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Egypt Escorted Tours

Egypt Escorted Tours

Our tours are designed to provide you with an immersive and unforgettable travel experience. Each tour is carefully curated to cater to different interests and preferences. Whether you're a history buff, an adventure seeker, or a leisure traveller, we have a tour for you. From exploring the great Pyramids & Sphinx, marvelling at King Tut's death mask in the Egyptian museum, to relaxing on a traditional Felucca sailboat, our tours offer a variety of experiences that cater to your unique travel desires. We believe in quality over quantity. Our tours are conducted in small groups with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 18 participants. This ensures that you receive personalised attention and a more intimate travel experience. Our small group sizes also allow for flexibility in our itineraries, making your travel experience more enjoyable and less crowded. Our credibility comes from our commitment to providing high-quality, immersive travel experiences. We have a team of experienced tour guides who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for Egypt. Our positive reviews and testimonials from satisfied travellers further attest to the quality of our tours.

UPCOMING Egypt Escorted Tours

Our tours are designed to evoke emotions and create lasting memories. Feel the magic of Egypt as you explore its ancient wonders, sail on its majestic rivers, and immerse yourself in its rich culture and history.

This compact 7-day Egypt tour covers the Giza Plateau in Cairo including the famous Great Pyramid and Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and sites on both the east and west banks of the Nile in Luxor.

Highlights: The great Pyramids & Sphinx, dramatic Karnak temple, King Tut's death mask in the Egyptian museum, hidden tombs of the Valley of the Kings

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$1300.00

Discover the secrets of Egypt with this 9-day adventure tour which includes the Pyramids in Cairo, and takes you on a felucca cruise along the Nile to enjoy the Pharaonic wonders of Upper Egypt.

Highlights: The Pyramids & Sphinx, antiquities of the Egyptian museum, romantic Philae Temple, Abu Simbel option, traditional felucca sailing, ancient Valley of the Kings

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$1645.00

This 9-day tour takes in so much of what Egypt has to offer, covering many of the main historical sites in Cairo and Luxor before finishing with a relaxing beach break on the shores of the Red Sea at Hurghada.

Highlights: The great Pyramids & Sphinx, King tut's mask in the Egyptian museum, dramatic Karnak temple, ancient Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatchepsut temple, Colossi of Memnon, Red Sea Riviera

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$1615.00

This comprehensive 12-day Egypt tour covers Cairo, the Nile Valley between Aswan and Luxor, an overnight traditional felucca or luxury cruise, as well as time relaxing by the Red Sea at Hurghada.

Highlights: The great Pyramids & Sphinx, antiquities of the Egyptian museum, Abu Simbel option, hidden tombs - Valley of the Kings, relaxing on a traditional Felucca, Red Sea at Hurghada

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$2175.00

This fun family adventure tour of Egypt includes the famous Pyramids & Sphinx in Cairo, the spectacular temples & tombs in Luxor, a short camel ride, beach time by the Red Sea, and a traditional felucca cruise along the Nile.

Highlights: Famous Pyramids & Sphinx, sprawling Egyptian Museum, fun camel ride, traditional felucca sailboat trip or Nile cruise upgrade, temples & tombs at Luxor, snorkelling & swimming in the Red Sea, chaotic Cairo bazaars

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$2690.00

This luxury city break tour spends 3 nights in a 5-star hotel in Cairo and includes a full day tour of the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza and the famous Egyptian Museum. Further optional tours are also available during your free time.

Highlights: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Tutankhamun display, free time & optional tours, 5-star hotel

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$1010.00

This classic 8-day tour introduces you to the main sites of Egypt while spoiling you with 5-star hotels in Cairo and a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. You see the pyramids, sphinx, Egyptian Museum.

Highlights: Iconic Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza, Egyptian museum, 5-star cruise down the Nile visiting Karnak & Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatchepsut, Medinat Habu & Philae Temples

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$1900.00

This upgraded 10-day Egypt tour is designed to provide a great introduction to some of Egypt's best Pharaonic sites in Cairo and the Nile Valley, with a 3-night luxury Nile cruise and time by the Red Sea at Hurghada included.

Highlights: The Pyramids & Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel option, luxury Nile cruise, Temple of Karnak & Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Red Sea at Hurghada

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$2230.00

This comprehensive 10-day Egypt tour is designed to provide a great introduction to some of Egypt's best Pharaonic sites in Cairo and the Nile Valley, with a 1-night felucca river cruise and time by the Red Sea.

