Egypt Tours & Holidays
Ancient wonders. Hidden treasures. Endless seas and golden sand. Make lifelong memories on our award-winning Egypt trips.
Once a land of dynasties and decadence; now a land where time stands still. We'll take you into the shadows of history with our Egypt tour packages.
Egypt is home to more ancient wonders than you can possibly see in one visit - though we'll give it a good go on our trips! From the iconic Pyramids of Giza in Cairo to Luxor's Valley of the Kings, you'll never run out of things to see if you come back to Egypt time and time again.
Discover the tombs of pharaohs in Luxor, one of the world's greatest open-air museums, and head south to the awe-inspiring temple of Abu Simbel. Cruise the mighty Nile by traditional felucca sailing boat, or by luxury Nile cruiser. For those in need of some sun, sea, and sand, many of our tours visit the popular resort of Hurghada, which is ideally located on the Red Sea with plenty of water-based activities to keep you entertained.
As a leading operator in Egypt, we offer a wide range of trips, from our award-winning guided group tours to Tailor-made holidays and unique adventures that take in the Sun Festival at Abu Simbel.
Egypt Group Tours
Egypt was our first destination, way back in 1998. This means we've had a long time to perfect our Signature tours and give you the best trip possible to the Land of the Pharaohs! You won't miss a thing on tour, from the Pyramids of Giza to the Valley of the Kings. Sail the Nile aboard a felucca (or upgrade to a luxury Nile cruise!), unwind on the beaches of Hurghada and delve into Cairo's best museums. You'll be escorted the entire way by our degree-qualified local English-speaking tour guides, and you'll stay in the best centrally-located 4-5 star hotels Egypt has to offer.
We also offer a range of combination tours, so you can visit Egypt and then go on to explore Jordan and Israel, or Turkey. And our range of festive tours means you can enjoy an extra special Christmas and New Year's celebration. See our full range of tours below. You can book online, or do not hesitate to contact our team if you have any questions or would like to enquire about a trip!
Cairo to Luxor Explorer
6 days | FROM NZD $1,076This tour encompasses the major highlights of Egypt. Uncover the treasures of Egypt at the Grand Egyptian...
King Tutankhamun
10 days | FROM NZD $1,696Explore the legendary Pyramids of Giza, see King Tutankhamun's famous gold mask and uncover the secrets of the...
Jewel of the Nile
10 days | FROM NZD $2,498PREMIUM TOUR: Embark on a five star Egyptian adventure. Stay in one of Cairo's smartest hotels, cruise...
Treasures of the Nile
10 days | FROM NZD $3,420PREMIUM TOUR: Discover the very best of ancient Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza to the Valley of the...
Classical Egypt & Nile Cruise
11 days | FROM NZD $3,095Discover the ancient wonders of Egypt and cruise the River Nile in style on this 11 day tour which takes in...
Egypt Uncovered
11 days | FROM NZD $2,160Take in the best of ancient Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza to the exquisite temple of Dendera and Luxor's...
King Ramses
13 days | FROM NZD $2,220Visit the towering Pyramids of Giza, relax on a felucca as you cruise down the Nile and discover the ancient...
Alexandria & Ancient Egypt
13 days | FROM NZD $3,165Take in the best of Egypt on this 13 day tour which combines Mediterranean Alexandria and the Commonwealth War...
Cairo, Cruise & Coast
13 days | FROM NZD $3,465Discover the best of Egypt and its ancient wonders on this 13 day adventure. Marvel at the legendary Pyramids...
Temples, Tombs, Treasury
14 days | FROM NZD $3,355Experience the best of Egypt and Jordan on this 14 day adventure. Discover a treasure chest of ancient sites...
Pyramids to Petra
15 days | FROM NZD $3,815Take in the highlights of Egypt and Jordan including the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Luxor's Valley of the...
Road To Jordan
16 days | FROM NZD $3,533Discover the wonders of Egypt and Jordan on this 16 day adventure. Pyramids, Valley of the Kings, Nile felucca...
Turkey & Tutankhamun
16 days | FROM NZD $3,395From Ottoman Istanbul, the battlefields of Gallipoli, Roman ruins, the Aegean Coast and the stunning mineral...
Pyramids, Petra, Promised Land
19 Days | FROM NZD $5,545Travelling from Cairo to Tel Aviv, take in the highlights of Egypt, Jordan and Israel, neighbouring countries,...
Festive King Tut
10 days | FROM NZD $2,585CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TOUR: Discover the ancient wonders of Egypt this Xmas or New Year. Visit the...
