A Classic Egypt Tour follows the main historical route: starting at the Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then heading south to Luxor’s temples and the Valley of the Kings. Most travelers connect these sites with a multi-night Nile cruise to Aswan. This is the itinerary most first-time visitors choose, since it covers the highlights of ancient Egypt in one trip....
A week-long Classic Egypt Tour typically runs $1,100 to $2,200 per person, covering hotels, private transport, a licensed Egyptologist guide, and entrance fees. Longer 10–15 day tours that add a full Nile cruise, Alexandria, or a Red Sea extension range from $2,000 to $3,200 per person. International flights to Cairo are not included.
Egypt’s main tourist areas — Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, and Sharm El Sheikh — operate normally and see millions of visitors each year. The current advisory is Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution, with Do Not Travel guidance limited to the Northern and Middle Sinai Peninsula and parts of the Western Desert. We route every tour around these areas.
October through April offers the mildest sightseeing weather. December and January are the busiest and most expensive months; November and March offer a similar climate with smaller crowds.
Independent private Egyptologist guides typically charge $50 to $120 per day. Every Tripianto Classic Egypt Tour already includes a private Egyptologist guide in the package price.
International flights to and from Cairo are never included. Depending on the tour, optional extras such as hot air balloon rides, tipping, drinks, and a small number of optional sites may also be excluded — each tour lists this clearly.
Yes. Every package on this page can be adjusted for extra nights, a different departure city, private upgrades, or added stops such as Alexandria or the Red Sea, through our tailor-made trip planning service.