Highlights: The Pyramids & Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel option, Nile felucca cruise, Temple of Karnak & Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Red Sea at Hurghada

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$2005.00

This 8 day tour covers Egypt's main highlights on a lower budget, from the Pyramids in Cairo to Philae Temple in Aswan and the amazing Pharaonic sites in Luxor as well as featuring a felucca cruise on the Nile.

Highlights: The great Pyramids & Sphinx, beautiful Philae temple by boat, Nile felucca cruise, Traditional Nubian Villages Pharaonic sites of Luxor's East and West Banks, back streets of the Khan-el-Khalili bazaar

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$1090.00

This short family adventure tour is great introduction to Egypt. It includes visits to the wondrous Pyramids & Sphinx, the iconic Cairo Museum, a fun camel ride, a visit to a school and a memorable felucca cruise along the Nile.

Highlights: Famous Pyramids & Sphinx, sprawling Egyptian Museum, fun camel ride, traditional overnight felucca sailboat trip or Nile cruise upgrade, temples & tombs at Luxor, chaotic Cairo bazaars

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$2050.00

This 5-day city break spends time seeing the main sites in Cairo, including of course the pyramids and sphinx, and famous Egyptian Museum. You also visit Alexandria, and a wide range of accommodation options are available.

Highlights: Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara, Egyptian Musuem with the famous King Tutunkhamun display, city tour including the Citadel & Khan al Khalili bazaar, Alexandria city tour, Nile dinner cruise

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$2190.00

This simple city break tour covers all the main attractions in Cairo, including the Pyramids, Sphinx & step-pyramid at Saqqara, the huge Egyptian Museum, bustling Khan al Khalili bazaar, and a dinner cruise on the Nile.

Highlights: Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara, Egyptian Musuem with the famous King Tutunkhamun display, city tour including the Citadel & Khan al Khalili bazaar, Nile dinner cruise

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$640.00

This special Egypt tour features the amazing Sun Festival at the Abu Simbel temple to Ramses II on the 22nd Feb and 22nd Oct each year. We combine this with time in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor, discovering more of ancient Egypt.

Highlights: Abu Simbel Sun Festival, The Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza, Cairo's famous Egyptian museum, Nubian Village, Philae Temple by boat, traditional felucca sailing, ancient Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Luxor temples

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$1945.00

This classic 12-day tour introduces you to the main sites of Egypt while spoiling you with 5-star hotels in Cairo and a 5-star, 7-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and all the way back again.

Highlights: Iconic Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza, Egyptian museum, 5-star cruise down the Nile visiting Karnak & Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatchepsut, Medinat Habu & Philae Temples

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$2845.00

Egypt Escorted Tours Frequently Asked Questions

Are tours to Egypt safe?

Yes, tours to Egypt are safe. The country has been through a lot in the past few years but has bounced back stronger than ever. Tourists flock back to see the amazing pyramids, temples, and other historical sites. Egypt is a country with a rich history and culture. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Millions of people visit Egypt yearly to see the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, and other historical sites. Egypt is a safe country to visit. The government has made great strides in improving security and stability. Tourist police are everywhere, and crime is low. There is no reason to avoid travelling to Egypt.

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Egypt Escorted Tours Highlights and Tips

Highlights

  • Valley of the Kings - a burial place for pharaohs from Ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom with 63 royal tombs.
  • The Nile River - the longest river in Africa and a lifeline to Egypt, creating fertile land to harvest.
  • Abu Simbel Temples - two enormous rock temples carved into the side of the cliff in the village of Abu Simbel.
  • Egyptian Museum - a vast edifice displaying 120,000 Egyptian antiquities and a Tutankhamen exhibit.
  • Cairo - the capital of Egypt with one of the largest metropolitan areas in Africa.
  • Aswan - Egypt’s strategic and commercial getaway since antiquity, home to colourful Nubian villages.
  • Hurghada - a beach resort town along the Red Sea coast, popular for scuba diving.
  • Philae Temple Complex - a former ancient pilgrimage centre for the cult of Isis and a sacred site.

Tips

  • Remove your shoes before entering a mosque and cover your head and shoulders.
  • Prepare to haggle as bargaining is expected by vendors and is part of the local shopping experience.
  • Eat only with your right hand as the left hand is used for ablutions in the Egyptian culture.
  • During the festival of Ramadan, the fasting month, do not eat or drink in public.
  • Do not touch someone from the opposite sex when you are in a public place.
  • Learn a few Arabic words so you can speak to the locals when exploring the country.
  • Keep small change with you (LE5 and LE10 notes) to tip people and to buy small items.
  • Do not drink the tap water as it is highly chlorinated and can give you an upset stomach.

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