7-Day Egypt Tours

Seven days is enough to see the highlights – Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and a Nile cruise – but not enough to go deep. You'll cover the Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Abu Simbel, and the main Nile temples on a cruise. What you'll skip: Alexandria, Siwa Oasis, the White Desert, Dahab, and any unhurried exploration of a single site. For a first trip, 7 days is the right call; for a return visit, plan for 10–14.

Private 7-day Egypt tours start around $1,315 per person at 5-star with the Nile cruise included. Mid-range (4-star hotels, 5-star ship) runs $2,200–$3,500 per person. Premium tier (suite hotels, Oberoi or Sanctuary class ships) is $4,000–$6,500. Add 25–35% for Christmas, New Year, and US spring break weeks. International flights from the US are separate.

Yes – the standard 7-day itinerary is Cairo → fly to Aswan → 3-night Nile cruise sailing north to Luxor (via Kom Ombo and Edfu) → Abu Simbel as a day excursion. Land-only 7-day variants exist (Cairo + Luxor hotels) but the cruise is the default for first-time visitors and what most clients book.

October through April. Daytime temperatures sit in the mid-70s°F to mid-80s°F, dry, low humidity. November to February is peak – Christmas and New Year sell out six months ahead. Spring break in March or April aligns with one of the best weather windows. We don't run 7-day southern itineraries in July or August by default – Aswan and Abu Simbel hit 105–115°F.

Yes for US passports. Easiest: the e-Visa (visa2egypt.gov.eg, $30, single entry, 3–5 business days). Or use our arrival visa service at Cairo airport ($35) – your stamp is ready when you land. Passport must be valid 6+ months beyond entry date. We include full visa guidance in your booking confirmation, and your Cairo desk planner walks you through the e-Visa form if it helps.