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Classics Egypt Tours That Will Awaken Your Senses

Our classic Egypt tour packages will give you the chance to experience Egypt's history and best attractions. Egypt may be most famous for the Great Pyramids of Giza, but there are many more influences and historical sites that shaped Ancient Egyptian civilization such as Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Kom Ombo, Hatshepsut Temple, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel Temples, Valley of the Kings, along with the Nile Valley. The wonders of Ancient Egypt, Greek, and Roman monuments, the early influence of early Christianity and the rise of Islamic civilization and Islamic Cairo, along with Old and Coptic Cairo, all will be revealed during your trip to Egypt.

Book now one of our trips to Egypt packages, whether you want to stay at a hotel or on board of one of our Nile river cruises, and get the chance to live the greatest memories of your lifetime and explore Egypt and discover the ancient history through the thrill of being a witness to collection of breathtaking monuments located in history’s most ancient and majestic cities such as Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan. Take an Egypt adventure with a safari to the western desert or relax on shores of the cities of the red sea coast: Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, and Dahab, where you will be captivated by the tropical beauty.

Our Egypt holiday packages are private and can be customized to fit your exact wants with personalized services and at the best time to visit Egypt.

from $749

5 Days Trip to Egypt: Cairo and Luxor

5 Days

Private Tour

Everyday

Explore Egypt on a 5 Days Trip. Travel to Egypt and visit all historical sites in Cairo and Luxor. Book your trip and enjoy Egypt Short Break!

- Cairo: Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and Khan Al Khalili Bazaar
- Luxor: Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple.

from $4155

Luxury Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise and Cairo

11 Days

Private Tour

Every Saturday and Sunday

Stay at Four Seasons Hotel and explore the ancient wonders of Cairo, then fly to Luxor to embark the luxury Oberoi Zahra Nile cruise where you will sail from Luxor to Aswan and get to discover its charming sights!

from $1299

Trip to Egypt: Pyramids & Nile by Air

8 Days

Private Tour

Saturday, Sunday & Thursday

Experience top highlights of Egypt with a Nile cruise vacation. You’ll begin your tour in Cairo. This is where you’ll visit Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum. Fly to Luxor to embark on a Nile cruise motor-ship. Discover captivating ruins and natural scenery between Luxor and Aswan on a luxurious 5-day cruise before.

from $999

Egypt Top Tours: Pyramids & The Nile by Train

8 Days

Private Tour

Every Sat & Wed

Discover the captivating pharaonic history through an exciting tour that suits your financial conditions in 8 days. Visit the Great Pyramids and see how great were the ancient Egyptians to build such gigantic pyramids. Heading down to Aswan by Egypt sleeper train to experience Nile cruise tour between Luxor and Aswan.

from $2595

Luxury Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise and Cairo

8 Days

Private Tour

Every Thu, Fri, Sun, Mon

Experience the beauty and history of the Nile in an unforgettable 8-day cruise package. You’ll visit the most ancient attractions in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, while making stops to enjoy other charming sites along the Nile.

from $1299

Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel

8 Days

Private Tour

Fri, Sat, Tue, Wed

See the best of Egypt in 8 Days vacation package, Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan Al Khalili in Islamic Cairo before heading south to Abu Simbel and embark on a Nile cuise from Aswan to Luxor.

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from $1449

Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Holiday Tour

12 Days / 11 Nights

Private Tours

Saturday, Monday, Thursday

Explore the top sights of Egypt. Tailor-made Travel package for your holiday includes Cairo, Nile cruise and Red Sea in Hurghada. Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, Old Cairo, and Saladin’s Citadel. Then Travel to Aswan to embark on a Nile Cruise to Luxor. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Nile. End your trip relaxing on the beach in Hurghada.

from $1799

Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh

12 Days / 11 Nights

Private Tours

Saturday - Wednesday

This Travel Package to Egypt will take you to rural Egypt on the Nile and to the shores of the Red Sea. See the Pyramids and Sakkara. Cruise the Nile for 4 days and then relax in Sharm El Sheikh before returning to see Old Cairo and the Museum. In Sinai optional excursions into the desert and mountains are available.

from $1995

Round Trip Cruise & Pyramids

10 Days / 9 Nights

Private Tour

Every Sunday & Monday

Cruise the Nile in Egypt enjoying a unique roundtrip sailing experience on board MS Mayfair Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan for 6 nights visiting Karnak Temples, Philae Temple and many more. Also, see the spectacular Pyramids in Cairo during this 10-day package tour in Egypt.

