Ancient Egypt by Land
11 DAYS Starting from $5,690 per person
On this 11-day Journey through ancient Egypt, you’ll explore the pyramids, temples, and markets of Cairo and its surroundings and journey along the Nile by land to marvel at the highlights of Luxor, Edfu, and Aswan. You will roam the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of the Queen, and the final resting place of King Tut, among many other iconic sites of Egyptian civilization. Complete your expedition with an overnight at Alexandria, Egypt’s largest city on the Mediterranean coast founded by Alexander the Great.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Wander through some of the most legendary attractions in the ancient world: the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Roam a huge desert necropolis that was built for the kings and nobles in the area of Ancient Memphis, a former capital of Egypt.
- Roam the awe-inspiring ancient temples of Karnak, Kom Ombo, and the Temple of Isis.
- Gaze at the incredible Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and tomb of Tutankhamen (King Tut) in the Valley of the Kings.
- Enjoy the natural surroundings as you cruise the Nile in a traditional wooden boat (Felucca).
- Marvel at the Roman Amphitheatre, the library, and the largest Roman cemetery in city of Alexandria founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC.
- Immerse yourself among the aromas and colors of Cairo’s Khan al-Khalili Bazaar.
Related Tours
Egypt Highlights & Nile Cruise
9 days starting from $4,790 per person
Classic Jordan & Petra
8 days starting from $4,290 per person
Best of Morocco
8 days starting from $5,290 per person
“I had a terrific time traveling with SA and want to thank them so much for organizing such a seamless and extremely fun expedition. Much appreciated, especially when you’re thousands of miles from home. They nailed it!”
— Spencer Michelson
5 days ago
“SA Excursions planned the perfect trip to us. The trip went flawlessly and the accommodations were amazing. I would highly recommend this company.”
— Carrie Burrows
6 days ago
“One of my best friends and I are so glad we used SA Expeditions to go to Antartica. SA's Mikey Blount helped us put together a trip of a lifetime! Mikey is friendly, knowledable, and easy to communicate with. He'll have suggestions on how to...”
— Annie Hsu
7 days ago
“SA Expeditions put together a trip of a lifetime to Patagonia for my sister and I. Everything was planned so well, from transfers, excursions, to various bucket list areas ending with a Tango show that was the perfect ending. Every guide, driver...”
— Laura Baron
24 Dec, 2024
“Just back from Peru adventure and Amazon cruise. Claudia had all of my connections, land and air, and sightseeing events beautifully arranged. The guides, both on land and on the Arias, were fantastic. Such a learning experience.Now it's time to...”
— heather currens
08 Dec, 2024
“Great recommendations from our travel advisor for our Cost Rica trip November 2024. Pre-trip phone calls were helpful and appreciated. Recommendations for excursions were spot-on. All of the guides and drivers were so friendly and informative. We...”
— Wendy Moreland
07 Dec, 2024
“SA Expeditions and Jackie Becker, the person who put our trip together did a wonderful job! At every point of contact, we felt taken care of. Our birding guide in Ecuador and city guide in Quito were knowledgeable and enjoyable. It was important...”
— Ken Bock
30 Nov, 2024
“Jackie Becker and SA Expeditions did an amazing job for us, from start to finish. The trip really exceeded our expectations especially Jordan.Sayed our guide in Egypt was very knowledgeable and entertaining. and his English was fantastic. Some of...”
— Dale Montgomery
27 Nov, 2024
“Excellent trip to Machu Picchu, highly recommended”
— Mitchell Hall
16 Nov, 2024
“Yes, SA is actually THAT good:)We just returned from a 2-week trip to South America and it was absolutely incredible in every way.Transitions were seamless and every person we met along our journey was far beyond gracious and kind. The guided...”
— Chris Nelson
13 Nov, 2024