About this trip
Eleven days moving through Egypt's ancient sites with a small group and an Egyptologist guide who can actually explain what you're looking at, rather than just naming it.
You'll cover a good spread of the classics — temples carved into rock, tombs cut into valley walls, and a slower stretch sailing the Nile by felucca — alongside a coastal drive along the Red Sea.
Travelling solo works fine here, since you're grouped with other travellers throughout, but you still get your own private room at the end of each day.
What you'll do
- Visit the Temples of Abu Simbel
- See the Temple of Hatshepsut
- Sail the River Nile on a traditional felucca boat
- Explore the tombs of the Valley of the Kings
- Drive along the Red Sea coast
- An Egyptologist travels with the group throughout, not just at the major sites
- Private room included even though it's a group tour
- Moderate pace, with a mix of guided sightseeing and slower travel days like the felucca sail
Worth it if you're Egypt-obsessed and can handle serious coach time with a strong guide. Think twice if comfort and accurate itinerary details matter to you.
- Itinerary misleads on transport: 33+ hours of coach driving not highlighted; overnight coach is standard; felucca is 15km only, then another 5-hour coach to Luxor.
- Accommodation is uncomfortable and far from ATMs; no guidance on eating safely for non-included meals; you'll need to sort logistics yourself.
- Tour leaders (Mina, Hamada, Hany) and local guides consistently praised for knowledge, warmth, and going above and beyond for group happiness.
- Hit all major historic sites in 11 days; optional activities strongly recommended; travellers felt safe and formed genuine bonds with groups.
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Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £1,230, about 9% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 10 Jul – 11 Jul
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