entry, paid by card on the portal | Official government e-visa portal |
| Visa on arrival | USD 30, cash only, valid for up to 30 days | UK FCDO entry requirements |
| Digital visa at Cairo airport | USD 36 (USD 30 plus a USD 6 service fee) from August 1, 2026 | UK FCDO entry requirements |
| Passport | Valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival, with one blank page | UK FCDO entry requirements |
| Monument tickets (if not in your package) | Priced in Egyptian pounds (EGP); mobile-phone photography is free at Ministry sites | Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ticketing portal |
| Grand Egyptian Museum | No fixed public price list; prices depend on the experience selected, and tickets must be booked online for a timed slot | GEM FAQ (checked August 13, 2026) |
Also budget for tips (see our tipping guide), travel insurance (see do you need travel insurance for Egypt) and spending money in the local currency (see the Egyptian pound guide). Visa rules change, so read our visa guide before you pay.
How to keep the cost down
- Pick the right length. The 5-day Cairo package has the lowest per-day price because it has no domestic flights or cruise.
- Compare seasons. The lowest from-prices are for May–September, but the package pages warn that those months are hot; October–April is listed as the best season.
- Share a room. Most from-prices assume triple occupancy; prices for single, double and triple occupancy are listed on each package page.
- Ask what is included. Entrance fees, meals and transfers are included in the Cairo and Nile packages above, which makes the per-person figure easier to compare.
Plan your budget
Start from the Egypt tour packages from the USA page, then read planning your Egypt trip from the USA for visas, timing and trip length.
Before you book
Government travel advice for Egypt and the wider region has changed during 2026. Read the current status in our travel advisory guide and check your government’s live advisory before you pay.
Sources: Egypt Top Tours package pages (prices and inclusions checked September 28, 2026; they change); official e-visa portal visa2egypt.gov.eg; UK FCDO entry requirements; Ministry ticketing portal; Grand Egyptian Museum FAQ.