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International flights are not included in our Egypt tour packages from the UK. However, the Inside Egypt team is happy to help you book your flights to Egypt from the UK, if needed. Inside Egypt - a reputable travel agency in Egypt holds an IATA (International Air Transport Association) license and can see available flights and all possible flight routes.
When you're booking your flights to Egypt from the UK for yourself, it is best to book your airline tickets from the UK to Egypt directly through the airlines' websites. To get the best price for your trips to Egypt from the UK, book your flight ticket in advance; for example two to six months before your planned holiday to Egypt from the UK. This will ensure you get the best price and the best available flights to Egypt from the UK.
Below you will find more information on UK departure airports and the shortest flight time possible when joining our Egypt tours from the UK.
London Heathrow to Cairo
There are several flights per day from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo, Egypt. This is the only airport in the UK that has non-stop flights from the UK to Cairo, with direct flights taking only five hours. EgyptAir and British Airways offer flights on this route.
You can also travel to Cairo in Egypt from other airports in the UK, but you will have one layover. Such a flight with one stop takes from 6-10 hours.
London Gatwick to Cairo
Gatwick Airport offers daily flights with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (London Gatwick to Istanbul, then Istanbul to Cairo). The flight takes around 7-9 hours with one stop - a daily flight.
Birmingham to Cairo
Birmingham Airport has one-stop connection flights between 6 and 9 hours in length from Birmingham to Cairo. Lufthansa Airways has one stop in Frankfurt (From Birmingham to Frankfurt, and then from Frankfurt to Cairo) – a daily flight.
Bristol to Cairo
Bristol Airport has daily flights with one stop. However, this will be an overnight layover, for 24hrs. Lufthansa Airways has one stop in Frankfurt (From Bristol to Frankfurt, and then from Frankfurt to Cairo) – a daily flight.
Glasgow to Cairo
Glasgow Airport has daily flights with one stop and an 8-hour flight time. Lufthansa Airways has one stop in Frankfurt (From Glasgow to Frankfurt, and then from Frankfurt to Cairo) – a daily flight.
Edinburgh to Cairo
Edinburgh Airport has weekly flights with one stop and a flight time of 8-10 hours. Lufthansa Airways has one stop in Frankfurt (From Edinburgh to Frankfurt, and then from Frankfurt to Cairo) – a daily flight. Turkish Airlines also have flights available with one stop in Istanbul (From Edinburgh to Istanbul, and then from Istanbul to Cairo) – a daily flight.
Liverpool to Cairo
Liverpool Airport has no direct flights, only one-stop connection flights between 6 and 9 hours in length. Lufthansa Airways has one stop in Frankfurt (From Liverpool to Frankfurt, and then from Frankfurt to Cairo) – a daily flight.
Manchester to Cairo
Manchester Airport offers daily flights with one stop from Manchester to Cairo, and a flight time of 6-10 hours. Lufthansa Airways has one stop in Frankfurt (From Manchester to Frankfurt, and then from Frankfurt to Cairo) – a daily flight. Turkish Airlines has one stop in Istanbul (Manchester to Istanbul, then Istanbul to Cairo) - daily flights. Aegean Airlines has one stop in Athens (From Manchester to Athens, and then from Athens to Cairo) – a day-by-day flight.
Whichever option you choose for your flights to Egypt from the UK, you're sure to have an amazing experience with us on our trips to Egypt from the UK. Join us now!
Participants in our Egypt tours have access to knowledgeable Egyptologists who can speak English fluently. The guides on our Egypt tour packages from the UK are people well acquainted with Egyptian monuments, museums, and historical and archaeological sites. They will tell you everything you need to know passionately and interestingly, letting you know the various aspects of all the places that you visit, as well as various stories related to them. They will pay attention to the interesting details and answer all questions from our guests. You can ask our Egypt tour guide for any details on our all-inclusive Egypt tours from the UK, especially those that are important to you personally. Their vast knowledge allows them to deliver the high-quality tours that our clients expect and deserve on our Egypt tour packages from the UK.
Our guides help you to understand Egyptian culture, customs and the behaviours of the Egyptian people. They will talk to you about religion, politics, morality, education, medical care, rituals, and the country's traditional dishes. They will tell you where to take the best photos and what original Egyptian souvenirs to buy in Egypt. They are polite, sociable people with a sense of humour. They're full of optimism, and they give out lots of positive energy. This means our guides are great tour and travel companions.
Our guides are in love with both Egypt and their work. They are characterised by their high professionalism and our high-class guides make our Egypt tours from the UK exclusive.
