Discover the ultimate guide to a luxury vacation in Egypt, featuring top hotels, Nile cruises, private tours, and beach escapes in Hurghada. Explore ancient wonders and modern comforts in this comprehensive guide to enjoying Egypt's luxurious side.
How to Enjoy a Luxury Vacation in Egypt is the ultimate guidebook to enjoy all the wonders of Egypt in the most luxurious manner. The goal of this article is to provide every traveler with all the information and details about how to enjoy the best luxury vacation in Egypt. This article was written by a very skilled team of tour operators, tour guides, and travel consultants who know all the best luxurious means of service and comfort to have the best vacation in Egypt.
Time is a luxury that should be used to the fullest, and that's why a luxury vacation in Egypt is a magical chance to explore all the history, allure, and grandeur surrounding this land of wonders. For more than 4000 years, Egypt has set standards for luxury by constructing great monuments and majestic artifacts made from the most valuable materials blessed from the heavens above.
A luxury experience in Egypt is an example of pure satisfaction and joy in the most luxurious fashion among immortal destinations like Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada. For so long, Egypt has been known as one of the top destinations for luxury vacations where everyone will get a taste of ancient luxurious wonders, both natural and man-made while enjoying the finest treatment in this piece of paradise. In the next few lines, you will know everything about how to enjoy a luxury vacation in Egypt and have the best holiday ever.
Choosing the most fitting accommodation in Egypt will be the key ingredient to enjoying the marvelous luxury vacation across the glorious and enchanting monuments of the greatest cities in the history of Egypt. As one of the top destinations for luxury vacations, Egypt Enjoys a variety of an incredible number of hotels that dedicate all their time and effort to provide the finest service in total luxurious fashion in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada, such as:
Cairo Hotels | Luxor Hotels | Aswan Hotels | Hurghada Hotels |
Marriott Mena House | Sofitel Winter Palace | Sofitel Legend Old Cataract | Steigenberger Al Dau Beach |
Kempinski Nile Hotel | Hilton Luxor | Movenpick Aswan | Marriott Hurghada Beach |
Fairmont Nile City | Sonesta St George | Tulip Aswan Hotel | Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh |
Sheraton | Steigenberger Nile Palace | Pyramisa Isis Island Aswan | Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh |
In order to have a magical luxury trip in Egypt, selecting from our world-class amenities will be ideal for gaining the ultimate sense of tranquility while also enjoying the incredible glory and allure of the many colossal gems of Egypt. Make sure to calculate your budget and read all the reviews of your chosen hotel, plus ensure that your hotel has everything that you could ever desire, where all high-end travelers will get to have the most suitable services, thus ensuring every second is memorable and highly entertaining.
If you want to experience true luxury, then a luxury Nile river cruise on the Nile River is a magical chance to enjoy your time and feel the essence of tranquility, beauty, and comfort. You will have the finest service and the top levels of luxury onboard the cruise, such as MS Mayfair, MS Oberoi Zahra, MS Farah, the Moon Dance, the Nile Primuime, the Amwaj, and the Sonesta Star Nile Goddess, and many more luxury Nile cruises. When choosing a Nile cruise, everyone should pick the one that fits him or her the most and will suit his or her desires, needs, and preferences. Your luxury chosen cruise will offer luxurious accommodations, onboard amenities like a swimming pool, spa, fitness center, & onboard entertainment, plus a range of activities plus excursions for everyone who wishes to enjoy the finest sense of relaxation.
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Read MorePick the ideal duration of the Nile cruise, which ranges from three to seven nights, so decide on the size of your cruise based on your schedule and budget. Don’t forget to bring comfortable clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, and everything else you could need. Your luxury Nile cruise will shed light on the ethereal milestones of southern Egypt in the most epic manner, which include Luxor Temple, Karnak temples complex, Hatshepsut temple, the Valley of the Kings, and more, plus witness the heavenly natural scenery of the Nile river that mixes with the epic environment.
In order to enjoy the complete luxury holiday in Egypt, every true traveler should plan a trip to the colossal Giza pyramids that explore the history, art, and culture of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Inside the heart of the marvelous city of Cairo is the Giza pyramid complex, which holds the three great pyramids of Giza that were created in the old kingdom (2575-2150 BC) to become a majestic staircase leading all the way to the heavens.
