This was my first time in in Egypt, it was an unforgettable experience! After seeing the Great Pyramids in Giza I took an overnight train to Luxor and spent several days exploring everything Luxor has to offer. I found the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank to be particularly fascinating (So much Ancient Egyptian history in a relatively small area!). I then spent three nights on a Nile cruise towards Aswan. The weather was perfect and we stopped at two Ancient Egyptian temples, Edfu and Kom Ombo. My tour guide was a certified Egyptogolist named Ahmed Haggag Ali. He really seemed to enjoy being a tour guide and his English was perfect. He explained the temples to me and was able to answer all of my questions. Kom Ombo was particularly fascinating to me because it was an ancient hospital. After arriving in Aswan, Ahmed was also my tour guide for visiting Abu Simbel (Another must see part of Egypt!). I highly recomend visiting Egypt and having Ahmed as a guide, you will not be disappointed.
We had a wonderful trip to Egypt planned by the local travel specialists. We saw everything we had hoped to see and enjoyed the expertise that our guides Yousra Ali and Mahmoud Badr provided. Our driver Zaher did a great job navigating the traffic in Cairo. Mahmoud our contact helped us get the COVID tests we needed to return home for which we are grateful.
This nine-day itinerary offers a comprehensive exploration of Egypt's iconic historical sites, combined with immersive cultural experiences. Beginning in Cairo, you'll be greeted by our friendly staff who will assist you with your visa and transfer you to your hotel. You'll have the remainder of the day to relax or explore the city at your leisure.
On day two, your adventure truly begins with a visit to the renowned Egyptian Museum, home to an astounding collection of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. You'll then journey to the Giza Plateau to witness the awe-inspiring pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx. A delicious Koshary lunch will introduce you to the flavours of Egypt before you embark on an overnight train journey to Aswan.
Days three and four are dedicated to exploring the Nubian culture and the scenic beauty of the Nile. You'll visit the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, before delving into the heart of Nubian life. You'll spend a night in a traditional Nubian guesthouse, experiencing the warmth and hospitality of the local people. The village, with its vibrantly painted houses and bustling markets, offers a unique glimpse into a culture that has thrived for centuries along the banks of the Nile. You'll have the opportunity to interact with the villagers, learn about their customs and traditions, and perhaps even try your hand at some traditional crafts. In the evening, you'll share a delicious home-cooked dinner with a Nubian family, savouring authentic dishes and enjoying the convivial atmosphere. This immersive experience provides a deeper understanding of Nubian life and a chance to forge genuine connections with the local community. An optional excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel temples is also available for those who wish to witness the grandeur of Ramses II's architectural achievements.
You'll also embark on a memorable felucca sailing trip down the river, enjoying the tranquil scenery and observing rural life along the banks.
From Aswan, you'll travel north to Luxor, stopping at the impressive Temple of Horus at Edfu along the way. In Luxor, you'll delve into the wonders of ancient Thebes, exploring the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the sprawling Karnak Temple complex. You'll also have free time to wander through the vibrant markets or join optional tours to nearby temples.
The itinerary concludes with a return to Cairo, where you can further explore the city's historical and cultural treasures, including the Citadel, Coptic Cairo, and the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Throughout your journey, you'll be accompanied by expert guides who will bring Egypt's rich history to life. Comfortable accommodation, delicious meals, and convenient transportation ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Sleeper Train, Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
8-95 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Aswan, Luxor
Cairo, Aswan, Luxor
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This 10-day tour offers a captivating journey through the heart of Egypt, blending iconic ancient wonders with vibrant cultural experiences. Your adventure begins in Cairo, where you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After settling in, you'll have the freedom to explore the city or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere.
The following day, you'll delve into Egypt's rich history with a visit to the renowned Egyptian Museum, home to an astounding collection of pharaonic treasures, including those from Tutankhamun's tomb. You'll then journey to the Giza Plateau to stand in awe of the majestic pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx. A traditional Koshary lunch will introduce you to the flavours of Egypt before you embark on an overnight train to Aswan.
In Aswan, you'll immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Nubian people, renowned for their warmth and hospitality. You'll spend a night in a traditional Nubian village, with its colourfully painted houses and lively markets, and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family. You'll also visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and embark on a relaxing felucca sailing trip down the Nile.
