The Best Historical Organized Tours in Egypt

Guided Group Tours, Vacation Packages, or Planned Itineraries through destinations such as Valley of the Kings, the Red Sea, and Nile Cruises

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Are you ready to satisfy your wanderlust and ignite your curiosity for the past? These top rated historical and cultural tours to Egypt offer a unique blend of exploration, education, and relaxation. With meticulous analysis of a wide array of organized tours, holiday packages, and tour packages based on service, price, comfort, guest ratings, and activities, we've handpicked the most captivating experiences to help you plan your next trip. From immersive guided tours to off-the-beaten-path excursions, these fantastic and well-planned guided tours are designed to provide a perfect balance between adventure and relaxation. Great for museums & attractions, food, resorts, and scuba diving & snorkeling, it's easy to see why Egypt is such a fun destination. Get ready to embark on a journey that will leave you with lifelong memories and a deeper appreciation for the heritage that has shaped our world.


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 1 Days, $60.00

  • 9 Days, $1228.89

  • 8 Days, $1950.00
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The Best Historical Tours through Egypt

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Experience Egypt Tours 1 Day Cairo to Giza 2 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for historical tours in Egypt.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 5 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 20
Price per Day: $60

This tour visits Cairo and Giza.

  • Jeep & 4WD
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Local Guide
  • Fully Guided

By Experience Egypt Tours



$60
on TourRadar

Organized by Timeless Tours 9 Days Start/End in Cairo 6 Destinations
  • On Sale: 50% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for historical tours in Egypt.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 18 to 44
Maximum Group Size: 25
Price per Day: $68

This tour visits Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor, and Hurghada.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Timeless Tours
Timeless Tours is a smaller tour company that offers trips to 3 countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as diving, camping, and snorkelling.



$1,229 $614
on TourRadar

Organized by Beyond The Nile Tours 8 Days Start/End in Cairo 9 Destinations
  • On Sale: 60% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for historical tours in Egypt.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 1 to 77
Maximum Group Size: 25
Price per Day: $98

This tour visits Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Philae.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Museum
  • Local Guide
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Beyond The Nile Tours
Focusing on Egypt and Jordan, Beyond The Nile Tours is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$1,950 $780
on TourRadar

Organized by Itaca Holiday 7 Days Start/End in Cairo 10 Destinations
  • On Sale: 30% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for historical tours in Egypt.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $75

This tour visits Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor, Philae, Abu Simbel, Elephantine Island, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Valley of the Kings.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Itaca Holiday
Itaca Holiday is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Egypt and Jordan. The small group sizes, often less than 10, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$745 $522
on TourRadar

Organized by Timeless Tours 10 Days Start/End in Cairo 6 Destinations
  • On Sale: 50% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for historical tours in Egypt.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 16 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 25
Price per Day: $76

This tour visits Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor, and Hurghada.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Timeless Tours
Timeless Tours is a smaller tour company that offers trips to 3 countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as diving, camping, and snorkelling.



$1,528 $764
on TourRadar

Organized by Beyond The Nile Tours 7 Days Start/End in Cairo 7 Destinations
  • On Sale: 55% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for historical tours in Egypt.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 19 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 25
Price per Day: $80

This tour visits Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and Edfu.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Beyond The Nile Tours
Focusing on Egypt and Jordan, Beyond The Nile Tours is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$1,250 $563
on TourRadar

Organized by Marko Egypt Tours 4 Days Start/End in Cairo 2 Destinations
  • On Sale: 10% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for historical tours in Egypt.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 1 to 100
Maximum Group Size: 50
Price per Day: $79

This tour visits Cairo and Giza.

  • Coach / Bus
  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Fully Guided

By Marko Egypt Tours
Marko Egypt Tours offers local cultural tours through Egypt. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$350 $315
on TourRadar

Organized by Timeless Tours 9 Days Start/End in Cairo 5 Destinations
  • On Sale: 50% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for historical tours in Egypt.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 16 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 37
Price per Day: $81

This tour visits Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor, and Hurghada.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Timeless Tours
Timeless Tours is a smaller tour company that offers trips to 3 countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as diving, camping, and snorkelling.



