Epic 8-Day Egypt Escapade
Pyramids, temples, desert, and Red Sea — Egypt's greatest hits.
Temple and pyramid days on uneven ground, followed by Red Sea days with nothing scheduled. The heaviest walking is Luxor's West Bank.
About this tour
A fast-paced, highlight-packed week across Egypt's icons — the Pyramids, Luxor's temples and tombs, and a few days of Red Sea relaxation to close out the trip.
Highlights
- ✦Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
- ✦Luxor's East & West Banks
- ✦Red Sea relaxation days
- ✦Professional photoshoot
Itinerary
- 1
Giza Pyramids & Photoshoot
Arrival, hotel pickup, and the Giza Plateau with a professional photoshoot.
- 2
Cairo Highlights
The Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo, packed into one focused day to keep the pace moving.
- 3
Fly to Luxor, East Bank
Flight to Luxor, then Karnak and Luxor Temple in the afternoon.
- 4
Luxor West Bank
The Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's Temple, with an optional sunrise hot air balloon beforehand.
- 5
Fly to Hurghada
Transfer to Luxor airport for the short flight to Hurghada, checking in on the Red Sea coast by afternoon.
- 6
Red Sea Boat Trip
A full-day snorkeling boat trip to Giftun Island or similar reefs.
- 7
Free Beach Day
A day with nothing on the schedule — the beach, the pool, or an optional watersports add-on.
- 8
Departure
Private transfer to Hurghada airport for your departure flight.
Where You’ll Go
The main stops, in the order you'll visit them.
Included
- ✓Private air-conditioned transportation
- ✓Private English-speaking Egyptologist
- ✓Professional photoshoot
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Lunch on touring days
Not Included
- ✕Egypt visa
- ✕Hotels
- ✕Flights
- ✕Tips
- ✕Personal spending
Make It Yours
Experiences travelers often add to this itinerary.
Before You Book
The things travelers ask us most about this tour.
Yes — entrance fees for the sites on this itinerary are in the price, so there is nothing to buy at the gate. What you would still pay for separately are your Egypt visa, hotels, flights, tips and personal spending.
Private. It runs for your group alone — private air-conditioned transportation and private English-speaking Egyptologist — so the pace is yours and nobody waits on a coach filling up. We do not merge bookings into larger groups.
Prefer to join a small group? See Weekly Trips →A fair amount, but nothing strenuous. Temple and pyramid days on uneven ground, followed by Red Sea days with nothing scheduled. The heaviest walking is Luxor's West Bank. If someone in your group has limited mobility, tell us before you book — we can usually adjust the route or the pace rather than have you find out on the day.
It runs 8 days across 4 bases — Cairo, Giza, Luxor and Red Sea. The day-by-day breakdown is on this page, and start times flex around your flights and how early you like to begin.
Yes. Travellers on this itinerary most often add ATV Quad Bikes at Pyramids' Sahara Desert, Quiet Nile Felucca Tour and Food Tour, and any of them can be built into the day rather than booked separately. You can also swap a site, change the pace, or start from a blank page if none of this is quite right.
Customize this tour →What travellers said
Reviews of Egypt Eye from travellers who did something similar.
“The Pyramid and Sphinx tour with our photographer absolutely incredible from start to finish. Our photographer provided deep and engaging insights about the Pyramids, temples, and Sphinx throughout the tour, bringing ancient history to life with passion and clarity. He went above and beyond—not just as a guide, but even helping us negotiate with local vendors, which made the experience even more enjoyable and stress-free. The itinerary was…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Rohan
1 Day Giza Tour
“The all inclusive Pyramids and Sphinx experience with our guide (and Ru) was exceptional! Communication about pick up and itinerary of activities were clear and timely. Also, entrance to the sites was very easy and efficient. No hassle or waiting in long lines! Ru was an exceptional guide! She’s very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English, which made the exchange of information very fluid and easy. I learned SO much! Additionally, they were…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Bernard
1 Day Giza Tour
“This tour exceeded all my expectations and provided a truly exceptional experience. On the day I originally booked, I wasn’t feeling well, but the team was incredibly understanding and accommodated me by rescheduling for the following day. Their flexibility and kindness set the tone for the rest of the experience. The private nature of the tour made it even more enjoyable, as everything was tailored to my pace and preferences. My guide, our…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Thien
1 Day Giza Tour
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