Discover Egypt3 min readPublished: 8 October 2026Last updated: 8 October 2026Reviewed by Mohamed Hassan
Quick facts
- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Recommended duration
- 2 to 5 days
- Typical budget
- From €290 per person
Quick summary
- Short answer: on a Red Sea holiday, take the 2-day private Cairo tour from Hurghada from €290; for a Cairo city break, the 3-day package from €320.
- The 3-day package covers the Giza pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and a Khan El Khalili dinner over 3 days / 2 nights.
- For five days, the family package from €690 combines Cairo with Hurghada; a Cairo-only five-day programme is planned on request.
How many days do you need in Cairo?
Two days is enough for the pyramids, a museum and the old city; three days lets you see them at a calmer pace. The right trip depends on where you start.
If you are on a beach holiday in Hurghada, book the 2-day private Cairo tour from Hurghada from €290. If Cairo is your destination, book the 3-day Cairo package from €320. If you want five days and are travelling with children, the 5-day family package from €690 combines Cairo with the Red Sea.
| Option | What it covers | Duration | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-day private Cairo tour from Hurghada | Pyramids, museum, Khan El Khalili, Old Cairo; 4-star overnight | 2 days / 1 night | From €290 | Beach holiday on the Red Sea |
| 3-day Cairo package | Giza pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili dinner | 3 days / 2 nights | From €320 | A Cairo city break |
| 5-day family Egypt: Cairo & Hurghada | Pyramids and Sphinx, family hotel in Hurghada, submarine reef tour | 5 days / 4 nights | From €690 | Families combining Cairo and the beach |
- 2-day private Cairo tour from Hurghada
- What it covers
- Pyramids, museum, Khan El Khalili, Old Cairo; 4-star overnight
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Price
- From €290
- Best for
- Beach holiday on the Red Sea
- 3-day Cairo package
- What it covers
- Giza pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili dinner
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Price
- From €320
- Best for
- A Cairo city break
- 5-day family Egypt: Cairo & Hurghada
- What it covers
- Pyramids and Sphinx, family hotel in Hurghada, submarine reef tour
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Price
- From €690
- Best for
- Families combining Cairo and the beach
Prices are the stored “from” prices on each trip page. Your final price is confirmed in a written quote before you pay.
Compare the bookable trips: 2-day private Cairo tour from Hurghada or 3-day Cairo package. All options: Cairo tours.
2 days: private Cairo tour from Hurghada
The 2-day private Cairo tour from Hurghada, from €290 per person, gives you two relaxed days in Cairo with an overnight at a 4-star hotel. The stored programme covers the pyramids, the museum, Khan El Khalili and Old Cairo.
It suits travellers based on the Red Sea who want Cairo without moving their whole holiday, and who prefer not to squeeze the city into one very long day. The trip page lists the full itinerary, transport and what is excluded.
3 days: the Cairo package
The 3-day Cairo package, from €320 per person, runs three days and two nights. It covers the Giza pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and old Islamic Cairo, with dinner at Khan El Khalili.
It suits travellers who are flying into Cairo for a short break, or adding Cairo to the start or end of a longer Egypt trip. Three days leaves room to see the pyramids and the museum on separate days instead of rushing both.
5 days: Cairo with the Red Sea, or tailor-made
Our fixed five-day option is the family package, from €690 per person for five days and four nights. It combines Cairo and Hurghada: the pyramids and Sphinx, a family hotel in Hurghada and a submarine reef tour.
It suits families who want history and beach in one short trip. We do not currently publish a fixed five-day programme that stays only in Cairo. If that is what you want, ask us for a tailor-made plan and we will send a written proposal with the price for your dates.
What to confirm before you book
Before you pay, confirm in writing which hotel you stay in, how you travel to and from Cairo, which entry tickets are part of your price and what is excluded. Every trip page lists the inclusions, and the final price for your date and group is confirmed in a written quote.
For day trips once you are in Cairo, such as the pyramids or Saqqara, see the Cairo tours page.
Frequently asked questions
Is 2 days enough for Cairo?
Two days covers the pyramids, the museum, Khan El Khalili and Old Cairo, as on our 2-day private tour from Hurghada from €290.
Can I visit Cairo from Hurghada overnight?
Yes. The 2-day private Cairo tour from Hurghada from €290 includes an overnight at a 4-star hotel in Cairo.
Do you offer 5 days in Cairo only?
Not as a fixed package at the moment. Our fixed 5-day option combines Cairo and Hurghada from €690; a Cairo-only plan is prepared on request.
Reviewed by
Mohamed HassanSenior Egypt Travel Specialist
- Egypt Travel Specialist
- 30+ years of professional tourism experience
- Fluent in 7 languages
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