Egypt Multi-Country Tours 2026 — Jordan, Morocco, Saudi & Dubai

Egypt and Morocco are the two great civilizational anchors of North Africa — and the single flight that links Cairo to Casablanca (approximately 5 hours 30 minutes direct, no European stopover) makes combining them one of the most rewarding two-country itineraries on earth. Egypt gives you 4,500 years of Pharaonic civilisation: the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamun’s complete 5,398-artefact collection, and a 3-night Nile cruise covering the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae. Morocco gives you the Atlantic sophistication of Casablanca and the medieval spiritual world of Fez — the city whose Al-Qarawiyyin University (founded 859 AD) predates Cairo’s Al-Azhar (970 AD) by a century and is the oldest continuously operating university on earth. Together, they connect the two ends of Islamic civilization’s golden age in a single itinerary.

Egypt For Travel operates this tour fully privately in Egypt (licensed Egyptologist guide, private vehicle) and with local expert English-speaking guides in Morocco, under Egyptian Tourism Authority Licence Category A No. 1947.

11-Day Egypt & Morocco — At a Glance

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No competitor selling Egypt and Morocco combined tours publishes a complete entrance fee breakdown for both countries. Here is exactly what Egypt For Travel covers:

Why Egypt and Morocco Work Better Together Than as Two Separate Trips

Most travelers discover that Egypt and Morocco, despite being 4,000 km apart, feel like two chapters of the same story rather than two unconnected destinations. Both countries carry the legacy of medieval Arab-Islamic civilization at their core — Cairo’s Khan El-Khalili and Fez’s Medina are the two greatest surviving medieval Islamic markets on earth, both dating to the Fatimid era. The two cities’ great universities — Al-Azhar in Cairo (970 AD) and Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez (859 AD) — still anchor their respective medinas, making a visit to Fez the only way to understand what Cairo’s Islamic quarter was the other half of. They are connected by the Sahara that runs between them, and by the EgyptAir and Royal Air Maroc direct flights that get you from one to the other in around 5.5 hours.

How This 11-Day Tour Compares to the Other Egypt & Morocco Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need separate visas for Egypt and Morocco?

Yes. Egypt: $25 e-visa online or on arrival at Cairo Airport. Morocco: most Western nationalities (UK, USA, EU, Canada, Australia) do not require a visa for Morocco for stays up to 90 days — check our Egypt Visa Guide 2026 for your specific nationality.

What is the best time of year for this Egypt and Morocco tour?

October to April suits both countries — Egypt at 20–26°C and Morocco at 15–22°C. March and April are especially good: Egyptian light is extraordinary, and Morocco’s mountain routes from Fez toward Volubilis are carpeted in wildflowers. See our Best Time to Visit Egypt guide for month-by-month detail.

Is the Hassan II Mosque interior included?

The mosque exterior is included on both Days 7 and 10. The interior guided tour ($15 per person) is excluded from the standard price — it is optional and can be arranged through your local guide at the time of the visit. Egypt For Travel recommends doing it if the group arrives on time for a scheduled guided entry (09:00, 10:00, 11:00, or 14:00).

What cruise ship is used on this tour?

Standard tier: Radamis II Princess Du Nil. Deluxe tier: MS Nile Premium. Both operate full board on the cruise days.

What is a riad and will I stay in one?

A riad is a traditional Moroccan house built around an interior courtyard — the architectural form specific to the medinas of Fez and Marrakech. Deluxe tier accommodation in Morocco includes boutique riads in Fez, providing the authentic medina experience rather than a standard hotel room. Standard tier uses well-rated city hotels.

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The 14-Day Egypt Morocco Tour is Egypt For Travel’s most complete two-country itinerary for travelers who want to see both destinations properly. In Egypt: the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and a full 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan through Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, and Karnak Temple. In Morocco: the complete imperial cities circuit — Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque, Rabat the political capital, Meknes with its Ismailia gates, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, Fez with its Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and the largest medieval medina in the world, and Marrakech with the Djemaa El-Fna, the Bahia Palace, and the Majorelle Garden.

Fourteen days covers both countries without skipping anything that matters. The Egypt leg includes everything in the 11-day version, and the Morocco leg visits all four imperial cities rather than just two or three. This is the itinerary Egypt For Travel recommends to travelers who have two weeks and don’t want to choose between Fez and Marrakech. The Egypt portion runs fully privately (licensed Egyptologist, private vehicle) under ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

14-Day Egypt & Morocco — At a Glance

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The Morocco Imperial Cities Circuit — What Makes Fez Different from Marrakech

The four Moroccan imperial cities — Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech — are connected by history and the pre-colonial Sultanate, but they operate completely differently as travel experiences. Casablanca is Morocco’s economic capital — cosmopolitan, French-influenced, and home to the Hassan II Mosque, the third-largest mosque on earth. Rabat is the modern political capital — quieter, more manageable, with the Mohammed V Mausoleum as its visual centerpiece. Fez is the spiritual and intellectual capital — the largest car-free medieval medina in the world, the Al-Qarawiyyin University still functioning after 11 centuries, the tanneries still using methods unchanged since the 13th century. Marrakech is the sensory capital — the Djemaa El-Fna at sunset, the Bahia Palace’s tilework and courtyard gardens, the souks that run day and night. The 14-day tour is the only Egypt & Morocco itinerary in our catalog that visits all four rather than selecting two.

How This Compares to the Other Egypt & Morocco Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Day 11 drive from Fez to Marrakech rather than fly?

The route from Fez to Marrakech by road passes through the Berber villages of Imouzer and Ifrane — a mountain town so Swiss in appearance (pine forests, red-roofed chalets, resident Barbary macaques) that it is literally nicknamed "the Switzerland of Morocco." The drive is a 5–6 hour journey through some of Morocco’s most visually dramatic landscape: the Middle Atlas Mountains. A direct flight would skip all of it. Egypt For Travel schedules an optional lunch stop in Beni Mellal and arrival in Marrakech by late afternoon for dinner at leisure.

Does this tour include the Volubilis Roman ruins?

Yes — Day 9 passes through Volubilis on the way from Meknes to Fez. Volubilis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the best-preserved Roman colonial city in North Africa, with intact mosaic floors, triumphal arch, and forum visible from the moment you walk in. The site is typically uncrowded and remarkable in the same way that Egypt’s lesser-known temple sites are remarkable — you walk through an ancient city, largely alone.

What Nile cruise ship does this tour use?

Standard tier: MS Nile Premium. Deluxe tier: MS Mayfair. Both operate full board on the cruise days. Further upgrades available on request.

Do I need visas for Egypt and Morocco?

Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. Morocco: most Western nationalities enter visa-free for stays up to 90 days. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026.

Book the 14-Day Egypt Morocco Tour — the only itinerary that visits all four Moroccan imperial cities and the full Egypt Nile circuit in one privately guided trip. Standard from $2,599 per person (triple, May–Sep).

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Most Egypt and Morocco combined itineraries take you to the imperial cities of the south — Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech. This 12-day vacation takes a different route entirely. After seven days in Egypt covering the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Abu Simbel, and a full Nile cruise from Aswan through Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak, the itinerary flies not to Casablanca but to Tangier — Morocco’s northern port city at the Strait of Gibraltar, where Europe and Africa face each other across 14km of open sea. From Tangier, a day trip southeast brings you to Chefchaouen — the Blue Pearl of Morocco, a Rif Mountain town painted entirely in shades of blue, one of the most-photographed places in North Africa and genuinely unlike anywhere else in the world.

This is Egypt For Travel’s most visually distinctive Egypt and Morocco combination — and because it takes a route most Egypt-Morocco operators don’t run, it suits travelers who have already visited Marrakech or Fez on a previous trip and want something entirely different for the Morocco half. The entire Egypt portion runs privately with a licensed Egyptologist guide and private vehicle, under ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

12-Day Egypt & Morocco Vacation — At a Glance

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Why Tangier and Chefchaouen Instead of Marrakech?

