Tours to Egypt are plentiful and the ones listed below are to my best knowledge good tours sold by honest tour operators. Please make sure you do you your homework and communicate personally with the companies. Find out about hidden costs, whether tips and taxes are included, how flexible the itinerary is and also ask about add-ons that may interest you.
Prices can fluctuate so use the ones listed as a guide only.
7 - 15 Days Classic Egyptian Tours
A general description of a Classic Egyptian Tour can be found on page 1 of this article. Most tours follow a similar itinerary; the difference in price usually reflects items like: the class of accommodation; the qualifications of your tour guide; and the degree of luxury on your Nile cruise.
- A Taste of Egypt. 11 day tour includes Nile Cruise, Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria. $730 per person, land only.
- Egyptian Highlights from A-Z Tours. 15 Day tour includes Cairo, Alexandria, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Nile Cruise and Hurghada. $1840 per person, land only.
- Sight of Cairo and Nile Cruise. 8 Day tour, Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and a cruise to the major sights along the way. $590 per person, land only.
- Classic Egypt Tour from Egypt Uncovered. This 9 - 10 day tour covers the basic sights including Cairo, Pyramids, Aswan, and Luxor. Transport is by train and traditional felucca. Prices start at $550 per person, land only. There are lots of upgrades available.
- The Nile Adventurer from African Portfolio. A luxury tour with private guide includes Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel and a 5 star Nile cruise. Starts at $2670 per person, land only.
- Ramses Adventure from Egypt Magic. 11 Day luxury tour of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. Includes deluxe accommodation, deluxe cruise, private cars and an Egyptologist guide. $2753 per person, land only.
- Dunes and Tombs from On the Go Tours. A 17 day tour of Egypt includes 4 x 4 treks through the desert, snorkeling in the Red Sea and of course a sail down the Nile. Price starts at $1620 per person, land only.
- Egypt in Depth from A-Z Tours. 27 days covering all the major Egyptian sights accompanied by qualified Egyptologists. $3197 per person, land only.
Europe is really the best place to get deals on beach vacations in Egypt and luckily you can book these holidays from anywhere on the internet. There are scores of packages available at very low prices. below are some examples of packages and links to charter companies.
- Hurghada Package. 7 Day package to Hurghada on the Red Sea. $390 per person includes transfers from Hurghada airport but no flights.
- Red Sea Diving Packages from Baobab Travel. This company offers diving packages for all diving levels at very reasonable prices. Perfect for the independent traveler who prefers Dahab's backpacker atmosphere to the resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el Sheik.
- Tropical Holidays offer a huge range of packages leaving from the UK to resorts along the Red Sea. Prices include flights from the UK, room and breakfast.
- Affordable Beach Holidays in Egypt from a British based company called Direct Line Holidays specializing in cheap late deals and bargain vacations.
Family Oriented Tours
Taking your children to Egypt is a great idea. They'll love going inside the Pyramids and tombs to explore. Riding camels, trains and feluccas will also be a thrill. You should look for a tour that doesn't start too early each morning. Make sure the hotels you stay at have swimming pools and certainly add on a few days at the Red Sea to your itinerary. More info about family vacations in Egypt...
- Egyptian Family Adventure Holiday from Explore. This 10 day tour includes Cairo, Aswan, Valley of the Kings, a visit to a Nubian village and the Red Sea. From $1030 per person, land only.
- Classic Family Adventure from On the Go. A 10 day tour which follows the same itinerary as most classic tours but has some built in leisure time to enjoy the hotel pools.
Religious Tours
Religious tours of Egypt are popular; below are some examples of Christian Tours. For more information about Christian Tours see Tour Egypt's article.
- In the Footsteps of the Holy Family. A 9 day tour includes visiting holy places in Cairo, Alexandria St Catherine's Monastery. Prices from 1,175 USD per person, land only.
- Pilgrim Tours offer several itineraries in Egypt and combine some tours with visits to Jordan and Israel.
And more Specialized Tours to Egypt....
- Eco-Egypt, a 10 day tour which includes visits to orphanages, women's projects, as well as the regular sightseeing schedule and a felucca cruise down the Nile.
- Accessible tours to Egypt are arranged by a company called Egypt for All.
- Women oriented tours of Egypt include lectures and meeting "women behind the veil" while also touring the regular major sights.
- In depth Archaeological tours of Egypt led by renowned Egyptologists.
General Information About Tours to Egypt
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