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Egypt River Cruise Tours & Trips

575 Egypt trips. Tours from 111 tour companies. 832 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Discover all Egypt through Long Nile Cruise Holiday from Cairo to Aswan
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4.8/5 Excellent
51 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Cairo, Luxor Temple, Pyramid of Giza

Highlights

  • Explore the top historical places of Egypt.
  • Explore the ancient cities along the Nile.
  • Explore the pyramids of Giza & More.
  • Discover historical Cairo Mosques & Churches.
  • Explore El-Manya city top attractions.
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Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"I can’t say enough good about our trip to Egypt, arranged through Look at Egypt Tours. We felt 100% taken care of through our entire trip. Tarek was our tour leader, Ahmed was our guide in Cairo and Muhammed was our guide through most of Egypt, with the Nile cruise. Given the state of the world right now, I’m so glad that we were able to take this trip of a lifetime several Months before quarantine shut the world down. I look forward to the world getting healthier that we may travel again like this. Loved every minute, we highly recommend Look at Egypt tours!"

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Pathways of the Pharaohs
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1/5 Terrible
41 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Cairo, Dead Sea, Luxor Temple, Nubian Desert, Valley of the Kings

Highlights

  • See the fascinating Great Pyramids of Giza
  • Opportunity to visit 4 amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Experience 4-night Nile River cruise
  • Explore Cairo

Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Most of the people on this 17-day river cruise was quite elderly and infirm. Therefore the complimentary excursions were painfully slow walking. Local guides mostly told stories of their own upbringing and the conflicts they lived through. There was not much history on any of the excursions; and none of the buildings we saw gave us an opportunity to go inside, even the paid excursions. The accommodations were excellent, except that we paid for the best veranda but could not sit on our veranda because for the first 5 days our ship was packed tight next to another Viking ship. Food was good, except for dinners which were quite mediocre and never captured the flavor of the local foods."

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Taste of Egypt
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Aswan, Cairo, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Memphis

Highlights

  • Welcome to Egypt
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza and Alabaster Sphinx , and the “Stairway to the Sky” at Sakkara
  • See the treasures of Tutankhamun’s Tomb in the Egyptian Museum; see Saladin’s citadel and visit the Alabaster Mosque in Old Cairo; see the Hanging Church and Cairo’s oldest synagogue in Coptic Cairo
  • Fly to Luxor; visit Luxor Temple, the Avenue of Sphinxes, monument of Karnak & Temple of Amun-Ra; live entertainment on board
  • Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, Deir El-Bahri, and the Colossi of Memnon
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My first Avalon cruise/land tour to Vietnam/Cambodia was the best experience of my 80 plus cruises. We recently took the Avalon Egypt/Jordan cruise/land tour and it was the polar opposite. Most sites were awesome but the tour needed a guide in addition to the Egyptologist, who didn’t look out for the safety/best interests of the guests. I submitted a detailed review of Egypt and Jordan but have not yet heard back."

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Taste of Egypt with Jordan
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amman, Aswan, Cairo, Dead Sea, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Madaba, Petra

Highlights

  • Welcome to Egypt
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza and Alabaster Sphinx , and the “Stairway to the Sky” at Sakkara
  • See the treasures of Tutankhamun’s Tomb in the Egyptian Museum; see Saladin’s citadel and visit the Alabaster Mosque in Old Cairo; see the Hanging Church and Cairo’s oldest synagogue in Coptic Cairo
  • Fly to Luxor; visit Luxor Temple, the Avenue of Sphinxes, monument of Karnak & Temple of Amun-Ra; live entertainment on board
  • Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, Deir El-Bahri, and the Colossi of Memnon
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My first Avalon cruise/land tour to Vietnam/Cambodia was the best experience of my 80 plus cruises. We recently took the Avalon Egypt/Jordan cruise/land tour and it was the polar opposite. Most sites were awesome but the tour needed a guide in addition to the Egyptologist, who didn’t look out for the safety/best interests of the guests. I submitted a detailed review of Egypt and Jordan but have not yet heard back."

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Egypt’s Timeless Riches
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4.4/5 Great
64 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Aswan

Themes

Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"they are taking too long to refund our cancelled holiday from May 2020. cannot get any info from them when it will be refunded back to us."

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12 Days Nile Explorer Cruise: Cairo to Aswan
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5/5 Excellent
65 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Aswan, Cairo

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"A wonderful vacation…thank you *location, sightseeing program by our dedicated professional tour guide Mohamed Elmaadawy & the decent organiser Abdulrahman *delicious food by chef Saeed makes u feel like home *Reception staff especially Mr.Mohamed he was cooperative *house keeping cute ideas by Towels they made me a crocodile using towels B *kids had so much fun on the sun deck & the staff was really patient & nice to them 3)"

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1 Day Snorkeling Trip on Luxury Sailing Yacht
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5/5 Excellent
65 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"A wonderful vacation…thank you *location, sightseeing program by our dedicated professional tour guide Mohamed Elmaadawy & the decent organiser Abdulrahman *delicious food by chef Saeed makes u feel like home *Reception staff especially Mr.Mohamed he was cooperative *house keeping cute ideas by Towels they made me a crocodile using towels B *kids had so much fun on the sun deck & the staff was really patient & nice to them 3)"