Morocco has two distinct tourism geographies. The south — Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez — is Morocco’s most-visited circuit and what most Egypt-Morocco tours default to. The north — Tangier, Chefchaouen, and the Rif Mountains — is quieter, more atmospheric, and genuinely off the standard tourist path despite being extraordinarily accessible. Tangier is Morocco's most cosmopolitan city, a former international zone frequented by writers, artists, and diplomats through the 20th century — home to the world’s first American embassy abroad (the American Legation, now a museum). Chefchaouen has been painted blue since the 15th-century Jewish refugees who settled there brought the color with them as a symbol of sky and heaven. Walking its medina is unlike anywhere in Egypt, unlike the imperial cities of the south, unlike anywhere most international travelers have been before. This itinerary suits travelers who want to take a different route entirely, or who have already visited Marrakech and want the side of Morocco that nobody shows them.

How This Compares to the Other Egypt & Morocco Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this itinerary so different from the other Egypt and Morocco tours?

Every other Egypt & Morocco program we offer travels to Morocco's south: Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech. This is the only itinerary that goes to northern Morocco instead — Tangier and Chefchaouen. It’s a deliberate positioning for travelers who have already seen Marrakech or who want the side of Morocco most tour operators don’t offer. If you want the imperial cities (Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, Meknes), see the 14-Day Egypt Morocco Tour.

What makes Chefchaouen worth a day trip from Tangier?

Chefchaouen is around 120km southeast of Tangier — roughly 2 hours by private vehicle on a well-maintained mountain road. The town itself is compact: the medina can be walked in an afternoon. But the visual experience — a hillside town of narrow alleys painted in dozens of shades of indigo, cobalt, and sky blue — is genuinely unlike anything else in North Africa and entirely unlike anything you will have just seen in Egypt. It ranks among the most-photographed places in the world for good reason.

Is Abu Simbel included in this itinerary?

Yes — Day 4 is a dedicated Abu Simbel excursion from Aswan. The two temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and among the most extraordinary monuments in ancient Egypt. Including Abu Simbel on a 12-day tour that also covers a full Nile cruise and northern Morocco is what makes this itinerary genuinely comprehensive.

Do I need visas for Egypt and Morocco?

Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. Morocco: most Western nationalities enter visa-free for stays up to 90 days. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026.

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The 15-Day Trip to Morocco and Egypt is the most complete version of this two-country combination Egypt For Travel offers. Eight days in Egypt covers the full circuit — the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the twin temples of Abu Simbel in the far south, and a full Nile cruise from Aswan through Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, and Karnak. Seven days in Morocco covers the complete imperial cities circuit — Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech — plus a stop that no other Egypt-Morocco itinerary includes: Bin El Ouidane.

Bin El Ouidane is a reservoir town in the Middle Atlas Mountains, roughly 150km southeast of Casablanca, set against a dramatic backdrop of red rock cliffs and Mediterranean vegetation. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t appear on most Morocco tour lists precisely because it’s not a city or a monument — it’s a mountain landscape overnight, a change of pace between the intellectual density of Fez and the sensory overload of Marrakech. This 15-day itinerary is built for travelers who want to experience both the full historical weight of Egypt and Morocco and the parts of Morocco that most tour operators never show. The Egypt leg runs fully privately (licensed Egyptologist, private vehicle) under ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

15-Day Morocco & Egypt — At a Glance

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Two Unique Inclusions No Other Egypt-Morocco Tour Offers

1. Bin El Ouidane, Middle Atlas Mountains — Day 12 of this itinerary is a full overnight in the Middle Atlas at Bin El Ouidane, a reservoir set between red rock cliffs and pine-cedar forest above 1,000 metres altitude. There are no monuments, no guides, no itinerary — just a dramatic mountain landscape that gives genuine rest between the intellectual weight of Fez and the sensory intensity of Marrakech. No other Egypt-Morocco combined tour we’re aware of includes this stop. It suits travelers who want Morocco’s interior as well as its imperial cities.

2. Dar Soukkar Dinner with Animation, Marrakech — On Day 13, dinner is at Dar Soukkar, a 17th-century riad in the Marrakech Medina converted into one of the city’s most celebrated dining venues, with Gnawa musicians, Berber dancers, and a Moroccan feast in a torchlit courtyard. This is not a tourist dinner show — Dar Soukkar is where Marrakech hosts its own special occasions. The experience is included in the program price and has been Egypt For Travel’s most consistently reviewed Morocco moment by returning guests.

How This 15-Day Tour Fits the Full Morocco-Egypt Range

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bin El Ouidane and why is it on this itinerary?

Bin El Ouidane is a reservoir and small town in Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains, created by the construction of the Bin El Ouidane Dam in the 1950s. The surrounding landscape — turquoise-blue water in a canyon of red rock and cedar forest at over 1,000m altitude — is one of Morocco’s most striking non-urban environments. Egypt For Travel includes it on this itinerary as a deliberate breathing space between Fez and Marrakech: a day and overnight in natural scenery before the final push of Marrakech’s medina, souks, and monuments.

Is the Dar Soukkar dinner really included?

Yes — it is listed under Inclusions and confirmed as part of the standard program price. Dar Soukkar is one of Marrakech’s most celebrated historic riad dining venues, with Gnawa musicians and Berber entertainment. It is included on Day 13 as the evening activity after the day’s sightseeing.

Does this include Abu Simbel?

Yes — Day 4 is dedicated to a private excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan before Nile cruise embarkation. At 822 EGP (~$17), this is one of the most significant entrance fees in Egypt — and it’s included. Not every Egypt-Morocco itinerary includes Abu Simbel; the shorter 11-day and 14-day versions do not.

Do I need visas for Egypt and Morocco?

Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. Morocco: most Western nationalities enter visa-free for up to 90 days. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026 for your specific nationality.

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The 8-Day Egypt and Morocco Tour is Egypt For Travel’s most efficient combined itinerary for the two countries: two full days in Cairo (including the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum), a 3-night Nile cruise covering the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae, followed by two days in Morocco including Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque and Marrakech — the Djemaa El-Fna, the souks, and the Bahia Palace.

This is the version that focuses Morocco time on Marrakech specifically, rather than the northern imperial cities route (Fez, Rabat, Meknes) used on the 11-day and longer versions. It works for travelers who have visited or plan to separately visit Fez, and want Marrakech’s distinct energy — the Djemaa El-Fna square at dusk with its food stalls, storytellers, and musicians is a genuinely different experience from anything in Fez or Cairo. Egypt For Travel operates the Egypt portion fully privately (licensed Egyptologist, private vehicle) with local expert guides in Morocco, under ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

8-Day Egypt & Morocco — At a Glance

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Marrakech vs. Fez — Which Morocco is This?

The choice between the 8-day and 11-day Egypt & Morocco itineraries often comes down to one question: do you want Marrakech or Fez? Both are extraordinary — they just operate differently. Marrakech is kinetic, colorful, and sensory: the Djemaa El-Fna at sunset is the most theatrical public square in the world, and the Majorelle Garden is one of the great designed spaces in North Africa. Fez is quieter, deeper, and more medieval: the largest surviving car-free urban medina on earth, the Al-Qarawiyyin University still functioning after 11 centuries, the leather tanneries unchanged since the 11th century. This 8-day tour gives you Marrakech. For Fez — and Rabat, Meknes, and Volubilis — step up to the 11-Day Top Egypt and Morocco Tours. For both Fez and Marrakech together, see the 14-Day Egypt Morocco Tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need visas for both Egypt and Morocco?

Yes for Egypt ($25 e-visa or on arrival). For Morocco: most Western nationalities (USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) enter visa-free for up to 90 days — see our Egypt Visa Guide 2026 for your specific nationality.

Is the Djemaa El-Fna night market as good as everyone says?

