Land of the Pharaohs, cradle of civilization, 7,000 years of history - Egypt holidays are perfect for experiencing some of the greatest ancient sites on earth. Starting at its Mediterranean coast and continuing to the Sahara desert, Egypt’s landscape is dotted with the remnants of ancient cities and temples including The Pyramids at Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Valley of the Kings.
"We are just back from our holiday to Egypt. It was just incredible - what a country! The guides and the Egyptian people couldn't have been nicer."
- Ann & John, March 2011 Egypt Holiday
It is not just the mystery and intrigue of ancient Egypt that attracts visitors from all over the world. Egypt holidays allow you to explore Cairo, the biggest city in Africa, while popular resorts, including Hurghada on the Red Sea, offer a year-round summer season. A Nile Cruise completes any holiday to Egypt; the perfect base from which to view the lush green Nile Valley that helped sustain thousands of years of civilization, trade and commerce along its banks.
Escorted Holidays to Egypt
An escorted holiday to Egypt complete with guided tours really is highly recommended to get the best from the country and its superb ancient legacy. At The Travel Department we have selected some of the best attractions, locations and sites and combined them to offer you an unforgettable Egypt holiday.
Our escorted holidays to Egypt allow you to travel through the magnificent country with professional, award-winning tour guides to the following locations and destinations:
Cairo
Discover the maze of Souks and immerse yourself in the life of Egypt’s buzzing capital city. Our Cairo tour includes The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and the towering Pyramids at Giza located at the edge of the city.
Aswan
Our Egypt holiday tour continues with an overnight train through the Egyptian desert to Aswan in the South of the country followed by a guided sightseeing tour of the Temple of Philae.
Nile Cruise
The three-night Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor allows you to absorb the magnificent scenery along the Egyptian river bank. Escorted tours include the riverside temple at Kom Ombo, The Temple of Horus and a fantastic full day excursion to The Valley of the Kings, The Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut, The Colossus of Memnon and the Temple of Karnak.
Hurghada
One of the best resorts on the Red Sea, Hurghada is the perfect location for a bit of rest and relaxation before setting off to Cairo for the final part of your Egypt holiday.
Egypt holidays from Ireland
Departing from Dublin and Cork, we now offer a range of Egypt holidays including five-star options and even the opportunity to spend Christmas in Egypt.