The journey continues to Luxor, where you'll explore the vast necropolis of the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. You'll also marvel at the grandeur of Karnak Temple, a sprawling complex dedicated to the Theban Triad.
From Luxor, you'll head to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada for some well-deserved relaxation. Enjoy the resort's facilities, soak up the sun on the beach, or take advantage of the excellent diving and snorkelling opportunities. A variety of optional excursions, such as windsurfing, quad biking, and camel rides, are also available.
The tour concludes with a return to Cairo, where you'll have free time to explore the city at your own pace. Wander through the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar, visit the historic Citadel, or delve into the fascinating history of Coptic Cairo. Optional tours to Saqqara and Dashur offer further insights into the evolution of pyramid building.
With a perfect balance of guided tours, cultural immersion, and independent exploration, this 10-day itinerary provides a comprehensive and unforgettable Egyptian adventure.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Book this guided, 8-day tour with us and experience the best of Egypt. Starting from Cairo, this tour will take you to the pyramids of Giza before you fly to Luxor and board a Nile River cruise to Aswan. See some of the major landmarks along the way, including the Abu Simbel Temples, Valley of the Kings, and the Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, widely considered to be one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples.
You will also get the chance to explore the temple complex of Karnak, the largest temple complex of the ancient world, as well as the temple island of Philae, home to many temples dating back to Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman times.
Visit the famous Egyptian Museum upon returning to Cairo before we drive you to the airport. For more details about this tour, please go through the itinerary below.
You can add 1 night or more in a hotel 5* cost 49€ till 65€ per person per night in a double room.
You can add 1 night or more in a hotel 4* cost starting from 42€ till 58€ per person per night in a double room.
Fees government, sales taxes, municipal government, etc not including.
This itinerary is generic. They will have a personalized itinerary when making the reservation and confirmation of the plane and domestic flight. (Although it may vary depending on the day of your arrival, departure, the day of boarding of the Nile cruise, and/or the day of commencement of each circuit). Consult us.
Rates increase by 20% during Christmas, New Year and Easter (increased fee amounts are collected in Egypt).
At 6:00 am we pick you up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor. Our guide will then transfer you by private A/C vehicle to Edfu City which is around an 1hr south of Luxor.
We visit Temple of Horus in Edfu - an ancient Egyptian temple located on the west bank of the Nile in the city of Edfu. It was known in Greco-Roman times as Apollonopolis Magna, after the chief god Horus-Apollo. It is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt.
The temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, was built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BCE. The inscriptions on its walls provide important information on language, myth and religion during the Greco-Roman period in ancient Egypt.
After you are done with your visit to Edfu, you continue on to drive to Kom Ombo City.
Here you you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo - an unusual double temple built during the Ptolemaic dynasty in the Egyptian town of Kom Ombo. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period. The building is unique because its 'double' design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods.
The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world with Hathor and Khonsu.
Continue the drive towards Aswan and transfer you to a local restaurant for the included lunch.
After lunch, you will be transferred to continue your day tour to Philae Temple - an island in Lake Nasser, Egypt. It was formerly an island in the First Cataract of the Nile River and the previous site of an ancient Egyptian temple complex in southern Egypt.
End your day tour with a visit to the High Dam that was constructed in 1961 by the then President of Egypt - Gamal Abdel Nasar.
Around 15:00 pm we transfer you back to your hotel in Luxor or in Aswan
Join us on this 7-day, private tour of Egypt and see some of the most important highlights the country has to offer. Start your tour from Cairo. See the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx as well as the Valley Temple of Khafre. Enjoy riding a camel or a horse around the pyramids before calling it a day.
Go on a Nile river cruise from Cairo to Aswan and get the chance to see the Temple of Kom Ombo. Set sail for Luxor. See impressive ruins and beautiful sceneries between Aswan and Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Marvel at the grandeur of the ancient temple complex of Karnak before catching your flight back to Cairo.
Fees government, sales taxes, municipal government, etc not including.
This trip also offers a chance to customize your itinerary as per your requirement. For more about this Egypt tour, please go through the itinerary below.