Yes — genuinely. The square transforms after sunset in a way that photographs cannot capture: food stalls appear from nowhere, storytellers and musicians occupy specific corners, and the entire old medina population flows through it. Egypt For Travel schedules Day 7 so you have the full afternoon and evening in the square rather than arriving too late to experience it properly.

What is the best season for this tour?

October to April for both countries — Egypt at 20–26°C and Marrakech at 15–22°C. Marrakech in January and February is cold at night (near-zero) but gloriously clear during the day. Summer is hot in both countries but manageable with early starts and afternoon riad time. See our Best Time to Visit Egypt guide.

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There are two different six-day ways to combine Egypt and Morocco. This is the one that goes north — and the one most travelers have never considered. One full day in Cairo covering the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then north to Tangier — Morocco’s most cosmopolitan city at the Strait of Gibraltar, where Africa and Europe are separated by just 14km of open sea — and from there a day into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Blue Pearl: a mountain medina painted in dozens of shades of blue by the Jewish refugees who settled there in the 15th century and whose custom it was to paint doorways, steps, and walls in the color of sky and heaven.

Chefchaouen is one of the most-photographed places in North Africa. It looks like nothing in Egypt, nothing in the imperial south of Morocco, nothing most international travelers have encountered before. Egypt For Travel runs this as the northern alternative to the Casablanca and Marrakech version — same duration, same price tier, completely different Morocco. The Egypt leg runs fully privately with a licensed Egyptologist guide under ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

6-Day Egypt Morocco Tour — At a Glance

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Tangier — Africa and Europe Face to Face

Tangier is Morocco’s most geographically dramatic city. Standing at Cape Spartel — the Day 4 opening stop — you see both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea meeting at the northwestern tip of the African continent, with the mountains of Spain clearly visible across the Strait of Gibraltar to the north. The city itself has been international in character since it was designated a neutral international zone in 1923, drawing writers including Paul Bowles, Jack Kerouac, and William S. Burroughs, as well as diplomats, spies, and artists throughout the mid-20th century. The American Legation in Tangier is the oldest US diplomatic property in the world (1821) and the only US National Historic Landmark outside US territory. Tangier is not just a gateway to Chefchaouen — it is a city worth a full day of exploration in its own right, which is exactly what this itinerary gives it.

Why Chefchaouen Is Unlike Anywhere in Morocco or Egypt

Chefchaouen was founded in 1471 by Moroccan refugees expelled from Andalusia during the Spanish Reconquista, and later expanded by Jewish refugees fleeing the same expulsion. The blue paintwork that covers virtually every surface of the medina — from doorsteps to alley walls to staircase risers — was introduced by the Jewish community as a representation of the sky and the divine. The result is a mountain medina that photographs like a fever dream and feels, in person, like walking inside a blue watercolor painting. No other place in Morocco looks like this. No other place in Egypt looks like this. The 2-hour drive from Tangier through the Rif Mountains makes the arrival — a valley of blue buildings appearing suddenly below a cedar-forested ridge — feel appropriately dramatic.

Casablanca & Marrakech vs. Tangier & Chefchaouen — The Decision

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "best" Egypt Morocco tour mean for this itinerary?

It means best for travelers who want the less-visited version of Morocco — the north rather than the south, Tangier and Chefchaouen rather than Casablanca and Marrakech. It is “best” for photographers seeking unusual visuals, for travelers who have already visited Marrakech, and for anyone who wants to see a side of Morocco most tour itineraries skip entirely.

Is the Chefchaouen visit a day trip from Tangier or an overnight?

Overnight — Day 5 is a full day in Chefchaouen with an overnight stay, and Day 6 returns to Tangier for the departure flight. This gives a full afternoon and evening in the blue medina, including sunset (when the blue walls glow extraordinary gold) and the following morning before departure.

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Tangier?

Yes — Royal Air Maroc operates direct Cairo–Tangier connections. Alternatively, connections via Casablanca are also available. Egypt For Travel confirms the best available routing at the time of booking.

Do I need visas for Egypt and Morocco?

Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. Morocco: most Western nationalities enter visa-free for stays up to 90 days. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026.

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The 16-Day Luxury Egypt and Morocco Tour is Egypt For Travel’s most premium two-country itinerary — the only version that stays four nights in Cairo, includes a dedicated day for Old Cairo’s Saladin Citadel and Coptic churches, sails exclusively on a 5-star superior Nile cruise, and books Morocco accommodation at boutique riad level rather than standard hotels. The distinction isn’t the itinerary — you see the same combination of the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Casablanca, Rabat, Volubilis, Fez, and Marrakech as on the 14-day version. The distinction is what you sleep in, what you eat, and how much time you have.

Four nights in Cairo versus three on every other program means a full second day in the city — Day 3 covers the Saladin Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque, Coptic Cairo’s Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, a layer of Cairo that every shorter program skips. The Fairmont Nile City in Cairo is consistently ranked among the finest hotels in Africa. The MS Nile Premium is a 5-star superior cruise ship rather than the Radamis II or standard-grade vessels used on shorter programs. In Morocco, boutique riads in Fez replace standard city hotels. Egypt For Travel operates this tour fully privately throughout both countries, under ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

16-Day Luxury Egypt & Morocco — At a Glance

What Makes the Luxury Version Different — In Specific Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Luxury version sail Luxor to Aswan instead of Aswan to Luxor?

The 14-day and shorter Egypt-Morocco programs fly Cairo to Aswan and sail north (Aswan to Luxor), ending in Luxor before flying back. The 16-day Luxury itinerary flies directly to Luxor on Day 4 and sails south (Luxor to Aswan), ending in Aswan with a flight back to Cairo. Southbound sailing means you arrive at each site from upstream rather than downstream — a minor but real difference in the experience of the cruise — and it allows Day 3 in Cairo to be used for Old Cairo before departure, which the northbound programs don’t have room for.

Is the Fairmont Nile City significantly better than standard Cairo hotels?

Yes — in our assessment, meaningfully so for a luxury itinerary. The Fairmont Nile City sits directly on the Nile in Zamalek, with Nile-view rooms and suites, two pools, multiple restaurants, and a spa. It’s the hotel we recommend to travelers for whom the quality of sleep and the view from the room is as important as the quality of the sites. The standard Cairo hotels on the shorter programs are solid 4–5 star properties; the Fairmont is a different tier entirely.

What Nile cruise ship is used?

The MS Nile Premium — a 5-star superior vessel. The tour operates on a shared excursion basis during the Nile cruise portion (your Egyptologist guide joins all excursions; the cruise itself operates as a group aboard the ship), while all Cairo and Morocco touring is fully private.

Do I need visas for Egypt and Morocco?

Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. Morocco: most Western nationalities enter visa-free for stays up to 90 days. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026 for your specific nationality.

Book the 16-Day Luxury Egypt & Morocco Tour — Fairmont Nile City, 5-star Nile cruise, boutique Fez riads & Marrakech. Luxury from $5,149 per person (triple, May–Sep).

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Six days is the minimum that works for Egypt and Morocco combined — and this itinerary uses every one of them. One full day in Cairo covering the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum — the world’s largest ancient Egypt museum, opened November 2025 with all 5,398 artefacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb on display. Then two days in Casablanca covering the Hassan II Mosque, the Jewish Museum of Morocco (the only one in the Arab world), and the Art Deco district before a transfer to Marrakech for a full day exploring the Djemaa El-Fna, the Majorelle Garden, and the Koutoubia Mosque.

This is Egypt For Travel’s entry-level Egypt and Morocco itinerary — the right choice for short-break travelers with limited annual leave, travelers combining this with another destination, and anyone who wants to try the pairing before committing to the longer versions. The Egypt leg runs fully privately with a licensed Egyptologist guide. The Morocco leg has a local driver-guide throughout. ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

6-Day Egypt & Morocco — At a Glance

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Casablanca & Marrakech vs. Tangier & Chefchaouen — Which 6-Day Morocco Is Right for You?

