Top Class Egypt Travel · In Egypt since 1994 · Licence No. 945
Egypt Tours from Saudi Arabia
Private trips for residents of Saudi Arabia: the Pyramids, Luxor, Aswan and a Nile cruise, under three hours from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. 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 Saudi Arabia
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.
Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Tour
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NMEC Museum & Old Cairo Heritage Tour
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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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Hurghada to Cairo, Abu Simbel & Luxor Tour
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Travelling to Egypt from Saudi Arabia
01Flights
Many airlines fly nonstop from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to Cairo every day, in about 2.5 to 3 hours. From Cairo, domestic flights reach Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada in about an hour.
02Time difference
Cairo is 1 hour behind Saudi Arabia in winter and on the same time during Egyptian summer time, from late April to late October. Saudi Arabia does not change its clocks.
03Best time to go
October to April, with warm, dry days. The Eid holidays, Founding Day in February, Saudi National Day in September and the school breaks fill first, so book early.
Planning Your Egypt Trip from Saudi Arabia
For anyone living in Saudi Arabia, Egypt is a short flight away: under three hours from Riyadh, Jeddah or Dammam to the Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings and the Nile. Here is what to know before booking.
Flights
Many airlines fly nonstop from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to Cairo every day, in about 2.5 to 3 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 where you live. Many nationalities can buy an e-Visa online or get a visa on arrival. 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 1 hour behind Saudi Arabia in winter and on the same time during Egyptian summer time, from late April to late October.
When to go
October to April is the best season for sightseeing. The Eid holidays, Founding Day in February, Saudi National Day in September and the school breaks are the busiest dates, 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 riyals 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 dates.
Why Travel with Top Class?
Questions from Residents of Saudi Arabia
Everything you need to know before you travel
How long is the flight from Saudi Arabia to Cairo?
About 2.5 to 3 hours nonstop from Riyadh, Jeddah or Dammam, with many flights every day.
Do residents of Saudi Arabia need a visa for Egypt?
It depends on your passport, not your 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 Saudi Arabia and Egypt?
Cairo is 1 hour behind Saudi Arabia in winter and on the same time from late April to late October.
Can you plan a trip for Eid?
Yes. The Eid holidays 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?
Flights, visa, time difference and trips chosen for travellers from your country.
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