Our guests on our escorted tours to Egypt from the UK are looked after by our Egyptian tour leader (travel concierge) too, who puts the needs, safety and wellbeing of our guests before anything else. He watches over the trip itinerary's implementation and ensures that all services offered meet our high standards. Join us on our Egypt tours, we're waiting to welcome you!
Do you want to feel like a Pharaoh on your holiday to Egypt from the UK? With Inside Egypt you will!
Our Egypt tour packages from the UK are characterised by our small tour groups that are limited to 20 travellers. We stand out from the crowd due to our personalised service, delicious and varied food, luxurious accommodation, and our attractive itineraries covering all the major highlights of Egypt. You will travel in comfort and style with us, without rushing around. You'll also have time to relax while cruising along the River Nile on a luxury ship. Only on our Egypt tour packages from the UK will you learn from knowledgeable Egyptologists and gain a beyond-the-guidebook insight into Egypt's history, as you visit monuments, museums and archaeological sites all across the country. On our Egypt tours from the UK you will also explore ancient sites and historical palaces as they were meant to be seen: empty of tourists and less crowded than usual. With us, you will get the unique opportunity to see places that otherwise would be impossible to visit.
The most exciting sites and mysteries of the ancient world are all just a plane journey away, when you travel and visit Egypt from the UK with Inside Egypt.
Our trips to Egypt from the United Kingdom include the following deluxe VIP experiences:
- Private Entry to the Giza Plateau
- Private Entry to the Great Pyramid
- Special Access to the Great Sphinx Enclosure
The VIP Egypt tour packages from the UK are worth every penny and are a memorable experience for everyone who seeks pleasure in seeing Egypt from a different perspective.
Choose from three very special Egypt tour packages from the UK and book your perfect trip to Egypt from the UK. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
A taste of luxury on the River Nile is truly a majestic feeling during our Egypt tours from the UK. The cruise ship included in our Egypt tour packages from the UK is a five-star floating hotel, beautifully designed in a contemporary style with Egyptian influence. All cabins are exterior cabins with large floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. There is a small swimming pool, jacuzzi, tables, chairs and deckchairs on the upper deck for relaxing on your holiday to Egypt from the UK. There is also a bar where you can order coffee, tea, or a cocktail to enjoy as you admire fantastic sunsets and Egyptian nature, and observe life going on in the small towns and villages located on the banks of the Nile. Three main meals are served on board, and the food is varied and delicious. In addition to European dishes, you will have the chance to sample flavourful Egyptian cuisine. The service on the ship is personalized and is to a very high standard.
The cruise on the Nile allows the participants of our Egypt tour packages from the UK to soak up the 5000-years-old traditional culture of this amazing country. Our cruise ship will take you to ancient temples, statues and monuments in comfort and style. There is an Egyptian tour guide on board, with whom you can chat and gain more knowledge about the sites you will visit. In addition to the wonderful historical sites, there are live dance and music performances to keep you entertained throughout the journey. Sailing along the Nile River on one of our Egypt tour packages from the UK is an unforgettable experience during your holiday to Egypt, and one of the most luxurious experiences that you should certainly think about when planning your trip to Egypt from the UK, especially if you opt for a longer Nile cruise from Cairo to Aswan.
Egypt is a country where you can see a unique heritage dating back thousands of years, with your own eyes. The number of historical sites and places worth visiting during your holiday to Egypt from the UK is huge. Our Egypt tour packages from the UK are a real treat for those who love learning about the history of the ancient world. However, our escorted tours to Egypt from the UK are not just about the history of this wonderful country. The itineraries of each of our Egypt tours from the UK have been created to give you a trip full of memories and experiences that will exceed your expectations in every way. Even if you only have a week for your holiday to Egypt from the UK, you will visit iconic places in different parts of Egypt, such as huge rock tombs, mastabas, pyramids, magnificent temples, and famous museums and you will also get to enjoy a cruise on the river Nile onboard a luxury ship.
Each of our trips to Egypt from the UK, even the shortest of our all-inclusive Egypt tours from the UK, includes the very essence of Egypt in its itinerary:
- The Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza
- The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- The Citadel of Salah El Din with Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque in Cairo
- El-Moez Street and Khan el-Khalili bazaar in Cairo
- The Saqqara necropolis with the Step Pyramid of King Djoser and the mastaba of Kagemni in Cairo
- The Temple of Ramesses II the Great (great temple) and the Temple of Nefertari (little temple) in Abu Simbel
- The Temple of Philae in Aswan
- The Temple of Sobek and Horus at Kom Ombo
- The Temple of Horus in Edfu
- The Valley of the Kings in Luxor
- The Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor
- The Colossi of Memnon in Luxor
- The Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor
You'll get to see all of this and much more. On our Egypt tour packages from the United Kingdom, you will have unparalleled access to the wonders of ancient Egypt and be offered special access to sites that are off-limits to the general public. These VIP Egypt travel experiences are possible only with Inside Egypt.
