The tours of Egypt are diverse, but most people opt for a few highlights. Whether you prefer a Nile River cruise or a trip to Cairo and Aswan, there are tours to suit your needs. Here’s a breakdown of the most popular cities, temples, and tombs:

Luxor Nile River cruise

The trip between Aswan and Luxor by boat can take anywhere from three to seven days. The shorter cruises skip Qena and stay only one night there, while longer trips add an extra night in Luxor. Regardless of the length of the trip, all tours will take about the same amount of time, whether you prefer an overnight sleeper train or a private car and driver. In addition to being comfortable and informative, the trip will leave from Cairo on Day 1 and arrive in Luxor on Day 7.

Cairo

When you want to see the best of Cairo, you should opt for a tour. There are several options to choose from, and many of these tours offer a private tour that allows you to make your own decisions. You can even customize your Cairo tour to fit your exact preferences and interests, so you can see all that Cairo has to offer while still maintaining your privacy. A Cairo sightseeing tour will also serve as a middleman between you and your guide, so you can have more time for what’s most important to you.

Aswan

The Old Cataract Hotel is a historic five-star resort in Aswan, dating back to 1899. Famous guests include Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, and Tsar Nicholas II. Agatha Christie even wrote parts of her acclaimed novel Death on the Nile while staying here. The hotel was also the setting for the movie based on the same novel, Death on the Nile. The stunning views from the hotel make it a popular place for lingering after a busy day of temple-viewing.

Temples & Tombs

The ancient Egyptians used burial complexes called Tombs and Temples to bury their dead. Tombs had 3 burial chambers, the deepest of which contained the sarcophagus. There were hieroglyphics along the initial walls telling the stories of the dead. The tombs themselves were in varying states of decay, but some were protected by glass. The uppermost chambers had large openings for raiders and the sun, while the lower chambers were sealed off from the world.

Diving in Red Sea

A trip to the Red Sea is the perfect way to explore one of the world’s most spectacular dive sites. The Red Sea offers incredible opportunities to dive the world’s most famous wreck, the SS Thistlegorm. While the ship went down in 1942, its WWII vehicles are still there, partially buried beneath the sea’s surface. Diving on a liveaboard in this area is an excellent way to get a close-up view of these incredible remains.