All travelers will get to cast their eyes on the last intact wonder of the ancient world, the pyramid of Khufu that dates all the way to 2560 BC, and the oldest and biggest statue in the world, the Great Sphinx. The finest manner to explore all the tales and secrets of the pyramids is with a seasoned tour guide who will be the key to enjoying a luxurious time among the Giza pyramids and offer the ideal learning experience about one of the oldest civilizations on earth.
Nothing can beat the taste of a luxurious dinner on board a dinner cruise across the miraculous waters of the Nile. This experience offers the chance to witness the full beauty of the heavenly Nile at night, which radiates wonder over the heavenly structures of this golden capital, where all wishes of true joy, luxury, and satisfaction are granted.
The Nile dinner cruise will offer a majestic chance to fully experience the bliss & magic of Egypt while dining on the delicious cuisines of Egypt and witnessing a colorful belly dancing show with a folklore band featuring an enchanting Tannoura spin in keeping with Egypt's whirling dervish's tradition. The dinner cruise will be a marvelous start to your high-end luxury adventure across Egypt as every traveler will be introduced to the divine and glorious spirit of "The Nile River" that brought to life all the living miracles of Egypt that still offer every traveler the way to make every moment count.
The ethereal waters and sparkling shores of the Red Sea hold all the means to offer a true luxury experience across the divine allure of one of the most enchanting destinations in Egypt. Hurghada is a vision of luxury and wonders waiting to be lived and explored in the most memorable manner. It is known to provide everyone with an incredible glimpse of some of the heavenly shores in the world. Luxury always feels better under the tropical shades of the Red Sea in Hurghada, where the beauty of the Red Sea is reflected to the fullest along the beautiful coastal line.
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Read MoreHurghada was built to celebrate luxury and marine beauty as it holds a number of international restaurants, incredible cafes, artistic rich bazaars, spoolest nightlife, and a number of exciting activities in its magical waters like snorkeling, diving, surfing, and more. Your quest through the many aquatic marvels of Hurghada beaches will be filled with magnificent accommodations and thrilling activities that will enhance your adventure in the most luxurious manner.
The beauty and grandeur of Upper Egypt is a luxurious ancient wonder located on every true traveler's bucket list. The city of Hundred Doors Luxor is one of the greatest open-air museums in the world, which was the home of the biggest man-made religious temples on earth, Karnak, the center of religious life, which was dedicated to the holy triad Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. At the entrance of the city is the colossal Colossi of Memnon, which belongs to Amenhotep III of the 18th dynasty and was moved all the way from Cairo to Luxor.
The beautiful Luxor temple is the second largest temple after the Karnak temple, and it celeba href="../valley-of-the-kings/index.html">Valley of the Kings is the most important landmark, and it holds 63 tombs, some of which are 20 royal tombs of the biggest names in ancient Egyptian history, such as King Ramses II, Tutankhamun, and many more. The beautiful, luxurious temple of Queen Hatshepsut is a perfect example of the pure classical architectural style of Egypt's New Kingdom.
At the southern borderlines of Egypt is the city of Aswan, which has always been the final frontier and a natural haven of Egypt. Queen Hatshepsut was behind the construction of the Unfinished Obelisk, which showcases great details about the construction process of ancient Egypt. The great temple of Abu Simbel was constructed in 1244 B.C. by Ramses the Great to immortalize his identity and legacy. The Philae temple of Goddess Isis belongs to the Greco-Roman period, created in 696 BC to highlight the religious aspects of the ancient civilization.
The Temple of the Sky God Hours Edfu temple was built in 237 BC on the battleground against his Evil uncle, the God of Desert, War, and Chaos Set. On the banks of the Nile, while boarding a luxury Nile cruise, you will witness the Greco-roman double temple of Kom Ombo, built between 332 and 395 BC, which honors the crocodile god Sobek of the Nile. Both cities of Luxor and Aswan will offer a vision of true intelligence, beauty, and luxury that will be found in every inch of Upper Egypt.
No pharaoh in ancient Egypt was able to express the concept of luxury, wealth, and majesty than Ramses the Great (1279-1213 BCE), who created the two great temples of Abu Simbel to guard the southern border under the name "Temple of Ramesses, beloved by Amun". Your luxury quest through the living miracle of Ozymandias will make your holiday across the deep southern of Egypt worthy of remembering for many ages to come.
