Our Egypt vacations
Egypt’s ancient landmarks possess a near-mythical quality, and our vacations help preserve them so that future generations can wonder over them as well. Our ever-popular Nile cruises go to places like Aswan and Luxor, using only small ships or feluccas which reduce pollution and crowding – and which mean a more relaxed experience for you. And whether touring the Pyramids of Giza or Nubian villages, our partners use expert local guides adept at explaining customs and traditions, and putting the ‘story’ into the history. Families diving in the Red Sea, meanwhile, stay at eco-friendly resorts where instructors prioritise the well-being of the reefs.
Our top Egypt vacations
Nile cruise vacation in Egypt
From
US $2100 to US $2660
9 days
ex flights
Discover ancient temples & tombs & travel by Nile cruise boat
Small group2023: 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 23 Dec, 2024: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
Egypt 10 day tour with Nile cruise
From
£1574 to £1899
10 days
ex flights
Culture, history and beaches of Egypt
Small group2023: 9 Dec, 23 Dec, 2024: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
Exciting family vacation in Egypt, for all ages
From
US $1625 to US $2150
8 days
ex flights
A fabulous family vacation including the best of Egypt
Tailor made
Nile felucca cruise in Egypt
From
US $550 to US $700
4 days
ex flights
Private carbon free traditional felucca cruise on the Nile.
Tailor made
Highlights of Egypt vacation
From
US $2800 to US $3220
13 days
ex flights
All the classic sites if you have limited time
Small group2023: 15 Dec, 2024: 5 Jan, 26 Jan, 16 Feb, 8 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec
Wheelchair accessible Nile cruise, Egypt
From
£2339 to £4039
8 days
ex flights
Egypt wheelchair accessible Nile Cruise
Tailor made
Egypt luxury 12 day tour
From
£2995
12 days
ex flights
Ancient history, deserts, Nile journey and scenic pyramids.
Tailor made
Egypt small group tour, Alexandria & Nile cruise
From
US $2394 to US $4520
12 days
ex flights
Experience the 'Land of the Pharaohs' on this exciting trip.
Small group2023: 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 29 Nov, 1 Dec, 3 Dec, 6 Dec, 8 Dec, 10 Dec, 13 Dec, 15 Dec, 17 Dec, 20 Dec, 22 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 2024: 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 24 Jan, 28 Jan, 31 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 14 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 21 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 28 Feb, 1 Mar, 3 Mar, 6 Mar, 8 Mar, 10 Mar, 15 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 22 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 Apr ...
Pyramids and Pharaohs tour in Egypt
From
US $2590 to US $2660
9 days
ex flights
Fascinating insight into this ancient civilization
Small group2024: 21 Sep, 18 Oct, 16 Nov
About our Egypt vacations
History & ancient culture in Egypt
Egypt is the cradle of more than 5,000 years of history and culture, a sophisticated civilisation far older than those of Greece and Rome. Through its ancient temples, monuments and tombs you can trace the stories of Egypt’s pharaohs, their people and their gods. There are staggering architectural achievements, too, from the pyramids to the amazing project to save Abu Simbel from flooding. But it’s not all dusty museums and dark chambers lined with hieroglyphics – Egyptian history and culture really come to life when you’re visiting Nubian villages or exploring Luxor Temple at sunset, illuminated by the famous light show.
Luxor & Valley of the Kings
An intriguing blend of ancient and modern, the Luxor area has been settled since Homer’s time. Luxor Temple occupies the center of the city, while the vast Temple of Karnak, one of the largest religious complexes in the world, stands in the desert just outside. Luxor is split by the Nile, and on the river’s west bank is the labyrinthine Valley of the Kings, where many of Egypt’s best-known rulers were entombed, including Ramses II and Tutankhamun. Often referred to as ‘the world’s greatest open-air museum’, many of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings’ secrets remain buried and undiscovered.
Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
The most iconic symbol of Egypt, and among the most recognisable monuments on Earth, the Pyramids of Giza would be a stunning feat of architecture and engineering today, let alone when they were actually built, nearly 5,000 years ago. Testament to the phenomenal drive and organisational skills of the ancient Egyptians, the three Giza pyramids stand just outside Cairo, and are joined by dozens more in the surrounding desert, as well as the enigmatic Sphinx. This huge limestone statue has the body of a lion and the head of a man, though no-one knows where its nose has got to.
Nile cruise vacations in Egypt
Victorian tourists sailing between the monuments along the banks of the Nile in bygone days were following in the oar-strokes of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra. Nile cruises can still be as sedate, opulent and romantic today, so long as you stick to small ships rather than the floating resorts that pollute the river and swamp the ancient sites. Sail-powered feluccas are a traditional and completely eco-friendly way to sail the Nile – although your progress is reliant on the wind. Cruises of up to a week between Luxor and Aswan usually encompass Edfu, Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel.
Family vacations in Egypt
Funny thing about kids – sit them in front of a history textbook at home and they’ll collapse with boredom. But dunk them into a historic setting such as the Pyramids of Giza or the temples of Luxor, and they’ll be entranced. Whether it’s cracking mummy jokes in the legendary Egyptian Museum of Cairo, enjoying the breeze in your hair as you sleep on deck with a felucca cruise on the Nile, or taking scuba diving lessons in the Red Sea, Egypt family vacations are out of school but still a class act.
Types of tours & vacations in Egypt
Even the best guidebooks can’t beat the expert local guides who accompany small group vacations, bringing ancient history to life with enviable troves of knowledge. Cultural vacations naturally cover pyramids and pharaohs, but also offer insights through meals in Nubian homes and atmospheric overnight trains. Culture and history abound on Nile cruising vacations, with small ships and traditional feluccas plying the river between magnificent temples. For a different take on Egypt, Dahab is one of the best locations for diving in the Red Sea, with a seaside village feel and beautifully clear waters rich in marine life.
[History & ancient culture: Olaf Tausch]
[Luxor & Valley of the Kings: Christopher Michel]
[Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx : kallerna]
[Nile cruises: Vyacheslav Argenberg]
[Egypt family vacations: rob koopman]
[Types of vacation: Michael Bernander]