Egypt For Travel runs two different 6-day Egypt and Morocco itineraries, and the choice between them is simply about which Morocco you want to see. This tour (Casablanca + Marrakech) is the Atlantic coast and imperial south version — Morocco’s biggest city paired with its most-visited destination. The Hassan II Mosque, the Art Deco district, the Djemaa El-Fna at sunset, the Majorelle Garden’s vivid cobalt walls. This is the Morocco most international travelers have seen in films, on social media, and in their imagination. The other version (Tangier + Chefchaouen) is the northern Morocco version — the Strait of Gibraltar, the only place where Africa and Europe face each other across open water, and Chefchaouen, a Rif Mountain town painted entirely in blue that looks like nowhere else on earth. Choose this tour if you want Marrakech. Choose the Tangier tour if you want something less-visited and more visually unusual.

What Makes the Jewish Museum of Morocco Worth Your Time

The Jewish Museum of Morocco in Casablanca is genuinely one of the most unusual museum experiences in North Africa — and one of the most historically significant. It is the only Jewish museum in an Arab country, located in a nation where Jews have lived continuously for over 2,000 years. Morocco’s Jewish community — which numbered around 250,000 before the mid-20th century — has left an indelible mark on Moroccan culture, language, cuisine, and architecture. The museum documents this history through ritual objects, photographs, and community artefacts in a way that most visitors find surprising and moving. It is a 45-minute visit that changes how you see Moroccan culture for the rest of the trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the shortest Egypt and Morocco combined tour available?

Yes — this 6-day itinerary is the shortest Egypt and Morocco combined tour Egypt For Travel offers, alongside the 6-Day Egypt Morocco Tour (Tangier & Chefchaouen). Six days is the minimum to see both countries meaningfully. For a more complete Morocco experience including Fez, step up to the 8-Day Egypt and Morocco Tour.

Why does this tour go Casablanca first and then Marrakech, not the other way?

Departure on Day 6 is from Casablanca’s Mohamed V International Airport — which has the most international connections. Routing Casablanca on Days 3–4 and Marrakech on Day 5 means the final night is in Marrakech, and the Day 6 morning transfer is Marrakech to Casablanca (approximately 2.5 hours), arriving in time for an afternoon or evening departure. This avoids needing a full extra day just for the airport run.

Does the GEM require pre-booking?

Yes — the Grand Egyptian Museum recommends booking tickets in advance, especially during peak season (October–April) and school holidays. Egypt For Travel handles this as part of the tour at no extra charge. The entrance fee of 1,590 EGP (~$32) is included in the tour price.

Do I need visas for Egypt and Morocco?

Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. Morocco: most Western nationalities (USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) enter visa-free for stays up to 90 days. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026.

Book your 6-Day Egypt and Morocco Tour — Cairo, Casablanca & Marrakech in one seamless privately guided trip. Standard from $1,799 per person (triple, May–Sep).

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Egypt and Saudi Arabia represent two very different relationships with the ancient world. Egypt built in stone 4,500 years ago and left monuments that still stand. Saudi Arabia’s ancient heritage — the mud-brick capital of Diriyah, the Masmak Fort of Riyadh, and the petroglyphs of the Arabian Desert — is newer to international tourism but no less significant. The 6-Day Cairo and Riyadh Tour puts both in one seamless private trip: two days in Cairo for the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by three days in Riyadh for Diriyah, Masmak Fort, the National Museum, and Kingdom Tower.

Saudi Arabia opened to international tourism in 2019, and Riyadh’s tourism infrastructure is transforming rapidly. Diriyah — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of the first Saudi state in the 15th century — was unknown to most international visitors five years ago and is now one of the most significant heritage sites in the Arabian Peninsula. Egypt For Travel combines both countries in one trip for the first time for many of our clients. ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

6-Day Cairo & Riyadh — At a Glance

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What Makes Riyadh Worth Visiting Now

Riyadh is the most rapidly transforming major city in the Arab world. In the five years since international tourism opened in 2019, the city has built or restored entertainment districts, opened world-class museums, and invested billions in making Diriyah — the mud-brick original capital of the Saudi state — one of the most extraordinary heritage experiences in the region. The At-Turaif District at Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010, was the home of the Al-Saud family and the seat of the Wahhabi reform movement that shaped modern Saudi Arabia. Walking its restored alleyways and fortress walls, with the Wadi Hanifah gorge below, is a genuinely moving experience with no equivalent elsewhere in the Middle East. The National Museum covers Arabia from 4,000 years of pre-Islamic archaeology through the founding of the modern state. Together, these two sites give a complete picture of Saudi Arabia’s civilizational depth that most international visitors don’t expect to find.

How This Compares to the Other Egypt & Saudi Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for Saudi Arabia as a tourist?

Most nationalities (USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, and many others) can obtain a Saudi e-visa or visa on arrival. Saudi Arabia launched its international tourism visa in 2019 and the application is now available online at visa.visitsaudi.com. Egypt For Travel can advise on the current visa process for your specific nationality at booking.

Is Saudi Arabia safe for international tourists?

Yes — Riyadh, Jeddah, and AlUla have well-established tourism infrastructure and are consistently rated safe for international visitors. Saudi Arabia has invested significantly in tourism hospitality standards since 2019. Egypt For Travel has operated Saudi itineraries for international clients without incident since the country opened to tourism. See our Is Egypt Safe 2026 guide for general Middle East travel safety context.

What is Diriyah and why is it significant?

Diriyah is the original capital of the Saudi state, built in the Wadi Hanifah gorge 15km northwest of central Riyadh. The At-Turaif District — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010 — preserves the mud-brick palaces, mosques, and streets of the 18th-century city where the alliance between Muhammad ibn Saud and the religious reformer Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab was formed. This alliance became the foundation of modern Saudi Arabia. The site is extraordinary in the same way that visiting the original seat of any major civilization is extraordinary — you are standing at the origin point of a country.

What is the best time to visit Cairo and Riyadh?

October to April is ideal for both cities. Cairo at 20–26°C and Riyadh at 15–22°C are comfortable for sightseeing. Both cities are hot in summer (May–September, 35–45°C in Riyadh) but manageable with early starts and air-conditioned transport. See our Best Time to Visit Egypt guide.

Book your 6-Day Cairo & Riyadh Tour — from $1,499 per person (triple, May–Sep). Private Egyptologist guide in Cairo, local expert guide in Riyadh.

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The Best of Egypt and Saudi Tour pairs two of the most historically significant cities in the Arab world — Cairo and Jeddah — with a day that most international visitors to Saudi Arabia rate as the single most moving experience in the country: a high-speed train to Madinah, the second holiest city in Islam and the final resting place of the Prophet Muhammad. Two days in Cairo covering the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Khan El-Khalili. Then three days in Jeddah covering the Tayebat Museum, the King Fahd Fountain, the Floating Mosque on the Red Sea, and the Al-Balad historic district — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 20th-century coral-stone merchant houses. And on Day 5, the 450km/h Haramain high-speed railway to Madinah.

Egypt For Travel operates the Egypt leg fully privately with a licensed Egyptologist guide. In Saudi Arabia, a local English-speaking guide covers Jeddah and a local Madinah guide covers the holy sites. ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

6-Day Best of Egypt & Saudi — At a Glance

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What Makes Madinah Different from Other Historical Sites

Madinah is the second holiest city in Islam and the site of the Prophet’s Mosque — where the Prophet Muhammad is buried. Non-Muslim visitors are welcome in Madinah and in the streets and exterior areas of the mosque complex, though the interior of the prayer hall itself is for Muslim worshippers. What makes the Madinah day on this itinerary significant even for non-Muslim travelers is the International Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization — a world-class museum with over 1,600 artefacts tracing Islamic history from its origins, including manuscripts, scientific instruments, and objects from the Prophet’s era. And the 450km/h Haramain high-speed train from Jeddah — one of the fastest trains in the world, completing the 450km journey in approximately 2 hours — is itself an experience worth noting.

