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Experience the grandeur of a culture-focused cruise down the Nile River and discover the great archaeological sites of Africa. Embark on one of these 20 archaeological tours through Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan during 2025 or 2026. Uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations as you explore the awe-inspiring temples of Luxor, the pyramids of Giza, and the vibrant cities of Aswan and Khartoum. Behold the beauty of African landscapes, from the sprawling Sahara desert to the majestic Blue Nile Falls. Our carefully-crafted cruises spanning 5 to 15 days provide an immersive journey through ancient history. Prices range from $1,550 to $18,729. For help planning your next seamless trip,contact one of our Egypt specialists.
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Pharaoh at the Temple of Luxor, Egypt at night
from $2,395
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Egyptian Legacy Tour

Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the iconic Great Pyramids
  • Explore Saqqara Step Pyramid
  • Tour the Valley of the Kings
  • See the well-preserved Edfu Temple
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Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join this 8-day small group tour through Egypt's most famous landmarks, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the stunning Philae Temple in Aswan. You'll be guided by an expert Egyptologist and have the option to explore Cairo's vibrant markets and Coptic churches.
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Nile River
from $10,733
2for1
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Treasures of Egypt

Roundtrip Cairo - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat III
  • Explore Giza's Great Pyramids
  • Marvel at Luxor's Temples
  • Sail Nile's scenic banks
  • Visit Philae's Ancient Sanctuary
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Cairo / Cairo
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat III, exploring Egypt's timeless treasures. Highlights include the Great Pyramids, Luxor's grand temples, the Nile's iconic sites, and Abu Simbel.
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Luxor-Karnak from the Nile
from $6,552
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Egypt Tour: Cairo, Luxor to Aswan

Cairo - Aswan - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Pyramids, Sphinx & Memphis
  • Grand Egyptian Museum visit
  • Karnak & Luxor temple tours
  • Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut
  • Edfu, Kom Ombo & Nile sailing
  • Explore Coptic Cairo & Khan el Khal
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Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience Egypt on a 10-day adventure through Cairo, Luxor, a Nile Cruise, and Aswan. Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, and Dashour, plus the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore Karnak, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae. End the trip in Cairo with Coptic Cairo, the Citadel, and Khan el Khalili Bazaar.
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Kom Ombo temple
from $6,529
Free Air
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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

Roundtrip Cairo - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadahlia
  • Explore Cairo’s Egyptian Museum
  • Visit Luxor’s Karnak Temple
  • Cruise Nile River Valley
  • Discover Abu Simbel Temples
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Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the wonders of ancient Egypt on a 12-day Nile cruise aboard MS Amadahlia. Explore iconic sites like Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and the Great Pyramids while savoring authentic cuisine.
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Entrance of Luxor Temple, Egypt
from $1,550
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Luxor to Aswan

5 Day Itinerary aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat IV
  • Visit the Temple of Karnak
  • Attend an Egyptian cooking lesson
  • Sail around Elephantine Island
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Luxor / Aswan
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Explore this historic region of Egypt on a 5-day Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, discover the legendary Nile River and explore some of the most significant Egyptian ruins in the region.
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View of the Great Nile in Aswan
from $4,920
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Egypt Tour: Cairo & Dahabiya

Cairo - Aswan - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Pyramids, Sphinx, and museum tour
  • Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
  • Guided visit to Karnak and Luxor
  • Explore Valley of the Kings tombs
  • Philae Temple and felucca sailing
  • Old Cairo walk and bazaar shopping
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Cairo / Cairo
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Variable
Explore Egypt on a 10-day tour from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan. Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum. Cruise the Nile on a luxury Dahabiya, stopping at Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. In Aswan, see Philae Temple, sail on a felucca, and visit a Nubian village. Optional trip to Abu Simbel.
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Facade of Kom Ombo Temple by night
from $6,499
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Pharaohs & Pyramids

Cairo Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises
  • Enjoy scenic views in Nile river
  • Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Visit pyramids and camel riding
  • Visit Aswan's spice market
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Cairo / Cairo
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Urban Exploration
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Variable
Immerse yourself Experience the wonders of Egypt on this 12-day cruise aboard Viking Cruises. Don't miss the opportunity to sail the Nile on a traditional felucca and visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the grand Temple of Karnak, and the captivating Valley of the Kings.
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View of the Mosque Sultan Hassan in Cairo and pyramids
from $2,085
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Discover Egypt Tour

Small Group Tour - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the ancient Sphinx
  • See the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
  • Visit a local Nubian village
  • Explor the Temple of Philae
Starts / Ends
Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience the wonders of Egypt on this 10-day small group tour visiting the iconic Pyramids and the Sphinx, followed by a journey to Aswan to explore Nubian culture, the Temple of Philae, and more. Enjoy a mix of history, culture, and adventure, along with opportunities for diving, shopping, and relaxing.
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The pyramids of Giza
from $10,486
2for1
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Egypt in Depth

Roundtrip Cairo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat III
  • Tour the Great Pyramids
  • Visit the Osiris temple in Philae
  • Relax on the shores of the Red Sea
  • Discover Quwwn Hatshepsut's temple
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Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 15-day cruise on the Sanctuary Sun Boat III, exploring Egypt’s iconic sites like the Great Pyramids and Abu Simbel. Enjoy a blend of history, archaeology, and relaxation along the Nile and the Red Sea.
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Dendera Temple complex, one of the best-preserved temple sites from ancient Upper Egypt
from $4,201
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Classic Egypt Tour, Luxor to Aswan