$1,457 $729
on TourRadar

Organized by Ancient Egypt Tours 5 Days Start/End in Cairo 3 Destinations
  • On Sale: 12% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for historical tours in Egypt.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.3 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 40
Price per Day: $66

This tour visits Cairo, Giza, and Luxor.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Fully Guided

By Ancient Egypt Tours
Ancient Egypt Tours is a smaller international tour company with trips to 3 countries, including Egypt, Costa Rica, and Great Britain. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$375 $330
on TourRadar

Organized by Egypt cruise travel 1 Day Start/End in Cairo 2 Destinations
  • On Sale: 50% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for historical tours in Egypt.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 1 to 100
Maximum Group Size: 25
Price per Day: $90

This tour visits Cairo and Giza.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Museum
  • Fully Guided

By Egypt cruise travel



$180 $90
on TourRadar

Why does Egypt appeal to history enthusiasts?

Egypt captivates history enthusiasts with its wealth of historical sites, spanning from ancient times through more recent history. These regional destinations provide a perfect mix of history, culture, and adventure in an affordable package. Plus, the fun and easy itineraries make for a stress-free adventure while creating lasting memories.

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How much do historical tours in Egypt cost?

The average daily price of Historical Tours in Egypt is $228 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Historical Tours in Egypt here.


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$228
Average Price Per Day
206
Tours Analyzed
4.7
Average Rating
56
Tour Companies
23
Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Historical Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer historical tours in Egypt. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Vacations to go travel

Vacations to go travel is a smaller tour company that offers tours to 4 countries, including Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and United Arab Emirates. Certain tours offer the flexibility to be adapted to your unique needs. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.

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On The Go Tours

On The Go Tours is a large multi-national travel company which offers tours to destinations around the world. Many of their tours visit Europe and Africa. Some of their most popular destinations include Egypt, Great Britain, Morocco, and India. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category. Travelers usually enjoy the tour activities such as camping, wine tasting, whale watching, island hopping, snorkelling, camel riding, dolphin watching, kayaking, diving, white water rafting, quad biking, horse riding, and cooking classes.

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Ancient Egypt Tours

Ancient Egypt Tours is a smaller international tour company with tours to 3 countries, including Egypt, Costa Rica, and Great Britain. There are options to personalize select tours to suit your requirement. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

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Look at Egypt Tours

Look at Egypt Tours offers local cultural tours through Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Israel, and others. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 1 day to 13 days. Despite being priced a bit higher, the small group sizes create a more personal and unique experience for travelers. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category. Travelers usually enjoy the tour activities such as snorkelling, diving, camping, and quad biking.

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Historical Destinations in Egypt

Wondering where historical tours visit in Egypt? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

A few of the most popular places visited by tours in Egypt include Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Giza.


Historical Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

If you're unsure whether to go with an organized tour or plan everything independently, think about the factors that set each experience apart.

Pros
  • Learn detailed stories and context from expert guides.
  • Visit significant landmarks efficiently.
  • Access exclusive areas not open to the public.
  • Guides bring history to life with engaging narratives.
  • Save time on researching destinations.
  • Enjoy a curated itinerary of top historical sites.
  • Guides answer questions for deeper understanding.
  • Group tours can provide a social learning experience.
  • Avoid logistical challenges like tickets or reservations.
  • Guides help connect the dots between events and eras.
Cons
  • Less flexibility in the itinerary.
  • Group size might impact the experience.


Pros
  • Full control over your itinerary and pace.
  • Focus on sites that interest you most.
  • Flexibility to spend more time at certain locations.
  • Explore at unconventional hours to avoid crowds.
  • Customize your trip around niche historical themes.
Cons
  • Requires time-consuming research to plan.
  • Risk of missing key details without a guide.
  • May overlook important or lesser-known sites.
  • Difficult to understand the full historical context.
  • Navigation and logistics can be more complex.
  • No expert to answer questions during your visit.
  • Potential for long waits without pre-booking tickets.
  • Self-guided tours may lack the interactive element.


Which is cheaper?

Is it cheaper to plan your own trip or join guided historical tours? The answer isn't clear-cut. Tours typically package accommodations, transportation, meals, entry fees, and activities into one price, whereas independent travelers must arrange and pay for these themselves. To understand the cost difference, compare the tour's price with the cost of booking everything individually. Depending on whether you choose budget-friendly options or splurge on certain aspects, the tour might be a better deal—or not. Make sure to check what's included before drawing conclusions.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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Also, if you're departing from a specific destination, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Cairo, The Best 3-Day Tours from Luxor, The Best 3-Day Tours from Aswan, The Best 3-Day Tours from Giza, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Cairo, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Luxor, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Hurghada, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Aswan, The Best 10-Day Tours from Cairo, or The Best 2-Week Tours from Cairo for more package tour options.

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