Book this six-day, private tour with us and cover two of the most important destinations in Turkey within less than a week. Your journey starts on arrival in Istanbul, where Asia meets Europe. This city has been the capital of three different empires. Discover Istanbul's old city on a sightseeing tour. See Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Istanbul's hippodrome, and the Blue Mosque. Also included is a cruise trip in the Bosphorus.
Fly to Kayseri on the third day of this tour and check into your hotel in Cappadocia, the land of beautiful horses and fairy chimneys. See the highlights of Cappadocia, such as the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Zelve, Uchisar, Ortahisar, and the underground cities that once provided refuge to thousands of Christians.
Please note that even though this is a private tour, the sightseeing tours in the itinerary will be carried out in groups by an English-speaking tour guide. Domestic flight tickets are included in the tour price. For more details, please scroll down.
This 10-day Greece tour balances some of Greece's most impressive and fascinating ancient sites around Athens, Olympia and Delphi with the spectacular monasteries at Meteora and one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful and interesting islands, Santorini.
We start with a tour of Athens itself, taking in the ancient sites of the Acropolis and some of modern Athens below as well. Next we head west towards Mycenea with several stops and some scenic coastal scenery along the way. Our guide will provide explanations about Greek history and mythology, relating them to the places you're visiting. Its an amazing feeling seeing the actual places where heroes and heroines from mythology played out their stories. Our next stop is the lovely Mediterranean village of Nafplion which nestles at the foot of a cliff overlooked by the ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress. Next we head to Olympia, birthplace of the Olympics and more ancient sites, before we tour the temples and ruins at Delphi on the way. Our final major stop in mainland Greece is then to see the amazing cliiftop monasteries and breathtaking scenery of Meteora, before we head back to Athens.
We take to the ferry next and sail into the Aegean Sea to the volcanic island of Santorini. The island was created in its present form by a huge volcanic eruption over 3,500 years ago that created a large crater which is now filled by the sea forming a huge bay surrounded by steep cliffs and coloured lava pebble beaches. The island is full of small villages with narrow winding alleys and whitewashed buildings that are fascinating to hike through. There are also hot springs, wineries and the remaining active volcano itself to discover. We have a couple of days here to relax and explore the island before returning to Athens to finish our tour.
This is a group tour that runs throughout the year, staying in comfortable hotels at around the 4-star level. We can also arrange the tour privately if you would prefer not to join a group.
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.
Our tour of Egypt was amazing from start to finish. We really appreciated all help you provided in planning and customizing the tour to our desires. We found your staff very helpful throughout, expediting our passage through customs to get a the visa, and making sure travel from hotel and between sites was easy. Each guide provided was an expert and helped us gain a greater appreciation for both the history of ancient Egypt and the people of modern Egypt. We saw so many incredible things and learned so much about your country. I do hope to visit again sometime in the future.
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).
Our trip to Egypt with World Expeditions was excellent. We had two guides, one for Cairo and one for the Nile and Aswan. Both had tertiary qualifications in Egyptian history and were passionate about it. It is an amazing country a nd a great, well run tour.
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Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Uncover Egypt’s ancient wonders on this 11-day tour from Cairo to Luxor, Aswan and back. Marvel at the iconic Pyramids of Giza, explore the vast Grand Egyptian Museum, and delve into the treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Travel south to Luxor for the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple before embarking on a luxurious four-night Nile cruise. Along the way, visit Kom Ombo and the serene Philae Temple in Aswan, with an option to see the incredible Abu Simbel. With a mix of guided sightseeing and relaxed cruising, this trip offers a deep dive into Egypt’s timeless heritage.
Cruise
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Sleeper Train, Ship Cabin
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Pyramids Of Giza, Luxor
Cairo, Pyramids Of Giza, Luxor, Nile, Aswan
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Uncover Egypt’s wonders on this 13-day adventure from Cairo to the Red Sea. Gaze at the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, and the Sphinx, and explore the Grand Egyptian Museum and Egyptian Museum’s ancient treasures. Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple. Then relax in Hurghada on the Red Sea Riviera, with golden beaches and clear waters. Return to Cairo for a final taste of its vibrant history and culture, completing a journey that blends iconic monuments, timeless landscapes, and moments of pure relaxation.
Cruise
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Sleeper Train, Resort, Ship Cabin
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Hurghada, Saqqara, Aswan
Cairo, Hurghada, Saqqara, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor
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The Classic Egypt with Nile Cruise trip was, as expected, a fantastic holiday. Explore is my holiday tour company of choice and they did not disappoint once again (my 7th trip with them). The group dynamic for this trip was wonderful and we all had a really great time. Our tour guide (Mariam) was truly outstanding in every way and looked after us with great expertise. I have become accustomed to excellent Explore tour guides and Mariam was up there amongst the very best; knowledgeable, personable and thoroughly conscientious in every way, every day, she made the holiday a great experience and looked after our group wonderfully. The itinerary was full-on (as advertised) and we experienced as much as we were capable of seeing during a 10-day holiday. Thoroughly recommended and a 10 out of 10 holiday experience for sure.
Active and outdoorCruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Ship Cabin
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Valley Of The Kings
The Egypt and Red Sea tour was an excellent way to see and learn about Egypt. The guide (Mariam) was extremely knowledgeable and catered for everyone’s needs. The Red Sea extension was the perfect way to relax after a busy tour.
Active and outdoorExplorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Ship Cabin
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Safaga, Luxor, Red Sea, H
Cairo, Safaga, Luxor, Red Sea, Hurghada, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo
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This itinerary was a great way to see all the highlights Egypt has to offer. Along with a fantastic Tour Director this is the perfect trip for anyone interested in the history. Part of the itinerary was a cruise on the Nile. The ship and crew were fantastic and it was easily one of my favorite parts. With daily stops and chances to bond with other Travellers it was so much fun.
This Trafalgar tour includes both ancient history and current day industry. It was very interesting to see how they make different items today in Egypt.
The food provided with the itinerary was great, options for everyone.
I highly recommend this itinerary.
Cruise
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo
Cairo
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Step into the ancient world of Egypt and discover the Great Pyramids. Experience the captivating chaos of Cairo, spend 3 nights gently floating down the river Nile in a traditional river cruise boat and have the chance to embark on a Red Sea cruise. A trip to Egypt with Contiki will ensure you have a trip to remember.
The “second day” the flight is SUPER early and you have to leave the hotel at 4 am.
That was not communicated anywhere and we didn’t arrive at the hotel u til after 11 pm the night before. It made the morning very difficult!
Also, it would be helpful if there was a place by the day noting if women needed to cover shoulders/knees or men knees. When I was packing and googling, it said that at Kom Ombo (and most of the temples) it was recommended to have shoulder and knees covered, but when we got there I was told we didn’t need it. I had a lot more pants packed then I needed and that would have been helpful to know when I actually needed to wear more conservative clothing or having my hair covered.
Overall the itinerary was good. We saw a lot and had a great guide!
We were on the Steinberger cruise ship - I would not recommend that one again. Very limited. We were on Thai ship with another group from Trafalgar that paid less for the tour and we had no extras. We allowed one drink at dinner and one bottle of water.. anything more we had to pay for. They didn’t have coffee/tea available throughout the day for free. It seemed like they were nickel and diming the guests. I have been on other River cruises and unlimited water, beverages at dinner, and feee coffee/tea throughout the day in the lounge was accessible.
AdventureCruise
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Ship Cabin
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Aswan
Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Aswan
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