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Egypt tours discovery guide

For millennia, the steady flow of the Nile has served as Egypt’s metronome. Monuments, monoliths, and metropolises have sprung forth to that tune—and you can dance along to it on our guided tours.

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What to know before you go

POPULATION
Due to the punishing conditions of the country’s many deserts, the vast majority—about 95%—of Egypt’s 110 million people live near the Nile and its delta, making the river’s banks one of the most densely populated places on Earth.

CAPITAL
Cairo, the City of a Thousand Minarets, is home to more than 10 million Egyptians, along with a dizzying array of landmarks and cultural attractions. (A swath of the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.)

CULTURAL QUICK TAKE
Egyptian hospitality is the stuff of legend: Like in much of the Arab world, locals dote on friends and strangers alike. Welcome it all with a smile and a shukran, or thank you.

WHAT TO GO FOR
Archetypal Islamic architecture. The regal tombs of ancient kings. Museums bursting with precious artifacts. In Egypt, pieces of history can be found around every corner, waiting to impart their lessons.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ON TOUR
Walk past remnants of Greek and Roman rule in Alexandria, visit a village to learn about the Nubian way of life, tour Dendera’s immaculately preserved Temple of Hathor, and more.

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Egypt & Nile River Cruise

Open your travels with a stay in Giza (hello, pyramids!), then sail up the Nile from Luxor to Aswan before wrapping up with sightseeing in Cairo.

How will you see Egypt?

Maybe you’d like to bask in the sun as its rays glint off the Temple of Luxor, or perhaps you’d prefer an exploration of Egypt’s second city, Alexandria. Each of these tours has its own draw—without sacrificing the trinity of Cairo, the Great Pyramids, and the Nile.

Your oasis of inspiration

Looking for ideas of what to do in Egypt? Let our team of experts help you build your list of must-sees.

The Go Ahead Travel Guide to Egypt

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Take to the skies over the Nile

Indulge in the cool morning air—and the picture-perfect panorama below—as you float over the desert in a hot-air balloon. Try it on our Egypt & Nile River Cruise tour.

Break bread with a family in Cairo

Join Cairenes in their home for a traditional dinner and sample Egyptian hospitality. Try it on our Grand Tour of Egypt: Cairo, Pyramids of Giza & Nile River Cruise tour.

Commune with ancient deities in Edfu

Enter the Temple of Horus, the falcon god of the sky, and marvel at its preserved walls. Try it on our A Week in Egypt: Giza, Nile River Cruise & Cairo tour.

Cruise into the Egyptian sunset

Board a felucca, a traditional sailboat, and ply the waters of Aswan before retiring for dinner and tea. Try it on our Egypt & Nile River Cruise for Solo Travelers tour.

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We offer 200+ immersive, guided tours around the world. Wherever you choose to go, you’ll enjoy lots of advantages that make traveling with us different.

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Prep your packing list

While you’re deciding what to take, we’ll be busy arranging your hotels, meals, tickets, and more tour essentials. That’s what going guided is all about.

Go far (and get rewarded)

Take off on your big adventure— but why stop there? Every trip you book with us earns rewards that you can use to keep expanding your horizons.

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What travelers are saying about our Egypt tours

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5 out of 5 stars

Week in Egypt

2nd-time traveler Anonymous

Our tour guide Heba was professional, tireless, and patient. Her expertise in Egyptology was amazing. She complemented an excellent tour of ancient Egypt.

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome tour

3rd-time traveler Kelly Ann

Amal our guide was awesome. She was so knowledgeable. I learned so much. Our bus driver was great too. The trip went very smoothly. The itinerary was excellent. The hotels were...

5 out of 5 stars

EF stands for "Education First".

2nd-time traveler Mark

For me, if I am going to be tethered to a group, and told when and where to eat and sleep, I really want to those restrictions to be rewarded with something I could not acquire...

5 out of 5 stars

A week in Egypt. Giza, Nile River Cruise

1st-time traveler Patricia

A really wonderful and educational experience. Amazing tour guide and fantastic people on the tour. Saw the pyramids, travelled to Rameses II temple at Abu Simbel, visited Aswan...

5 out of 5 stars

Hala, Egypt Tour Director

1st-time traveler Anonymous

Hala is an excellent tour director. She is knowledgeable, accommodating and caring with her pharaohs ( she is call us her pharaohs and we call her Mama- our Egyptian mom). After...

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