Egypt Short Breaks Itinerary: What to See in 3, 4, or 5 Days
November 19, 2025
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Tour Details
| Duration |
4 Days / 3 Nights |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Cairo / Giza / Abu Simbel |
| Tour Type |
Daily Tour |
| Pickup |
Cairo Airport or Your Hotel |
Classic 4 Days Cairo and Abu Simbel Tour Package
This 4-day tour flies from Cairo to Abu Simbel, covering the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the twin rock temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel. Domestic flights connect Cairo and Aswan in both directions, replacing road transit. The only 4-day tour that flies directly from Cairo to Abu Simbel's colossal rock temples, Ramesses II at maximum impact.
Your journey begins in the heart of Cairo. Day 1 begins with an airport arrival, transfer to a 5-star Cairo hotel, and a Nile Dinner Cruise on the river. Day 2 covers the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Day 3 opens with a morning flight from Cairo to Aswan, a 3.5-hour road transfer south to Abu Simbel for a full visit to both the Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, then a return to Aswan for lunch and an evening flight back to Cairo. Day 4 closes with a transfer to Cairo International Airport for international departure. For travelers who love traditional sightseeing, you may also want to explore our classic travel packages to Egypt for more heritage-rich options. For travelers comparing options across the full 4-day range, discover all 4-day Egypt packages.
Why Book This Tour
- Only 4 day tour combining Cairo with a direct flight to the Abu Simbel Temples.
- Domestic flights (Cairo–Aswan–Cairo) are included in the package price.
- Private Egyptologist guide throughout the entire tour.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing.
- Morning Abu Simbel visit for cooler weather and better photography.
- Tailor your itinerary to align perfectly with your preferences.
- Affordable prices without compromising on quality or service.
- 24/7 phone and WhatsApp support from arrival to departure.
Included
- Meet and assist with the Tripidays representative at the airport
- Private Egyptologist guide for all attraction visits across
- All ground transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Domestic Flights (Cairo - Aswan) (Aswan - Cairo)
- 2 nights accommodation in Cairo
- 1 night accommodation in Aswan
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the Itinerary
- Meals are provided as mentioned in the itinerary
- One bottle of water during the tours
- Our assistance during your stay
- All Taxes and Charges
Excluded
- International flights to Egypt.
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra meals, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers.
- Travel Insurance.
- Egypt Entry Visa.
Highlights
Giza Attractions
- Pyramids of Giza
- The Great Sphinx
- The Valley Temple
- The Grand Egyptian Museum
Abu Simbel Attractions
- Temple of Ramesses II
- Temple of Queen Nefertari
Itinerary
Nile Dinner Cruise
You'll board as the city starts to go dark, the Nile reflecting the lit towers of central Cairo from both banks. The two-hour float covers live Nubian music and a set dinner — it's a useful way to read the city's scale before the full day ahead.
Meals
Dinner
Your Egyptologist guide collects you from the hotel after breakfast the Giza sites come first while the morning light is low and the plateau relatively clear.
The Great Pyramids of Giza
You'll stand at the base of the Great Pyramid and understand immediately why no photograph captures it: the thing is 146 metres of stacked limestone blocks, each one at shoulder height. Your guide will position you for the perspective shot most visitors miss from the southwest corner, all three pyramids in diagonal alignment.
The Great Sphinx
A short walk brings you to the timeless Sphinx, guardian of the Giza Plateau. Capture unforgettable photos and listen to the fascinating legends behind this iconic monument.
Valley of Khafre Temples
You'll walk into one of the oldest standing stone structures in Egypt, the Valley Temple, which dates to 2500 BCE and served as the ritual preparation site for Khafre's burial. The pink Aswan granite walls have no decoration: just mass, weight, and precise cutting that has held for 4,500 years.
The Grand Egyptian Museum
Your guide leads you through the permanent Tutankhamun galleries, where 5,000 objects from his tomb are displayed together for the first time since excavation. The scale model of ancient Memphis near the entrance gives the afternoon a useful context frame before you move into the exhibits.
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
An early departure from Cairo airport gets you into Aswan before the desert heat builds from there. The drive south to Abu Simbel takes 3.5 hours through an open desert road, arriving at the site while the rock face is still in morning shadow. After the temples, your guide takes you back to Aswan for lunch beside the Nile before an evening flight returns you to Cairo.
Abu Simbel Tour
The four colossal seated figures at the entrance are 20 metres high and carved directly into the cliff face you approach on foot across open ground, and the scale only becomes clear in the final 50 metres. Your guide will take you inside the hypostyle hall, where the axis of the temple is aligned so that twice a year, on 22 February and 22 October, sunlight reaches the innermost sanctuary and illuminates the statues of Ramesses, Ra-Horakhty, and Amun but leaves the statue of Ptah (god of darkness) in shadow.
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Private vehicle transfer from your Cairo hotel to Cairo International Airport for your outbound international flight. Check-out is coordinated with your flight time.
