Egypt tours

EGYPT NILE CRUISES 1) 4 NIGHTS/5 DAYS CRUISE INCLUDING DOMESTIC AIR, TRANSFERS, 3 MEALS DAILY AND ALL SHORE EXCURSION * Embarkation from Aswan to Luxor or Luxor to Aswan every Tuesday and Saturday LUXORIASWAN DAY 1: LUXOR Embank before lunch. Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples. Overnight in Luxor. DAY 2: LUXOR/ESNA 'Crow to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Temple of Queen Hstahepsut, Valley of Kings and Queens. Sail to Esna and overnight. DAY 3: ESNA/EDFU/KOM OMBO Sail to Edfu. Visit the Temple of Horus. Sail to Kom Ombo and overnight. DAY 4: KOM OMBO/ASWAN Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Aswan. This afternoon view the Elephantine Island and visit the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan. DAY 6: ASWAN/DEPART Disembarkation after breakfast. Visit the High Dam, Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae. 2) 6 NIGHTS/7 DAYS CRUISE INCLUDING DOMESTIC AIR, TRANSFERS, 3 MEALS DAILY AND ALL SHORE EXCURSION * Embarkat...

13 Days/11 Nights Guaranteed Weekly Departures Including Cairo, Johannesburg, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Cape Town, Cape Cape Peninsula, Paarl/Franschhoek, Stellenbosch Day 1 -  U.S.A./Cairo Convenient evening flight takes you to Egypt. Day 2 -  Cairo - Egypt Welcome to Egypt, the "cradle of ancient civilization"! On arrival at Cairo International Airport, we are greeted by our G.E.T. repre-sentative and assisted through customs formalities. We will drive to our hotel on the banks of the Nile. (D) Day 3 -  Cairo Morning visit to the Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza. After lunch continue to ancient Memphis, the first capital of united Upper and Lower Egypt and Sakkara site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser.(B,L)  Day 4 -  Cairo This morning visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities viewing ancient treasures of King Tutankahmun's tomb and other wonders. After lunch drive to Old Cairo where early Judaism and Christianity...

Travel Guides: Egypt Below we cover a wide range of topics which are often asked by visitors and tourists to Egypt and especially to areas such as Luxor, Cairo and Sharm el Sheikh. Hiring a car in Egypt If you are not used to driving in Egypt, you might find the experience either the most stressful thing you have ever tried, or a wonderful chance to experience Egyptian culture - from behind a wheel. Travel Guides A decent travel guides can save you far more than the cost of the book itself. Learn about the best travel books on Egypt. Climate and when to Travel The heat and climate is something you certainly might want to factor in when deciding what month to travel to Egypt. August can for example be stifling hot and also you might want to avoid the rainy season. More on the weather in Egypt. Teaching English in Egypt Teaching English is a wonderful way to travel around the world and to have the chance to immerse oneself in the local culture of a given ...

3 Best attractions in Luxor, Egypt The whole of Egypt is steed in history and culture and Below is a brief guide to some of the best attractions to experience in the city of Luxor, Egypt. Luxor Temple This is an ancient Egyptian temple which has an intriguing appearance. There are various parts of this temple which have existed for thousands of years and boast some of the finest architecture of the time. There is so much to visit at this temple including a range of  chapels and intricate statutes. The pylons and wall inscriptions are also magnificent and you can spend hours walking around in awe. Learn more about the Temple of Luxor in Egypt. Valley of the Kings This valley was the resting place for a great number of Pharaohs and powerful nobles in ancient Rome. They were buried in the belief that by saying someone’s name you could keep them alive, as well as a way of celebrating their life and immortalising them. Located on the west bank of the Nile, there are...

Hotels in Egypt - including Luxor, Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh Selecting a hotel in Egypt really depends very much on your budget and requirements and on the type of Egyptian holiday you are looking for. Consider the climate in Egypt and make sure for example that the hotel room includes air conditioning, whilst if you are elderly you might want to ensure you are on a lower floor or that there is a lift to higher floors. Some lifts I have used in some hotels sometimes did not work and thus a lower placed floor would have made things easier. If you go for a high end or luxury hotel though, then such issues  not should be a problem. Sharm El Sheikh Hotels There are few hotels any better than the likes of the Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh and if you can afford it and money is no object, you might want to stay here. Read more on our choices for the top hotels in Sharm El Sheikh for your stay. Best Cairo Hotels Cairo is a wonderful location for many of Egypt's t...

Guide to Cairo, Egypt Cairo is one of the most popular cities for tourist visiting Egypt, with its international airport, treasure trove of museums and attractions and its markets and foods. Below a look at what Cairo has to offer tourists. 5 Best Attractions in Cairo If you are flying into Cairo, make sure also to try and stop over for a few days in this magnificent city. With attractions such as the Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar  you will not be disappointed. More on the best Cairo attractions. Staying in Cairo You can find everything from budget youth hostels through to the very best 5 Star treatment with luxury hotels of the best standard. We take a look at 5 Cairo hotels which offer luxury and overall good value. Best Restaurants As you can imagine, there are some simply divine restaurants offer mouth watering Egyptian food. Choosing only 5 restaurants is hard but we list our 5 favourite Cairo restaurants worth trying. Fly...

Most accommodation types that one would expect in a major cities and resorts such as Sharm el Sheikh and Cairo are available to select from. From 5 star hotels through to low pension and guest house style stays are possible, with all budgets catered for. Egypt also has a vibrant Youth hostel and backpacker culture, with many youth hostels dotted around the country. Below we look at the various options of staying in Egypt whilst travelling to this wonderful country. Hotels in Egypt If it is a beach holiday or vacation you are visiting Egypt for, you will find some excellent hotels in Egypt. Many travel operators such as Thomas Cook and Thomson's offer very good  air and hotel packages. Learn more about the hotel options in Egypt.