Abu Simbel consists of two glorious temples made in 1264 BC; the main one is for Ramses the Great himself, where the miraculous sun festival takes place on 22 of February & October of each year where the sun shines on the faces of the four seated statues of Ramses II, Ptah (God of creation), Amun (The Creator God), and Ra-Horakhty, as for the second temple, it is dedicated to his wife the beloved of Hathor Nefertari. The temple was part of the most challenging archeological rescue operation in its entire history, led by UNESCO in the mid-60s, but it still contains all of its glamour and charm today. Discovering the temple will be the key to witnessing the immortal glory and brilliance of the ancient Egyptian builders who were able to achieve immortality.
The Valley of the Kings is a pocket dimension located outside the realm of time and place, offering a chance to explore a number of charming luxurious tombs dating to the new kingdom (1570-1070 BC) filled with various treasures, artifacts, statues, and mesmerizing decorations. Discovering the majestic 65 tombs and chambers will be the key to learning about Egyptian mythology, funerary practices, and afterlife beliefs that have stood the test of time for ages to radiate some of the most interesting facts and tales.
It became one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in Egypt in 1979 for its beauty, wealth, and importance. Everyone will get to cast their eyes on a marvelous tomb in the valley, which is the tomb of King Tutankhamen which contains a number of incredible monuments, artifacts, and enchanting wall paintings that showcase the extravagant life and magnificent wealth of one of the most famous rulers in the history of ancient Egypt.
In the heavenly city of gates, Luxor is a lunar miracle where the moon smiles on the legendary Luxor temple and reveals all of its secrets and wonders in the most luxurious manner. A sense of luxury and wonder is waiting in this living fairy tale where all the monuments come to life and tell all of their stories in the coolest manner. This is called a sound and light show, which narrates golden stories of absolute allure and grandeur.
All travelers will get to live a very thrilling and entertaining journey where the greatness of Thebes will come to life before your eye in this southern royal haven of kingship that dates to 1400 BC where Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II, plus Alexander the great were crowned. The design, architecture, and history of the temple are marvelous, shining brightly under the heavenly moon, where the memory of a lifetime is created.
The time is now to live the vacation of a lifetime and get a taste of what luxury is all about with our luxury Egypt tours. The great constructions that touch the clouds or the ones that look like they fell from heaven or the natural wonders on the Nile or the Red Sea will make you know the genuine definition of a true vacation, so use your time wisely and book one of our Luxurious packages.
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Egypt is the definition of luxury since the time of its creation. The historical destinations of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Alexandria offer the finest archaeological exploration tours while enjoying the best luxurious service and the tropical resorts of the red sea like Hurghada and Sherm El Sheik which contains the most luxurious excursions, service, and entertainment.
The total cost of the Luxury Tours ranges from $1099 up to $3999 without including the price of the international flight
Egypt is one of the most reasonably priced travel destinations in the world, there are a number of factors that determine the price of the tour such as the number of days, the level of service, and the destinations. The average price of luxury Tours is between 850$ and 1755$ without including the price of the international flight ticket.
There are a number of incredible luxury holiday packages in Egypt such as:
Splendors of Egypt in Luxury 5 Days Holiday.
6 Days Egypt Jewels Luxury Tour Package.
7 Days Egypt Experience Luxury Holiday Package.
Discover Ancient Egypt in 8 Days Luxury Holiday.
Taste of Egypt in 9 Days Luxury Holiday.
Egypt Jewels 10 Days Luxury Holiday With Nile Cruise.
Explore Egypt in 12 Days Luxury Holiday.
All around Egypt are a number of luxurious hotels such as in Cairo are the Fairmont Nile City, Sheraton, the Marriott Mena House, the Kempinski Nile Hotel, and the Four Seasons. In Luxor are the Sonesta St George, Hilton Luxor, the Sofitel Winter Palace, and Steigenberger Nile Palace. In Aswan, there is the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract, the Movenpick Aswan, and the Tulip Aswan Hotel. In Hurghada, there is the Steigenberger Al Dau Beach and the Marriott Hurghada Beach.
