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Planning to travel to Egypt from Australia? International airfare is not included in our Egypt holiday packages from Australia. We can help you review flights that fit your tour dates and arrange your transfer from Cairo International Airport.
A flight to Egypt from Australia generally involves a connection. Travellers from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth can look for routes to Cairo via Dubai. From Adelaide, a connection via Doha is also available, so there is no need to assume an additional flight within Australia.
Compare the full journey time, connection length and arrival date before booking. Routes and schedules vary by travel date. Once your flights are confirmed, send us your itinerary so we can coordinate your airport transfer for our Egypt tours from Australia, including our luxury Egypt tours from Australia.
The prices of our Egypt tours from Australia are attractive and quoted in US dollars. You can pay online securely with a Visa or Mastercard (3-D Secure), or via international bank transfer (cover transfer costs). Amounts will be converted from from Australian dollars to US dollars.
To book an Egypt holiday package from Australia, a $1,500 deposit is required, with the remaining balance due 90 days before you travel to Egypt from Australia. If the tour is less than three months away, full payment is needed upon confirmation.
Our seven best Egypt tours from Australia:
17 Days in Egypt (longer cruise on the Nile) - $8,985 USD
Includes: 14 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise, 2 nights in Cairo, domestic flight, meals, guided tours, bottled water, transfers, VIP experiences.
Single supplement: $4,985 USD.
15-Day Siwa Oasis Tour - $9,855USD
Includes: 6 nights in 5-star hotels in Cairo, 4 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise, 1 night in 5-star hotel in Marsa Matruh, 3 nights at the Taziry Ecovillages Siwa, domestic flights, meals, guided tours, bottled water, transfers, VIP access.
Single supplement: $4,355 USD.
14 Days in Egypt - $7,985 USD
Includes: 6 nights in Cairo, 7 nights on a deluxe Nile cruise, domestic flights, meals, tours, VIP access, transfers.
Single supplement: $3,785 USD.
12-Day Dahabiya Nile Cruise - $9,855 USD
Includes: 6 nights in 5-star hotels in Cairo, 5 nights aboard Luxury Dahabeya Nile Cruis, domestic flights, meals, guided tours, bottled water, transfers, VIP access.
Single supplement: $4,555 USD.
10 Days in Egypt - $6,985
Includes: 5 nights in Giza, 4 nights on a deluxe Nile cruise, domestic flights, meals, tours, VIP access, transfers.
Single supplement: $3,195 USD.
8 Days in Egypt - $6,585
Includes: 4 nights in Giza, 3 nights on a deluxe Nile cruise, domestic flights, meals, tours, VIP access, transfers.
Single supplement: $2,155 USD.
7-Day Egypt Total Solar Eclipse Tour - $15,900 USD
Includes: 3 nights in 5-star hotels in Cairo, 3 nights in 5-star hotel in Luxor, domestic flights, meals daily, guided tours, bottled water, transfers, VIP access.
Single supplement: $9,785 USD.
Our Egypt tours from Australia don't include: International flights to/from Cairo; travel insurance; Egyptian visa (the visa costs $25 USD and is issued on arrival at Cairo International Airport); tips ($250 USD per person); soft and alcoholic beverages; personal expenses.
Enhance your Egypt tours from Australia with a 5-day Jordan add-on for $4,155 USD per person (double room). A $1000 USD deposit is required at booking, with the final balance due three months prior. The single supplement is $1,615 USD.
The prices of our Egypt tours from Australia and our Egypt and Jordan tours from Australia are affordable for the amazing experiences included. With our luxury tours, you can explore Egypt like a pharaoh without a king's ransom!
Food is an enjoyable way to discover Egyptian culture on our Egypt tours from Australia. Alongside the country’s ancient sites, you’ll experience local flavours at restaurants near the places you visit.
Our luxury Egypt tours from Australia include opportunities to try dishes such as kofta, stuffed vegetables, molokhia and koshary. Breakfast and dinner are generally served at the hotels, while lunches during sightseeing offer a chance to sample Egyptian cooking. On itineraries with a Nile cruise, meals are served aboard the ship, where you may also find local favourites such as ful medames, falafel, kunafa and om ali.
Guests joining our Egypt tours from Sydney can explore traditional drinks, including karkade and fresh fruit juices. Drinks other than bottled water are charged separately. Check your chosen itinerary for its exact meal arrangements and inclusions.
Comfortable accommodation is an important part of our Egypt tours from Australia. Depending on your itinerary, you may stay at the five-star Marriott Mena House in Giza, where the pyramids can be seen from parts of the property, or at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence, overlooking the Nile. The view from your room depends on the room category booked.
If your journey includes a Nile cruise, you may sail aboard MS La Fayane or a similarly appointed ship. After a day of sightseeing, relax in your air-conditioned cabin or enjoy the ship’s shared spaces as the scenery changes along the river.
Hotels and cruise ships are selected to make your time between visits comfortable and enjoyable. Please check your chosen tour itinerary for the accommodation included in your booking.
The Nile has shaped life in Egypt for thousands of years. On selected Egypt tours from Australia, a cruise lets you enjoy the river’s scenery while visiting remarkable sites between Luxor and Aswan, including Edfu and Kom Ombo.