Pharaohs, feluccas, temples and tombs. Pyramids, bazaars, mummies and catacombs. Egypt has myriad possibilities to marvel and discover, and on a 12-day cultural expedition to its highlights, you’ll understand how time has stood still and why you’ll need a history lesson at every turn. Lose yourself in the colour and chaos of Cairo’s Khan al-Khalili Bazaar, stand at the feet of Abu Simbel’s monumental temples, set sail down the iconic Nile and feel grand in the Valley of the Kings. With all your comforts cared for and questions answered by knowledgeable local leaders, Egypt will serve up all the historic, symbolic and pharaonic goods.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to fly to Abu Simbel.
The main attractions are the Great Sun Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari.
Both the temples were discovered in 1813 and were almost completely covered with sand. Then the temples were moved in 1960 by the help of the Egyptian government and UNESCO to avoid the rising water of the Nile.
Ramsess II built the temple mostly to honor himself as there is a mural depicting his famous victory at the Qadesh battle where his army defeated his enemies. On the north of Ramses temple, the Nefertari Temple which was built by Ramses II to his favorite wife queen Nefertari among the 200 other wives and concubines.
After finishing the visit you will fly back to Aswan and then you will be driven back to your hotel.
Ancient history, golden sands and crowded souqs – Egypt is the ultimate destination for any adventurous traveller. This nine-day trip is the perfect mix of blockbuster wonders and intimate moments, with loads of planned activities and plenty of time to wander at your own pace. Your local leader will take you to bucket list icons like the Pyramids of Giza (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) in Cairo and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, then guide you off the beaten path to eat koshari in a local downtown joint, or into a bazaar to meet a perfume merchant. Kayak along the Nile, spend a night on a traditional felucca under starry skies and drink your body weight in mint tea. The best part? You’ll do it all with like-minded travellers your own age.
Adventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Sleeper Train, Tent
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Aswan, Nile Felucca, Luxor
Cairo, Aswan, Nile Felucca, Luxor
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I almost didn’t book this trip, thinking I’d be “too old for a cruise tour” or that it would be rushed, crowded, or filled with too much sightseeing and not enough space to breathe. But let me tell you, this tour completely changed my mind. It wasn’t just doable it was deeply enjoyable. Everything was thoughtfully organized, accessible, and paced just right for someone like me in my early 60s who still loves to explore but isn’t looking to be on the go from dawn to dusk without a pause.
We traveled as a group yes but it never felt like we were being shuffled from one place to the next. There was enough structure to feel secure and taken care of but also these little pockets of stillness that I didn’t expect... a quiet cup of coffee on the cruise deck while the Nile slowly moved past even a moment of meditation I did on my own by the river. Those little moments made all the difference.
The temples were something else. Edfu and Philae in particular struck me, not just because of their size or detail, but their presence. There’s a certain quiet power in these places that you only feel by standing there in person. And then of course the Grand Pyramids. I thought I’d seen them already in books and documentaries, but being there… it gave me chills. There’s something about seeing them up close that stirs something ancient and humbling in you.
I came home with more than just photos...I came back with a sense of connection to something much bigger than myself. This tour wasn’t just a vacation. It was an experience that touched me deeply, at just the right pace, and reminded me that it’s never too late to feel wonder again.
Discover the contrasts of modern and ancient Egypt on a 15-day Premium adventure. Beginning and ending in Egypt’s capital, Cairo, gaze up at the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, take a four-day cruise down the legendary Nile and explore the grand temples of Abu Simbel. Uncover the secrets of the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple and the city of Alexandria. Visit the tombs of ancient pharaohs, share meals with local families and stand in awe of gigantic, rock-cut statues. Accompanied by a local Egyptologist leader, learn about the mystery and beauty of these ancient lands.
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Alexan
Cairo, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Alexandria, Luxor, Edfu
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Take a 13 day tour of incredible Egypt, from Mediterranean Alexandria and the Commonwealth War Graves of El Alamein, to the legendary Pyramids of Giza, the sunny southern city of Aswan and Luxor's tomb strewn Valley of Kings. Cruising the Nile, exploring ancient wonders and more.