Top 10 Egypt Activities

Visiting Luxor Temple at any time is an incredible experience, but at night it is something truly special. Come nightfall, the temple is delicately lit by carefully considered lighting that creates an enchanting atmosphere whilst still allowing you to see the intricate details of the ancient engravings and hieroglyphs. After soaking up the temple’s history, you’ll move on to a rose garden where you can indulge in a private dinner in the cool and calm of the Egyptian evening.

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Undoubtedly the best way to explore Egypt is a cruise of the river Nile. Wake up in your spacious cabin and sip a hot coffee looking out over the sparkling waters before discovering Egypt’s fascinating ancient history with your expert guide. Cool off with cocktails and refreshing dips in the pool, indulge in delicious cuisine and while taking in the mesmerising sights of ancient temples and timeless landscapes.

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Seeing Egypt’s ancient tombs and structures will undoubtedly spark your curiosity and raise a multitude of questions. So, who better to accompany you on your Egypt trip than an expert academic Egyptologist?

Excellent story-tellers, your guide will be able to help you achieve an in-depth understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization and accurately answer your every query. Perhaps you’re travelling with children or grandchildren? If so, these experts can make the information accessible for younger minds too.

Connecting with people is unquestionably one of the most rewarding aspects of travelling. Spend some of your time in Egypt visiting a Nubian village and learning what life is like. Listen as the villagers show you their homes and community, and even some ancient remains that the majority of tourists don’t get to see. You’ll be invited into a family’s home for a traditional dinner where you can ask all your questions about Nubian culture and daily life.

Step aboard a felucca for a calming evening on the Nile. These traditional sailing boats are made of wood and have a huge, white sail, meaning they’re completely quiet and perfect for a dusk sailing. Watch as the sun sets over the river’s glistening surface, illuminating the sky in reds and oranges, as you glide along the water. As the boat gently bobs up and down, you’re soothed by its delicate movements - the very best way to end a day in Egypt.

We had another fabulous travel experience, a 10 day family trip to Egypt, including a river cruise with sightseeing along the Nile and a few days in Cairo. Everything was planned brilliantly both in terms of the itinerary and assistance before and during the trip. Our local guides were also the best you could ask for. We loved the cruise and visiting the temples and sites along the river.

But we also really enjoyed our time in Cairo where we had an amazing archaeologist taking us to the pyramids and the sphinx as well as around the city's main sites. Staying at Mena House was also absolutely amazing and we had a fabulous room overlooking the pyramids. A big thank you to Ross for making sure that everything went perfectly all along! We'll certainly come back for our next adventure!

Francesca & family

We are so grateful that we worked with Ross from Journeysmiths. Our trip was cancelled multiple times due to Covid and without Ross' help I doubt we could have navigated the process…Our experience was life changing and we are so thankful that Ross could help with every detail, from booking to getting us to the front of the line for excursions and extras.

Joe

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