How Much Does a Trip to Egypt Cost? A 2026 Budget Guide
Our private Egypt tours start from $340 per person for a three-day Cairo short stay, run from $1,390 to $1,950 per person for seven-to-ten-day itineraries that include the Nile, and stand-alone Nile cruises start from $325 per person (2026 prices). Private day tours from Cairo, such as the Giza Pyramids, start at $70 total for a solo traveller. Three things move the cost most: how long you stay, whether you include a Nile cruise, and your hotel standard. On our private tours your guide, air-conditioned transport, accommodation and listed sightseeing are included. Budget separately for international flights, the Egypt e-visa, site entry tickets, lunches and drinks, optional extras such as a hot-air balloon over Luxor, and tipping.
"How much does a trip to Egypt cost?" is one of the most-searched questions about visiting, and the honest answer is: less than most people expect for the experience you get. Here is a realistic breakdown for 2026.
What drives the price
Three things move the number most: the length of your trip, whether you include a Nile cruise, and your hotel standard. A short Cairo break is very affordable; a longer trip with a 5-star cruise and Abu Simbel costs more but is still excellent value compared with most bucket-list destinations.
Rough guide by trip type
A 3 to 4 day Cairo trip with private guiding and a good hotel is the most budget-friendly way in. A 7 to 8 day Cairo plus Nile cruise, the classic Egypt itinerary, sits in the mid-range and is where most travellers land. A 10 to 14 day trip adding the Red Sea, Abu Simbel, or Jordan is the premium end. For real examples with prices, browse our Egypt tour packages.
What our trips actually cost (2026 prices)
These are our current published "from" prices for private tours, per person in US dollars. Your final price depends on dates, group size and hotel standard, so treat them as starting points rather than a quote.
Short Cairo stays: from $340 to $695 per person
- Cairo Quick Getaway, 3 days: from $340
- Cairo Highlights Escape, 4 days: from $495
- Cairo & Alexandria Signature Journey, 4 days: from $560
- Cairo & Alexandria Discovery, 5 days: from $695
7 to 10 day classic itineraries with the Nile: from $1,390 to $1,950 per person
- Classic Egypt: Pyramids & Nile Cruise, 8 days: from $1,390
- Epic Journey Through Ancient Egypt, 8 days: from $1,460
- Classic Nile Cruise & Cairo, 7 days: from $1,495
- Egypt Family Adventure: Pyramids, Nile & Red Sea, 10 days: from $1,690
- Wonders of Egypt & Red Sea Relaxation, 10 days: from $1,900
- Egypt Honeymoon: Pyramids, Nile & Romance, 9 days: from $1,950
Nile cruises on their own: from $325 per person
- Nile Cruise: Aswan to Luxor in 4 Days, 4 days: from $325
- Short Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan in 5 Days, 5 days: from $780
Dahabiya and longer premium trips: from $1,920 per person
- Short Dahabiya Escape (Luxor to Aswan), 6 days: from $1,920
- Egypt & the Holy Land: Cairo, Sinai & Jerusalem, 12 days: from $2,950
- Egypt & Jordan Dual Country Epic, 12 days: from $3,200
- Ultimate Egypt & Hurghada Extension, 12 days: from $3,380
- Private Dahabiya Nile & Cultural Odyssey, 16 days: from $4,200
Private day tours from Cairo
Day-tour prices are the total for your group, not per person, unless marked otherwise.
- Giza Pyramids: $70 for one person, $100 for two, $120 for three or more
- Cairo City Tour: $70 for one person, $100 for two, $120 for three or more
- Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshour: $70 for one person, $100 for two, $120 for three or more
- Alexandria Day Tour: $120 for one person, $140 for two, $160 for three or more
- Sound & Light Show: $30 for one person, $50 for two, $20 per person for three or more
What's usually included vs extra
On our private tours, your guide, air-conditioned transport, accommodation and listed sightseeing are included. The most common extras to budget for are: international flights, the Egypt entry visa, site entry tickets, lunches and drinks, optional activities (a camel ride, a hot-air balloon over Luxor), and tips.
Don't forget these smaller costs
Entry tickets add up, the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Valley of the Kings and special tombs each have their own fee. The Egypt e-visa is inexpensive; see our visa guide. Tipping (baksheesh) is customary and worth setting aside a small daily amount for.
How to get the best value
Travelling privately is more affordable than people assume because you skip the markups of big group operators, and a tailor-made itinerary means you only pay for what you actually want. Booking direct (rather than through a third-party marketplace that adds commission) is also usually cheaper.
Frequently asked questions
Is Egypt expensive for tourists?
No, Egypt is one of the better-value major destinations. Your biggest costs are usually international flights and your hotel tier; on the ground, guiding, transport and food are reasonable.
How much should I budget per day?
Beyond your pre-paid tour, a modest daily allowance covers entry tickets, lunches, drinks and tips. Luxury extras like a Luxor balloon ride are optional add-ons.
Want an exact, no-obligation quote for your dates and style? Tell us what you have in mind and we'll send a tailored price, see also our guide on how many days you need in Egypt.