Cairo & the Nile, Egypt: trips from $1,069
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, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$1,502 $1,069 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $433 (29%)
the highest fare we saw for these dates
Lowest fares to Cairo & the Nile by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | $903 | 3 |
| Las Vegas | $1,048 | 6 |
| Phoenix | $1,069 | 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 for US citizens | yes |
| 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 US citizens need a passport for Cairo & the Nile?
Yes. Cairo & the Nile is in Egypt; bring a valid passport.
What is the cheapest flight to Cairo & the Nile right now?
Cairo & the Nile from Phoenix, Nov 14–23, 2026, from $1,069 per person round trip, 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 $60 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.