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Land of The Pharaohs
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5/5 Excellent
32 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Cairo, Luxor Temple, Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient marvels in this astounding city; the pyramids, Sphinx, Cairo Museum, Citadel, Mosque and Khan el Khalili Bazaar
  • Discover the fabulous Temples at Luxor and Karnak
  • Explore the ruins at Kom Ombo, Edfu, including the temple dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek
  • Visit fascinating Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam

Themes

Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I just got back from our honeymoon trip booked through Great Safaris. It was a trip of a lifetime and we were so impressed by the accommodations, food and first class service. We saw more animals than we ever expected to see and our safari guides were very knowledgeable. Our trip was two weeks and Great Safaris picked all the right spots in Kenya and Tanzania!"

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Egypt Reviews & Ratings

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Jamie Sickel

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Amazing Trip to Egypt with Odynovo!

I cannot say enough good things about Odynovo, both on the coordination end (we worked with Laura Li, who was fantastic!) to the on-site people (shout out to our air...

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Diana

Apr 2024

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Family Egyptian Sphinx, Pyramids and Nile River

A wonderful mixture of the ancient world and modern life. From pyramids, temples and tombs to a felucca, homestay and overnight train, the variety gave us a wonderfu...

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Trusted Customer

Nov 2023

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Family Egyptian Sphinx, Pyramids and Nile River

Day at Red Sea and valley of the kings

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Michelle

Nov 2023

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Family Egyptian Sphinx, Pyramids and Nile River

There were so many highlights. We loved the temples and The Valley of the Kings, the felucca trip was amazing, we really enjoyed the traditional dinner with a local ...

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Egypt Tour Selection Trips

  • Remember to show respect for the local culture by covering shoulders and knees (a scarf can be very handy to cover up for mosques or temple visits)
  • Learn how to read numbers in Arabic to avoid being taken advantage of. As a tourist, you will most likely be quoted a heavily marked up price, so knowing what the actual written price is can help.
  • Tap water is not safe to drink - for this reason, salads are often best avoided in restaurants too.
  • Going on a guided tour often helps reduce any risk of getting sick from different food, but it is still wise to avoid street food.
  • Train trips from Cairo to the south are long and seats can be uncomfortable, so if your trip includes an overnight train, check if your tour company buys sleeper beds or seats if this is important to you.
  • Bus travel within Egypt covers a lot of ground, but stops are infrequent. So take advantage of the pit stops!
  • Swimming in the Nile is not advisable.

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Is it safe to travel to Egypt?

As of September 2021 - a Level 3 Travel Advisory has been in place by the US State Department. This advises "increased caution" when traveling to Egypt, as a result of certain terrorist activities and threats, and military activity on the border. 

But what does this mean? It is advised that when you are visiting Egypt to remain cautious and aware of your surroundings at all times. It also means that the specified areas, e.g. the Sinai Peninsula and the borders, should be avoided. However, the Egyptian government emphasizes that all areas with a high concentration of tourism are heavily guarded to ensure your safety.

Yes, you can travel to Egypt, but there are certain precautions that you should take to keep yourself safe. The first is to know your country’s embassy location and number in case of an emergency which can be accessed through your country’s government website. You should also remain within the areas that are deemed safe.

Most government websites also provide a link to a site where you can input your information so you get messages from your embassy about safety conditions in the area. For visitors from the US, you can enroll in STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program). Also, it is advised to remain away from any political protests or crowds.

Finally, we at Travelstride highly recommend booking a guided tour, rather than trying to navigate the foreign country yourself. 

Guided Tours to Egypt

Guided tours are always advised. Because they are always well-informed and know how to avoid, as well as respond to dangerous situations, guided tours are the safest option for foreign travelers. 

Certain areas in Egypt, like the Sinai Peninsula, have a higher risk of danger, and most to all tours do not visit these places. Before your trip to Egypt, you can always contact your tour company to see what specific precautions they take to ensure everyone’s safety.

What should women wear in Egypt?

Another common question that many people often ask before traveling to Egypt is, generally, what to wear? 

A general rule of thumb for women should be to dress conservatively. This means covering as much skin as you can -- your shoulders and legs, especially. When surrounded by other tourists, you will likely be able to wear whatever you want, but it is traveling in between these locations, or at night, that you may run into problems. Certain mosques will also require you to cover your arms and hair. 

Here is a list of items every woman should pack when visiting Egypt (or any other conservative Muslim country):

  1. Lightweight scarf: this scarf will be your best friend. You can wrap it over your head and shoulders when you need to enter a mosque without having to drag around an entirely new outfit. 
  2. Sunglasses: Making eye contact in Egypt is considered to be flirting, so these will help you avoid the gaze of any men who might call out to you. These will also be useful in general as Egypt is a sunny place! 
  3. Maxi skirt: Maxi skirts made of lightweight, loosely-fitting material are a great way to avoid getting too hot.
  4. Tunic shirt: Wearing a cotton or linen tunic-style shirt is a great way to beat the heat and make sure you're covering up. This style of shirt will not only be long enough to cover your hips if you are wearing skinny jeans, but they usually have high necklines and longer sleeves.

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