Our luxury Egypt tours from Australia combine sightseeing with time to relax on deck. You can enjoy meals on board and watch daily life along the river from your cabin or the ship’s shared spaces. Cruise routes, duration and facilities vary by itinerary and ship.
Many of our Egypt holiday packages from Australia include a Nile cruise. For a longer journey, explore our Nile cruise from Cairo to Aswan.
If you plan to travel to Egypt from Australia, check your chosen itinerary for its cruise route, ship and included experiences.
There are currently no travel restrictions when you travel to Egypt from Australia for Australian citizens. However, when you plan to travel to Egypt from Australia you should make sure that your passport is valid for at least six months from the date of your planned return from Egypt and you must purchase a visa for Egypt from Australia.
An Egyptian tourist visa costs $30 (single entry) and $60 (multiple entry). Tourist visas are issued for 30 days. A tourist visa can be purchased upon arrival at the airport in Egypt. This should be done at the bank counter before immigration. To purchase the visa you will need US dollars in cash. If you buy a visa at the airport, upon arrival in Egypt, you will receive a sticker in your passport confirming its purchase. This is the easiest way to get a visa to join our Egypt tours from Australia.
You can also purchase a visa at the Egyptian Embassy in Australia or online through a dedicated website. In the latter case, just go to: https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/, register and fill out the form. You will be asked to provide, among others: the date and purpose of travel, passport number and information on previous visits to Egypt and planned accommodation. After completing the application and making the payment, a link to download the e-visa will be sent to the email address provided. Please print this out and take it with you on the Egypt tours. However, this must be done in advance. At least one week before your flight to Egypt from Australia.
For more information before your Egypt tour from Australia, see our Egypt travel tips. This will make sure that you're fully prepared to travel to Egypt from Australia.
Do I need vaccinations for Egypt from Australia?
Vaccination needs depend on your health, itinerary and previous travel. Ask your doctor or a travel health clinic before departure. See the Australian Government’s travel immunisation guidance.
How can I reduce health risks during my trip?
Read Smartraveller’s health advice for Egypt for current guidance on food and water, insects, sun exposure and other risks.
Can I bring prescription medication to Egypt?
Check whether your medication is permitted and what documents you may need. Smartraveller’s Egypt advice includes a section on travelling with medicines.
Do I need travel insurance?
Before joining our Egypt tours from Australia, choose a policy that covers medical treatment, evacuation and your planned activities. Check its terms and exclusions before you travel.
Do I need a visa to travel to Egypt from Australia?
Check the Australian Government’s Egypt travel advice before departure. It explains current entry requirements and links to Egypt’s official eVisa portal. If you plan to obtain a visa on arrival, check the accepted payment methods before your flight to Egypt from Australia.
What currency is used in Egypt?
The local currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). During our Egypt tours from Australia, having some local cash can be useful for small purchases. See Smartraveller’s money guidance for information about cards and ATMs.
Where can I check the exchange rate?
You can check the National Bank of Egypt’s exchange rates. Your bank or card provider may use a different rate and charge fees.
If you travel to Egypt from Australia on one of our luxury Egypt tours, it is worth thinking about visiting neighboring Jordan as part of your Egypt trip from Australia. This will allow you to make the most of your vacation time in the Middle East on our tours to Egypt and Jordan from Australia. Inside Egypt offers the Jordan 5-day add-on at the end of each of our Egypt tours from Australia, which means you can visit two Middle Eastern countries, and do both tours to Egypt and Jordan from Australia in one trip abroad.
Jordan is not only part of the Holy Land, but is also a country where the paths of many cultures crossed. The most famous of which is the merchant tribe of the Nabataeans, who were responsible for building the amazing rock city in Petra. Jordan is bustling Amman, Crusader castles, priceless Petra and the stunning desert of Wadi Rum. Jordan also offers a typical Middle Eastern, aromatic cuisine that is second to none!
During the Jordan 5-day add-on, our guests will see the rock city of the Nabateans - pink and gold Petra with impressive buildings carved into the rocks! Although it is not included in the List of Ancient Wonders of the World (covering only objects from the Mediterranean Basin), it is undoubtedly one of these wonders, and no trip to Jordan should take place without a visit to the rock city! Jordan is also a country of endless deserts and our clients will visit one of them. The famous Wadi Rum was somehow discovered by Lawrence of Arabia and is considered the most beautiful desert in the world.The jeep safari experience through the desert will surely stay with you for the rest of your life! We will also go to the Dead Sea, the shore of which looks a bit different here than in neighboring Israel. Participants on our tours to Egypt and Jordan from Australia will be amazed by the views of the area from the famous Mount Nebo, get to admire the Byzantine mosaics in nearby Madaba, and explore the ruins of Shobak Castle - a crusade castle.
The Jordan 5-day add-on costs $4155 (USD) per person in a twin/double room, based on 2 travelers. If you travel alone and need a single room for yourself, the single supplement costs $1615 (USD). Please note that prices are not listed in Australian Dollars, only in US Dollars.
You can easily book your tour to Egypt and Jordan from Australia, just indicate that you want to participate in the Jordan 5-day add-on when you register for one of our luxury Egypt tours from Australia.
Make the most of your trip when you travel to Egypt from Australia and take the opportunity to join tours to Egypt and Jordan from Australia in just one trip abroad!