11 Day Itinerary
  • Great Pyramids and Sphinx visit
  • Memphis and Saqqara discovery
  • Grand Egyptian Museum tour
  • Karnak and Luxor Temples walk
  • Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo
  • Khan el-Khalili bazaar stroll
Starts / Ends
Cairo / Cairo
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover Egypt on an 11-day tour from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan. Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore Karnak, Luxor, and Philae Temples, Valley of the Kings, and a Nubian village. Optional tours include Abu Simbel and a Nile felucca ride before ending in Cairo’s Old City and Khan El Khalili bazaar.
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Balloons take to the sky at dawn above Pharaoh Ramesses II memorial temple in Theban Necropolis, Upper Egypt
from $9,580
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Passage Through Egypt

Luxor to Aswan - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Oberoi Philae
  • Discover pyramids and Sphinx
  • Explore temple of Dendera
  • Walk around town of Esna
  • Sail through Nile river
Starts / Ends
Cairo / Cairo
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the Nile aboard the luxurious Oberoi Philae on a 12-day adventure. Visit Egypt’s top sites, including the Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Dendera, Philae, Abu Simbel, Esna, and historic Cairo, experiencing the country’s rich history and culture.
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View of the Great Nile in Aswan
from $3,242
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Classic Egypt Tour

Luxor to Aswan - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore pyramids and Sphinx
  • Explore the Valley of Kings
  • Explore Egyptian Museum treasures
  • Cruise along the Nile River
  • Visit the Temple of Edfu
  • Witness beauty of Philae Temple
Starts / Ends
Cairo / Aswan
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join this 8-day Egyptian journey, starting in Cairo with visits to the Giza Pyramids. Fly to Luxor to explore its temples and tombs before setting sail on a serene Nile cruise. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, Karnak Temple, and more. Sail to Aswan, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu for tours of these iconic temples.
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Dahabya Nile River Cruise
from $8,442
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Nile River Explorer

Cairo to Aswan - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Discover the pyramids and Sphinx
  • Explore the temple of Dendera
  • Walk around the town of Esna
  • Sail the Nile river
  • Aboard a luxurious riverboat
Starts / Ends
Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Relaxed
Cruise the Nile aboard a luxuriously-outfitted riverboat and visit some of the world's greatest archaeological sites. The Pyramids of Giza are the only survivors of the Ancient World's Seven Wonders.
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Facade of Kom Ombo Temple by night
from $4,075
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Egypt Tour: Cairo, Cruise & Red Sea

12 Day Itinerary
  • Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara tour
  • Grand Egyptian Museum visit
  • Nile cruise with temple stops
  • Luxor tombs and temples tour
  • Temple of Hathor at Dendarah
  • Red Sea beach and desert trip
Starts / Ends
Cairo / Cairo
Activities
Village Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Biking, Snorkeling, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Discover Egypt on a 12-day tour with visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, Dashour, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu. Explore Luxor’s temples and tombs, visit Dendarah, then unwind by the Red Sea in Hurghada before ending in Old Cairo.
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Temple Of Kom Ombo
from $3,195
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Petra and the Nile Tour

Small Group Tour - 13 Day Itinerary
  • Stroll along Jerash Roman ruins
  • Discover Amman's Citadel
  • Enjoy a jeep safari in Wadi Rum
  • See the Great Pyramids of Giza
Starts / Ends
Amman / Cairo
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 15-day tour covers highlights of Jordan and Egypt. Visit Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea before flying to Cairo. See the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Saqqara. Cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, stopping at Edfu and Kom Ombo. Includes Philae Temple, Aswan Dam, and the Egyptian Museum.
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View of the Karnak temple in the evening
from $4,075
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Egypt Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Red Sea

11 Day Itinerary
  • Pyramids, Sphinx, and museum tour
  • Saqqara, Dashour, and Memphis visit
  • Valley of the Kings tombs explore
  • Karnak and Luxor Temple guided tour
  • Red Sea resort stay with free time
  • Old Cairo walk and bazaar shopping
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Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Egypt’s top sights on this 11-day guided tour from Cairo to Luxor, Hurghada, and the Red Sea. Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Discover Saqqara, Dashour, and Memphis. In Luxor, explore the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Relax at a Red Sea resort, then tour Old Cairo and Khan el-Khalili.
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A camel ride through the pyramids makes it a truly unique experience.
from $1,550
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Aswan to Luxor

5 Day Itinerary aboard Nile Adventurer
  • Sail around Elephantine Island
  • Visit majestic Philae Temple
  • Discover the Valley of the Kings
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Aswan / Luxor
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Nile Adventurer on this 5-day cruise down the epic Nile between Aswan and Luxor. Explore ancient temples, visit the Valley of the Kings, and experience Egyptian culture with traditional music, dancing, and gourmet dining on board.
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Luxor
from $1,550
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Luxor to Aswan

5 Day Itinerary aboard Nile Adventurer
  • Visit the Temple of Karnak
  • Attend an Egyptian cooking lesson
  • Sail around Elephantine Island
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Luxor / Aswan
Activities
Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Variable
This 5-day Nile River trip from Luxor to Aswan explores this ancient region of Egypt. Discover the famed Nile River and some of the most significant Egyptian ruins in the vicinity aboard the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer.
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