Top Class Egypt Travel · In Egypt since 1994 · Licence No. 945
Egypt Tour Packages from Dubai & the UAE
Private trips for UAE residents: the Pyramids, Luxor, a Nile cruise or the Red Sea, about four hours from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Made for long weekends and Eid holidays.
From $650 per person
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- In Egypt Since 1994
- Ministry of Tourism Licence No. 945
- Private Egyptologist Guides
- 24/7 Local Support
Short Breaks from the UAE
Private trips that fit a long weekend or a week of leave: the Pyramids, Luxor, Abu Simbel or a few days by the Red Sea.
Egypt Honeymoon Escape: Cairo & Red Sea
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Cairo & Alexandria Mediterranean Escape
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Exclusive Egypt Luxury Escape: Cairo & Luxor
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Nile Cruises
Sail between Luxor and Aswan on a 5-star ship or a dahabiya, 4 to 8 days.
Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
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Grand Nile Cruise from Aswan
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Grand Nile Cruise from Luxor
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Day Tours in Cairo
Only have a weekend? Fly to Cairo and pick a day tour or two.
Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada by Air
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Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada by Road
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Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo
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Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Tour
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NMEC Museum & Old Cairo Heritage Tour
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Hurghada to Cairo, Abu Simbel & Luxor Tour
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Travelling to Egypt from the UAE
01Flights
Several airlines fly nonstop from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to Cairo every day, in about four hours. From Cairo, domestic flights reach Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada in about an hour.
02Time difference
Cairo is 2 hours behind the UAE in winter and 1 hour behind during Egyptian summer time, from late April to late October. The UAE does not change its clocks.
03Best time to go
October to April, with warm, dry days. UAE long weekends, National Day in early December, New Year and the Eid holidays are the busiest dates, so book early.
Planning Your Egypt Trip from the UAE
For anyone living in the UAE, Egypt is one of the easiest short trips with real history: four hours from Dubai to the Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings and the Nile. Here is what to know before booking.
Flights
Several airlines fly nonstop from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to Cairo every day, in about four hours. From Cairo, domestic flights take about an hour to Luxor, Aswan or Hurghada, and we can book them as part of your trip. We meet you at the airport.
Visa
The visa you need depends on your passport, not on your UAE residence. Many nationalities can buy an e-Visa online or get a visa on arrival, and GCC citizens have their own rules. Check the official Egypt e-Visa portal for your passport before you book; we are happy to help. See our Egypt visa guide.
Time difference
Cairo is 2 hours behind the UAE in winter and 1 hour behind during Egyptian summer time, from late April to late October.
When to go
October to April is the best season for sightseeing. The UAE long weekends, National Day in early December, New Year and the Eid holidays, fill first, so book early. In summer, add a few days on the Red Sea coast.
Money
Our prices are in US dollars, per person. Cards work in hotels and bigger restaurants; you need Egyptian pounds for tips and markets, and dirhams or dollars are easy to change.
Planning your trip
All our trips are private, with your own guide, transfers and hand-picked hotels. Pick a trip above or ask for a tailor-made trip around your long weekend.
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Questions from UAE Residents
Everything you need to know before you travel
How long is the flight from Dubai to Cairo?
About four hours nonstop. There are daily flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Do UAE residents need a visa for Egypt?
It depends on your passport, not your UAE residence. Many nationalities can buy an e-Visa online or get a visa on arrival. Check the official Egypt e-Visa portal for your passport; we can help.
Can I visit Egypt over a long weekend?
Yes. A 4-day trip covers Cairo, the Pyramids and Abu Simbel, or you can fly to Cairo and add a day tour or two.
What is the time difference between the UAE and Egypt?
Cairo is 2 hours behind the UAE in winter and 1 hour behind from late April to late October.
Can you plan a trip for Eid or National Day?
Yes. These are the busiest dates of the year, so send us your dates early and we will hold the hotels and cruise.
Are your prices per person?
Yes. Prices are in US dollars per person and include what each trip lists; international flights are not included.
Travelling from another country?
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