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on your holiday to Egypt from the UK with one of our all-inclusive Egypt tours. Enjoy 5-star luxury accommodations and exclusive in-style experiences on your Egypt tour with the Nile cruise.
Our Egypt tours from the UK are limited to just twenty guests. That means that the group is big enough to create a good vibe, but small enough to explore Egypt with a personal and authentic atmosphere. If you are travelling solo, it's the perfect number of new friends to make on your trip to Egypt from the UK. Our small group Egypt tours from the UK allow you to discover Egypt in a truly enjoyable and comfortable way!
During our small group Egypt tours from the UK, communication with the Egypt tour guide is definitely easier. Each guest and their needs are important to the guides on our Egypt tours from the UK. You can always ask our tour guide about any topics related to Egypt that interest you, and he will be happy to answer. Our Egypt tour guides have great knowledge that they love to share and he has plenty of time to answer your questions. It is also much easier to establish a deeper relationship with the whole group when travelling in a small group. It connects travellers with similar experiences, which is why the participants of our Egypt tours from the UK build closer friendships each day. This has a positive effect on the course of our Egypt tours from the UK. On our Egypt tour packages from the United Kingdom, you have the opportunity to meet new people with similar views, make friends that you can keep in touch with, and perhaps even travel together in the future.
Our small group all-inclusive Egypt tours give you a more individual holiday to Egypt from the UK, giving you an exclusive experience that will stay with you forever.
When visiting Egypt, you don't want to settle for hotels that are empty with no guests. Instead, you want to guarantee yourself a stay in the most wanted, elegant and magnificent places in the whole of Egypt. From an unparalleled Nile cruise to a historic hotel and meeting point, just behind the pyramids, our Egypt tour packages from the UK ensure that you get to see it all without having to make complicated hotel bookings yourself.
Marriott Mena House Hotel
Opened in 1869, the Marriott Mena House is a 5-star hotel located at the foot of the Pyramids in the Giza district near Cairo. Its extravagant rooms offer an unparalleled view of the pyramids or the hotel's well-kept gardens. The hotel has two main wings and includes great facilities, including a heated pool, jacuzzi, fitness centre, sauna and spa.
The Mena House Hotel has a rich history, having been the Allied meeting place for Prime Minister Winston Churchill, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and General Chiang Kai-shek during World War II. In 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter met with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin to advance an Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty. Many areas of this wonderful hotel commemorate these historic moments. Other notable guests include Charlie Chaplin, Frank Sinatra, Roger Moore, Charlton Heston, Agatha Christie and John Travolta. Spend your holiday in Egypt from the UK living like a celebrity.
The Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence
A more modern hotel than the Marriott Mena House, the Four Seasons hotel in Cairo sits on the banks of the River Nile while offering stunning views of the Pyramids. The Four Seasons hotel features a swimming pool, sauna, fitness centre, Jacuzzi and spa with numerous health and beauty treatments to choose from.
Each of the hotel's rooms is superbly furnished and more spacious than any other hotel room in Cairo, making it the perfect place to relax during your holiday to Egypt from the UK. The Four Seasons, Cairo is also home to high-quality restaurants, tavernas, cafes and lounges where you can enjoy Egyptian cuisine and drinks for hours. This hotel is included in our Egypt tours from the UK and can also be added to most private tours in Egypt which can be customised.
Le Fayan Nile Cruise Ship (or a ship of a similar standard)
Ms Le Fayan is a 5-star floating hotel where you will experience a magical cruise along the River Nile during your holiday to Egypt from the UK. Facilities on the ship include a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, as well as free WiFi. The cruise ship has a year-round outdoor plunge pool, fitness centre, sauna and observation deck. All cabins on the ship are air-conditioned exterior cabins that have large windows and are equipped with a minibar, electric kettle, shower, free toiletries, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD player. All rooms also have a safe.
For some travellers joining our Egypt tours, exploring what to eat in Egypt is just as important as the attractions that Egypt has to offer. Egyptian cuisine is part of the rich Arab culinary tradition and is a mix of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Both vegetarians and meat lovers are spoiled for choice with delicious food in Egypt, when on our Egypt tour packages from the UK. Egyptian cuisine offers a huge number of traditional dishes, from stuffed pigeons to delicious mouth-watering desserts. The basis of the dishes is rice, broad beans, vegetables, and fruits from the Nile valley. Vegetables grown traditionally way are fresh, sweet and crunchy in taste.
