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Egypt Tour Packages | Day/Night | Price |
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Egyptian Delight Group Tour - 2025 Package | 7 Days/6 Nights | ₹1,67,705 |
Jewels Of Egypt - Cairo and Hurghada Package | 10 Days/9 Nights | ₹1,82,298 |
Egyptian with Nile Cruise Guided Group 2024 Package | 7 Days/6 Nights | ₹1,56,046 |
Best Selling Egypt with Nile River Cruise Package | 8 Days/7 Nights | ₹1,58,199 |
Nile Majesty - Cairo to Aswan Journey Package | 8 Days/7 Nights | ₹2,02,603 |
Simply Egypt Package | 5 Days/4 Nights | ₹1,02,323 |
Egypt, a country located in the northeastern corner of Africa, is one of the oldest places on Earth. Rich in history and culture, it has been on almost every traveller’s bucket list. Maybe that's why Egypt tour packages are so popular amongst tourists.
And why wouldn’t it be so popular? From natural attractions to age-old monuments that are still shrouded in mystery, Egypt tour packages tend to give travellers a glimpse of this fascinating country we have read about in books. This African country is home to awe-inspiring pyramids and temples that are a part of most of the Egypt holiday packages and have stood up to the expectations of the travellers and made their Egypt trip unforgettable.
Famous for Red Sea Coast which is home to coral reefs and beach resorts and Sahara leading to refreshing oasis, Egypt holiday packages are something you should definitely look out for. In recent years, Egypt tourism has become very fashionable with the younger crowds. As a result, Egypt tour packages have started to offer more than they used to. It is, however, advisable to research about the country to ensure you have everything you want while browsing Egypt tour packages. We have listed down some information you need to know before you start planning your Egypt trip.
Major parts of Egypt are covered by desert and, as a result, it is warm all year round even in winters. Yet the best time to plan your Egypt tour is during the winter months – October to February. During this time, the temperature varies from 11 to 25 degrees. So, plan your Egypt tour in the months that suit you the best and check out the great deals on Egypt tour packages.
Indians who are planning their Egypt tour need to apply for a visa from the Egypt Embassy or the Consulate of India. It is necessary to meet the visa requirements and submit the required documents in order to obtain a visa from India for their Egypt tour. Some Egypt tour packages might just offer visa assistance to help you get the document at the earliest.
Remember the movie ‘The Mummy’? Then you must remember Cairo too. Most Egypt tour packages include Cairo – the fascinating capital of Egypt, rich in history and culture. Your trip to the land of Pharaohs will be incomplete if you miss visiting this magnificent city. This city is the starting point for most Nile cruises and pyramid explorations. So include it in the Egypt holiday packages.
If you have pyramids on your mind, then a trip to Giza should be the next destination on your Egypt tour. It is one of the must-visit places in most of the Egypt tour packages. Giza plateau, which is a part of all the Egypt packages and situated in the immediate vicinity of Cairo, is home to some of the iconic Egyptian monuments. Hence, it is included in most of the Egypt holiday packages. The ultimate highlight of the city is the Pyramid of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the world and the Great Sphinx of Giza. A tour of these two monuments are included in almost all the Egypt packages available.
While going through the Egypt packages, check if Aswan is included or not. Located on the River Nile, it's more calm as compared to Cairo. So, it deserves to be the next destination on your Egypt tour and included in the Egypt tour packages. One can prefer taking a ferry ride on the Elephantine Island or wander in the vibrant streets which will make you relax for the rest of your Egypt trip. Egypt tourism has been a boon for this city as it has become the starting point for excursions to various temples, included in many Egypt holiday packages. So, checkout the Egypt tour packages and ensure Aswan is included in it.
Another city to be added in the Egypt tour packages is Luxor, which sits on River Nile in the east. This city is home to many famous temples like Temple of Karnak, Temple of Hatshepsut and more which are already a part of many Egypt holiday packages. So, spending a few days in this city, admiring colorful tombs and temples should be included in the itineraries of most of the Egypt tour packages.
Checkout for Hurghada in the Egypt tour packages as this is a resort town located next to the Red Sea. If you love diving, then you should definitely look for it in the Egypt holiday packages. This is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country, with a plethora of hotels along the shore offering a relaxing getaway to the travellers. Ideal Egypt packages would definitely be inclusive of these above listed places.
