North Africa

Egypt

A cradle of civilisation, and still one of the great river journeys of the world.

Region

North Africa

Ideal length

8 to 10 days

Places to stay

City Hotel, Boutique Hotel, Other

In short

Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and the Nile

Why go

Egypt needs little introduction. The Pyramids and the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the temples of Luxor and the tombs of the Valley of the Kings are all on one river.

The best way to link them is the way it has always been done: by boat, between Luxor and Aswan.

What makes it distinct

The places that set it apart.

The depth of history, and the pleasure of seeing it at river pace.

Giza

The Great Pyramids and the Sphinx.

The Egyptian Museum

The largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Luxor

Temples on the east bank, tombs on the west.

Aswan

A quieter city on the Nile, and the Unfinished Obelisk.

A Nile cruise

From a few hours to several days on the river.

Khan el-Khalili

The old bazaar of Islamic Cairo.

When to go

The best months, and who it suits.

October to April, when the days are cooler.

Who it suits

Heritage travellers, families with curious children and anyone adding history to an African journey.

The kind of stay

City Hotel, Boutique Hotel, Other

What you can experience

Ways to travel here.

Heritage

Stone Town, Luxor, Robben Island and the stories behind them.

Combine it with

It travels well with its neighbours.

Kenya

The Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Laikipia and the coast

What we can create here

Journeys we have designed.

Examples to start a conversation. Yours will be built around you.

Egypt

8 to 10 days

Cairo to Aswan along the Nile

The Pyramids, Alexandria, then Luxor and Aswan by river.

Before you travel

Entry rules, health, money and packing are covered in Travel Information. We send advice specific to your route once your journey is confirmed.

Thinking about Egypt?

Tell us when, who is travelling and what you hope to see. We will take it from there.