from $1099

Cairo to Abu Simbel Tour

8 Days / 7 Nights

Private Tour

Everyday

Take a trip to explore the history of Ancient Egypt and Cairo. Start in Cairo to see the Pyramids before traveling to Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel by train to see the ruins and temples in these southern cities. Return to Cairo to visit sights from Cairo’s Islamic and Christian periods.

from $2819

Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Lake Nasser Cruise

12 Days

Group Tours

Every Saturday

Egyptian cruise holiday including Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, visiting West Bank; Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi Memnon then sailing to Edfu then to Kom Ombo. Followed by a Lake Nasser cruise holiday to see the famous Abu Simbel Temple and more.

from $2630

Luxury Cairo and Nile Cruise from Luxor

8 Days

Private Tour

Sunday and Monday

Enjoy a luxurious tour of Egypt and its fascinating Nile Valley. Start your trip in Cairo touring its main attractions before travelling south to board your Nile cruise where you will discover the wonders of ancient Egypt.

from $2275

Luxury Cairo with a Nile Cruise Trip

7 Days

Private Tour

Thursday and Friday

Enjoy your Nile river cruise after touring Cairo with this luxurious trip to Egypt. Travel with style and comfort to the land of Pharaohs and discover all of its hidden gems in its most famous cities, Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.

from $2740

The Holy Family Trip to Egypt

15 Days

Private Tour

Everyday

The journey of the Holy Family to Egypt including fantastic excursions to the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum in Cairo and relaxing Nile cruise experience from Luxor to Aswan for 5 day Nile cruise.

FAQs

Is Egypt considered a safe destination?

- Egypt has served as one of the best and safest tourist destinations for decades. Surrounded by warm Egyptian hospitality, courteous and kind-hearted locals you're gonna feel at home and as safe as you'll ever be. With some Sensible precautions and preparations, you will be able to explore Egypt tours and trips and enjoy Egypt's generally very safe cities with your mind at ease. Boasting a usually low crime rate visitors will be more than safe especially in areas frequently visited by tourists.

Why book with Memphis Tours Egypt?

Memphis tours being one of the leading figures and key players in tourism industry offers a wide array of benefits to its clientele. Ensuring that your journey with us is a once in a lifetime experience that will leave you longing for more. Here are a couple of reasons why Memphis Tours should be your default to-go travel companion... - Customer Feedback: With over 8000 reviews on Tripadvisor scoring at an average of 4.9 - Flexible itineraries - Competitive prices - Excellent customer service - Facilitated payment - Our River Nile Cruises: home to the fascinating river Nile cruises we assure you a unique and insightful experience.

Is there a special rate for private groups booking with Memphis Tours?

Yes, Memphis Tours Egypt does provide a discount for private trips booked with large groups. Some Egypt travel packages will include discount as well for repeated customers, loyalty program members and students.

How much will I have to pay as a deposit?

The fixed deposit amount is 25% of the tours total price Except for Egypt Christmas tours, new years and other peak seasons where the deposit goes up to 50%.

Is there any surcharge on transactions completed using a debit or credit card?

Standing by our designation to make the payment process as smooth and effortless as possible we do not apply any surcharge on your transactions via Debit or Credit card.

How can I obtain my visa to visit Egypt?

Visitors and travellers to Egypt are required to carry a passport valid for at least six months from there arrival date. However, in an effort to revitalize tourism in Egypt the following nationalities can purchase a 1-month entry visa on arrival. The Nationalities that benefit from the aforementioned exception are Australia, Canda, Croatia, the European Union, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Macedonia, South Korea, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United Kingdom and The U.S.A. The Process for acquiring these entry visas is extremely simple and only takes a mere couple of minutes through any bank window before proceeding to customs.

What kind of transportation can be used to move in Egypt cities ?

From your very first step after landing in Cairo airport, there will be a wide range of comfortable and affordable means of transport under your beck and call. The Fastest and most abundant is the Taxi. It is preferred to avoid white taxis as they Rarely abide by a meter reading and might ask for an exaggerated fare. However, the GPs and meter utilizing Uber transportation service is a preferred alternative. Another popular and highly accessible option for moving around is the Subway/Metro. With the Streets occasionally getting congested with people and automobiles the metro has become one of the fastest means of transportation to move from point A to Point B in Egypt. It tends to get crowded in rush hour times but still stands as a fast and convenient means of transport.

Do Egyptians speak languages other than Arabic?

Have no fear Most Egyptians living in Cities have a basic command over the English language and some English words and phrases. However the same cannot be said for French, Italian, Spanish and finally German. Nevertheless, Professionals working in the tourism sector have easily adapted to visitors who don't speak Arabic. Satisfying the needs of most travellers with a combination of English and other lingual phrases.

Is it a common practice to give tips in Egypt?