The country's national meal is kushari – a blend of rice, macaroni, lentils, and spiced tomato sauce, seasoned with chickpeas and onions. You can’t leave the country without trying this at least once on your Egypt tour. The best place to introduce this dish to your taste buds is Koshary El Tahrir, a restaurant in Cairo. So, while planning your itinerary, make sure to add this place to your day’s itinerary as most Egypt tour packages will include Cairo.
Ful medames – a blend of crushed fava beans cooked in lemon juice, parsley, garlic, onion, and chilli pepper – is Egypt's second most popular dish and a must try on your Egypt tour. It's served with bread, which acts as a gamosa (or utensil) for eating. The dish is especially popular in Cairo and Giza, which are already a part of many Egypt packages.
Shawarma, a cone filled with pressed chicken or lamb and grilled in flame, is one of the traditional dishes of Egypt and a must try on your Egypt tour. It is usually served with sliced tomato or onion and rolled off in a foil paper. Semsema, which is famous for its juicy shawarmas, is the best place to eat this dish. So, with Cairo included in most of the Egypt tour packages, you should skip this place.
Tamiya, also known as Falafel, is a common street food, made of fava beans and parsley in a flat disc shape. It is usually eaten with salad. Felfela, a restaurant in Cairo, offers the best Tamiya. So, what are you waiting for? Don’t forget to add this place in the Egypt holiday packages and try the best Tamiya in town.
Sailing on the River Nile with your better half or your family is one such activity you cannot miss on your Egypt tour. So it’s a must have in the itinerary of the Egypt holiday packages. Felluca, a wooden sailboat, is where you can relax on the deck, enjoy cocktails and food on board, swim down the riverbed or party with the crew members. Sounds great? So, checkout the Egypt tour packages now and get ready for a cozy experience.
Egypt has always been known for its pyramids and mummies. So, here is a chance to check out the mummification process at the Mummification Museum in Luxor, which is a part of almost all the Egypt packages. It has a mummy room that has most of the famous royal mummies. For a very unique experience, look for this museum in Luxor while browsing Egypt tour packages.
A fun activity for tourists to try is Quad Bike rides at Giza. When you look out for Giza in the Egypt packages, don’t forget to add this fun activity in the itinerary. Most of the holiday packages should include this. So, hurry up! Checkout the Egypt tour packages and make your way up and down the sand dunes of Giza.
Nothing could be more romantic than spending some private time watching a sunset at Mount Sinai with your partner. So, honeymooners should add this place in the Egypt packages. One can either climb up the hill or just take a camel ride. Tourists can also enjoy various cafes and restaurants on the way. Even if you come with your family or friends, Mount Sinai deserves a place in the Egypt tour packages.
Divers and marine lovers can opt for scuba diving at Hurghada as this place is located next to the Red Sea. Enjoy underwater photography, beautiful colorful fish and coral reefs while diving. So, don’t forget to look out for Hurghada in the Egypt packages and add this activity in your bucket list.
You can buy plenty of things from Egypt as souvenirs. Visit El-Khalili market in Cairo, which is a part of most of the Egypt packages, and shop to your heart’s satisfaction. So, while coming back from Egypt don’t forget to look out for mini pyramids, papyrus- dried banana leaf with Egyptian prints on it, Egyptian perfumes, brass and copper wares, smoking sheesha pipes and more.
Ans. Taking the air route is the best way to reach Egypt from India. Flights to Cairo are available from major cities in India. Indians must apply for a visa to enter Egypt and must apply for it in person. Online visas are not available for Indians. You can apply for a visa at the Egypt Consulate in Mumbai. You can choose one of the Egypt tour packages offered by MakeMyTrip which includes a visa to make the process simpler. The visa inclusive tour package costs around INR 58,000 per person. Moreover, most of the Egypt tour packages include flight bookings as well.
Ans. The Egypt tour packages from MakeMyTrip cost anywhere between INR 12,222 to INR 1,04,600 per person. The price depends on the days spent, the number of cities included, and the type of hotel. You will find budget-friendly packages that are suitable for couples and those for families. Visas are not part of most of the tour packages so you will have the visa cost added to the overall expense. Food and other transportation at the destination may not be part of the package. The shortest tour is for 4 nights and 5 days while the longest package has 6 nights and 7 days. They also have the respective cheapest and most expensive prices. The other packages have 5 nights and 6 days. The packages mainly include hotel booking. The other assorted inclusions in these tour packages are flights, transfers from the airport and to and from other cities, activities to do in each city.
