$2999—Up to 52% off 5-star small-group Egypt tour

Egypt feels larger than expected. The scale of the temples, the density of Cairo and the stillness of the Nile all land differently in person. This member-favourite itinerary covers the country’s biggest icons in just nine days, but at a surprisingly comfortable pace. A four-night Nile cruise slows the rhythm naturally after Cairo’s intensity, carrying you between Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel. The heavy hitters are all here. The Pyramids and Sphinx. Karnak Temple’s towering columns. The Valley of the Kings. Abu Simbel too, which many shorter Egypt tours skip entirely. One moment, you’re standing beneath the Great Pyramids of Giza. Next, you’re sailing past riverside villages where palms and minarets drift quietly by. Watch feluccas crossing the Nile at sunset and wake to changing desert light along the riverbanks. We especially love the inclusion of domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. In a country as vast as Egypt, they save time and avoid some seriously long travel days. It’s the kind of itinerary that makes Egypt feel exciting rather than exhausting.

Travelzoo members enjoy exclusive pricing on this member-favourite Egypt itinerary. The featured $2999 price is available across six departures from July 2026 through February 2028. Better still, the price stays fixed while regular rates rise over time. That means savings grow from 32% in 2026 to as much as 52% in 2028. More than 30 additional departures through 2028 are also exclusively priced for members.

What's included

• 4 nights in 5-star accommodation
• 4-night, 5-star Nile River cruise
• Internal flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
• Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
• Fully escorted by an Egyptologist guide
• Airport transfers
• Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
• Visits to the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple and more
• Small-group touring with no more than 20 travellers

When

Valid for six departures from July 2026 through December 2028.

Book by 26 May 2026.

To find out more, see our partner's website.

Travelzoo tip: Egypt alone feels extraordinary, but Jordan adds a completely different dimension. Think Petra’s sandstone canyons, Wadi Rum’s desert landscapes and the surreal stillness of the Dead Sea. We’ve also secured exclusive savings of 35% to 58% on Inspiring Vacations’ 15-day Egypt and Jordan small-group tour. Select departures in 2026 and 2028 are now just $4999 per person for members. 

Holiday snapshot

Cairo - Luxor - Valley of the Kings - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Cairo

Itinerary highlights

In Cairo, the journey begins among some of the world’s most recognisable ancient sites, where the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the city's dense energy create an immediate sense of scale and history.

Through Luxor, vast temple complexes and riverside landscapes reveal the heart of ancient Egypt, with Karnak Temple and the Nile itself shaping the experience as you board your 5-star cruise.

Across the Valley of the Kings, tombs cut deep into the desert hillsides reveal intricate carvings, hieroglyphs and burial chambers created for Egypt’s pharaohs thousands of years ago.

In Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples rises dramatically beside the Nile, where towering columns and detailed stone reliefs bring ancient mythology into focus.

At Kom Ombo, the temple’s unusual riverside setting creates a striking stop along the cruise, with twin sanctuaries dedicated to ancient gods overlooking the water.

In Aswan, the pace softens along the Nile, where feluccas drift past palm-lined islands and Nubian culture shapes the atmosphere of Egypt’s southernmost city.

At Abu Simbel, colossal statues carved into the mountainside announce one of Egypt’s most extraordinary monuments, where the scale and isolation of the temples leave a lasting impression.