When to Go
- BEST TIMES: October-April the temperatures are cooler, with chilly evenings in the northern desert.
- ALSO CONSIDER: Temperatures rise over 100F May-September, reducing crowds at popular sites.
egypt luxury Tours
Egypt travel conjures visions of the Great Pyramids, Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, and the storied Nile, but there is far more to this complex country. Our expertly crafted, brilliantly guided luxury trips to Egypt reveal both the enduring marvels and out-of-the-way gems. We pride ourselves on our access to the finest Egyptologists and guides, and seeking out the most elegant accommodations on land and on the Nile.
- Cruise the Nile on a traditional wooden dahabeya, stopping to explore temples at Philae, Edfu, Luxor, and Karnak along the way.
- Drift over the Valley of the Kings & Queens, getting a birds eye view on the tombs in a hot air balloon.
- See limited-access tombs of Nefertari and Seti I and visit the interior of the Great Pyramid at Giza.
- Wonder at the colossi at the Abu Simbel temple complex and Aswan Dam.
