Egypt Tours from Eilat
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Cairo 4 days
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“They patiently catered to all of my concerns. Highly suggest!”
Mason, traveled in January
A comfortable ride from Eilat takes you through Taba border into Egypt, followed by a 10-hour drive to Cairo. The tour highlights Saqqarah and Old Cairo before heading back to Taba. Air-conditioned vehicles and hotel pickup service ensure convenient travel.
Duration 4 days Destinations Eilat, Taba, Cairo, Saqqarah Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Booking Tours From $1,417
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Cairo and Luxor 4 days from Eilat
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Our family had some reservations initially, but we are all so glad that we went. Manar was so hospitable and knowledgeable.”
Edvard, traveled in April
The tour departs Eilat with hotel pickup, crossing Taba border into Egypt for a 10-hour drive to Cairo. An overnight train takes you to Luxor, where ancient temples await exploration. The final day features a Coptic Cairo tour before a 10-hour return transfer to Taba border.
Duration 4 days Destinations Eilat, Taba, Cairo, Luxor Age Range 12 to 99 year olds Operator Booking Tours From $1,359
15% Off- NZ$1,155You save $204
Cairo 3 days from Eilat
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Amazing tour. Extremely knowledgeable, a great sense of humour and just a genuinely nice person.”
Michael, traveled in August
Evening hotel pickup in Eilat marks the start, crossing Taba border into Egypt. Cairo welcomes with pyramid visits, followed by museum tours and bazaar wandering, plus Saqqara necropolis exploration before returning to Taba. Border transfer to Eilat not included.
Duration 3 days Destinations Eilat, Taba, Cairo, Giza, Saqqarah Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Booking Tours From $1,007
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Cairo 4 days tour
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Beautiful tour, well organized with very good and prepared guides. The sights are just overwhelming.”
Мак, traveled in January
From Eilat, Israel, a 640km route leads through Taba border to Cairo. Over 4 days, air-conditioned transport takes you to the majestic Giza Pyramids, historic Saqqarah, and Old Cairo, concluding with a return to Eilat via the same path.
Duration 4 days Destinations Eilat, Taba, Cairo, Giza, Saqqarah Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Booking Tours From $1,417
15% Off- NZ$1,204You save $213
The night tour leaves Eilat, passing through Taba border crossing into Egypt at 21:00. Your route crosses the Sinai desert and Suez Canal to Cairo, before returning to Taba border. Note: Drop-off from Taba to Eilat hotels not included in the tour cost of around $790.
Duration 3 days Destinations Eilat, Taba, Cairo, Alexandria Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Booking Tours From $1,298
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What our customers ask about Egypt Tours from Eilat
What's the typical length of Egypt tours starting in Eilat?
Egypt tours from Eilat typically run 3 to 4 days providing enough time to see Egypt's main attractions. The 4-day Cairo and Luxor tour takes travelers to the Pyramids Egyptian Museum and Valley of the Kings. For those with less time the 3-day Cairo tour concentrates on the capital's main sites including the Pyramids Sphinx and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. These tours usually include stays at 3-star hotels like the Amarante in Cairo. A TourRadar traveler noted "The sights are just overwhelming" which speaks to the density of experiences packed into these short trips.
What key attractions are included in the first day after leaving Eilat?
The first day from Eilat to Cairo packs in Egypt's most famous sites. Visitors spend time at the Giza Pyramids complex the towering Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum with its collection of over 140,000 artifacts. The schedule includes stops at the Papyrus Institute and shopping time at Khan El Khalili Bazaar. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Our guide made the visits of all the sites come to life with her historical story and made everything from the Pyramids to the Museum meaningful." The day ends with check-in at hotels like the Amarante or similar 3-star properties.
What documentation is needed for tours starting in Eilat?
Crossing from Eilat to Egypt requires a valid passport an Egyptian visa (60 USD at the border) and border tax payment of 65 USD. Tour operators provide border crossing assistance. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "Meet and assist at Taba border with our English-speaking Guide." Travelers should bring USD cash for these fees. Professional guides help navigate the transition between Israel and Egypt making the process smoother for visitors.
What accommodation options are available on tours starting from Eilat?
Egypt tours from Eilat come with three accommodation levels. The standard package includes 3-star hotels such as the Amarante in Cairo. Travelers can upgrade to 4-star properties for an extra 90 USD nightly or choose 5-star hotels for 150 USD more per night. Some trips like the Cairo and Luxor tour mix hotel stays with overnight train travel. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The hotels were very attentive to our needs and went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of."
What meals are typically included in Egypt tours starting from Eilat?
These tours include hotel breakfasts and tour day lunches. The Cairo 4-day tour provides breakfast at places like the Amarante and lunch at local restaurants near tourist sites. One TourRadar traveler shared their experience: "Our family had some reservations initially but we are all so glad that we went." Evenings are left open allowing travelers to discover Egyptian cuisine on their own whether at Khan El Khalili or by the Nile.
How flexible are the itineraries for tours starting from Eilat?
While tours cover major attractions like the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum travelers can customize their experience. Add-on options include a day trip to Alexandria for 150 USD a Nile dinner cruise for 45 USD or hotel upgrades starting at 90 USD per night. One TourRadar traveler commented: "Beautiful tour well organized with very good and prepared guides." The schedules include free time for market shopping or independent exploration.