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Dubai and Egypt Vacation Packages: 8-Day Dubai and Cairo Tour

  • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Type : Private Tours
  • Runs: Everyday
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Book this 8-day taste of our Dubai and Egypt vacation packages and enjoy a mixture of history and modernity. Combine the incredible architecture of modern Dubai, including the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Museum, and Dubai Creek, with a visit to the historic monuments of Cairo's long history, including the Pyramids, Coptic and Islamic Cairo, and the Egyptian Museum.

This Dubai and Cairo tour is designed to give travelers a striking contrast in one trip — futuristic skyscrapers and desert adventure on one side, thousands of years of pharaonic history on the other — with every detail arranged for you from arrival to departure.

Included

 

  • Meet and greet by our representative team upon arrival at the airport
  • Arrival and departure transfers from Dubai airport
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • Deluxe, new-model air-conditioned coach throughout the tour
  • 3 nights' accommodation at a Dubai hotel with daily buffet breakfast
  • 4 nights' accommodation in Cairo including breakfast
  • Professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • Bilingual-speaking tour guide during the mentioned city tours
  • Half-day classic Dubai city tour
  • Dhow cruise dinner in Dubai Marina
  • Desert safari with BBQ dinner, belly dance, and Tanoura show
  • Sightseeing tours in Dubai shared in a small group
  • Full-day tour in Giza to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Sakkara
  • Full-day tour in Cairo to the Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo
  • Sightseeing tours in Cairo on a private basis
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
  • Complimentary Cairo photo session around the Giza Pyramids (delivered online via email)
  • All applicable charges and taxes (municipality fees, service charge, and VAT)

 

Excluded

 

  • International airfare
  • Flight from Dubai to Cairo
  • Entry visa to Egypt & UAE
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Tourism Dirham fee
  • Tipping

 

Itinerary

On the first day of this Dubai and Egypt vacation package, you're met on arrival at Dubai International Airport and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay in Dubai.

After breakfast (pick-up 8:15 to 9:00 am), your personal guide takes you on a journey through Dubai's history, from wind-towered buildings and narrow lanes to the lively souks and a scenic ride on traditional water taxis, with plenty of open conversation about Emirati culture and local traditions. Return to the hotel for a free afternoon, then depart in the evening (pick-up 7:00 to 7:45 pm) for a two-hour Dubai Marina dinner cruise aboard a traditional dhow, taking in views of the Marina and Palm Jumeirah over a buffet dinner.
Highlights: Al Shindagha Museum, including the old houses of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum and the Perfume House; a traditional Abra boat crossing of Dubai Creek; the Spice and Gold Souks; a photo stop at Jumeirah Mosque; and dinner aboard the Dhow cruise

Included Activities :
Overnight in Dubai.
Meals Included :
Breakfast, Cruise Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, with free time to explore the city before an afternoon pick-up between 2:30 and 3:00 pm for a thrilling drive across Dubai's golden desert dunes, stopping at the highest point for sweeping views and the chance to try sandboarding. Continue to a Bedouin campsite for traditional attire, refreshments, and a camel ride, before returning for a barbecue dinner under the stars, accompanied by a belly dance and Tanoura performance and the option to try shisha in a variety of flavors. Transfer back to your hotel in Dubai.

Meals Included :
Breakfast, BBQ Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel with free time before your roughly four-hour flight to Cairo. On arrival, you're met and assisted by our representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. An optional Sound and Light show at the Pyramids, or a Nile dinner cruise with belly dance and Tanoura show, is available this evening.

Meals Included :
Breakfast

After a wholesome Egyptian breakfast, your personal guide takes you to the Giza Plateau to marvel at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza, walking the Plateau to see the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. Following lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant, continue to Sakkara to visit the Sakkara Complex and the Djoser Pyramid, the first pyramid ever built. Overnight in Cairo.

Included Activities :
Overnight in Cairo.
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Sakkara, Djoser Pyramid
Meals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, the first stop is the Grand Egyptian Museum, located about 2 kilometers from the Giza pyramid complex. The GEM Complex is currently offering limited access to test site readiness ahead of its official opening, with admission covering the Main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Staircase, commercial area, and exterior gardens. After lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant, continue to the Egyptian Museum in the heart of Downtown Cairo, overlooking Tahrir Square, to admire its remarkable collection of ancient artifacts and treasures before returning to your hotel.

Included Activities :
Overnight in Cairo.
Visits: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Egyptian Museum
Meals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, choose between a free day in Cairo or an optional tour to Alexandria, Egypt's second capital. Visit the Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century on the site of Alexandria's ancient lighthouse, then continue to the acclaimed Alexandria Library and the rock-cut Catacombs. Return to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals Included :
Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home, bringing this 8-day Dubai and Cairo tour to a close.

Meals Included :
Breakfast

Prices

Notes

A 25% deposit is required to confirm your reservation. For high-demand festive periods (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), a 50% deposit is needed. The remaining balance can be paid before departure or in cash upon arrival.

Credit card payments require a signed authorization letter. The signature must match the one on your credit card and passport.

Approved refunds are processed promptly and returned to the original payment method. No-show reservations are non-refundable. A standard 6% bank processing fee applies to all refunds.

All rates are based on double occupancy. A single supplement applies for solo travelers. Properties are carefully selected for quality, comfort, and safety. Rates may change according to market conditions.

Domestic flight schedules and fares are estimates and may change according to airline availability. International flights are not included unless specifically stated.

We work to deliver excellent experiences. However, events beyond our control — including weather, political situations, or airline changes — fall outside our responsibility. We will always try to minimize any inconvenience.

Gratuities are entirely optional and left to your personal discretion. We never pressure guests to tip.

Any concern during the tour should be reported to your guide immediately. Our Customer Care Manager is available throughout the trip. Written complaints after the tour are handled promptly by our Customer Care team.

  • 61+ days before arrival — 15%
  • 60 to 31 days before arrival — 35%
  • 30 to 15 days before arrival — 50%
  • 14 to 1 day before arrival — 100%

  • 61+ days before arrival — 25%
  • 60 to 31 days before arrival — 50%
  • 30 to 15 days before arrival — 75%
  • 14 to 1 day before arrival — 100%

Airline fees and a 6% bank processing charge apply to all refunds.

If a government or airline issues an official travel restriction, we will provide a full refund or a transferable travel credit. Only airline fees and bank charges will apply.

  • Under 2 years — complimentary
  • Under 6 years — 25% of adult rate
  • Under 12 years — 50% of adult rate
  • 12 years and above — full adult rate

Flight supplements for children may apply according to airline policy.

Real experiences from our happy guests

What Our Travelers Say

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Sarah & Michael Thompson (USA)
Sarah & Michael Thompson (USA)
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Emma Richardson (UK)
Emma Richardson (UK)
Perfect Balance of History and Relaxation

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David & Linda Chen (Canada)
David & Linda Chen (Canada)
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Robert Müller (Germany)
Robert Müller (Germany)
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The best time is between October and April. The weather is cool and pleasant for visiting temples in Luxor and Aswan. Summer (June to August) can be very hot, with temperatures exceeding 40°C.

The drive takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours each way via the Desert Road, covering about 220 km (136 miles).

We usually stop at a local restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. You can enjoy fresh seafood, but please check your booking 'Inclusions' to see if lunch is prepaid or optional.

Yes, we visit the outer plaza and can arrange for an internal tour during opening hours (closed on Fridays and Saturdays in some sections). Your guide will provide all the historical context.

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