The Luxury Nile cruise ships include the Sonesta Nile cruise, the Rosetta Nile cruise, the Movenpick Royal lotus Splendor Nile cruise, Queen Nefer Nile cruise, Oberoi Zahra Nile cruise, the Sancturay sun boat Nile cruise, M/S Terramar Luxury Nile Cruise, Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Luxury Nile Cruise, M/S Semiramis II, and Movenpick Royal Lily.
The cost of a luxury Nile Cruise ranges close to 699$, and the total cost of the luxury Nile Cruise depends solely on the number of days, the destinations, and clients
your spending plan will be around E£636 ($41) per day during a vacation in Egypt, which is considered to be the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Egypt is one of the safest travel destinations in the world right now, due to the low crime level when compared with the crime rates of many Western countries. In Mid 2021 world Health Organization places Egypt at the lowest level of coronavirus spread Risk across the world due to the measures taken by the Egyptian government that helped control the spread of the virus and ensure the safety of each traveler such as the cleansing of all the visited attractions on a daily basis which help record the lowest number of infections and the highest number of recovery cases.
The currency in Egypt is the Egyptian pound (LE). Don't change your money before you come to Egypt so you don't miss the change rate. You will get a better rate for your dollars and more currencies in Egypt. the English Pound, Euro, and US Dollar are accepted.
Tipping is always expected in Egypt as a form of a tradition, it is generally from 5% to 10% as a sign of good etiquette and respect across all the facilities.
The entire country of Egypt deserve to be explored with its every heavenly detail but there are places that must be seen before any other such as the breathtaking Hurghada's red sea, The wonders of Cairo the pyramids of Giza, the great sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the wonders of Luxor like Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Hatshepsut temple and the wonders of Aswan such as Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, Unfinished obelisk and The Wonders of Alexandria like Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and Alexandria Library. Read more about the best places to visit in Egypt.
If you want to apply for a Visa On Arrival that lasts for 30 days then you should be one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining and pay 25$ USD in cash, as for the E-Visa for 30 day you should have a valid passport for at least 8 months, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee then print the e-visa to later be presented to the airport border guard. You could also be one of the lucky ones who can obtain a free visa for 90 days. Read more about Egypt travel visa.
Egypt has a variety of delicious cuisines but we recommend “Ful & Ta’meya (Fava Beans and Falafel)”, Mulukhiya, “Koshary”, a traditional Egyptian pasta dish, and Kebab & Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish.
The best time to travel to Egypt is during the winter from September to April as the climate becomes a little tropical accompanied by a magical atmosphere of warm weather with a winter breeze. You will be notified in the week of your trip if the Climate is unsafe and if any changes have been made.
You should pack everything you could ever need in a small bag so you could move easily between your destinations.
We have been creating the finest vacations for more than 20 years around the most majestic destinations in Egypt. Our staff consists of the best operators, guides and drivers who dedicate all of their time & effort to make you have the perfect vacation. All of our tours are customized by Travel, Financial & Time consultants to fit your every possible need during your vacation. It doesn't go without saying that your safety and comfort are our main priority and all of our resources will be directed to provide the finest atmosphere until you return home.
You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.
Wear whatever feels right and comfortable. It is advised to wear something light and comfortable footwear like a closed-toe shoe to sustain the terrain of Egypt. Put on sun block during your time in Egypt in the summer to protect yourself from the sun.
The best activity is by far boarding a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the allure and wonders of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert by a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.
There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt too many to count either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas and new years eve. Read more about festivals & publich holidays in Egypt.
Egypt is considered to be one of the most liberal Islamic countries but it has become a little bit conservative in the last couple of decades so it is advised to avoid showing your chest, shoulders or legs below the knees.
Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.
The fastest way is a car, of course, a taxi. If you are in Cairo ride a white taxi to move faster or you could board the fastest way of transportation in Egypt metro if the roads are in rush hour.
The temperature in Egypt ranges from 37c to 14 c. Summer in Egypt is somehow hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night and winter is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5 °C in the wintertime to 23 °C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17 °C in the wintertime to 32 °C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.
It is the home of everything a traveler might be looking for from amazing historical sites dating to more than 4000 years to enchanting city resorts & beaches. You will live the vacation you deserve as Egypt has everything you could possibly imagine.