Egypt escorted tours

Cairo

Egypt's capital is a must-visit destination for an introduction to the country's ancient history. Take in the iconic sight of the Giza Pyramids - one of the greatest world wonders - as well as other attractions such as the 12th-century Citadel of Salahal-Din and the 19th-century Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha. You can’t travel to Cairo and not haggle for bargains at the Khan el-Khalili bazaar and see some of Egypt's most significant artefacts and treasures at the Egyptian Museum, where exhibits include items discovered by Howard Carter in King Tutankhamen's tomb.

Alexandria

The Pearl of the Mediterranean offers the perfect combination of historic attractions and coastal beauty. Established in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria is home to Pompey's Pillar, a massive Roman column measuring more than 20 metres in height. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina offers a wonderful contrast to the traditional architecture that populates the city; its newest building was built in 2002 and is the world's largest reading space. Those intrigued by the story of Antony and Cleopatra might find particular interest in a visit to Alexandria – the seas around the city are believed to be the location of the submerged remains of the mausoleum that the queen built for herself.

Luxor

Luxor is home to an impressive array of ancient monuments, structures and sites, and features on all of our Egypt tours. The Valley of the Kings harbours tombs belonging to kings and noblemen who died between the 16th and 11th centuries BC, including Tutankhamen. The Valley of the Queens is where you’ll find the resting places of pharaohs' wives and princesses, with the tomb of Nefertari - wife of Ramses - being the most popular. Nearby lies Deir El Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple, along with the awe-inspiring Colossi of Memnon. Other highlights in Luxor include the Temple of Luxor and Temple of Karnak – two of the most significant historic sites in Egypt.

Egypt Nile cruise

An Eygpt Nile cruise holiday is one of the world’s greatest river journeys, and allows you to experience this fascinating country in a whole new way. Our Egypt cruises start and finish in Luxor, with stops at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and more along the way. There are plenty of opportunities to relax and soak up the scenery on board, while the included excursions ensure you get the most from your Nile river cruise.

Our Egypt package holidays give you the choice of enjoying a laid-back river cruise along the Nile, or combining a cruise with a few days of sightseeing around Cairo and Alexandria. To help you make the most of your time in Egypt, excursions are included to the big-name sights (including the Valley of Kings and Queens, the Aswan High Dam, the Temple of Karnak and, on our longer holiday, the pyramids).

A Titan tour manager will accompany you throughout the trip, and you’ll also enjoy the expertise of an Egyptologist tour guide, who’ll give you incredible insight into the places you’ll be exploring.

As with all of our holidays, VIP door-to-door transfers are included, while ATOL protection offers extra peace of mind, too.

Where can I fly from?

Our Egypt tours currently all depart from London Heathrow. For flight options from other UK airports, speak to our travel advisors. 

Where do I fly to?

You'll fly into Cairo or Luxor, and out of Cairo, Luxor or Aswan, depending on which of our Egypt holidays you've chosen.

What are the hotel options?

Hotels are handpicked and named on the individual tour pages. For our Egypt cruises, you’ll stay on a comfortable Presidential Nile Cruises vessel or a traditional dahabiya sailing boat. Ships are modern and fully air-conditioned, with sun decks and swimming pools to make the most of the warm weather. Each ship features a bar and restaurant, plus occasional evening entertainment (think cocktail parties and belly dancing shows).

What’s the local transport like?

For our Egypt excursions, we tend to travel by coach.

What is the flight time?

Flight time from London to Cairo is approximately 4 hours 50 minutes.