- About £142/day across 13 days
- ~£2,036 all-in with a typical £187 flight from London (£157/day)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Pricier per day than most similar trips (median ~£105/day)
- 5.0★ from 1 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Thirteen days through Egypt's ancient sites and down to the Red Sea coast, covering the country's big landmarks without rushing through them.
You start with the Pyramids of Giza, then move down the Nile taking in Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Philae Temple, with a stretch of sailing by felucca along the way.
The trip ends with a few easy days on the Red Sea in Hurghada, a chance to slow down after the temples and tombs.
What you'll do
- Stand before the Pyramids of Giza
- Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca
- Explore the tombs of the Valley of the Kings
- Visit Karnak Temple and Philae Temple
- Unwind by the Red Sea in Hurghada
- Rated easy, so it suits families and those who'd rather not rough it
- Fully guided throughout, with a mix of history-heavy days and beach downtime
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology Note: English-speaking guide included. Additional languages available for an extra charge
- Meals: Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Activities: Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13
- Transport: All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air- conditioned vehicles
- Accommodation: 9 nights 3-4 star hotels, 2 nights aboard felucca (open deck). If booking our Nile Cruise Upgrade, 8 nights 4-5 star hotels and 3 nights Nile Cruiser and 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
- Activities: Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary Visa fees Tipping
- Flights: International flights (available on request)
- Optional: Any optional tours
- Insurance: Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 22 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
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Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Cairo
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Common questions
How long is Discover the Nile Valley?
It's a 13-day trip. It starts and ends in Cairo.
How much does Discover the Nile Valley cost?
The land price starts from £1,849 per person for the 13-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will Discover the Nile Valley really cost me all-in?
On top of the £1,849 land price, budget roughly £187 for a return flight from the UK — about £2,036 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 12 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Discover the Nile Valley run?
It runs across roughly 17 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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