Cairo & the Nile, Egypt: trips from £618
Cairo pairs the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum with medieval bazaars, and serves as the gateway to Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan.
Trips to Cairo & the Nile from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
Nine nights away · from Dallas-Fort WorthWorth it, if
Cairo & the Nile
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Pyramid-view Giza hotels from $17 a night with breakfast
- Highs of 79–83°F and lows near 60°F for touring
- $411 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
£1,349 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,236 + hotel £113, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Turkish Airlines · with a stop · 19h 45m
The catch: The flight out takes 19h 45m with one stop and lands at 11:55 PM, and resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total.
Worth it if you want nine nights of pyramids, temples and bazaars; skip it if a 19h 45m trip with a stop wipes you out.
Nine nights away · from PhoenixWorth it, if
Cairo & the Nile
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- $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
£1,775 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,611 + hotel £164, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + TK · with a stop · 53h 32m
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.
Lowest fares to Cairo & the Nile by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv | £368 | 2 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | £618 | 3 |
| Miami | £681 | 3 |
| Las Vegas | £790 | 7 |
| Phoenix | £806 | 2 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | avoid |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | fine |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- October, November, December, January, February, March: Main season for Luxor and Aswan Nile cruises; December and January are the busiest.
- March, April, May: Khamsin sandstorm winds can blow in for a day or two at a time.
June, July, August: Summer heat regularly above 40°C in Cairo and hotter still in Luxor and Aswan.
Where to stay 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
- Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx at opening time
- Grand Egyptian Museum beside the pyramids
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the mosques of Islamic Cairo
- Three-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple in Luxor
- Felucca sail on the Nile at sunset
Good to know
| Airports | Cairo International (CAI) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | Passport needed |
| Price level | budget-friendly |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Kind of trip | history, culture, city, food |
Cairo & the Nile in pictures
Questions about Cairo & the Nile
When is the best time to visit Cairo & the Nile?
October, November, December, January, February, March and April. June, July, August: Summer heat regularly above 40°C in Cairo and hotter still in Luxor and Aswan.
Do I need a passport for Cairo & the Nile?
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.
What is the cheapest flight to Cairo & the Nile right now?
Cairo & the Nile from Dallas-Fort Worth, 14 – 23 Nov 2026, from £618 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Cairo & the Nile on the ground?
Cairo & the Nile is budget-friendly by US standards: plan about £45 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.