Private Luxury 4-Day Cairo Sightseeing — 5-Star Guided Egypt Experience
Overview
This is a private 4-day Cairo sightseeing tour that guides you from the Pyramids of Giza to the Grand Egyptian Museum with a licensed Egyptologist at your side. You’ll stand on the Giza Plateau as the desert light sharpens the pyramids’ angles, wander the stepped terraces of Djoser at Saqqara and glide past Cairo’s illuminated skyline on a Nile dinner cruise. Operated directly by Discovery Tours Egypt — your licensed Egyptian DMC since 1988 — the itinerary pairs expert timing, private luxury transfers and carefully chosen 5‑star hotels so you can focus on the stories, not the logistics.
Highlights
- Private licensed Egyptologist guide
- 5-star hotel accommodation (3 nights)
- Private air-conditioned luxury transfers
- All standard site entrance fees included
- Evening Nile dinner cruise with live show
- Personalized, small-group or solo departures
Detailed Itinerary
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What's Included
- 3 nights in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis
- Entrance fees to the Giza Plateau and the Great Sphinx, Saqqara (Step Pyramid), the Memphis open-air site, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the Egyptian Museum (Tahrir), and the key Islamic Cairo sites visited as specified in the itinerary
- All private air-conditioned transfers throughout, including Cairo Airport (CAI) meet-and-greet on arrival and private transfer to the airport on departure, plus a private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for all touring
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing days
- Nile dinner cruise with evening show and the meal as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled water during tours and transfers, and all applicable local taxes and service charges
What's Not Included
- Gratuities for Egyptologist guide, drivers, hotel staff, and Nile dinner cruise crew
- Entry to the interior of the Pyramids and special tomb entries (Tutankhamun, Seti I) are not included
- International flights to/from Cairo, Egyptian entry visa fees, and travel insurance
- Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, minibar, phone calls), optional extras and upgrades such as after-hours museum access or private pyramid interior tickets
Pricing & Seasons
| Season | Solo | 2-4 Pax | 5-8 Pax | 9-16 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (1 May 2025 – 30 Sept 2025, 1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026, 1 May 2027 – 30 Sept 2027) | $877 | $440 | $330 | $292 |
| High (1 Oct 2025 – 30 Apr 2026, 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Apr 2027, 1 Oct 2027 – 30 Apr 2028) | $877 | $440 | $330 | $292 |
| Peak (13 Apr 2025 – 27 Apr 2025, 18 Dec 2025 – 6 Jan 2026, 29 Mar 2026 – 12 Apr 2026, 18 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027, 21 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027, 18 Dec 2027 – 6 Jan 2028) | $877 | $440 | $330 | $292 |
Peak season surcharges apply during Christmas, New Year, and Easter periods. Prices shown are per person in USD.
All prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement available on request.
Child Policy
- Children under 2 years: Free
- Children 2-5 years: 25% off adult rate (sharing parents' room)
- Children 6-11 years: 50% off adult rate (sharing parents' room)
- Children 12+ years: Adult rate applies
Tour Details
Start
Cairo
End
Cairo
Operates
Daily
Duration
4 Days
Available
Year-round
Activity
Moderate
Suitable For
All Ages
Accommodation
Hotel
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Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation
Full refund if cancelled more than 30 days before departure.
15-30 Days Before Departure
50% of the total tour cost will be charged.
Less Than 15 Days Before Departure
100% of the total tour cost will be charged (no refund).
Important Notes:
- Cancellation requests must be made in writing via email.
- Peak season bookings (Christmas, New Year, Easter) may have stricter cancellation terms.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all bookings.
- No-shows or early departures are non-refundable.
- Amendments to confirmed bookings may incur additional charges.
Guest Testimonials
"From the moment we arrived, everything was taken care of. Our Egyptologist guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. The hotels were wonderful and the itinerary was perfectly paced. Highly recommend!"
"We've travelled extensively and this was one of our best experiences ever. Discovery Tours went above and beyond. The private transfers, expert guides, and attention to detail made all the difference."
"Travelled with our two kids (8 and 12) and everything was perfectly arranged. The guide made history come alive for the children. Only minor issue was one hotel that was slightly below expectations, but overall fantastic."
Last updated: 25 Feb 2026
Guiding Excellence
Every tour is led by a licensed Egyptologist with deep expertise. We aren't just guides — we are storytellers and historians.
- Licensed Egyptologist Guides
- 36+ Years Operating Since 1988
- IATA Accredited
- Class-A Licensed DMC #723