Cairo vs. Jeddah — Two Very Different Islamic Cities

Both Cairo and Jeddah are great Islamic cities with deep Arab history, but they feel completely different. Cairo is layered and dense — its Islamic quarter was built over a thousand years from the Fatimid 10th century through the Ottoman 18th century, with medieval mosques, madrasas, and markets surviving side by side. Jeddah’s Al-Balad district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of coral-stone merchant houses with ornate wooden balconies (Rawasheen), built by the Red Sea trading families of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The two cities are complementary rather than repetitive — seeing both in one trip gives a far richer picture of Arab-Islamic urban culture than either alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can non-Muslims visit Madinah?

Yes — non-Muslim visitors are welcome in Madinah city, including the area around the Prophet’s Mosque complex and the Museum of the Prophet’s Biography. The interior of the mosque itself is restricted to Muslim worshippers. Egypt For Travel’s local Madinah guide accompanies the group throughout and advises on which areas are accessible.

What is Al-Balad in Jeddah?

Al-Balad is Jeddah’s old historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014 — a district of 19th and early 20th-century coral-stone merchant houses distinguished by their elaborately carved wooden bay windows (Rawasheen). The district was the trading heart of pre-oil Jeddah, when the city was the primary entry point for pilgrims arriving by sea for the Hajj. Several historic houses have been restored as museums; others are still occupied.

Do I need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Most Western nationalities (USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) can obtain a Saudi e-visa at visa.visitsaudi.com. Egypt For Travel advises on the current process for your nationality at booking. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026 for Egypt visa information.

Book the Best of Egypt and Saudi Tour — Cairo, Jeddah & Madinah from $2,199 per person (triple, May–Sep).

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Most travelers who combine Egypt and Saudi Arabia choose Cairo and Riyadh or Cairo and Jeddah — practical, accessible, and impressive. The Egypt and Saudi Discovery goes further. It adds the full Nile cruise on the Egypt side, and on the Saudi side it adds AlUla — the ancient Nabataean city of Hegra (Madain Saleh), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the single most significant archaeological discovery in Saudi Arabia’s tourism opening.

The connection is worth making explicit: the Nabataean civilization that built Petra in Jordan also built Hegra in Saudi Arabia — same rose-red sandstone tombs, same carved-cliff facades, same mastery of hydraulic engineering in a desert environment. While Petra has been on the international tourist map since 1812, Hegra was effectively closed to international visitors until 2019. It now rivals Petra in scale and surpasses it in solitude: you can stand alone in front of a 2,000-year-old royal tomb that receives a fraction of Petra’s daily visitor count. This is what Egypt For Travel means by “Discovery.”

The Egypt leg covers Cairo, a 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor covering the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan. The Saudi leg covers Riyadh (Diriyah, Masmak Fort, National Museum), then a domestic flight to AlUla for Hegra (Madain Saleh), the Dadan Lions Tombs, Jabal Ikmah, Elephant Rock, and the AlUla Old Town oasis. Egypt For Travel operates the Egypt leg fully privately; the AlUla tours run as small expert-guided groups given the UNESCO site’s controlled-access requirements. ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

13-Day Egypt & Saudi Discovery — At a Glance

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AlUla and Hegra — The Saudi Arabia No Competitor Has Explained Properly

Hegra — also known as Madain Saleh — is the southernmost city of the Nabataean kingdom, the same Arab civilization that built Petra in Jordan. Like Petra, Hegra was cut from the living rock of sandstone cliffs; like Petra, it served as a trading and burial center from the 1st century BC to the 2nd century AD; like Petra, it was abandoned after the Roman conquest of the Nabataean kingdom in 106 AD and forgotten by Western travelers until the 19th century. Unlike Petra, it didn’t appear on the international tourist circuit until 2019. The result: over 100 intact royal tombs in the same rose-red sandstone as Petra, accessible with a small fraction of the daily visitors. On most days, you stand in front of a 2,000-year-old carved facade with perhaps two or three other people in sight. Egypt For Travel includes Hegra on this itinerary specifically because it’s the kind of site that, in ten years, will be on every Egypt-Saudi itinerary. Right now, it’s still a discovery.

How This Compares to the Other Saudi Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AlUla hard to reach?

No — the NEOM-era infrastructure investment has made AlUla highly accessible. AlUla Regional Airport (ULH) receives direct flights from Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah. Egypt For Travel books the Riyadh–AlUla domestic flight as part of the package. The flight takes approximately 1.5 hours. Most AlUla hotel options are in the main valley or in nearby glamping/resort properties near the sites.

Is the Nile cruise on this tour the same ship as on the Egypt-only packages?

Yes — the Nile cruise is a 5-star superior vessel (confirm tier at booking; Standard and Deluxe options are available). Full board is included on all cruise days. See our Nile Cruises section for the full fleet.

Is Abu Simbel included?

Abu Simbel is available as an optional group tour on Day 7 for an additional $120 USD per person. It is not included in the standard program price because the itinerary already involves a very full schedule; Egypt For Travel recommends adding it for travelers who won’t return to Egypt separately.

Do I need separate visas for Egypt and Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. Saudi Arabia: e-visa via visa.visitsaudi.com for most Western nationalities. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026.

Book the Egypt and Saudi Discovery Tour — Nile cruise + Riyadh + AlUla Hegra. Standard from $3,339 per person (triple, May–Sep).

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The 10-Day Egypt and Saudi Arabia Tour covers the most complete Saudi circuit available in Egypt For Travel’s catalog at this duration — Riyadh, AlUla, Jeddah, and Madinah all in one trip, combined with two days in Cairo for the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. While other Egypt-Saudi programs at this duration cover one or two Saudi cities, this itinerary visits four — moving from Riyadh’s ancient past (Diriyah, Masmak Fort) to AlUla’s Nabataean rock tombs at Hegra, then to Jeddah’s Red Sea heritage and finally to the spiritual center of Madinah by high-speed train.

This is the itinerary Egypt For Travel recommends to travelers who want one comprehensive trip to Saudi Arabia rather than two shorter visits. Each Saudi city is different in character: Riyadh is the business and political capital, anchored by the UNESCO mud-brick complex at Diriyah; AlUla is an archaeological wonder in the northwestern desert; Jeddah is a Red Sea trading port with a UNESCO historic district; Madinah is the heart of Islamic civilization, home to the Prophet’s Mosque. Seeing all four in one trip is genuinely possible in 10 days because of Saudi Arabia’s excellent domestic airline network and the Haramain high-speed railway. ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

10-Day Egypt & Saudi Arabia — At a Glance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tour also available without the Riyadh leg?

The tour follows a fixed route that connects Riyadh, AlUla, Jeddah, and Madinah using Saudi domestic flights and the Haramain train. Skipping Riyadh would require a different itinerary structure — contact Egypt For Travel if you’d prefer a customized Saudi routing. The 6-Day Best Egypt and Saudi Tour covers Cairo, Jeddah, and Madinah without Riyadh or AlUla.

What is the Tayebat Museum in Jeddah?

The Tayebat Museum (officially the Tayebat City Museum of International Civilization) is Jeddah’s most comprehensive museum of pre-Islamic Arabian artefacts, Islamic manuscripts, traditional Saudi dress, and Jeddah’s own mercantile history. Its building is itself a restored traditional Jeddawi coral-stone house over four floors. It’s a 2-hour visit and the best single introduction to Saudi Arabia’s pre-oil cultural depth available in Jeddah.

Do I need visas for Egypt and Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. Saudi Arabia: e-visa at visa.visitsaudi.com for most Western nationalities. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026.

Book the Egypt and Saudi Arabia Tour — all four Saudi cities in one 10-day private itinerary. From $3,499 per person (triple, May–Sep).

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The 15-Day Egypt and Saudi Tour is Egypt For Travel’s flagship Egypt-Saudi itinerary — the version that combines the full Nile cruise experience with the complete Saudi Arabia circuit. In Egypt: the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and a 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan covering the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae. In Saudi Arabia: Riyadh with its Diriyah UNESCO heritage site, AlUla with the Nabataean Hegra tombs, Jeddah with the Floating Mosque and Al-Balad district, and Madinah by high-speed train.

