Cairo & the Nile from Phoenix, 14 – 23 Nov: £1,775 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $433 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Pyramid-view room in Giza, rated 10 from 5 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 79–83°F, lows near 60°F, main Nile cruise season
The catch: Two stops on F9 + TK make the outbound 53h 32m, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you love history and don't mind a long trip there; skip it if you only want short, simple flights.
Worth it if you can handle a long trip there: $2,355 for two covers the flights at $2,137 plus the hotel at $218, taxes and fees included. You'd fly Nov 14–23, 2026 for 9 nights on F9 + TK, which isn't nonstop: it's two stops and 53h 32m on the way out. Checked bags and spending money aren't included.
The total, before you go
£1,775 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,611 |
| Egypt Scarab Pyramids View, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £164 |
| The total, before you go | £1,775 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£326 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£806 per person, return
£1,611 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + TK · 2 stops · 53h 32m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 12:26 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 11:55 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 2:20 AM – Mon, Nov 23, 8:23 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + TK | £806 | 2 stops | 53h 32m |
| F9 + MS | £853 | 1 stop | 40h 37m |
| AC + NE | £963 | 3 stops | 49h 13m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 12:01 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $1,069 per person, $433 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's 29% under the $1,502 top of the 12 offers we checked. With the room, it comes to $2,355 for two, all in, for 9 nights. November is the main season for Luxor and Aswan Nile cruises, and it comes before December and January, the busiest months. Days in Cairo usually run 79–83°F with lows near 60°F, which is good weather for being at the Pyramids at opening time and walking the bazaar in the afternoon. Nine nights gives you time for Cairo and a flight south for a three-night cruise between the temples. Prices are as we found them on the day we checked, and they move, so look at the live fare before you decide.
The kind of trip this is
This is a history and culture trip with a lot of city in it, plus good food and a slower stretch on the Nile. It suits couples or two friends who like early starts, museums and markets, and who are fine with a busy first few days in Cairo. A cruise or felucca sail in the second half slows things down before the long flights home.
Weather in Cairo & the Nile, 14 – 23 Nov
Typical highs 79–83°F, lows near 60°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 81 °F | 61 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 15 Nov | 79 °F | 61 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 16 Nov | 79 °F | 60 °F | Mostly clear |
| Tue 17 Nov | 80 °F | 60 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 79 °F | 60 °F | Mostly clear |
| Thu 19 Nov | 80 °F | 59 °F | Clear |
| Fri 20 Nov | 79 °F | 59 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 21 Nov | 80 °F | 57 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 22 Nov | 83 °F | 61 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 23 Nov | 82 °F | 58 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Cairo & the Nile
We'd stay in Giza (pyramid-view hotels), where the Pyramids sit outside the window and the Grand Egyptian Museum is next door. Our best-value pick is Egypt Scarab Pyramids View: $218 for the 9-night stay ($24 a night), rated 10 from 5 reviews, room only, with free cancellation. That room is the one in the $2,355 total. For breakfast in Giza on a budget, Knz Scarab Pyramids View is $236 for the stay ($26 a night). It's 4 stars and rated 7.7 from 9 reviews, but the triple room has no view. The top-rated pick is Sama Hotel Cairo Sherif Basha: $515 for the stay ($57 a night), rated 9.1 from 294 reviews, breakfast included. All three offer free cancellation. Zamalek is the calmest central base if you'd rather be away from Giza.
Egypt Scarab Pyramids View
£164 for 9 nights, two guests · £18 a night
See roomsSama Hotel Cairo Sherif Basha
£388 for 9 nights, two guests · £43 a night
See roomsKnz Scarab Pyramids View
£178 for 9 nights, two guests · £20 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Cairo & the Nile for these dates
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Where in Cairo & the Nile
- Zamalek: Leafy Nile island of embassies, galleries and cafes, the calmest central base.
- Giza (pyramid-view hotels): Hotels with the Pyramids outside the window, next to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Downtown and Garden City: Grand Nile-side hotels near Tahrir Square and the old Egyptian Museum.
- Heliopolis and New Cairo: Modern districts close to the airport for a first or last night.
- Luxor and Aswan: Fly south for a three- or four-night Nile cruise between the temples.
What to do in Cairo & the Nile
- Get to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx at opening time, before the crowds
- Spend a long morning at the Grand Egyptian Museum beside the pyramids
- Walk Khan el-Khalili bazaar, then visit the mosques of Islamic Cairo
- Fly south for a three-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- See the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple in Luxor
- Take a felucca sail on the Nile at sunset
Also worth it
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the mosques of Islamic Cairo
Tours and tickets in Cairo & the Nile
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Phoenix | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Cairo & the Nile | Cairo International (CAI) |
| Flight time | 53h 32m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 7,438 miles each way |
| Time difference | +9 hours |
What 9 nights in Cairo & the Nile costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,612 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Egypt Scarab Pyramids View) | £164 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £814 |
| Total for two | £2,590 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a budget destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Phoenix to Cairo & the Nile
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £806 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £806 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Cairo & the Nile; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP).
- Main season for Luxor and Aswan Nile cruises; December and January are the busiest.
- You'll need a passport for Egypt. The local currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP).
- Cairo is 9 hours ahead of Phoenix, and the flight covers about 7,438 miles each way.
- Outbound leaves PHX at 12:26 PM Saturday, Nov 14 and lands in Cairo at 11:55 PM Sunday, Nov 15.
- The return leaves Cairo at 2:20 AM Monday, Nov 23 and lands at 8:23 PM.
- Spending money of $60 a day per person adds $1,080 for 9 days, which brings a full budget to $3,436.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the long trip there doesn't put you off. The fare is $433 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates, the weather is mild and November is cruise season. The catch is two stops and 53h 32m on the outbound.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,355 for two, all in: flights at $2,137 plus Egypt Scarab Pyramids View at $218 for 9 nights, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $240 for two, aren't in that total, and neither is spending money.
Is there a shorter flight?
We also found a one-stop option on F9 + MS for $1,131 per person, or $2,262 for two. It takes 40h 37m and lands at 4:10 PM on Sunday, Nov 15. The two-stop F9 + TK fare is the one in our total.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you'll need a passport for Egypt. Bring Egyptian pounds (EGP) or plan to get them there, and remember Cairo is 9 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What is the weather like?
Expect highs of 79–83°F and lows near 60°F for Nov 14–23. These are normals for this time of year, not a forecast. Many days are listed as overcast, with some clear and mostly clear days.
Is 9 nights enough?
Yes, for Cairo plus the Nile. Give Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo a few days, then fly south for a three-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with time for the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.
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