7-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Hurghada

History in Cairo and Luxor, then two nights to unwind on the Red Sea

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About this activity

7-day private Egypt tour by overnight train and coach: Cairo's pyramids, Luxor's temples and 2 relaxing nights in Hurghada. Boutique local stays, expert guide.

Full description

A week is enough to cover Egypt's two ends without feeling rushed: this itinerary opens with the pyramids and museums of Cairo, moves south to Luxor by overnight sleeper train, then closes with two nights of Red Sea downtime in Hurghada before a coach ride back to Cairo for departure. As with all our packages, nights on land are spent in small boutique guesthouses rather than chain hotels - plain outside, comfortable…

What's included

4 nights in hand-picked boutique guesthouses in Cairo and Hurghada - modest facades, comfortable and characterful rooms inside
Daily breakfast, plus dinner on Nile-cruise-style evenings and at your Hurghada guesthouse
Overnight air-conditioned sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor
Air-conditioned coach transfers Luxor to Hurghada, and Hurghada back to Cairo
Private, English-speaking Egyptologist guide in Cairo and Luxor
All airport and station transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

International flights to and from Egypt
Egypt entry visa
Entrance fees to museums, temples and archaeological sites (paid locally)
Tipping for your guide and driver
Optional activities in Hurghada not listed in the itinerary (e.g. snorkeling, dolphin trip, desert safari)

About this activity

Private Tour

Multi-Day Packages

4 nights in hand-picked boutique guesthouses in Cairo and Hurghada - modest facades, comfortable and characterful rooms inside

Daily breakfast, plus dinner on Nile-cruise-style evenings and at your Hurghada guesthouse

Overnight air-conditioned sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor

Air-conditioned coach transfers Luxor to Hurghada, and Hurghada back to Cairo

Private, English-speaking Egyptologist guide in Cairo and Luxor

All airport and station transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle

Highlights

✓Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
✓Overnight sleeper train Cairo to Luxor, then Karnak and Luxor Temple
✓2 nights to relax on the Red Sea coast in Hurghada before you head home

Tour Itinerary & Map

1 Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo: Land at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your boutique guesthouse. Rest of the day free; dinner is home-cooked at the house, then an overnight stay in Cairo.
2 Day 2 - Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Overnight Train to Luxor: A full day with your Egyptologist guide: the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to Tutankhamun's treasures. In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train south to Luxor.
3 Day 3 - Arrive in Luxor & Luxor Temple: Arrive into Luxor, the world's largest open-air museum, and check into your guesthouse. Begin sightseeing with Luxor Temple on the East Bank before an evening at leisure.
4 Day 4 - Karnak Temple & Coach to Hurghada: Visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious structure ever built, with its colossal columns and sacred lake. Afterward, board an air-conditioned coach for the drive to Hurghada and check into your Red Sea guesthouse.
5 Day 5 - Adventures in Hurghada: A free day on the Red Sea coast. Choose from optional activities through your guide: snorkeling or diving over vibrant coral reefs, a Dolphin House boat trip, or a desert safari with quad biking, camel rides and a Bedouin dinner - or simply relax at your guesthouse.
6 Day 6 - Coach Back to Cairo: A relaxed morning in Hurghada before boarding the coach back to Cairo. The evening is yours to browse a local bazaar or rest at your guesthouse.
7 Day 7 - Departure: After breakfast, your private transfer takes you to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight home.