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Notes:
* You can let us know if you'd like to customize your tour itinerary to meet your needs. We value your input and aim to accommodate your requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
The package includes 3 nights at 5-star hotels (Cairo and Aswan), a private Egyptologist guide, domestic flights both ways, entrance fees to all sites, and meals as specified. The Great Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the Abu Simbel Temples are all covered.
Yes, when the itinerary is efficiently planned with domestic flights, private transfers, and expert guides, 4 days is more than enough to explore all the highlights.
This is the only 4-day tour built entirely around flying directly from Cairo to Abu Simbel — Abu Simbel is the destination anchor, not an optional add-on. To see how the route compares to tours starting from Aswan, extend Abu Simbel into a 4-day Lake Nasser cruise.
Abu Simbel is the most complete surviving example of Egyptian rock-cut temple architecture — the two temples were relocated in their entirety in the 1960s to save them from the rising Lake Nasser, and the engineering feat is as remarkable as the original construction. For the full context on what this site offers, prefer a Cairo & Aswan short break instead?
You fly from Cairo to Aswan early in the morning, then travel by private vehicle south to Abu Simbel — approximately 3.5 hours by road. The visit covers both temples before the midday heat peaks, then the drive returns to Aswan for lunch and an evening flight back to Cairo.
What to Pack
Hat
Backpack
Comfy Shoes
Powerbank
Medical Kit
Comfy Clothes
Sunglasses & Sunscreen
Personal Hygiene Products
Valid Passport For 6 Months
Tour Locations
Tour Prices
From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
- Solo $1845
- 2 - 4 Pax $1220
- 5 - 8 Pax $1010
- 9 - 16 Pax $980
From May 2026 to Sep 2026
- Solo $1780
- 2 - 4 Pax $1175
- 5 - 8 Pax $965
- 9 - 16 Pax $935
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
- Solo $1900
- 2 - 4 Pax $1255
- 5 - 8 Pax $1045
- 9 - 16 Pax $1010
Xmas 21 Dec - 7 Jan Easter 29 Mar - 11 Apr
- Solo $1970
- 2 - 4 Pax $1285
- 5 - 8 Pax $1065
- 9 - 16 Pax $1035
Cairo:
Cleopatra Hotel – Cosmopolitan Hotel – Pyramids Park Resort or similar
Aswan:
Citymax – Basma or similar
From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
- Solo $2045
- 2 - 4 Pax $1320
- 5 - 8 Pax $1110
- 9 - 16 Pax $990
From May 2026 to Sep 2026
- Solo $1945
- 2 - 4 Pax $1265
- 5 - 8 Pax $1055
- 9 - 16 Pax $1025
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
- Solo $2100
- 2 - 4 Pax $1355
- 5 - 8 Pax $1135
- 9 - 16 Pax $1100
Xmas 21 Dec - 7 Jan Easter 29 Mar - 11 Apr
- Solo $2300
- 2 - 4 Pax $1450
- 5 - 8 Pax $1245
- 9 - 16 Pax $1210
Cairo:
Hilton Pyramids Golf – Mövenpick Media City – Helnan Dreamland Hotel or similar
Aswan:
Tolip Hotel Aswan or similar
From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
- Solo $2320
- 2 - 4 Pax $1450
- 5 - 8 Pax $1245
- 9 - 16 Pax $1210
From May 2026 to Sep 2026
- Solo $2035
- 2 - 4 Pax $1310
- 5 - 8 Pax $1100
- 9 - 16 Pax $1065
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
- Solo $2320
- 2 - 4 Pax $1465
- 5 - 8 Pax $1255
- 9 - 16 Pax $1220
Xmas 21 Dec - 7 Jan Easter 29 Mar - 11 Apr
- Solo $2550
- 2 - 4 Pax $1585
- 5 - 8 Pax $1365
- 9 - 16 Pax $1330
Cairo:
Hilton Heliopolis – Hyatt Regency – Triumph Luxury or similar
Aswan:
The Zen Wellness Resort – Mövenpick Aswan or similar
From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
- Solo $3915
- 2 - 4 Pax $2265
- 5 - 8 Pax $2045
- 9 - 16 Pax $2010
From May 2026 to Sep 2026
- Solo $3245
- 2 - 4 Pax $1925
- 5 - 8 Pax $1715
- 9 - 16 Pax $1680
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
- Solo $4355
- 2 - 4 Pax $2495
- 5 - 8 Pax $2265
- 9 - 16 Pax $2230
Xmas 21 Dec - 7 Jan Easter 29 Mar - 11 Apr
- Solo $4640
- 2 - 4 Pax $2650
- 5 - 8 Pax $2430
- 9 - 16 Pax $2395
Cairo:
Four Seasons Nile Plaza – St. Regis Cairo – Nile Ritz – Marriott Mena House or similar
Aswan:
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract or similar
