Egypt · North Africa
Trip code: EGRClassic Egypt with Nile Cruise + Red Sea Extension
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Classic Egypt with Nile Cruise + Red Sea Extension
Trip highlights
Why we love this trip
Walk Through HistoryGaze up at the iconic Pyramids and the mysterious Sphinx, and explore tombs and temples that have stood for millennia.
Cruise the Nile in StyleWatch life unfold along the riverbanks as you sail from Aswan to Luxor, with golden sunsets and ancient landmarks as your backdrop.
Experience Daily Egyptian LifeSip strong coffee in Cairo's buzzing cafés, haggle in lively markets, and exchange smiles with children waving from the Nile's edge.
Dive into the Red SeaUnwind with three days on Egypt's coast, where you can swim in crystal waters, snorkel vibrant coral reefs or simply soak up the sun on the golden sands.
Day by day
Itinerary
Select an option to view its itinerary. Contact us to confirm which itinerary applies to your departure.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Included Meals: Breakfast
Route overview
Trip map
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Activity information
Trip pace
Trip pace
Trip pace: Full On
Included in your trip
What's included
Meals
- 12 breakfasts
- 7 lunches
- 7 dinners
Staff
- Explore Tour Leader, Boat Crew, Driver(s)
Transport
- Train
- Boat
- Bus
Accommodation
- 5 nights Comfortable Hotel
- 1 nights Comfortable Overnight Train
- 3 nights Comfortable Boat
- 3 nights Premium Hotel
On the overnight train, we travel in first-class, two-berth cabins with a bench seat that converts into bunk beds. The carriage steward will set up the bed and provide bed linen and pillows. Each cabin is lockable and has a night light and a cupboard with a small sink, shelf, mirror, towel and power socket, plus there is a tabletop that folds into the wall. Dinner and breakfast are delivered by the carriage steward directly to you. Two Western-style toilets are located at the end of each carriage, and there is a communal lounge carriage with a bar serving soft drinks. It's worth noting that while we travel first class, the standard isn't comparable to that back home.
In Hurghada, we stay at the Mercure Hurghada Hotel, a four-star resort on the Red Sea. With a private sandy beach and multiple outdoor pools, it's the perfect place to unwind after your Egyptian adventure. Rooms are air-conditioned and have WiFi access. The hotel also features extra amenities such as a fitness centre, sauna and spa. You can also arrange water sport excursions to try your hand at snorkelling, windsurfing or diving.
Suitability
Is this the trip for you?
- We've graded this tour as full on, and we'll be moving at a fast pace. Expect a packed itinerary balanced with free time to relax or explore solo.
- Egypt is a wonderfully welcoming destination, and the locals are keen to chat with tourists - come with an open mind and immerse yourself in the region's warm culture.
- It can get incredibly hot in Egypt between June and September. We recommend packing light layers and carrying water with you at all times.
- Our itinerary includes visits to Egypt's most famous temples and ruins. We recommend comfortable shoes for exploring, as well as a sun hat and sunscreen.
- We spend one night aboard a sleeper train during this trip. While we travel in first class, standards aren't comparable to those back home. It's a quick and easy way to get from A to B, but be prepared for basic facilities.
- Egypt observes Ramadan, the Islamic month-long festival of fasting. During this month, some services such as restaurants and cafes might not be available during the day.
- Not all members of the group will continue to the Red Sea, and for days 10 to 13 of this trip, you'll be unaccompanied by a tour leader.
