Egypt Tour Package

High season (mid-October—February)
Best time for exploring without the sweat

If you’re here to delve into Luxor,s glut of Pharaonic riches, winter brings blue skies and pleasantly warm daytime weather to make long days of rambling around ancient ruins a pleasure rather than a chore. This is the most popular season to head into the sinai or the Western Desert for outdoor adventures or bask in the winter sun between learning to dive in South Sinai and along the Red Sea coast.

 
Unique interior shot of the Ramesses VI tomb in Valley of the Kings, Luxor Egypt
Shoulder season (March—May, September—early-October)
Best time to avoid the crowds

Traveling during shoulder season often brings the best of both worlds. Major monuments aren’t as packed and there’s usually an accommodation bargain or two to be had.Daytime temperatures can still be very hot in May and September so shoulder season travelers sensitive to heat (and families traveling with little ones) would do well to aim for March, April or October.

Low season (June—August)
Best time to dive in the Red Sea 

The weather switches to sweltering as average high temperature hit 108°F (42°C). Luxor’s temples and tombs open at 6am so it’s still possible to beat the heat by being an early bird. Expect to be greeted with an ironic “Welcome to Alaska!” in Aswan. Unless you’re made of extremely tough stuff, it’s best to skip the Western Desert.Just to flip the low season rule, summer is the peak domestic-holiday period along the Mediterranean coast as half of Cairo decamps to the beach. Yes, it’s still boiling in Alexandria but at least there’s a breeze.

Boats on the shoreline in Alexandria, Egypt
Can I travel during Ramadan in Egypt?

The dates for Ramadan (the month when Muslims fast during daylight hours) change annually as the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar year.If you’re traveling during Ramadan, be aware that tourist sites, along with most shops and services, operate shorter hours and many non-tourist orientated restaurants and cafes only open after sunset. In Egypt, non-Muslims are not expected to observe the fast but visitors should politely show respect for fasters by being discreet – don’t blatantly swig from your water bottle or munch snacks on the street.

January is the best time to head to the beach 

Northern Europeans escape gray skies back home by basking on the beaches of Sharm el-Sheikh and the Red Sea coast. There is pleasant daytime weather across most of the country, though in Alexandria and Cairo be prepared for rain.

February is prime hiking season in Sinai High Mts.  

A great month for hitting the Sinai High Mountains and the oases of the Western Desert on outdoor adventures as it’s less chilly after dark.

March is sandstorm season 

The sand-loaded khamsin wind begins blowing and the resulting sandstorms can disrupt travel, occasionally grounding flights, preventing feluccas from sailing in Aswan and making sightseeing impossible due to low visibility. Add an extra day or two into your itinerary in case plans go awry.

April is the perfect time for a felucca trip 

The khamsin is still an issue but when it isn’t blowing, this is a near-perfect month for Egypt travels. The warmer evenings make it particularly good for overnight felucca trips from Aswan and camping in the White Desert.   Happy friends driving quads in the desert at sunset.

May is a good time for package deals so round up a crew and travel together 
May is for budget travelers 

Temperatures begin to rise and crowds disperse at the Nile-side temples. There are usually some good package-deals for resorts like Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada, El Gouna and Marsa Alam. 

June is low season 

Egyptian schools let out for the summer in late-June and Egyptian families’ bee-line to the beaches of Alexandria and Marsa Matruh. By the end of the month, the heat is in full force, making visiting inland sights an extremely sweaty experience.

July is hottest month of the year 

If you’re not used to searing temperatures, July and August are the worst time to come to Egypt. But crowds are thin and costs are way down, except on the coast where temps are much cooler. If you do head here in mid-summer though, it’s mango season.

August is vacation season for Egyptians 

August is the peak domestic-tourism month. Expect beach areas, especially along the Mediterranean, to be thronged. Book trains a few days in advance if you can.

Swimmers along the coast in Hurghada, Egypt
September is the prime season for combining land- and water-based 
September is prime diving season  

The weather gets generally bearable for an entire day out and about. Late-September and October are good for combining both on-land and underwater adventures if you’re a casual or newbie diver.

October is the ideal time to travel to Egypt 

October is one of Egypt’s best travel months. The light along the Nile is at its most soft and clear – great for photography in Luxor and Aswan – while in the Western Desert oases, the date harvest is in full swing.

November is a good time for camel treks and hiking

Large tour groups flood back into the country; perfect time to high-tail it to the desert for camel treks and hiking. In Cairo, the cooler weather makes November a good bet for long strolls to discover the capital’s madrassas and mosques.

December is for cruising on the Nile 

Peak period for Nile cruises so prices rocket. Divers should note that sea conditions can get choppy on boat dives though shore dives are generally fine. Bring wet weather gear for Cairo and Alexandria.

Egypt Tour Itinerary

Highlights

 

Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx

  • Hotel Grand Nile Tower / Novotel 6 October or similar in Cairo

  • Dinner

Welcome to Egypt- ‘The land of Nile’. Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx:

Welcome to Cairo,Egypt. On arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be greeted and assisted by local representative/tour manager. Transfer to Hotel. Check in. Day at leisure.Evening Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza & the Spinx

Note: The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs

Highlights

 

Full day tour of Alexandria

  • Hotel Grand Nile Tower / Novotel 6 October or similar in Cairo

  • Breakfast, Local Lunch and Dinner

Full day tour of Alexandria:

Proceed to Alexandria. Guided tour of Alexandria.

Visit the Catacombs of Kom-el-Shoqafa, drive pass Pompey’s Pillar and photostop at Qaitbay citadel. Visit Alexandria Library. Transfer back to Cairo. Visit Papyrus Institute & Perfumery

Highlights

 

Visit the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx (Entrance inside the pyramids is not included). Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum.

  • Hotel Grand Nile Tower / Novotel 6 October or similar in Cairo

  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Enjoy the capital city-Cairo. Visit the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx (Entrance inside the pyramids is not included). Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum:

Visit the Pyramids & the Sphinx.Visit the Egyptian Museum.

Highlights

 

Enjoy the sights of Aswan on you city tour – Philae Temple, High Dam & Egyptian Cotton outlet

  • On-board the River Nile Cruise

  • Packed Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Fly to Aswan. Enjoy the sights of Aswan on you city tour – Philae Temple, High Dam & Egyptian Cotton outlet:

Proceed to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Visit the temple of Philae and the High Dam. Visit Egyptian Cotton outlet. We drive to the Cruise center to board the luxurious Nile River Cruise.

Note: Due to limited flight options you may have to take an early morning flight from Cairo

Highlights

 

Visit the Abu Simbel temples. Proceed to Aswan . Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the city sights of Kom Ombo including the magnificent Temple of Two Gods

  • On-board the River Nile Cruise

  • Packed Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Visit the Abu Simbel temples. Proceed to Aswan . Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the city sights of Kom Ombo including the magnificent Temple of Two Gods:

Proceed to Abu Simbel. Visit the temple of Abu Simbel – A UNESCO world heritage site. Return to Aswan & Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the famous ‘Temple of Two Gods’ – dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris

Highlights

 

Sail to Edfu. Visit the temple of Edfu. Sail to Luxor – “City of Palaces” via Esna Lock. Visit the Karnak & Luxor temples

  • On-board the River Nile Cruise

  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Sail to Edfu. Visit the temple of Edfu. Sail to Luxor – “City of Palaces” via Esna Lock. Visit the Karnak & Luxor temples:

Sail to Edfu town. Visit Edfu temple dedicated to God Horus. Enjoy Nile River from the deck, as your Nile Cruise sails to Luxor via the Esna Lock. Proceed to Karnak and Luxor Temples.