This is the itinerary for travelers who refuse to cut either country short. The Egypt leg matches the full Nile cruise itineraries. The Saudi leg matches the most complete Saudi circuit in the catalog. In fifteen days, Egypt For Travel combines what would normally require two separate trips. ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

15-Day Egypt & Saudi — At a Glance

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How This Compares to the Other Egypt & Saudi Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Abu Simbel visit included on Day 7?

Abu Simbel is available as an optional group tour on Day 7 (after disembarking the cruise in Aswan) for an additional $90 USD per person. It is not included in the standard price. Egypt For Travel recommends adding it — the two temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most extraordinary sites in Egypt.

Do I need separate visas for Egypt and Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. Saudi Arabia: e-visa at visa.visitsaudi.com for most Western nationalities. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026.

Is 15 days too long for a combined Egypt and Saudi trip?

Only if you’ve already seen the Nile cruise or don’t need AlUla. If you want Egypt done properly — not just Cairo and a flight to Riyadh — and you want all four Saudi cities rather than one or two, then 15 days is exactly the right duration. Shorter versions require choosing between the Nile cruise and AlUla; this version doesn’t.

Book the 15-Day Egypt & Saudi Tour — the most complete Egypt-Saudi itinerary available. From $4,999 per person (triple, May–Sep).

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The 12-Day Egypt and Saudi Tour combines the full Nile cruise experience in Egypt with the Red Sea and Islamic heritage side of Saudi Arabia rather than the inland desert circuit. Six days in Egypt: the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and a 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor covering the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae in Aswan. Then four days in Jeddah: the Tayebat Museum, the Floating Mosque on the Red Sea, the King Fahd Fountain, the UNESCO Al-Balad district, and a full day to Madinah by the Haramain high-speed train.

The key distinction from the other long Egypt-Saudi programs is the Saudi destination: this itinerary focuses on Jeddah and Madinah rather than Riyadh and AlUla. It suits travelers who are specifically interested in Red Sea heritage and Islamic history — or who have already visited Riyadh and want to experience Saudi Arabia’s coastal side. An optional desert safari is available on the free Day 11. ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

12-Day Egypt & Saudi — At a Glance

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Jeddah vs. Riyadh — The Two Sides of Saudi Arabia

This tour focuses on Jeddah and Madinah rather than Riyadh. The two cities represent fundamentally different Saudi experiences. Riyadh is the Najd heartland — conservative, Bedouin in cultural roots, with the UNESCO Diriyah mud-brick capital and the modern financial city towers rising side by side. Jeddah is the Hijaz coast — historically more cosmopolitan, shaped by centuries of Red Sea trade and Hajj pilgrimage traffic, with the UNESCO Al-Balad coral-stone merchant quarter, the King Fahd Fountain (the tallest in the world at 312 metres), and the Corniche seafront stretching 30km along the Red Sea. Travelers who want Riyadh and AlUla should choose the 13-Day Egypt and Saudi Discovery. Travelers who want Jeddah and Madinah — with the Nile cruise in Egypt — should choose this 12-day version.

Frequently Asked Questions

This program says "small group" in the overview — is it private or shared?

The Egypt leg (Cairo and Nile cruise) runs privately with your own Egyptologist guide and private vehicle. The Saudi leg in Jeddah uses private local transport with an English-speaking guide. The Madinah day trip (Day 10) may operate as a small expert-guided group depending on availability. The Nile cruise itself is a shared vessel (the ship carries other passengers), but your daily excursions from the ship are private. Egypt For Travel will clarify the current structure for your specific dates at booking.

Is the optional desert safari on Day 11 near Jeddah?

Yes — the Day 11 optional desert safari uses the desert terrain northeast of Jeddah, approximately 45–60 minutes from the city by private vehicle. Contact Egypt For Travel to add this to your booking; it is not included in the base price.

Do I need visas for Egypt and Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. Saudi Arabia: e-visa at visa.visitsaudi.com for most Western nationalities. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026.

Book the 12-Day Egypt & Saudi Tour — Nile cruise + Jeddah + Madinah. From $2,999 per person (triple, May–Sep).

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The Best of Egypt and Dubai Tour does something most travel itineraries avoid doing honestly: it puts 4,500-year-old human history in the same week as the most deliberately engineered city on earth. In Cairo on Day 2, your private Egyptologist guide takes you to the Pyramids of Giza — the only surviving ancient wonder of the world, built without the wheel, concrete, or iron — and the Grand Egyptian Museum, which opened November 2025 with all 5,398 of Tutankhamun’s tomb artefacts on display for the first time since his burial. By Day 5, you’re in Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the most extraordinary piece of Islamic architecture completed in the 21st century, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, with the world’s greatest collection of art arranged chronologically rather than by culture. The contrast is the point.

Egypt For Travel operates the Cairo leg fully privately (licensed Egyptologist, private vehicle, entrance fees included). The Dubai and Abu Dhabi legs run as expert-guided small groups (maximum 15 persons), which is standard across the Egypt-Dubai tour market due to UAE tour operator licensing. ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

7-Day Best Egypt & Dubai — At a Glance

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Why the Contrast Works — What No Competitor Explains

Most Egypt-Dubai tour pages describe the destinations separately and never explain why they work together. Here’s the honest case: Egypt and Dubai are the most extreme example of the human relationship with ambition that exists within 4 hours of each other. The Pyramids were built between 2560 and 2490 BC as the most ambitious construction project in human history — and remained the tallest man-made structures on earth for nearly 4,000 years. The Burj Khalifa, opened in 2010, took that title. The city that surrounds it was built in 50 years from desert to metropolis. Seeing both in the same week doesn’t create contradiction — it creates a single, coherent argument about what humans do when they have the resources and the will to build something that outlasts them. The Louvre Abu Dhabi makes this explicit: its entire curatorial premise is that art history is one continuous human story rather than separate national ones. Egypt and Dubai are the most concentrated version of that story available in seven days.

Abu Dhabi vs. Dubai — Why Both Are on This Itinerary

Most short Egypt-UAE itineraries choose one or the other. This 7-day version includes a full Abu Dhabi day because the two cities offer genuinely different experiences. Dubai is the trading and tourism city: the Creek and souks are its historical heart; the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall represent its current ambition. Abu Dhabi is the UAE capital and cultural center: the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (the largest in the UAE, with 82 domes and 24-carat gold-leaf chandeliers) and the Louvre Abu Dhabi (a Jean Nouvel-designed museum whose roof casts a moving pattern of light called a “rain of light”) are experiences with no equivalent in Dubai. Egypt For Travel schedules both in one week specifically so you don’t have to choose.

How This 7-Day Compares to the Other Egypt & Dubai Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dubai and Abu Dhabi portion of this tour private or shared?

The Cairo leg (Days 1–2) is fully private — your own licensed Egyptologist guide and private vehicle. The Dubai and Abu Dhabi legs (Days 4–6) operate as expert-guided small groups, maximum 15 persons. This is standard practice across the Egyptian-operated Egypt-UAE tour market due to UAE tour operator licensing. Your Egypt For Travel representative manages the transition between the private Cairo leg and the Dubai group arrangement.

Do I need a visa for Dubai?

Most Western nationalities (USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) enter the UAE visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance visa is required — you receive an entry stamp on arrival at Dubai International Airport. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026 for Egypt visa information.

What is included in the dune dinner safari?

The evening desert safari (Day 6) includes: 4x4 dune bashing in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, sandboarding, camel ride, quad bike option, traditional Arabic coffee and dates at the Bedouin camp, unlimited soft drinks, a full barbecue dinner, and traditional entertainment including belly dance and Tanoura spinning performance. Approximately 6 hours from hotel pick-up to return.

Is the Louvre Abu Dhabi worth including when you’ve already seen the Paris Louvre?

