About this trip
Twelve days across Egypt covering the country's big historical sights, with a three-day cruise along the Nile built into the middle of the trip. A guide travels with you throughout, giving context on the history and archaeology rather than leaving you to read plaques.
You'll get the Great Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings, plus time in Cairo itself, moving between sights by a mix of air-conditioned transport and short domestic flights to keep travel time down. There's also a chance to sit down with a local family for a traditional meal rather than just passing through.
It's an easy-paced group trip aimed at people who want the major ancient sites explained properly, not a physically demanding adventure.
What you'll do
- Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza
- Three-day cruise along the Nile
- Visit the Valley of the Kings
- Share a traditional meal with a local family
- Time in Cairo alongside the ancient sites
- Guided throughout by a dedicated trip leader (CEO) who provides historical context
- Domestic flights and air-conditioned transport are used to cover distances efficiently
- Rated easy, so paced for travellers who want sightseeing without physical strain
Worth it if you want iconic sights fast with a stellar guide. Think twice if you dislike early starts, surprise costs, and potential last-day chaos.
- Strong guides like Albert and Mayer genuinely elevate the experience, arriving early at sites to beat crowds.
- Four days on the Nile and pyramid visits deliver the core Egypt experience most want in 12 days.
- Post-Nile logistics collapse: surprise tipping pressure, wrong wristbands, late flights, and itinerary changes with no explanation or compensation.
- Early mornings throughout; expect 4-star Egyptian hotels don't match Western standards; October heat intense even with November-January ideal.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £2,100, about 27% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 1 Nov – 2 Nov
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