Historical Tours & Trips in Egypt
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- Egypt History and Nature 8 Days, 7 Nights Tour Package
- 11 Days Historical Vacation in Egypt
- Egypt Eclipse 2027: History & The Heavens
- Unraveling History on a Dahabiya Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Adventure Ancient Egypt - 7 Day
- Wonders of the Pharaohs
- 11-Day Cairo, Cruise, Abu Simbel, Dendara, Abydos, Alexandria and GEM museum
- 8 Days Nile Jewel (4/5 stars Hotels) with GEM Museum Visit
- Queen Nefertari - 10 Days
- 5 Days – 4 Nights Nile Cruise 5 stars from Luxor to Aswan
The Valley of Kings and Queens holds millennia of history. Marvel at Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and Karnak Temple complex. Old Cairo's religious heritage shines through the Hanging Church and Jewish Synagogue, with expert Egyptologist insights throughout.
Duration 8 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Hurghada Age Range Operated in English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish Operator Your Egypt Tours From
- NZ$3,441
Duration 11 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor Age Range Ages 9+ Operator Beyond The Nile Tours From
- NZ$3,976
Duration 10 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Esna, Aswan, Philae, Elephantine Island, Kitchener Island, Kom OmboSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From
- NZ$10,179
Ancient Pharaonic treasures await at Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Queen Hatshepsut's temple. Expert Egyptologists unveil ancient mysteries from Luxor to Aswan. The UNESCO-listed Philae Temple reveals its secrets through comprehensive historical context.
Duration 6 days Destinations Luxor, Esna, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Aswan Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Russian Operator Nilvison Egypt Tours From
- NZ$2,754
Adventure Ancient Egypt - 7 Day
32 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This trip was a dream come true and more wonderful than I could have imagined. Cruise was far better than I had anticipated based on the excellent pricing.”
Diana, traveled in June
Egypt's rich history unfolds at UNESCO sites including the Pyramids, Karnak Temple, and Valley of the Kings. The Egyptian Museum's vast collection astounds while cruising the Nile past ancient temples. Expert guides provide detailed historical context in multiple languages.
Duration 7 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor, Philae, Abu Simbel, Elephantine Island, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of the Kings Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian Operator Itaca Holiday From $1,282
30% Off- NZ$898You save $385
Wonders of the Pharaohs
86 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The food, the sites, the safe travel. The Pyramids, the War Memorial to our Tupuna were fantastic.”
Lillian, traveled in September
Five thousand years of history stretch from Cairo's Egyptian Museum to Luxor's Valley of the Kings. Expert guides illuminate secrets of Karnak Temple, Philae Temple, and Abu Simbel. The Great Pyramids and lesser-known Step Pyramid at Saqqara complete this historical panorama.
Duration 10 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Hurghada Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Timeless Tours From
30% Off- NZ$2,991
11-Day Cairo, Cruise, Abu Simbel, Dendara, Abydos, Alexandria and GEM museum
60 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A very well organised tour. We were very well looked after and I highly recommend this tour.”
Julie, traveled in June
Ancient wonders of Egypt come alive with expert historians. UNESCO sites like Giza Pyramids, Abu Simbel temples, and Valley of Kings reveal their secrets. Hidden gems include Dendera Temple and Memphis ruins, complemented by luxury Steigenberger stays and traditional dining.
Duration 11 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Dendera, Abydos, Alexandria Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Vacations to go travel From $6,799
25% Off- NZ$5,099You save $1,700
8 Days Nile Jewel (4/5 stars Hotels) with GEM Museum Visit
61 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We appreciated the early site visits for better photos and the introduction to excellent local restaurants.”
Abigail, traveled in June
Ancient Egypt's rich history unfolds at the Great Pyramids, Valley of the Kings, and Karnak Temple Complex. Expert Egyptologists rated 4.9/5 bring historical sites to life during your Nile cruise aboard premium MS Chateau Lafayette and stay at luxurious Steigenberger El Tahrir.
Duration 8 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna, Valley of the Kings Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Vacations to go travel From $4,475
35% Off- NZ$2,909You save $1,566
Queen Nefertari - 10 Days
18 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“What an amazing experience! Thanks to the people from Holiday in Egypt for supplying us with an unforgettable and well organised ten days.”
