Egypt tours

Choose one of our Egypt tours and truly discover this mysterious land

Our Egypt tours are a fantastic way to explore, whether it's to the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, the catacombs of Luxor or a trip along the Nile, you are certain to immerse yourself in over 3,000 years of history.

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Egypt tour offers

Escorted Egypt tour highlights
•   Visit deserts and oases on our Uncovering Egypt & The Western Desert tour and see some of Egypt’s lesser known but still utterly stunning sights.
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In the Footsteps of the Pharaohs combines a trip along the Nile with a wonderful stay at a desert oasis and time in Egypt's historical cities.


Egypt tailor made tours
If you want to pick and choose every aspect of your holidays, tailor make it with Kuoni:
•   Phone one of our Personal Travel Experts on
01306 747002 for the perfect Egypt tour.
•   Or request a
quote online.

Egypt facts

To get to the heart of your tour, check our list of
information and facts to find out exactly what we’ve got planned for you.

Time difference / local time

GMT +2 hours

Language

Arabic

Currency

Egyptian pound

Safety

Pickpockets operate around tourist areas, so never carry money in your back pocket and leave valuables and jewellery in the hotel safe.

Highlights

Your tour may take you to the following sights:

Alexandria
This ancient city was the setting of Anthony and Cleopatra's stormy relationship. Visit the Graeco-Roman Museum, the catacombs of Kom el Shoukafa and Pompy's Pillar.

Egyptian Museum, Cairo
See treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb and King Narmer's slate palette, one of the first documents in Egyptian history.

Pyramids of Giza
Discover these incredible structures, guarded by a giant sp-hinx. Don't miss the evening Sound & Light Show.

Temples of Luxor and Karnak, Luxor
These magnificent temples were built over 3,000 years ago in honour of ancient Egyptian gods.

West Bank, Luxor
See sights including the Valley of the Kings and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Temple of Horus
One of Egypt's best-preserved temple ruins.

Kom Ombo Temple
This unique double temple was built in honour of god of fertility Sobek and god of falcons Haroeis.

Abu Simbel
See the two monumental temples, which were famously moved to stop them disappearing into Nasser Lake.

Bahariya
Discover the Golden Mummies, Bennuti Tombsa and Qasr Selim at this oasis.

Dakhla Oasis
Visit the Temple of Der El Hagar, Tombs of El Mozawaka and the pretty village of El Qasr.

Passports and Visas

•   You’ll need a full valid EU passport, and the expiry date should be at least 6 months after your arrival back in the UK.
•   Brits also need a visa to enter Egypt, which you can get before you leave from: The Consulate General of The Arab Republic of Egypt (2 Lowndes Street, London, SW1X 9ET; 020 7493 5285).

Flying time to destination

4¾ hours to Cairo
5¼ hours to Luxor
5¾ hours to Sharm el Sheikh

Eating/Drinking

Food
• Authentic Egyptian starters are called mezzeh, and are best eaten with traditional pitta-style bread.
• Lamb is marinated in spices and grilled for juicy kebabs and shwarma is the Egyptian equivalent of the Turkish doner kebab.
• Popular desserts include dates soaked in milk, honey-laced pastries and baked rice.

Drink
• Stick to bottled water, and remember that it’s easy to get dehydrated here in the summer.

Good to know

Religion
Islam

Clothing

•   Egypt is predominately a Muslim country, so make sure you’re properly dressed when out and about. Revealing outfits are a no-no, especially for women.
•   Pack lightweight cotton clothes in the summer and a jumper or jacket for cooler winter evenings.

Tipping

Tipping or ‘baksheesh’ is a way of life in Egypt and it’s customary to tip about LE£1 for every little service, so keep a pocketful of small change!

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

From February to April and October to November.

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