Our Egypt tour packages from the UK allow you to visit the best local restaurants Egypt has to offer. Hotels like the Four Seasons, Cairo, and the Marriott Mena House are equipped with high-class restaurants. A cruise on the Nile onboard a luxury ship will also be a culinary adventure with delicious food and a large selection of traditional Egyptian dishes such as macaroni bechamel, grilled kofta, koshary, falafel, foul medames and much more.
During our trips to Egypt from the UK you will be able to sample delicious local food when you eat lunches at the best local restaurants and sample typical Egyptian dishes. As part of our Egypt tours with the Nile cruise you will also learn the origin stories of Egyptian dishes, language curiosities related to Egyptian cuisine, and information about the food culture of Egypt, that will help you understand Egyptian cuisine. You will find out, for example, what types of coffee and tea the Egyptians drink and what they are called. Why in Egypt chicken is not meat, and salt is not a spice.
There is nothing like sampling traditional Egyptian dishes when on holiday to Egypt from the UK or on an Egypt tour with a Nile cruise! We will make it all possible for you on our Egypt tour packages from the UK.
The cost of our Egypt tour packages from the UK depends on numerous factors, including how long you plan to stay in Egypt during your holiday to Egypt from the UK, where you plan on visiting (optional and add-on excursions), or if you want to also visit Jordan with our Egypt and Jordan tours. It's important to note that exchange rates vary and may be different in the final price. Other factors, such as the types of rooms, the number of included meals, and some site visits, may also impact the total cost. Most Egypt tour packages from the UK are set up for standard twin and double-bed hotel rooms, so requesting a higher-end room would possibly increase prices.
Some of our most popular Egypt tour packages from the UK are:
- Golden Highlights of Egypt (Egypt tour from the UK) costs $4495 based on two travellers for eight days. However, if you would like to stay in a single room then the supplement is $1255.
- Exploring Egypt tour (trip to Egypt from the UK) costs $5,385, based on two travellers for 10 days. If you would like to have a room to yourself, the single supplement is $1585.
- Around Egypt in 14 days (Egypt tour from the UK) costs $5,895, based on two travellers for 14 days . If you are travelling alone and you would like to have a room for yourself, the single supplement for this would be $1955.
The payment schedule for our Egypt tour packages from the UK is as follows:
• $1,000 deposit – on confirmation of booking
• Remaining balance – 90 days before your Egypt tour from the UK.
There are other costs to consider that aren't covered by our Egypt tour packages from the United Kingdom, including the cost of international flights to Egypt from the UK, non-included soft and alcoholic beverages, tips, and souvenirs. Personal expenses on the spot in Egypt should not be large as the British Pound to Egyptian Pound exchange rate is very high at the moment, meaning that you are getting more for your money on the Egypt tour packages from the UK. You can check the British Pound to Egyptian Pound exchange rate according to the National Bank of Egypt here.
Make the most of your holiday to Egypt from the United Kingdom! For an additional fee, participants of Egypt tour packages from the UK can add a five-day holiday in Jordan to their trip. Our Egypt and Jordan tours include several five-star hotels in Jordan to your original itinerary, starting and ending in Jordan's capital, Amman. During the Jordan 5-day add-on to your Egypt tours from the UK, you can visit Amman's 2nd-century Roman theatre, the marvellous rock-cut sites of Petra, the Wadi Rum desert, Shobak Castle ruins, Mount Nebo from which the Prophet Moses saw the Promised Land, the Dead Sea, and so much more.
The Jordan extension can be added to your Egypt tour packages from the UK for $3655 per person in addition to the cost of your Egypt package. Our Egypt and Jordan tours are usually placed at the end of our Egypt travel packages, visiting this historic country is a worthy finale to your trip. Book your Egypt and Jordan tour from the UK today and discover these two beautiful Middle Eastern countries during just one trip abroad.
When you are looking to plan your holiday of a lifetime, you need to make sure that you choose the travel agency with the best reputation and reviews to organise your holiday to Egypt from the UK. Inside Egypt is a recommended travel agency with a great reputation, and they collaborate with the finest associations in Egypt to offer the best Egypt tour packages from the UK.
Our team endeavours to fulfil your every need when you visit Egypt from the UK. Inside Egypt offers luxury small group tours, as well as private Egypt tours from the UK. Our escorted tours to Egypt from the UK are exclusive, offering VIP experiences and private access to several amazing sites. All accommodations and facilities on our Egypt tour packages from the UK are 5-star, giving you the highest standard available.
We are a member of the Egyptian Travel Agent Association (ETAA) giving you peace of mind and financial security on your trip to Egypt from the UK. We have also got an International Air Transport Association certificate (IATA), which ensures our company has passed stringent tests and completed all required legal government papers.
If you find yourself asking, why Inside Egypt? We ask, why not? We look forward to welcoming you to our Egypt tours!