Tour Overview
Discover Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. Roman catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Fort, and the modern Bibliotheca.
Why You’ll Love This Trip
- Scenic drive along the desert highway to the Mediterranean
- Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs & Pompey’s Pillar
- Fresh seafood lunch overlooking the Eastern Harbour
Day-by-Day Detailed Itinerary
Prices & Accommodation Tiers
All prices are quoted per person in USD based on standard double occupancy. Solo traveler single room supplements are clearly itemized. Zero hidden charges.
| Accommodation Tier | May – Aug (Double) | May – Aug (Single) | Sept – Apr (Double) | Sept – Apr (Single) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5★ Standard Hotels & Cruise | $2,250 | $2,750 | $2,550 | $3,100 |
| 5★ Luxury (Nile View & Suites) | $2,850 | $3,450 | $3,250 | $3,950 |
| 5★ Ultra Luxury & Historic Palaces | $3,900 | $4,750 | $4,400 | $5,400 |
What’s Included & Excluded
Included Amenities
- 5-Star Luxury Accommodations in Cairo, Alexandria & Red Sea on Bed & Breakfast
- 5-Star Luxury Nile River Cruise full board (all meals included)
- Private certified Egyptologist tour guide throughout all sightseeing and excursions
- All domestic flight tickets inside Egypt (Cairo–Aswan / Luxor–Cairo / Hurghada–Cairo)
- All transfers by private, modern, air-conditioned luxury Mercedes or Toyota HiAce
- All entrance fees to listed archaeological sites, royal tombs, and museums
- Bottled mineral water during all tours and airport transfers
- 24/7 dedicated local concierge and WhatsApp customer support
Not Included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry tourist visa ($25 USD payable on arrival at Cairo Airport)
- Optional excursions (Hot Air Balloon over Luxor, Abu Simbel flight tour)
- Personal expenses, laundry, and drinks aboard Nile Cruise
- Customary gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise staff (Baksheesh)
Pure Egypt Travel Policy Guide
All prices are quoted in US Dollars (USD) per person sharing a double room. We happily accept payment in EUR, GBP, AUD, or CAD calculated on the official daily exchange rate. Once your deposit or full payment is received, your price is completely frozen and protected against any seasonal fluctuations.
Holiday Supplement: Packages falling across Christmas, New Year, or Easter carry a 20% seasonal supplement reflecting high-demand airline and Nile cruise availability.
• Day Tours & Shore Excursions: 100% payment upon booking secures immediate private vehicle and Egyptologist assignment.
• Multi-Day Packages & Nile Cruises: A 30% deposit secures your reservation, with the remaining 70% balance payable 15 days prior to arrival.
• Peak Festive Dates (Christmas & Easter): 50% deposit required.
Upon receipt, an official confirmation voucher and detailed travel documentation will be emailed immediately.
• 30 days or more prior to arrival: Full refund minus minimal standard bank transaction fees.
• 15 to 29 days prior: 25% of total package cost retained.
• 7 to 14 days prior: 50% of total package cost retained.
• Less than 7 days or no-show: Full package cost applies.
Refunds are processed within 10 business days directly to the original payment method.
Families are warmly welcome! We offer family-friendly discounted tiers when sharing with two full-paying adults:
• Infants under 2 years: 100% Free
• Children 2 to 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult tour rate
• Children 6 to 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult tour rate
• Children 12 and above: Charged standard adult rate
In Egypt, tipping is a heartfelt cultural gesture of appreciation for genuine hospitality. Tipping is never compulsory, but warmly appreciated. Suggested benchmarks:
• Egyptologist Tour Guide: $15 - $20 per day for the party
• Private Chauffeur: $8 - $12 per day for the party
• Nile Cruise Crew: $7 - $10 per person per night (placed in communal cruise tip box)
• Luggage porters: $1 - $2
Frequently Asked Questions About This Tour
Yes, absolutely. All our tours are 100% private with dedicated vehicles and private Egyptologist guides. We pace the days comfortably with air-conditioned rest stops and flexible start times.
Yes, all domestic flights between Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada mentioned in the package are included in the price with 23kg luggage allowance.
Yes! Every Pure Egypt itinerary is completely customizable. You can add nights in Alexandria, upgrade your cruise to a private Dahabiya sailboat, or include extra beach days in Hurghada or El Gouna.
We offer flexible booking terms. A 25% deposit secures your hotels and cruise, and cancellations made 30+ days prior to arrival receive a full refund minus non-refundable flight fees.