Robin, traveled in June
Journey through millennia at the Great Pyramids, Karnak Temple Complex, and Valley of the Kings. Expert Egyptologists reveal ancient stories at Philae Temple and the Egyptian Museum's Tutankhamun collection.
Duration 10 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor, Valley of the KingsSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Holiday In Egypt From $2,924
50% Off- NZ$1,462You save $1,462
5 Days – 4 Nights Nile Cruise 5 stars from Luxor to Aswan
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The ancient Egyptian culture expertly explained with plenty of time to relax or take in the sights.”
Lesley, traveled in April
The treasures of ancient Egypt await at Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Philae Temple. Knowledgeable Egyptology guides offer insights at each historic site from Luxor to Aswan, with private cabin accommodations on a 5-star ship.
Duration 5 days Destinations Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, Aswan Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Holiday In Egypt From $1,720
50% Off- NZ$860You save $860
What people love about Historical Tours in Egypt
- Adventure Ancient Egypt - 7 Day
The tour was excellent! It was fun to the extent that I was shocked that time had passed by and the tour ended! Thank you so much! It was my first time with you guys and definitely won't be the last! I strongly recommend them ♥️!
- 11-Day Cairo, Cruise, Abu Simbel, Dendara, Abydos, Alexandria and GEM museum
Had a fantastic tour and felt like we were really looked after by the guides and reps. Thank you.
- 8 Days Nile Jewel (4/5 stars Hotels) with GEM Museum Visit
I have my private tour via Vacation to Go. Thank you so much for everything! You guys are awesome. Especially, Director Magdy, Cairo representative Ahmed, tour guides Ahmed in Aswan and Tamar in Cairo. We really appreciate you guys try to depart ahead before others and arrive to the sites earlier, so we can have great photos without crowds of other tourists. Also introduce nice local Egyptian restaurants to us, taught us the right way to have it. They also highly responsive to my requests. They reply promptly in both e-mail and WhatsApp. We made quite a lot of changes to my itinerary which they have satisfied us completely! And even during the tour, they are flexible and are able to make ad hoc changes to fit out ad hoc requests! We also appreciate they didn’t push us for souvenir shopping. They let us decide and won’t force us if we don’t go. Indeed we bought some very good quality souvenirs with reasonable prices from the shops they recommended (papyrus and Alabaster). All the hotels and Nile cruise are nice. Overall highly recommend and we glad we picked them!
What our customers ask about Historical Tours & Trips in Egypt
When is the best time to take a Historical tour in Egypt?
Egypt's Historical tours are best experienced from October to April. The moderate temperatures during these months ranging from 68-85°F make exploring ancient sites more pleasant. Tours often begin in the early morning to avoid both heat and crowds. Many visitors stay at places like the Steigenberger El Tahrir Hotel in Cairo which provides easy access to major sites including the Valley of the Kings and the Pyramids.
What are the must-see Historical highlights on an Egypt tour?
Egypt's key Historical sites center around four main attractions: the Great Pyramids of Giza the Valley of the Kings in Luxor the Karnak Temple Complex and Philae Temple in Aswan. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo holds over 250,000 artifacts and provides context for these ancient wonders. Tour guides often point out that Karnak Temple stands as the largest religious complex ever constructed representing centuries of ancient Egyptian architectural achievement.
How long should I plan for a comprehensive Historical tour of Egypt?
An 8-10 day trip provides enough time to explore Egypt's main Historical sites properly. This duration allows for several nights in Cairo often at properties like the Marriott Mena House 3-4 nights on a Nile cruise and time in both Luxor and Aswan. This schedule balances site visits with enough time to absorb the historical significance of each location.
What's included in a typical Historical tour package?
Standard Historical tour packages cover stays at 4-5 star hotels including properties like Steigenberger El Tahrir domestic flights between major cities guided archaeological site visits and Nile cruises. Most tours provide airport transfers expert Egyptologist guides and some meals. Note that entrance fees to sites are sometimes charged separately.
What's the best way to experience the Nile as part of a Historical tour?
The stretch of Nile between Luxor and Aswan offers the richest Historical experience. Ships like the Movenpick Royal Lily and MS Semiramis blend comfortable travel with access to riverside temples and monuments. These cruises let travelers see both ancient sites and daily life along the Nile's banks providing a unique perspective on Egypt past and present.