Festive King Ramses
13 days | FROM NZD $3,235CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TOUR: Spend Christmas and New Year in sunny Egypt! Explore legendary pyramids...
Festive Road to Jordan
16 days | FROM NZD $3,717CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TOUR: Uncover the wonders of Egypt and Jordan on this 16 day adventure....
Egypt Private Tours
If you would like to visit Egypt on a private tour, with just a group of your friends and family, then this can be arranged for you. We can do many of our group itineraries on a private basis, or you can book some of the private tours below off the shelf. Reach out to our team for more information!
Classical Egypt
9 Days | FROM NZD $3,415PREMIUM PRIVATE TOUR: Discover the incredible wonders of ancient Egypt in nine exhilarating days - From...
Cruise Lake Nasser
11 days | FROM NZD $4,535PREMIUM PRIVATE TOUR: Cross the Tropic of Cancer, cruising Lake Nasser from the spectacular temple of...
Cairo, Cruise & Red Sea
13 Days | FROM NZD $4,095PREMIUM PRIVATE TOUR: Discover the amazing highlights of Egypt, from the Pyramids and pharaohs to...
Cairo to Amman
15 days | FROM NZD $6,685PREMIUM PRIVATE TOUR: Discovering some of the world's best archaeological sites, combine Egypt's...
Egypt Family Tours
These tours are designed with families in mind. Our family tours are suitable for children aged 5 and over, whilst our teenager tours cater for families with older children of 10 and above. These tours have all the same great benefits of our Signature group tours, but with a bit more free time to relax by the pool. And they are a great way for kids and parents alike to meet like-minded families on holiday!
Egyptian Express for Families
8 days | FROM NZD $1,590A one week family holiday with camel riding, boating on the Nile, a visit to a village school, pyramids, tombs...
Egyptian Family Adventure
9 Days | FROM NZD $2,066Pharaohs, pyramids, tombs, camel riding, boating on the Nile and a visit to a village school. Combine this...
Egyptian Family Adventure & Red Sea
13 days | FROM NZD $2,997Enjoy a fun and educational family adventure in ancient Egypt. Explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the...
Best of Egypt for Teenagers
8 days | FROM NZD $1,418Take in the highlights of Egypt with your family on this 8 day tour including the legendary pyramids, Valley...
Egypt & the Red Sea For Teenagers
12 days | FROM NZD $2,538Discover Egypt on this 12 day group tour for families with teens and pre-teens aged 10 years and above. Take...
Egypt Sun Festival Tours
Every year on the 22 February and 2 October, the rising sun illuminates the inner sanctum of Abu Simbel, the temple of Ramses II. It was so designed by the king himself, in order to celebrate his birthday and the anniversary of his ascension to the throne. Centuries later, travellers and locals alike come together at Abu Simbel at dawn to celebrate. For an extra special trip to Egypt, browse our range of Sun Festival tours.
Abu Simbel Sun Festival Oct 2022
11 days | FROM NZD $2,590SUN FESTIVAL TOUR: Add an extra special element to your Egyptian holiday by combining it with the...
King Ramses Sun Festival Oct 2022
13 days | FROM NZD $3,290SUN FESTIVAL TOUR: See the mighty pyramids, witness the spectacular Sun Festival at Abu Simbel, then...
Abu Simbel Sun Festival Feb 2023
11 days | FROM NZD $2,695SUN FESTIVAL TOUR: Discover the ancient wonders of Egypt and experience the incredible Abu Simbel Sun...
King Ramses Sun Festival Feb 2023
14 days | FROM NZD $3,545SUN FESTIVAL TOUR: Head to the spectacular temple of Abu Simbel for the February 2023 Sun Festival and...
Egypt Short Stays
These trips are great if you're short on time, and want to spend a couple of nights in Cairo in order to see the Pyramids of Giza. These trips can also be booked in conjunction with our longer tours if you'd like to extend your stay in Egypt.
Cairo Stopover
3 Days | FROM NZD $545PRIVATE TOUR: Stopping over in Cairo? Why not extend your stay and explore the city of a thousand...
Cairo City Stay
4 days | FROM NZD $615PRIVATE TOUR: Explore Cairo's best loved sights, relax and unwind with our great 4 day break. Explore...
Pyramid City
4 Days | FROM NZD $1,085PREMIUM PRIVATE TOUR: Take an exciting city break in captivating Cairo. Visit the legendary Pyramids...
