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Experience the dazzling wonders of Dubai with this carefully planned 4-day itinerary. From the moment you arrive, enjoy seamless transfers, immersive city tours, and an unforgettable desert safari. Explore world-famous landmarks like Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, and the Museum of the Future. End your trip with cherished memories of this vibrant city’s charm, culture, and stunning landscapes.
Upon landing at Dubai International Airport (DXB), you will be warmly greeted by our friendly airport representative. They will assist you and accompany you to your transfer vehicle for a comfortable ride to your hotel. Take this opportunity to relax and prepare for the exciting days ahead in Dubai.
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Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a half-day guided tour from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Start at The Pointe, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the iconic Atlantis The Palm Hotel on Palm Jumeirah—the world’s largest man-made island shaped like a palm tree. Palm Jumeirah is famous for its luxury hotels, upscale residences, world-class restaurants, and lively beach clubs.
Next, explore Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a beautifully recreated traditional Arabian marketplace. Wander through its winding alleys lined with shops and eateries beneath timber-covered arcades, and take in views of tranquil waterways with the majestic Burj Al Arab hotel as your backdrop.
Continue to the Museum of the Future (external visit), an architectural masterpiece blending innovation and culture. Its futuristic design features stunning Arabic calligraphy quoting the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Conclude your tour with an external view of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, located adjacent to the sprawling Dubai Mall. Marvel at the nearby Dubai Fountain and the impressive 50-meter-long aquarium visible from outside.
Return to your hotel in the afternoon to unwind or explore on your own.
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Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before a free morning.
At approximately 2:30 – 3:30 PM, prepare for an exhilarating desert safari. Board a 4x4 Jeep and embark on a thrilling ride over the golden dunes of the Arabian desert. Experience dune bashing that will get your adrenaline pumping!
Pause at the highest dune to watch a spectacular desert sunset while sipping refreshing mineral water.
Then, arrive at a traditional Bedouin camp, where you can try henna painting, dress in regional attire, and enjoy hot tea, coffee, or soft drinks.
As night falls, savor a delicious barbecue buffet dinner accompanied by mesmerizing belly dancing and live Arabic music under the stars.
At 9:00 PM, you will be driven back to your hotel for a restful night.
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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After a final breakfast at your hotel, check out and enjoy a smooth transfer to Dubai International Airport for your departure flight, taking with you unforgettable memories of your Dubai adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
The cost of a Dubai tour can vary significantly depending on the type of tour and the experiences included. Basic city tours may start at around $50–$100 per person, while more luxurious or specialized tours, such as desert safaris, private city tours, or dinner cruises, can range from $100 to $300 or more. Multi-day packages that include accommodation, meals, and sightseeing may cost anywhere from $500 to $2,000 per person, depending on the level of luxury and customization. Always check with tour operators like EgyVacations for the best deals and tailored packages to fit your budget.
The best time to visit Dubai is during the cooler months, from November to March. During this period, temperatures are more comfortable, ranging between 20°C and 30°C (68°F to 86°F), making it ideal for outdoor activities like desert safaris, sightseeing, and beach visits. The summer months (June to August) can be extremely hot, with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F), so it's generally better to avoid visiting during this time unless you plan to stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces.
For a well-rounded experience of Dubai, 3 to 5 days is usually sufficient. In this time, you can explore the city's top attractions like the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina, and the historic Al Fahidi District. If you’re interested in additional activities such as a desert safari, theme parks (like Aquaventure or IMG Worlds of Adventure), or a day trip to Abu Dhabi, consider extending your stay to 4 or 5 days. This allows for a relaxed pace, without rushing through the highlights.
The amount of money you’ll need for 5 days in Dubai depends on your travel style and preferences. On average, a budget traveler might spend around $50–$100 per day, totaling $250–$500 for 5 days. This would cover meals at casual restaurants, basic sightseeing, and budget accommodation. For a mid-range traveler, expect to spend around $150–$250 per day, or $750–$1,250 for the entire trip, which would cover meals at higher-end restaurants, moderate attractions, and 4-star hotels. If you plan to stay in luxury resorts, dine at upscale restaurants, and indulge in exclusive experiences, your daily budget could easily exceed $300–$500, totaling around $1,500–$2,500 for the trip. Always factor in extra for shopping, souvenirs, and optional activities.
We are not a marketplace reselling someone else's tours. The consultant who plans your itinerary is the same person who answers when you message from Luxor at midnight.
Registered with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, licence no. 1995 — a number you can check before you pay anyone anything.
Licensed Egyptologists lead every excursion, named in your confirmation, working for us rather than for a subcontractor.
No group fillers and no shopping stops. Your party, your pace, and a day that can be rewritten the night before.
Entrance fees, transfers, taxes and internal flights sit inside the quote. Nothing is added at the temple gate.
A full day-by-day itinerary costs you nothing, and a 30% deposit is the first money that changes hands.
One number, answered in Egypt, for the whole trip — not a call centre in another time zone.
Every quote is a real one, posted under the traveller's own name.
They helped me plan my day and arranged for an Egyptologist and driver to take me to all these places.
Thanks to well organised sightseeing and tour guide Ahmed who was professional and pleasant.
We trusted EgyVacations for our trip to Egypt… They made our trip anxiety free, they solve every problem from our arrival to the airport till our departure.
You talk to a travel consultant, they build your trip, and you only confirm when the itinerary is right.
Your travel month, group size and what you'd like to see. Two minutes on the form, or a message on WhatsApp.
A consultant writes your day-by-day plan with hotels, guides and transfers, priced in your currency. Free, and yours to keep.
Adjust it as many times as you like. Nothing is booked and nothing is charged until you say the itinerary is right.
You're met at the airport, and your consultant stays reachable 24/7 for the whole trip — the same person, not a call centre.
Pick a question on the left. We answer it the way we would answer it on the phone — with the numbers, and with what we would actually do.
The comfortable half of the year runs October to April: 20–28 °C in Luxor and Aswan, which is what open-deck sailing and three hours inside a temple actually require.
Our tip
Book three to four months out for November to February. For a dahabiya, make it four — they carry twelve people and the good cabins go first.
Most nationalities — US, UK, EU, Australian and Canadian included — get a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, or online as an e-Visa before they fly.
Our tip
Carry the $25 in cash. The visa window at Cairo takes dollars and gives change in Egyptian pounds, and the card machine is not always working.
Hotels, cruisers and restaurants take Visa and Mastercard. Markets, tips and small cafés are cash. We quote in US dollars and can invoice in EUR, GBP or AUD.
Our tip
Change a little at the airport and the rest at your hotel. Street exchange offices quote well and pay badly.
Light cotton for the days, one layer for the evenings, and shoes you can walk a temple in. Everything else you can buy here for less than you paid at home.
Our tip
Leave room in the case. Cotton, spices and a hand-made galabeya cost a fraction of the airport price in Khan El Khalili, and your guide will tell you the real one.
Cairo to Luxor is an hour by air and ten by road, so almost every itinerary flies it. Between Luxor and Aswan the river is the road, and your room moves with you.
Our tip
Sail Luxor to Aswan rather than the reverse if you can choose. You go upstream against the current, which means slower, longer afternoons on deck.