Plan your departure
Dates & prices
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| Departure | Return | Price | Booking |
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| 24 Oct 2026 | 05 Nov 2026 | £2,020 Solo room£705 | Call to book |
| 31 Oct 2026 | 12 Nov 2026 | £2,220 Solo room£705 | Call to book |
| 07 Nov 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | £2,230 Solo room£705 | Call to book |
| 28 Nov 2026 | 10 Dec 2026 | £2,080Was £2,230 Solo room£705 | Call to book |
| 21 Dec 2026 | 02 Jan 2027 | £2,495 Solo room£885 | Call to book |
| 28 Dec 2026 | 09 Jan 2027 | £2,365Was £2,515 Solo room£885 | Call to book |
| 09 Jan 2027 | 21 Jan 2027 | £2,335 Solo room£685 | Call to book |
| 23 Jan 2027 | 04 Feb 2027 | £2,215 Solo room£685 | Call to book |
| 06 Feb 2027 | 18 Feb 2027 | £1,985 Solo room£685 | Call to book |
| 13 Feb 2027 | 25 Feb 2027 | £1,985 Solo room£685 | Call to book |
| 20 Feb 2027 | 04 Mar 2027 | £1,985 Solo room£685 | Call to book |
| 06 Mar 2027 | 18 Mar 2027 | £1,985 Solo room£685 | Call to book |
| 13 Mar 2027 | 25 Mar 2027 | £1,985 Solo room£685 | Call to book |
| 20 Mar 2027 | 01 Apr 2027 | £1,985 Solo room£685 | Call to book |
| 27 Mar 2027 | 08 Apr 2027 | £2,005 Solo room£705 | Call to book |
| 03 Apr 2027 | 15 Apr 2027 | £2,185 Solo room£865 | Call to book |
| 10 Apr 2027 | 22 Apr 2027 | £2,185 Solo room£865 | Call to book |
| 17 Apr 2027 | 29 Apr 2027 | £1,785 Solo room£705 | Call to book |
| 24 Apr 2027 | 06 May 2027 | £1,785 Solo room£705 | Call to book |
| 03 May 2027 | 15 May 2027 | £1,885 Solo room£675 | Call to book |
| 08 May 2027 | 20 May 2027 | £1,885 Solo room£675 | Call to book |
| 22 May 2027 | 03 Jun 2027 | £1,885 Solo room£675 | Call to book |
| 05 Jun 2027 | 17 Jun 2027 | £1,785 Solo room£675 | Call to book |
| 19 Jun 2027 | 01 Jul 2027 | £1,785 Solo room£675 | Call to book |
| 03 Jul 2027 | 15 Jul 2027 | £1,785 Solo room£695 | Call to book |
| 17 Jul 2027 | 29 Jul 2027 | £1,785 Solo room£695 | Call to book |
| 04 Sept 2027 | 16 Sept 2027 | £1,785 Solo room£695 | Call to book |
| 18 Sept 2027 | 30 Sept 2027 | £1,785 Solo room£695 | Call to book |
| 25 Sept 2027 | 07 Oct 2027 | £1,795 Solo room£695 | Call to book |
| 09 Oct 2027 | 21 Oct 2027 | £1,885 Solo room£735 | Call to book |
| 16 Oct 2027 | 28 Oct 2027 | £1,885 Solo room£735 | Call to book |
| 23 Oct 2027 | 04 Nov 2027 | £1,885 Solo room£735 | Call to book |
| 30 Oct 2027 | 11 Nov 2027 | £1,885 Solo room£735 | Call to book |
| 06 Nov 2027 | 18 Nov 2027 | £1,885 Solo room£735 | Call to book |
| 13 Nov 2027 | 25 Nov 2027 | £1,885 Solo room£735 | Call to book |
| 20 Nov 2027 | 02 Dec 2027 | £1,885 Solo room£735 | Call to book |
| 27 Nov 2027 | 09 Dec 2027 | £1,885 Solo room£735 | Call to book |
| 11 Dec 2027 | 23 Dec 2027 | £1,885 Solo room£735 | Call to book |
| 27 Dec 2027 | 08 Jan 2028 | £2,295 Solo room£878 | Call to book |
Departure
24 Oct 2026
Return 05 Nov 2026
From
£2,020
Departure
31 Oct 2026
Return 12 Nov 2026
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£2,220
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07 Nov 2026
Return 19 Nov 2026
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£2,230
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28 Nov 2026
Return 10 Dec 2026
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£2,080
Was £2,230
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21 Dec 2026
Return 02 Jan 2027
From
£2,495
Departure
28 Dec 2026
Return 09 Jan 2027
From
£2,365
Was £2,515
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09 Jan 2027
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£2,335
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23 Jan 2027
Return 04 Feb 2027
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£2,215
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06 Feb 2027
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£1,985
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13 Feb 2027
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£1,985
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20 Feb 2027
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06 Mar 2027
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13 Mar 2027
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20 Mar 2027
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27 Mar 2027
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£2,005
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03 Apr 2027
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£2,185
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10 Apr 2027
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£2,185
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17 Apr 2027
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24 Apr 2027
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08 May 2027
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22 May 2027
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05 Jun 2027
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£1,785
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19 Jun 2027
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03 Jul 2027
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17 Jul 2027
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04 Sept 2027
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£1,785
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18 Sept 2027
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£1,785
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25 Sept 2027
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£1,795
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09 Oct 2027
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£1,885
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16 Oct 2027
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£1,885
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23 Oct 2027
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£1,885
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30 Oct 2027
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£1,885
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06 Nov 2027
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£1,885
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13 Nov 2027
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£1,885
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20 Nov 2027
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£1,885
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27 Nov 2027
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£1,885
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11 Dec 2027
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£1,885
Departure
27 Dec 2027
Return 08 Jan 2028
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£2,295
Practical information
Your questions answered
Information for: 2026
A selection of optional activities are listed below to help you budget for your Egyptian adventure. Whilst the basic tour price you pay before you travel includes a great selection of highlights, we have also built in free time to allow you the flexibility to choose from a carefully selected range of additional excursions and activities or take time to relax, the choice is yours. At certain destinations along the way there may be several options to choose from and it may not be possible to fit all the activities in; your Explore Leader will be able to give advice on this.