Yes — the Louvre Abu Dhabi is an entirely different museum that happens to share a brand partnership with the Paris institution. Its collection (600+ permanent works, 300+ loans) is organized chronologically rather than geographically, explicitly arguing that art history is one connected story across all civilizations. The building itself — a Jean Nouvel dome that creates a moving pattern of light through its geometric lattice — is one of the most extraordinary interiors built in the 21st century. Visitors who have been to the Paris Louvre consistently report the Abu Dhabi experience as a complement, not a repeat.

What is the best time of year for Egypt and Dubai?

November to March is ideal: Cairo at 18–24°C and Dubai at 20–27°C. Both cities in peak summer (June–August) are hot — Cairo 35°C, Dubai 40–43°C — but both are air-conditioned to an extreme degree, making indoor attractions comfortable year-round. May–September offers the lowest prices and earliest availability. Note: Dubai has black-out periods when hotel rates surge (GITEX in December, Gulf Food in January, Eid periods) — prices quoted are outside these dates. See our Best Time to Visit Egypt guide.

Book the Best of Egypt and Dubai Tour — Cairo Pyramids, GEM, Dubai heritage, Abu Dhabi & desert safari in 7 days. Standard from $1,899 per person (triple, May–Sep).

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Five days covers the essentials of both Cairo and Dubai without a single wasted hour. The Cairo and Dubai Tour is Egypt For Travel’s most popular short-break two-country itinerary — one day in Cairo for the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum (opened November 2025, with all 5,398 of Tutankhamun’s artefacts on display), then three days in Dubai covering the historic creek, the old souks, the Burj Khalifa, and the Dubai Mall.

This is the right choice for travelers who have limited annual leave, are combining this with another destination, or want to experience both countries before committing to a longer version. The Cairo leg runs privately with a licensed Egyptologist; the Dubai leg runs as a small group (max 15) as per UAE tour licensing. ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

5-Day Cairo & Dubai — At a Glance

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Old Dubai vs. New Dubai — Why This Itinerary Shows Both

Most travelers arrive in Dubai expecting modernity and leave surprised by the old city. Day 3 of this itinerary starts in the Bastakiya quarter — a 19th-century Persian merchant district of wind-tower houses, narrow alleys, and art galleries that predates the oil economy by a century — before crossing Dubai Creek on a wooden abra boat, exactly as traders did 100 years ago, to the Gold and Spice Souks. The Gold Souk alone has over 300 shops selling approximately 10 tonnes of gold jewellery at any one time — the largest gold market in the world. Day 4 moves to the other end of the timeline: the Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure on earth, seen from its 124th-floor observation deck, and the Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment complex by total area. Together, Days 3 and 4 give a complete picture of Dubai that a single day of highlights would miss.

How This Compares to the Other Egypt & Dubai Options

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bastakiya quarter and is it worth the time?

Bastakiya (officially Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood) is Dubai’s oldest surviving residential district, built by Persian merchants from Bastak in the late 19th century. The wind towers (barjeel) on each house are pre-air-conditioning technology — carved to channel prevailing breezes into the rooms below. The district now houses galleries, cafes, and the Dubai Museum inside the original Al Fahidi Fort. It takes approximately 1.5–2 hours to explore properly and gives the single most honest picture of pre-oil Dubai available anywhere in the city. It is genuinely worth the time.

Is the Burj Khalifa visit included?

The Burj Khalifa ‘At the Top’ experience (Level 124, 149 AED per person) is included in some tour tiers and excluded in others. Confirm with Egypt For Travel at booking whether your specific package tier includes the Burj Khalifa ticket or treats it as a payable-locally optional extra.

Do I need a visa for Dubai?

Most Western nationalities (USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) enter the UAE visa-free for stays up to 90 days on arrival. Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026.

Book the 5-Day Cairo & Dubai Tour — pyramids to Burj Khalifa in five days. Standard from $1,099 per person (triple, May–Sep).

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The Egypt Dubai Travel Package is the only version of this two-country combination that takes the Nile cruise seriously — a full 4-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan rather than a rushed single-day Nile excursion, covering the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae. Then Dubai: the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, a Hummer desert safari through the Dubai dunes, the Burj Khalifa, and the Gold and Spice Souks of old Dubai.

This is the itinerary for travelers who won’t accept cutting the Nile cruise from their Egypt experience in order to add Dubai. In 12 days, Egypt For Travel’s most complete Egypt-UAE package covers both countries without dropping a significant site from either. The Egypt leg (Days 1–7) runs fully privately with a licensed Egyptologist guide; the Dubai and Abu Dhabi legs (Days 8–11) run as expert-guided small groups (max 15 persons, UAE standard). ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

12-Day Egypt & Dubai with Nile Cruise — At a Glance

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Why the Hummer Safari (Not the Standard 4x4 Safari)?

The Dubai desert experience is available in two forms: the standard shared 4x4 SUV safari (Toyota Land Cruisers, groups of 5–6 per vehicle, moderate dune bashing) and the Hummer safari (H2 or H3 Hummers, maximum 4 passengers per vehicle, steeper dune routes, significantly more dramatic). This 12-day package uses the Hummer version specifically because it’s the experience that produces the most consistent guest satisfaction of anything in the Dubai portion of the itinerary. The vehicle’s size and the angle of the dunes it can access is noticeably different from the standard 4x4 experience. If you’ve done a desert safari in Dubai before and found it underwhelming, the Hummer version is almost certainly what you didn’t do.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add Abu Simbel to the Egypt leg?

Yes — Abu Simbel can be added as an optional group excursion from Aswan on Day 6 or Day 7 morning, approximately $90 USD per person extra. It requires a 3:30 AM departure from Aswan to reach the temples at sunrise. Egypt For Travel recommends it for travelers who won’t return to Egypt separately — the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari are UNESCO-listed and genuinely extraordinary. Confirm when booking.

What Nile cruise ship does this package use?

Standard tier uses the Radamis II Princess Du Nil. Deluxe tier uses the MS Nile Premium. Both operate full board on cruise days. Further upgrades available on request.

Is the Coptic Cairo visit on Day 2 or can it be rescheduled?

Day 2 is a full Cairo day. The standard schedule covers Giza, GEM, Coptic Cairo, and Khan El-Khalili. If you prefer to replace Coptic Cairo with a different site (Saqqara, Islamic Cairo), contact Egypt For Travel at booking to adjust the Day 2 itinerary.

Do I need visas for Egypt and UAE?

Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi): most Western nationalities enter visa-free on arrival for up to 90 days. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026.

Book the Egypt Dubai Travel Package with Nile Cruise — 12 days, full Nile cruise, Hummer safari, Abu Dhabi & Burj Khalifa. Standard from $2,649 per person (triple, May–Sep).

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Three of the greatest museum experiences in the Middle East in five days — this is the unspoken case for the Cairo to Abu Dhabi Trip. In Cairo: the Grand Egyptian Museum, opened November 2025, with the world’s most significant collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts including all 5,398 items from Tutankhamun’s tomb displayed together for the first time. In Abu Dhabi: the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a Jean Nouvel-designed universal museum under a latticed dome that creates a ‘rain of light’, with 600+ permanent works organized chronologically across all human civilizations. And between them: the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — the largest mosque in the UAE and one of the most visually extraordinary pieces of Islamic architecture completed in the 21st century, with 82 domes, 24-carat gold-leaf chandeliers, and a carpet woven by more than 1,200 Iranian artisans.

This itinerary also covers the Pyramids of Giza, the Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, and Union Square in Abu Dhabi. It is the version of the Egypt-UAE combination for travelers whose priority is cultural depth and architectural experience rather than desert entertainment or shopping. ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

5-Day Cairo to Abu Dhabi — At a Glance

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Why Abu Dhabi Rather Than Dubai?