Ans. MakeMyTrip offers many Egypt tour packages for couples. These packages generally have the duration of 6 nights and 7 days but have different cities and activities available. Visas are not included in these packages. But the flights, hotels, and activities will be taken care of. Here are two of the top packages available: Yellow Sands & Blue Waters - Hurghada Special: This is the economical package. The stay will be comfortable and at least one activity of the day is included in the price. The highlights of this trip include attractions in and around Cairo for 4 nights and a two-night stay in Hurghada. Soulmate Special - Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh: This is one of the luxury Egypt tour packages where you get to stay in 4-star hotels and see all the major shows and attractions in Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh. Desert safari and bike rides are the highlights of this trip. You will get to spend 3 nights each in these cities.
Ans. No, the Egypt tour packages at MakeMyTrip include three cities altogether. Most packages have only Cairo included. But three packages include either Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada in it. While the Hurghada package is available for 6 nights and 7 days only, the Sharm El Sheikh is available for 5 nights and 6 days as well. Sharm El Sheikh is famous for the desert safari on camels and the quad bike safari through the sand. You must have tickets for both of these and they will be included in the packages. The transfer from the hotel to the location and back is also part of the package cost. Hurghada is known for its resorts and beaches. The stark contrast of golden sand against the blue sea is a spectacular view. You can enjoy the rides to other islands, diving, snorkelling, desert safaris on quad bikes, etc.
Ans. Needless to say that the main attraction in Cairo is the three pyramids. They stand regally as symbols of the ancient marvels and have survived to prove it. The pyramids are open to the public and you can even go inside these tombs. All of these will need entry tickets. The day tour to the pyramids costs around INR 5,700 per person and the cost for the light and sound show is INR 3,070. A visit to these pyramids of Giza is part of the Egypt tour packages with the necessary transportation to and from the hotel. If you are wondering if photography is allowed in these Egyptian monuments, the answer is yes, it is allowed with no fees. You just need to get rid of the flash while taking the pictures. What makes the tour packages worthwhile is the grand light and sound show at these pyramids where they light up for the night. Their regular shows narrate the history in English.
Ans. 5 days is the shortest period you need in Egypt. Here is a glimpse of a 5-day travel itinerary for Egypt tour packages.
Ans. 7 to 14 days is the ideal duration for Egypt tour packages. If you are looking for Egypt tour packages for a quick vacation and want to cover the major places in Cairo, 5 days should be enough. The first day will be your arrival, which will take much time and the final will be your departure day when you will be busy packing up. It leaves you with 3 entire days to explore the pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, visit Alexandria, and explore the city day and night. You can also leave 1-2 days to visit Luxor and explore its attractions.
Ans. Egypt tour packages are available for any month of the year. But you need to choose them according to the weather conditions to help you enjoy the trip. The cooler months in Egypt are from October to April which is also the peak season. If you like to avoid crowds, choose the month before and after the season. The winter season has a temperature range of 21-33 degrees and the other months are much hotter. It is better to avoid the summer season from June to August when the temperatures could go to 36 degrees or higher. You will need some good sunscreen to protect your skin, regardless of the months you visit. If you choose the winter season, make sure that you have reservations and carry some light jackets since the night will be cooler.
Ans. The one thing you need to understand while booking any of the Egypt tour packages is the dress code so that you are neither underdressed nor unnecessarily overdressed. While there is no specific dress code for the tourists, there are a few things to keep in mind. Formal clothes are necessary only if you are invited to someone’s home. For men, short pants and sleeveless tops are not allowed inside mosques. Women should make sure to wear appropriate clothes that cover them well including their knees and shoulders. But to enter a mosque they should have their head, hands and legs covered properly.
Ans. When you book any of the Egypt tour packages with MakeMyTrip, you can add the safe and secure airport transfer for your arrival and departure. As for the transportation to the various tourist sites, you will be getting it if they are part of the travel plan or if you have opted for the same. Otherwise, to travel to the various tourist places, you can get taxis or take the metro. Taxis may be slightly expensive. Buses are not a recommended way of transportation and trains can be crowded.
Ans. A trip to Egypt from India would cost around Rs. 70,000 to 80,000 per person including flights.
Ans. On a 7-day trip, you can visit various attractions in Egypt such as Egyptian pyramids, Khan El Khalili, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Churches, Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, The Temple of Horus at Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombo, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple and Abu Simbel Temples.
Ans. The best time to visit Egypt would be the months of October to May.
Ans. An entrance fee of 8 USD per person will be applicable to enter the Pyramids of Egypt.
Ans. We recommend visiting Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada in Egypt.