When most people think of Egypt, they think of ancient pyramids, mummies, and deserts. Egypt offers so much more than just this and it’s about time you know about it! In this blog, I will share with you 9 Luxury Egypt Tours that will blow your mind.
The events and activities in these luxury tours are chosen for their small group sizes, upgrades such as private pick-up in a car with AC (a must-have in a desert climate!), or all-inclusive features such as included meals and yoga instructor. These tours are also a great alternative if you’re looking to avoid the crowds and keep your social distance!
Additionally, these excursions are spread throughout the beautiful country so you’ll see a diverse selection of activities, like hot air balloon rides, temple tours, river cruises, snorkeling and diving in the Red Sea, and desert camel rides.
Without further ado, let’s get to the good stuff!
Luxury Egypt Tours
Luxor: 3-Night Nile River Cruise to Aswan and Hot Air Balloon
Best culture tour and cruise package
This 3-night Nile River cruise is packed full of activities and is a perfect way to discover Egypt in a short time. Not only do you have your private ship’s quarters on the Nile river and the on-board activities like Egyptian dancing, but you also have the opportunity to sail in a traditional wooden sailboat (felucca), tour temples from ancient Egypt with your Egyptologist, and a hot air balloon ride!
Price
$550 USD
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Transportation to and from day excursions
- Luxurious private cabin
- All meals included on board
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Felucca boat ride on the Nile
- Hot air balloon ride
- Horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu
- Valley of the Kings
- Visit temples like Abu Simbel, Luxor, Karnak, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, the Mortuary temple of Amenhotep III, the Temple of Horus, and the twin temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari.
Tour length
4 days
Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Muhammed and White Island Cruise Trip
Best private sailing charter on the Red Sea
Enjoy sailing along the Red Sea and island hopping on a private sailing charter. You’ll have the opportunity to snorkel along the coral reef with a knowledgeable guide, and have a full lunch on board. Just grab your swimsuit and hop on board to discover this adventure!
Price
$40 USD
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel (optional, so confirm it if you want it)
- Lunch
- Snorkeling gear and guide
- Island hopping: Ras Muhammed National Park & the White Island
Tour length
8 hours
Hurghada: Desert Quad Safari, Camels, and Bedouin Town
Best for thrill seekers
Zip around the desert and cruise on sand dunes on your own four-wheel bike (ATV). This adventure tour also includes a trip to a Bedouin town and a (optional) camel ride. Make sure to request the small group tour package to guarantee a limited tour size and more one-on-one experience.
Price
About $15 USD (maybe more for a small group)
Included
- Car pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Hurghada
- ATV tour
- Trip to a Bedouin village
- Water and tea
Tour length
2.5 to 5 hours
Hurghada: Desert Star-Watching Adventure by Jeep with Dinner
Out-of-this-world experience
Take a cool ride through the desert in a Jeep then watch the sun set behind the sand dunes. This tour only gets better after dark. Your guide will show you the telescopes and teach you how to explore our galaxy through a long-distance lens. Learn about the planets, stars, and more. End the evening with a BBQ dinner with a bedouin twist.
Pay a little more and book a luxury tour under the stars for you and that special someone!
Price
$29 USD
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Hurghada
- Astronomy guide and telescopes
- BBQ dinner
Tour length
5 hours
Hurghada: Private Sea Spa Luxury Boat Experience
Best for complete privacy
A true luxury journey on the ancient Red Sea. The day’s travel starts in style with a short boat ride to Arouq Talata, a beautiful snorkeling location.
Before your massage, you’ll choose from three different massage methods followed by a sauna. Enjoy a lunch offering a variety of Egyptian dishes and fresh fruit. End the day doing yoga with your private instructor as the sun sets in the distance.
Price
$1,200 USD per group up to 10 people
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
- Seafood lunch
- Sauna
- Snorkeling gear
- Massage
- Yoga class and instructor
- Up to 10 people
- WiFi
Tour length
8 hours
Hurghada: Cleopatra VIP Bath With 45-Minute Massage & Drink
Best spa experience
No trip to Egypt would be complete without a visit to the spa. We all deserve to be treated like royalty and the Cleopatra spa experience delivers that!
Get lathered, scrubbed, washed, peeled, and steamed into a regal being. Finish the experience with a luxurious facial and calming massage.
Price
$34 USD
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
- Luxury steam bath
- Coconut cream body mask
- Facial
- Jacuzzi and sauna
- Hot marble stone treatment
- 45-minute massage with foam
Tour length
2 hours
Hurghada: Private Airport VIP Lounge Meet and Greet Service
Best VIP lounge access
If you like to skip the crowds then this trip upgrade at the Hurghada airport is well worth the privacy. The luxurious benefits for the cost easily make this VIP experience well worth it. Wifi, food, and drinks (including alcoholic beverages and soda) are included. There is even a padded play area for the kids.
Price
$38 USD
Included
- Food
- Drinks (water, coffee, soda, alcohol)
- Kid-friendly playroom
- WiFi
Tour length
3 hours before your flight departs
Pyramids & Sphinx Half Day Tour with Lunch
Best Cairo short tour
You’ve got to visit Egypt and explore one of the amazing wonders of the world, even if your travel vacation in Cairo is short. This four-hour trip takes you to the pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphynx, and around the temple complex of the Valley Temple and comes with lunch. You are accompanied by an Egyptian tour guide during all the stops to brief you on the ancient history of each destination.
To get a smaller group size and guarantee an air-conditioned vehicle, we recommend upgrading the standard travelers package with the agency. There may be an additional fee associated with it, but it’s worth it on your trip to Egypt.
Price
$75 USD (pay a little extra to limit the group size and get an air-conditioned vehicle)
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off from Cairo hotels
- Guided history tours of the pyramids of Giza and Valley Temple
Tour length
4 hours
Dahab: 2-Day Guided Tour of Cairo with Hotel Stay
Best tour of the Pyramids
A vacation to Egypt would not be complete without a journey to see the great pyramids in Giza and Dozer and sphinx. This tour delivers that and more over two days.
With a local guide, you’ll also see the Egyptian Museum, which houses artifacts like King Tut’s sarcophagus, the largest bazaar in all of Arabia: Khan El-Khalili, and the necropolis of Saqqara.
Price
$299 USD
Included
- Local pick-up and drop-off from Dahab
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- 4 or 5-star hotel accommodation and breakfast
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to the Pyramids of Giza site complex, Egyptian Museum, and Saqqara complex
- Egyptologist tour guide
Tour length
2 days
Tipping in Egypt
Tipping or “backsheesh” in Egypt is common and expected if someone is helping you or providing a service. If you’re a tourist or traveler, you’re likely going to give tips to cab drivers, hotel staff and cleaning staff, salons and massage parlors, and company tour guides.
Expect to pay between 10-20% of the service cost towards the tip – better service means a higher tip.
Try and bring exact change or small bills because they may not have change or think you’re tipping the whole amount. If short on the local currency, you may be able to tip on a currency like the USD or GBP.
Some local restaurants include a 10-15% service fee on the bill, so leaving a tip is not expected (or reasonable) if you see this charge. Though I recommend tipping when you visit Egypt, sometimes you will have the experience of someone asking for more tip than what you have already given. In those cases, ask them if they want a tip at all and move on with your vacation from there!
Which of the luxury Egypt tours is your favorite?
I am obsessed with the star-gazing journey in the desert and have now added this to my bucket list for this country! I would love to experience this once-in-a-lifetime tour on a romantic trip with my husband (kid free!).
Which luxury tour do you think is the best of Egypt? Let me know in the comments where you want to explore!
