# Discovery Tours Egypt

> Private, Egyptologist-guided Egypt tours and Nile cruises from a Class-A licensed Egyptian tour operator running since 1988. Cairo head office plus regional offices in Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh.

Discovery Tours Egypt designs tailor-made Egypt vacations: multi-day private tours, Nile river cruises and dahabiya sailings, Cairo and Pyramids day tours, hotels, attraction tickets and airport transfers. Every itinerary is private (just your party), priced in USD, and led by a licensed Egyptologist with all admissions and internal flights included. Tours run October–April in peak comfort and year-round on request.

## Plan an Egypt Trip
- [Egypt Tours](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/egypt-tours/): Private 5–15 day Egypt tour packages — Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, the Nile and the Red Sea — including Cairo + Nile cruise combinations with flights, transfers and guiding handled end to end.
- [Nile Cruises](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/nile-cruises/): Every 5-star ship and traditional dahabiya on the Luxor–Aswan route, four tiers compared.
- [Day Tours](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/day-tours/): Cairo, Giza, Luxor and Alexandria day tours and shore excursions.
- [Hotels](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/hotels/): Hand-picked Egypt hotels by city and tier.
- [Airport Transfers](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/airport-transfers/): Private meet-and-greet transfers at every Egyptian gateway.

## Destinations
- [Egypt Destinations](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/destinations/): Where to go — six regions mapped by traveler type and trip length.
- [Cairo & Giza](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/destinations/cairo/): Pyramids, Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- [Luxor](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/destinations/luxor/): Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Ancient Thebes.
- [Aswan & Abu Simbel](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/destinations/aswan/): Philae, Nubian villages and the temples of Ramses II.
- [Red Sea Coast](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/destinations/red-sea/): Hurghada and Marsa Alam reef diving.
- [Alexandria](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/destinations/alexandria/): The Mediterranean capital, an overnight from Cairo.

## Travel Guides
- [Best Time to Visit Egypt](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/guides/best-time-to-visit-egypt-month-by-month-guide-for-ideal-weather-and-prices/): Month-by-month weather, crowds and pricing.
- [How Many Days in Cairo Do You Need?](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/guides/how-many-days-in-cairo-do-you-need-to-see-the-pyramids-your-ideal-itinerary/): How long to spend in Cairo to see the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- [What to Expect on a Nile Cruise](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/guides/nile-cruise-what-to-expect/): Cabins, dining, shore excursions and daily rhythm on a Luxor–Aswan cruise.
- [All Egypt Travel Guides](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/guides/): Planning, visas, budgeting and what to expect.

## Egypt Blog — by topic

### Destinations
- [7 Unmissable Experiences in Cairo](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/7-unmissable-experiences-in-cairo/): Khan El Khalili, the GEM, Islamic Cairo and the Nile corniche.
- [Luxor: The City of Monuments and Ancient Wonders](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/luxor-the-city-of-monuments-and-ancient-wonders/): Temples, tombs and the East and West Banks.
- [Exploring Siwa Oasis](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/exploring-the-siwa-oasis-a-desert-paradise-2/): The desert oasis, salt lakes and Alexander's oracle temple.
- [Egypt's Best Hidden Beaches](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/egypt-best-hidden-beaches-where-to-escape-the-crowds/): Red Sea and Mediterranean beaches away from the resort strips.
- [Discover the Hidden Gems of Alexandria](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/discover-the-hidden-gems-of-alexandria/): Catacombs, Qaitbay and the waterfront.

### Nile & Cruises
- [Deluxe vs Ultra-Deluxe Nile Cruises](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/deluxe-vs-ultra-deluxe-nile-cruises/): What the tiers actually mean on the water.
- [Luxury Nile Cruise Cost Breakdown](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/luxury-nile-cruise-cost-breakdown-what-you-get-for-your-money/): What drives the price and what's included.
- [8-Day Nile Cruise: Aswan to Aswan](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/8-day-nile-cruise-itinerary-aswan-to-aswan-roundtrip/): Day-by-day itinerary for a roundtrip from Aswan.
- [What is a Dahabiya?](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/what-is-a-dahabiya/): The traditional Nile sailing vessel explained.
- [Nile Cruise in October](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/nile-cruise-in-october/): Weather, crowd levels and what to expect.

### Culture & History
- [Exploring the Valley of the Kings](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/exploring-the-wonders-of-the-valley-of-the-kings/): Tombs, tickets and what the royal necropolis contains.
- [Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/mortuary-temple-of-queen-hatshepsut/): History and visitor guide to Deir el-Bahari.
- [Egypt's Best Cultural Festivals](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/egypts-best-cultural-festivals-you-shouldnt-miss/): Ramadan, Abu Simbel Sound and Light, and Sham El Nessim.
- [Egyptian Food Guide](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/egypt-for-food-lovers/): Ful medames, koshary, fiteer and where to eat them.
- [Archaeological Discoveries at Saqqara](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/unveiling-the-mysteries-of-ancient-egypt-recent-archaeological-discoveries-in-saqqara/): Recent finds at the Step Pyramid necropolis.

### Activities
- [Red Sea Diving Guide](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/egypts-underwater-wonders-a-guide-to-red-sea-diving/): Reefs, wrecks and the best dive sites by ability.
- [Egypt Desert Safari](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/why-egypts-desert-safari-is-a-must-do-adventure/): Western Desert, White Desert and the Black Desert.
- [Adventure Sports in Egypt](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/adventure-sports-in-egypt-for-thrill-seekers/): Kite-surfing, trekking and canyoning options.

### Planning & Tips
- [How Much Does an Egypt Tour Cost?](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/how-much-does-the-adventure-cost-breaking-down-egypt-tour-costs/): Per-person budget breakdown across tour types.
- [Pyramid Entry Costs Explained](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/guides/pyramid-entry-costs-explained-ticket-prices-extras-budget-tips/): Ticket prices, interior access and what's worth adding.
- [Is Egypt Safe for American Tourists?](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/is-egypt-safe-for-american-tourists-in-2025-latest-safety-guide/): Current safety advice for US travelers.
- [What to Pack for Egypt](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/what-to-pack-for-your-egyptian-adventure/): Season-by-season packing list.
- [All Egypt Blog Posts](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/blog/): Full archive of field notes, seasonal advice and destination reads.

## Contact
- [Plan My Trip](https://discoverytoursegypt.com/contact/): Send dates, group size and interests; a tailored itinerary follows within a working day.
- Email: info@discoverytoursegypt.com

Last generated: 2026-08-17