All prices are based on a minimum of 4 participants, except for museum entrance tickets and the sound and light show.
Cairo
Day 3: Saqqara and Unas Pyramids $30 USD per person including transportation
Day 3: Half day Islamic Cairo $40 USD per person including transportation
Aswan
Day 4: Dinner in a Nubian Village including return boat journey $ 20 USD per person
Day 4: Aswan High Dam and unfinished obelisk including a guided tour, transportation and boat transfers $ 25 USD per person
Day 6: Felucca cruise $10 USD per person (includes a stop to botanical gardens)
Abu Simbel (Aswan)
Day 5: Excursion from Aswan by bus $ 100 USD per person
Luxor
Day 9: Entry to Tutankhamun's Tomb in the Valley of the Kings 700LE per person (entrance ticket only)
Day 9: Entry to Tomb of Seti I (KV17) in the Valley of the Kings 2000LE per person (entrance ticket only)
Day 8 or 9: Karnak Sound and Light Show $20 USD per person (entrance ticket only, transport not included)
Day 8 or 9: Luxor Museum 475LE per person
Day 8 or 9: Luxor Mummification Museum 220LE per person
Day 8: Hot Air Balloon $ 120.00 USD per person (all year long). Cameras are prohibited in the basket but phones are allowed. Activity is subject to weather conditions. Payment by card is possible and will attract a 3% bank service fee.
Please refer to your trip notes to check which days you will be waking up in Luxor and therefore able to do this excursion. This balloon excursion does not form part of your included Explore holiday package.
We recommend you ask your tour leader to request a representative of the company come to the boat so you can book and pay directly with them.
Day 11: Red Sea Snorkelling excursion $ 150 USD Including transport and gear
Local crew
Accordingly, you should allow £40 per person for group tipping.
For all non-included services and meals on your trip please tip independently at your discretion.
Tour leader
Egypt
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
We recommend that you bring your money in cash, £GBP, US$ or Euros which are readily changeable.
Where to change: Most major towns - your tour leader will advise you on arrival.
ATMs: You may also bring an ATM card, as these are available in main towns. Please contact your bank prior to travelling to determine if your card will work in Egypt.
Card notes: Credit cards are rarely accepted. Please contact you bank prior to travelling to determine if your card will work in Egypt.
Credit cards accepted: No
Luggage on tour
Luggage limit: 20KG
Egypt
A single-room option is available for every night of this itinerary. Subject to availability for your departure. A single-room supplement applies.
Egypt: An entry visa is required by all nationalities. UK citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at the airport for the current cost of 30USD. Please note, you must purchase a visa stamp at one of the nearby banks before proceeding to the immigration desk.
Alternatively an online e-visa can be obtained at https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home
Starting from 1 August 2026, travellers arriving at Cairo International Airport can also purchase digital visas on arrival (card payment only) via self-service machines or the Visa on Arrival portal for 36 US dollars, including a 6 US dollar digital service fee. The visa on arrival portal can be found at https://visaonarrival.gov.eg/home/landing
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We have had reports of zoom cameras, camera lenses over 50mm and binoculars being confiscated by the immigration officials in Taba and Cairo and Luxor. Drones are also prohibited. Please make sure you are fully aware of what equipment is permissible to be brought into Egypt. Please also ensure you read the FCO advice if you are travelling with prescribed medication.