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Historical & Classic Egypt Tours

Cairo · Luxor · Aswan — expert-guided journeys through the wonders of ancient Egypt

Expert-guided journeys through Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and the wonders of ancient Egypt. Our historical and classic programs can be arranged as private tours or small group departures, and every itinerary can be lengthened, shortened, or combined into a fully customized journey.

Where We Go

Classic Egypt, Destination by Destination

Cairo & Giza

The Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, the city's museums, and Egypt's historic capital.

Luxor

Karnak and the temples and tombs of ancient Thebes on the banks of the Nile.

Aswan

Nile-side Aswan, felucca sailing, and the temples of Upper Egypt.

Our Programs

Historical & Classic Programs

11-Day Classic Egypt Program 15-Day Grand Safari Program
11 Days · 10 Nights · Cairo – Aswan – Luxor – Hurghada

Classic Egypt Program: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Hurghada

From the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum to the temples of Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor, finishing with free days on the Red Sea in Hurghada.

The Great Pyramids of Giza in the desert near Cairo
Pyramids of Giza
Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara under a clear blue sky
Step Pyramid, Saqqara
Trajan's Kiosk at the Temple of Philae near Aswan
Philae Temple, Aswan
Columns of the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt
Karnak Temple, Luxor
11 Days10 Nights
CairoStarts in
CairoDeparture via
On requestPrice
1
Day 1

Cairo — Arrival

  • Arrival at Cairo International Airport
  • Meet and assist
  • Transfer to hotel and check-in
2
Day 2

Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza
  • Visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar
  • Overnight in Cairo
3
Day 3

Optional Day Tour to Alexandria

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Optional day tour to Alexandria
  • Overnight in Cairo
4
Day 4

Saqqara & Old Cairo / Train to Aswan

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit the Saqqara Step Pyramid
  • Visit Old Cairo
  • Visit the Citadel of Saladin
  • Transfer to Giza Railway Station
  • Overnight sleeper train to Aswan
5
Day 5

Aswan

  • Arrival in Aswan
  • Visit the Aswan High Dam
  • Visit Philae Temple
  • Overnight in Aswan
6
Day 6

Kom Ombo

  • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Overnight
7
Day 7

Luxor

  • Visit the Temple of Edfu
  • Visit Luxor Temple
  • Visit Karnak Temple Complex
  • Overnight in Luxor
8
Day 8

Luxor / Hurghada

  • Visit the Valley of the Kings
  • Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Visit the Colossi of Memnon
  • Transfer to Hurghada
  • Overnight in Hurghada
9–10
Day 9–10

Hurghada

  • Free days at leisure
  • Optional excursions
11
Day 11

Departure via Cairo

  • Breakfast box
  • Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo (by flight or road)
  • Arrival at Cairo International Airport
  • Final departure

Program shown without fixed dates. Optional excursions and the Alexandria day tour are available on request.

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15 Days · 14 Nights · Hurghada – Cairo – Fayoum – Aswan – Luxor – Hurghada

Grand Safari Program: Cairo, Fayoum, Nile Cruise & Red Sea

A full journey through Egypt: the Red Sea, Cairo and the Pyramids, a 4x4 desert safari in Fayoum, Alexandria, an overnight sleeper train to Aswan and a 5-star Nile cruise to Luxor, ending with relaxing days in Hurghada.

Boat trip on the turquoise waters of the Red Sea near Hurghada
Red Sea, Hurghada
Fossilized whale skeleton in the sand at Wadi El Hitan, Fayoum
Whale Valley, Fayoum
Colossal statues inside the Great Temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel
Traditional felucca sailboat on the Nile at sunset
Felucca on the Nile
The Great Pyramids of Giza in the desert near Cairo
Pyramids of Giza
15 Days14 Nights
HurghadaStarts in
HurghadaDeparture from
On requestPrice
1
Day 1

Arrival in Hurghada

  • Welcome at Hurghada International Airport by a Red Carpet representative, who assists with all formalities
  • Comfortable transfer to your hotel
  • Relaxing first evening by the Red Sea
  • Overnight in Hurghada
2
Day 2

Transfer to Cairo

  • Scenic drive from Hurghada to Cairo, passing desert landscapes and coastal views
  • Check in at your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure
  • Overnight in Cairo
3
Day 3

Cairo City Tour

  • Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to treasures of the pharaohs, including artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun
  • Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
  • Overnight in Cairo
4
Day 4

Fayoum Desert Safari (4x4 Adventure)

  • Travel by 4×4 Jeep into the landscape of the Fayoum Oasis
  • Discover Wadi Al Hitan (Whale Valley), a UNESCO World Heritage Site with fossils of ancient whales
  • See The Magic Lake, famous for its changing colors through the day
  • Visit Gebel Al-Mudawara, a rock formation ideal for photography and picnics
  • Explore Wadi El Rayan, a protected area with Egypt's only natural waterfalls
  • Try sandboarding on the golden dunes
  • Check in at your Fayoum desert lodge for the night
5
Day 5

Return to Cairo & Historical Sightseeing

  • Visit Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the world's first pyramid
  • Discover Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church and Coptic Cairo
  • Visit the Mohamed Ali Palace
  • Overnight in Cairo
6
Day 6

Full-Day Tour to Alexandria

  • Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
  • Discover the modern Library of Alexandria
  • Seafood lunch by the sea, then return to Cairo
7
Day 7

Cairo Sightseeing & Train to Aswan

  • Visit the Cairo Citadel, home to the Mohamed Ali Mosque, with panoramic city views
  • Explore the Cave Church in the Mokattam Hills
  • Stroll through the Khan El Khalili Bazaar
  • Evening transfer to Giza Station and overnight sleeper train to Aswan
8
Day 8

Nile Cruise — Arrival in Aswan

  • Visit the Aswan High Dam
  • Explore the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis
  • Check in to your Nile cruise and relax onboard
9
Day 9

Nile Cruise — Abu Simbel & Kom Ombo

  • Early excursion to Abu Simbel and the temples of Ramses II
  • Sail towards Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to both Sobek and Horus
10
Day 10

Nile Cruise — Edfu & Luxor

  • Visit the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt
  • Sail towards Luxor and visit Luxor Temple at sunset
11
Day 11

Luxor Highlights & Transfer to Hurghada

  • Explore the Valley of the Kings
  • Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon
  • Explore the Karnak Temple complex
  • Evening transfer to Hurghada and hotel check-in
12–14
Day 12–14

Relaxation in Hurghada

  • Free days to relax at your resort, swim and sunbathe
  • Optional activities: snorkeling, diving, desert quad safari, boat excursions to the islands
15
Day 15

Departure from Hurghada

  • Check out from your hotel
  • Transfer to Hurghada Airport for your return flight

Accommodation & Meals

  • ✓ Cairo, 4-star hotel: breakfast, plus lunch during tours
  • ✓ Hurghada, 4-star resort: all-inclusive
  • ✓ Nile cruise, 5-star: full board
  • ✓ Sleeper train: half board
  • ✓ Fayoum desert lodge: half board

Transportation & Extras

  • ✓ Modern private coach
  • ✓ 4×4 Jeeps for the desert safari
  • ✓ Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum included

Optional Tours (extra cost)

  • ✓ Aswan: Nubian Village
  • ✓ Luxor: hot-air balloon
  • ✓ Hurghada: sea trip, safari, Sea Scoop, city tour
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Private or Group, Built Around Your Budget

Tell us what you'd like to see and we'll put together the right historical or classic Egypt program for you.

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