Service charges are by default included in the bill when dining in a restaurant. However, these fees go to the restaurant and not the waiters. Knowing this it is advisable and courteous to directly tip the servers with an additional 10 %.

Do I have to learn Arabic in order to enjoy my visit to Egypt?

It's not a must but definitely advisable and beneficial to learn a couple of day to day basic Arabic words and phrases such as greetings amongst others. If you are planning to dive deeper and explore more than the Popular destinations and famous tourist attractions learning some phrases is surely a smart move.

What different types of hotels are there in hotels in Egypt? What about check-in time?

Accommodations for travelers in Egypt fall across a broad range—everything from world class luxury to simple hostel accommodations are available. The nicest hotels compare well with luxury hotels anywhere, Egyptian hotels have their own rating system that loosely classifies them on a 5-star scale. The check-in time in most hotels in Egypt is around midday, 12 or 1 PM.

Can I take pictures while visiting the monuments in Egypt?

Photography is allowed in most of the historical sites and museums in Egypt, but some of them have extra charges for taking in a camera. in some museums, like the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, and some historical sites, like the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, photography is prohibited and visitors are asked to leave their cameras at the reception before entering.

Is there any special dress code to be followed during visiting a mosque in Egypt?

modest dress would be highly recommended and in some mosques, women will be asked to cover their hair and perhaps their arms and legs. Both women and men will be asked to remove their shoes before entering a mosque.

Are there any health issues that I should worry about in Egypt?

Some travelers might suffer sunburn or heat stroke from the heat and sun during the summer if they are not careful; however, taking the proper precautions and drinking bottled water can eliminate any health risks.

Can I bring a supply of cigarettes & alcohol while visiting Egypt?

It is always recommended for travelers who wish to have their own supply of cigarettes and alcohol with them in Egypt to purchase them upon arrival. There are duty free shops in the airports in Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada, El Gouna and Sharm El Sheikh. Tourists are allowed to purchase up to 3 liters of alcohol and up to 200 cigarettes on arrival.

What are the opening hours for shops and different stores in Egypt?

Most of the shops in Egypt open from around 10 AM and stay open until 10PM; however, many shops, cafes, and restaurants especially in major cities stay open much later and some facilities and shops are open 24 hours.

What are the opening hours for monuments in Egypt?

Most of the monuments, historical sites, and museums in Egypt open from 9 AM until 5 PM. Open-air historical sites, like the Pyramids of Giza, are open from 8 AM until sunset. Some museums have morning opening hours, from 9 AM to 4 PM evening opening hours, from 5 PM to 9 or 10 PM.During Ramadan, the holy month of the Islamic calendar, be aware that these hours will change significantly.

Is there any special advice for women travelers while visiting Egypt?

In less touristic places, relatively modest dress is recommended. Women should avoid very tight clothing, keep their shoulders and knees covered, and avoid very revealing necklines. Men should also avoid particularly revealing clothing. wearing shorts is not very common among Egyptians. Dressing with relative modesty is a way of respecting the local culture. The metro in Cairo has separate cars for women that might be more comfortable, especially during rush hours when the cars can be very full.

How much should I tip?

In a restaurant, it is good to give between 5 and 10% tip directly to the waiter. For a small favor, like carrying luggage or parking a car, a few Egyptian pounds would be appropriate. Not more than five. Often times in Egypt you will find someone tending to the bathroom to keep it clean. Giving them one Egyptian pound is an appropriate amount. Tipping your tour guide and vehicle driver is completely optional but should be considered if you're provided with great service. If you decide to tip feel free to give what you think your experience was worth.

Tips

The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound, The value of the Pound is effectively fixed at the rate of 0.056 LE to 1 USD, Credit cards are widely used in Egypt.
Service charges that have been included on your bill go to the restaurant, not the waiter. Be sure to tip the servers 10% in addition by handing it to them directly.
The metro is one of the best ways to go from one place to another within Cairo.
Arabic is the official language, English is widely used as second language.
Try “Fool”, Egyptian beans, and “Koshary”, a traditional Egyptian pasta dish.
Try Kebab and Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish.

Highlights

Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and valley temple which belongs to king Chephren.
See Luxor temple, Hatshepsut temple, Valley of the Kings and Karnak temple in Luxor.
Admire the wonders of ancient history at the Egyptian Museum.
Discover the magic of Egyptian oases like Siwa or Bahariya
Dive or snorkel in Sinai or cities situated on the Red Sea.
Going on a Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan or vise versa.
Shop at Khan El Khalili touristic market in Cairo.
Visit Philae and Abu Simbel temples in Aswan.
Visit the Saint Catherine Monastery in Sinai.
Exploring Islamic Cairo on foot.