By Michael Jones
The All Season Tours company in New Jersey offers some of the best Egyptian tours you can find anywhere. The Great Sphinx, the Pyramids of Giza, King Tut's tomb and the Valley of the Kings are just the beginning of any quality tour in Egypt. Whether you want to see Cairo and Luxor or go into the desert for a safari, there's an Egyptian tour that will suit your needs. Not all tours are created equal, so see what sets the best tours apart.
Spirit of the Nile
This 13-day tour, sailing the Nile to places such as Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, offers passengers the opportunity to see the sights they've always dreamed of. The tour begins and ends in Cairo, making stops at the Papyrus institute, the rock-temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, and the tomb of Pernut. Guests will begin their tour taking in the Great Sphinx and eating lunch in a first-class restaurant overlooking the Pyramids of Giza. You'll sail to places like Aswan and Amada on overnight trips, and take in views of Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum by day. The tour includes 11 nights of accommodations and a local tour guide. Sometimes the Nile cruise operates in reverse order, so check out the schedule before planning anything. These tours range between $2,500 and $5,000. Packages range from three stars to super-deluxe.
Egypt Safari Tour
When most people think of African safaris, Kenya is usually the first place that comes to mind, but this Egyptian safari is one of the best options when touring Egypt. This tour mostly takes place in the desert, setting up overnight camps for guests to sleep, but it still makes a stop in Cairo to see amazing sights like the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. The 10-day tour begins by driving through the desert to the Suez Canal. Once you get to Sinai, you'll see sights like the ancient Egyptian temple dedicated to the Goddess Hathor, and you'll drive past the shrine of Sheikh Habus on the way to the Forest of Pillar. Climb Mount Sinai, visit the Basilica Church of St. Catherine and walk through the Date Palm Gardens of Ein Khudra when you take this tour. Expect to pay around $1,000 for the tour, not including airfare.
Treasures of Egypt Tour
This 13-night tour is one of the most popular in Egypt. You'll go sightseeing in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Alexandria while traveling by bus, train and boat and staying in first-class hotels. The Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Agha Khan Mausoleum and the Alexandria Catacombs are just a few of the sights you'll see. Breakfast and lunch are included on most days, and you'll also have two days to roam at your own will. This tour costs about $2,300 to $4,300 per person.
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