Egypt tour reviews
Scoring an average traveller rating of 4.87 out of 5 based on 149 recent reviews — See All Egypt Reviews
We toured for 23 days through Egypt, Jordan and Israel. The tour was well structured - a great itinerary and great/good guides. Our guide in Egypt Mahmoud Ramadan as excellent. He is the main reason I would recommend OnTheGo Tours. This is my fifth trip overseas and I have had countless short tour guides. He is the best! You want to request him if touring with On The Go in Egypt.
I also thoroughly enjoyed my time in Jordan. I was looking forward to Petra but was surprised by how much I loved Wadi Rum, Wadi Mujib and the Dead Sea. This was such a varied experience and a great time. We added a few days at the beginning in Cairo and a few days at the end in Tel Aviv which I would definitely recommend. Overall this was a great trip.
On The Go took very good care of us from meeting us at the airport to the transfer to the airport at the end. Great Service.”
I believed the tour was actually good. Ahmed Esmat was nice and certainly committed to his role of the tour. My two favourite days of the experience were the day visiting the Egyptian Museum as well as the Egyptian Civilisation Museum and the day going snorkelling. I also made friends with a friendly family during the tour.”
Sherif is an amazing guide who was really knowledgeable and keen to answer our many questions.
His sunny personality brought our group together as a family from day one and we had the most wonderful time exploring the wonders of ancient Egypt with a super group of people.”
Frequently asked questions about our touring holidays in Egypt
Will I see the Great Pyramids?
What options do you offer to cruise the Nile River?
There is always the option to upgrade to a 5 star Nile cruise, which offers well–appointed, outward facing cabins with air-conditioning and private bathrooms. Alternatively, our Jewel of the Nile tour features a 5 star, three night cruise as standard.
Is it safe to visit Egypt?
There are rarely any dangerous events in Egypt these days and these are not directed at tourists. The popular sightseeing area along the Nile has no travel restrictions in place. The FCO advises that there is a heightened risk of terrorism in some parts of Egypt but that same advice is also applied to Belgium and France. We do not visit anywhere deemed unsafe by the British Foreign Office on our tours.
In other words, Egypt is no less safe than European destinations during these uncertain times. Consult our Egypt Travel Advice page for up-to-date information on the security situation in Egypt.
I want to include a visit to Petra in neighbouring Jordan - is this possible?
How big are your tour groups and what is the age of your travellers?
What is the standard of hotels on your trips?
What sort of transport do you use?
You'll also be travelling by 1st class overnight sleeper train between Cairo and Luxor/Aswan. For more information on the sleeper train in Egypt, check out our Top Travel Tips page. Between Luxor and Aswan you'll cruise the Nile by felucca for a taste of navigation that has been used in these parts for centuries.
When is the best time to visit Egypt for general sightseeing?
You could consider going for the bi-annual Abu Simbel Sun Festival, which takes place in February and October each year. Not only is the weather great at these times of year but it means you can also coincide your trip with this special event. For more information see our best time to visit Egypt page.
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COMBINE EGYPT WITH JORDAN, ISRAEL OR TURKEY
Discover the remarkable history and incredible sights of Egypt, from the mighty Pyramids of Giza to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel. Then why not continue to neighbouring Jordan for the Lost City of Petra or Israel for its many important religious sites? Alternatively, you could combine with Turkey for natural wonders and Roman ruins.
The Best of Egypt
Egypt is packed to the rafters with unmissable highlights. From the legendary Pyramids of Giza to the Valley of the Kings and the beaches of Hurghada, here are our highlights.
The Pyramids of Giza
The last surviving Ancient Wonder of the World and possibly the most recognizable landmark on the planet. No trip to Egypt is complete without a visit to the pyramids, which is why we visit on all our Egypt tours.
Valley of the Kings
More than 60 pharaohs were entombed here, including the Boy King Tutankhamun. Decorated in hieroglyphs with cavernous burial chambers and secret passages, delve into the tombs of ancient kings.
River Nile
The Nile is the lifeblood of Africa, and millions of Egyptians depend on it. Watch the world go by from a traditional felucca sailing boat or take in the scenery from a luxury 5-star Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor.
Hurghada
Egypt's Red Sea coast is home to several popular resort towns, but Hurghada is the best. Incredible beaches, watersports, and shopping opportunities abound, with great snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities too.
Karnak
One of the world's largest temple complexes, Karnak was built over centuries, as one pharaoh after another added their own mark. From the towering columns of Hypostyle Hall to the incredible Avenue of the Sphinxes, you won't want to miss it.
Philae
One of Egypt's prettiest temples, Philae is located near Aswan, on an island on the Nile. Incredibly well-preserved, it's another of Egypt's ancient sites that you may not have heard of but will stay with you forever.