Top Egypt Budget Culture Trips & Packages 2025/2026

Highlights

• Get a hands-on history lesson at some of the world's most iconic ancient sites – the Pyramids of Giza (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and the Sphinx – with an expert local guide.
• Embrace countless opportunities to connect with locals and experience their culture. Lose yourself in Cairo's colourful Khan al-Khalili bazaar and share a meal with local communities along the way.
• Sail down the Nile on a traditional felucca and experience the excellent Nubian hospitality.
• Walk in the footsteps of ancient royalty as you explore the Valley of the Kings and admire the Karnak Temple – the cult temple dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut and Khonsu.
• Create your own Egyptian adventure during your free time on this trip – maybe explore Abu Simbel or relax at a local teahouse. The choice is yours!

Highlights

• Join an expert Egyptologist to discover ancient wonders and cruise the Nile
• Marvel at the magnificent Giza pyramids and mysterious Sphinx
• Uncover thousands of years of history, visiting crumbling temples and pharaoh tombs
• Journey down the Nile on a stylish boat with a pool and a felucca
• Discover Nubian culture in the laid-back town of Aswan

Highlights

• Take a memorable kayak along the Nile with a unique active experience, paddling through ancient landscapes.  
• Witness some epic sights in Cairo, like the mysterious Sphinx and one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Great Pyramids of Giza. Maybe even learn how to spell your name in hieroglyphics!     
• Sleep under the stars at a Bedouin-style camp in Wadi Rum with all the creature comforts, waking for a stunning sunrise and a thrill-seeking 4WD adventure.  
• Only Petra’s Treasury – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – is stunning enough to be the temple of the Holy Grail. Your pass to this sacred site lasts two full days so that you can explore every nook and cranny at your own pace. 
• See the lowest point on earth – the Dead Sea – and float in its famously salty waters, soaking up its healing minerals and lathering yourself in the rejuvenating mud (if the mood strikes). 

Highlights

• Spend a night cruising the Nile in a traditional felucca boat (a bit like a floating living room) stopping at colourful villages and temples by day and stargazing by night.
• Witness some epic sights in Cairo, like the mysterious Sphinx and one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Great Pyramids of Giza. Maybe even learn how to spell your name in hieroglyphics!
• Kayak along the Nile, paddling through ancient landscapes and getting a glimpse into local life along the shores.
• Discover the Valley of the Kings with a tour through three burial sites of ancient Pharaohs and the option to check out the fascinating lost tomb of Tutankhamun.
• Squeeze between stalls at an Aswan bazaar and discover the open-air museum of Luxor with loads of free time to see the sights at your own pace and a local leader with all the hot tips.

Highlights

• See the grand burial sites of the pharaohs in the valley of the Kings.
• Explore vibrant Cairo with its bustling markets and colourful streets.
• Experience Nubian hospitality with a home cooked meal.
• Experience the feeling of weightlessness as you float in the super salty Dead Sea.
• Spend the night trying to count the billions of stars or chat with the locals at our bedouin-style camp in Wadi Rum

Highlights

• Discover the Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, the ancient city of Alexandria, battle site of El Alamein, the majesty of Petra, and embark on a 4WD drive adventure through wind-swept rock formations of Wadi Rum.
• Enjoy unforgettable Exclusive Experiences, including dinner in a family’s home in Cairo, a visit to the city’s oldest coffeeshop, sunset drinks on board a traditional felucca and a zarb dinner with your Bedouin hosts in Wadi Rum.
• Take your time exploring Abu Simbel with an overnight stay, discovering this magnificent monument carved out of the mountainside with less crowds, followed by a Premium Exclusive Experience; an incredible sound and light show.
• Relax with four nights on a premium Nile riverboat, allowing you to cruise up the river in comfort, and experience isolated elegance during your stay at a camp in Wadi Rum, your Feature Stays for this adventure.
• Experience the best of Middle Eastern cuisine during welcome dinners in Cairo and Amman, high tea at the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, traditional meals in two family homes and a family-run cooking class in Amman.

Highlights

• Visit tombs in the Valley of the Kings
• The Mediterranean port city of Alexandria
• Sightseeing on a Nile River cruise
• Guided food tour in Cairo