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are only 150km apart and are often treated interchangeably in Egypt-UAE itineraries. They are not the same experience. Dubai is the commercial and entertainment capital: the world’s busiest airport, the tallest building, the largest mall. Abu Dhabi is the UAE’s political capital and its cultural center: home to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (where the UAE’s founding leader is buried and where the country’s most important architectural statement was made), the Louvre Abu Dhabi (the first Louvre outside France, and a genuinely different museum rather than a brand extension), and the Emirates Palace (a KEMPINSKI hotel whose lobby is lined with gold and marble and whose construction cost was $3 billion). For travelers whose Egypt experience centers on world-class museums and architecture, Abu Dhabi is the correct UAE destination. For travelers who want the desert safari, the shopping, and the Burj Khalifa, add Dubai with our 7-Day Best Egypt and Dubai Tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Louvre Abu Dhabi different from the Louvre in Paris?

Yes — fundamentally different in concept, collection, and physical experience. The Paris Louvre is organized by culture and period (French painting, Islamic art, Egyptian antiquities as separate departments). The Louvre Abu Dhabi is organized chronologically from 8,000 BC to today, deliberately arguing that art history is one connected human story across all civilizations — which is why Egyptian artefacts, Japanese ink paintings, and European Renaissance works appear in the same gallery. The building, designed by Jean Nouvel, has a 180-metre latticed dome that filters sunlight into a moving pattern called the ‘rain of light’ — it is one of the most extraordinary interiors built in this century.

How long does the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque take to visit?

Allow 1.5–2 hours. The mosque covers 22,412 square metres and has 82 domes, 1,000 columns, 24-carat gold-leaf chandeliers in the main prayer hall, and the world’s largest hand-woven carpet (5,627 square metres, woven by 1,200 Iranian artisans). Non-Muslims are welcome at all times except during Friday prayer. Women must wear an abaya (long black robe with head cover) — these are provided on loan at the entrance at no charge.

Do I need a visa for Abu Dhabi?

Most Western nationalities (USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) enter the UAE — including Abu Dhabi — visa-free for up to 90 days on arrival. Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026.

Book your Cairo to Abu Dhabi Trip — GEM + Louvre Abu Dhabi + Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. From $1,499 per person (triple, May–Sep).

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Three days. Two countries. The two most recognizable skylines in the world — one 4,500 years old, one 30 years old. The 3-Day Egypt and Dubai Tour is the absolute minimum viable version of this two-country combination, and it works precisely because it doesn’t pretend to be more than it is. Day 1 in Cairo: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum — the three experiences in Egypt that travelers who have visited before still rate as unmissable on return visits. Day 2 in Dubai: the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, and Palm Jumeirah. Day 3 departure.

This is the tour for travelers combining Egypt and Dubai as stopover destinations on a longer trip, for business travelers with leisure days in both cities, and for anyone who has already visited the longer programs and wants a focused return to the GEM specifically (which only opened November 2025 and many previous Egypt visitors haven’t yet seen). The Cairo leg runs privately with a licensed Egyptologist; the Dubai leg runs as a small expert-guided group (max 15 persons). ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

3-Day Egypt & Dubai — At a Glance

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Is 3 Days Enough for Egypt and Dubai?

It’s enough if you’re honest about what you’re doing. This is not a comprehensive Egypt or Dubai trip — it’s the Pyramids and the GEM in Cairo, and the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. You won’t see Coptic Cairo, the Nile cruise temples, the Dubai Creek and souks, or Abu Dhabi’s Louvre. What you will see, done properly in 3 days with an Egyptologist in Cairo and an expert guide in Dubai, is genuinely more than most travelers achieve in double the time on an unguided trip. If 3 days is your window, this is the right version. If you can extend to 5, 7, or 8 days, see our 5-Day Cairo and Dubai Tour or the 7-Day Best Egypt and Dubai Tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Grand Egyptian Museum really worth a separate visit if I’ve already seen the old Egyptian Museum?

Yes — and this is not a polite answer, it is an accurate one. The old Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square held Tutankhamun’s treasures across multiple crowded rooms in old display cases. The GEM presents all 5,398 items in purpose-built galleries with climate control, professional lighting, and English and Arabic contextual information for every object. The difference is comparable to seeing the Mona Lisa in a photograph vs. in the Louvre. If you visited Egypt before November 2025, you have not seen the GEM. Most returning visitors report it as the most significant museum experience they have had anywhere.

Can this tour be done as a stopover in Cairo and Dubai on the way to/from another destination?

Yes — this is exactly the scenario this 3-day version is designed for. Egypt For Travel can adjust the check-in and check-out times on both ends to work with your through-flight schedule. Contact us with your connecting flight times when booking and we’ll structure the Cairo and Dubai days around your actual windows.

Do I need visas for Egypt and Dubai?

Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. UAE: most Western nationalities visa-free for 90 days. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026.

Book the 3-Day Egypt & Dubai Tour — Pyramids, GEM & Burj Khalifa. From $849 per person (triple, May–Sep). The world’s two most recognizable skylines in three days.

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The Egypt and Dubai Vacation is the version for travelers who want more than the highlight reel of both cities. Two days in Cairo covers not just the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum but also Coptic Cairo — the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the streets of one of the oldest Christian communities in the world — and Khan El-Khalili, Cairo’s great medieval bazaar. Five days in Dubai gives time for the heritage creek (Bastakiya, Dubai Museum, Gold Souk), the Dubai desert safari, the modern city (Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall), and what this program uniquely includes: a Dhow cruise on the Dubai Marina at sunset — a two-hour dinner cruise through the 3km pedestrianized Marina, one of the world’s largest man-made marinas, with the illuminated towers of Dubai’s newest residential district reflected on the water.

The Marina Dhow cruise appears on no other Egypt-UAE program in our catalog. It’s an experience that genuinely differs from the desert safari: quieter, more atmospheric, the city seen from the water rather than from 124 floors above it. Egypt For Travel includes it specifically because the Dubai experience is richer when you’ve seen both the desert and the marina. ETA Licence Category A No. 1947.

8-Day Egypt & Dubai Vacation — At a Glance

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What Makes the Marina Dhow Cruise Different from the Desert Safari

Most Egypt-Dubai itineraries include one or the other. This 8-day vacation includes both, because they show completely different versions of Dubai. The desert safari shows you what was here before Dubai: the Rub’ al Khali sand dunes, the Arabian desert, the Bedouin camp under the stars. The Marina Dhow cruise shows you what was built in 30 years: the 3.5km man-made Marina surrounded by 200 residential towers, restaurants, and promenades, seen from the water at golden hour as the towers begin to light up. A traditional wooden dhow moving through one of the world’s newest urban waterways in front of buildings taller than anything in most European capitals — it’s genuinely unlike anything else in the catalog.

How This Compares to the Other Egypt & Dubai Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coptic Cairo and why does this itinerary include a full day there?

Coptic Cairo is the old Christian quarter of the city, built on the site of the Roman fortress of Babylon, and home to some of the oldest surviving Christian churches in the world. The Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqah) dates to the 4th century and is built atop the Roman gatehouse towers. The Ben Ezra Synagogue marks the site where, according to tradition, Moses was found in the bulrushes. The Coptic Museum holds the world’s largest collection of Coptic Christian art. The quarter is included on Day 3 of this 8-day program because Egypt is not only Pharaonic — two thousand years of Christian Egypt existed between the Pharaohs and the Arab conquest, and Coptic Cairo is where you see it.

Is the Marina Dhow cruise dinner included?

Yes — the Marina Dhow cruise (Day 5 evening) includes a dinner buffet aboard the dhow during the 2-hour cruise. Non-alcoholic beverages are included; alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on board.

Do I need visas for Egypt and Dubai?

Egypt: $25 e-visa or on arrival. UAE: most Western nationalities visa-free for 90 days. See our Egypt Visa Guide 2026.

Book your Egypt and Dubai Vacation — Cairo, Coptic quarter, Dubai heritage, desert safari & Marina Dhow cruise in 8 days. From $1,549 per person (triple, May–Sep).

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