Holiday Packages from South Africa to Egypt

Holiday Packages from South Africa to Egypt can be whatever you want them to be. Whether you want to experience the spirit of Ancient Egypt, take on the mighty Sahara on the back of a camel, cruise along the Nile in style, or whether you just want a relaxing break on the Red Sea coast, Egypt is a fantastic destination.

Continue reading to see some of our best-selling classic Egypt holidays and luxury Egypt holidays, or to find out more about visit Egypt from South Africa.

Holiday Packages from South Africa to Egypt

 

Egypt Holidays from South Africa including Cairo and Nile Cruise Tours

Some of Egypt’s most famous ancient monuments are located in Cairo or just a short distance from Cairo. Of course, the Giza Pyramids are the most famous of them all, but there are other pyramids that are even older than the Pyramids of Giza. The Step Pyramid at Saqqara, for example, was the very first pyramid ever built by the ancient Egyptians. Then there are the Dashur Pyramids, all of which are also older than the Pyramids of Giza, and they too are just a short drive from Cairo.

Besides all the ancient sites, Cairo also has other awesome attractions such as the Egyptian Museum, and of course, the centuries-old Khan el Khalili bazaar. While the city has several bustling bazaars, the Khan el Khalili bazaar is one which every visitor to Cairo should try to experience at least once.

For most people who visit Egypt, a cruise on the River Nile is the highlight of their trip, but with so much to see and do in and around Cairo, it just makes sense to combine Cairo tours and Nile River cruises to create truly unforgettable travel experiences in the land of the Pharaohs.

 

Nile Cruise and Stay in Hurghada
Egypt Nile Cruise and Stay
Egypt Budget Tour
Egypt Luxury Tour
Best of Egypt Tour

Luxury Nile Cruise Holiday Packages from South Africa to Egypt

While we offer numerous “Nile cruise only” packages, most of these are booked by people who are already in Egypt, or by people who want to explore Egypt on their own but also want to enjoy a Nile cruise during their stay. People are not like to travel all the way from South Africa to Egypt just to enjoy a 4 or 5 day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor or from Luxor to Aswan.

People who book Egypt holidays from South Africa want a lot more from their vacation than just a Nile River cruise. For this reason, all of our Nile cruise holidays from South Africa also include private guided tours in Cairo. Some will also include a few days on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula at places like Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, or Marsa Alam.

Most of our Egypt tours and Nile cruise holidays include two or three days in Cairo with private tours before flying to Aswan or Luxor for a Nile River cruise. Whether you book one of our regular Nile cruise packages, or whether you book one of our luxury Nile cruise, you can look forward to plenty of sightseeing with one of our Egyptologist tour guides.

Some of Egypt’s best tourist attractions are located in this part of the country, and you can look forward to seeing several of them during your cruise. In Aswan you will visit attractions like the Unfinished Obelisk and the ancient Philae Temple. You are also likely to visit Edfu Temple, Egypt’s best preserved ancient temple. In Luxor you will get to see even more breathtaking ancient sites, including places like the Valley of Kings, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the vast Karnak Temple complex.

Luxury Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise - Hot air balloons over the Nile River in Luxor
Deluxe Egypt Tour - Inside the Abu Simbel Temple
Luxury Cairo and Cruise Package - Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Luxury Nile Cruise and Stay - River Nile at sunset in Aswan
Egypt Luxury Private Tour

Dahabiya Nile River Cruises

Most good quality Nile River cruise itineraries are quite similar. However, Dahabiya Nile cruise itineraries can vary quite a bit. Dahabiya Nile cruise itineraries often feature places and attractions which you simply won’t see during regular Nile cruises. One of the reasons for this is because Dahabiya boats are considerably smaller than the big tourist boats and they are allowed to overnight at a number of places where the larger boats are forbidden.

Dahabiya Nile cruises often cost slightly more than a typical Nile River cruise, but they are certainly worth the price difference if you want a more personalized and more serene cruise experience.

Amoura Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Princess Donia Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Nour el Nil Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Egypt & Jordan Tour Packages

If you have browsed through our various Egypt tour packages and/or our Nile cruise holidays, you will most likely have noticed that we offer several multi-destination holidays, including a number of Egypt & Jordan tour packages. Along with our Egypt and Dubai tours, our Egypt and Jordan tours have proven to be immensely popular.

Jordan can’t compete with Egypt in terms of famous monuments, but the country still has plenty to offer tourists, including the legendary Lost City of Petra. No amount of words can even begin to describe the magnificence of this ancient rock-cut city which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If your budget allows for it and you have the time, we would definitely recommend visiting Jordan even if it is only a day trip to see Petra.

Middle East Tour - Karnak Temple
Egypt Jordan and Israel Tours - Al Khazneh, Petra, Jordan
Turkey Egypt and Jordan Tours - The Blue Mosque, Istanbul
Cairo, Abu Simbel, Jordan Tour - Abu Simbel interior
12 Day Egypt and Jordan Tour - Egypt and Jordan Tours
Egypt and Jordan Combined Tour

Red Sea Beach Holiday Packages from South Africa to Egypt

South Africa’s white sandy beaches in places like Cape Town are among the best in the world, so it’s unlikely that people would want to travel all the way from South Africa to Egypt just to enjoy some time on the beach in places like Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh. It’s not the beaches in Egypt that attract South African tourists. Most people who visit Egypt from South Africa do so because they want to see the country’s famous monuments and experience the magic of a Nile cruise.

Those who choose to book a Cairo, Nile cruise & Hurghada package or a Cairo, Nile cruise & Sharm package do so because having a few days to relax on the beach after days of sightseeing is a great ending to a great vacation. Also, Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula is home to some of the world’s best SCUBA diving and snorkeling sites. Lastly, places like Sharm El Sheikh are simply a whole lot of fun for people of all ages.

Egypt Luxury Private Tour
Nile Cruise and Stay in Hurghada
Egypt Nile Cruise and Stay

Custom Holiday Packages from South Africa to Egypt

When you book Egypt holidays from South Africa through us, they can be whatever you want them to be because all of our Egypt tours and Nile cruise holidays can be customized to fit your needs exactly. We also offer tailor-made tours that allow you to design your own unique itinerary – you decide exactly what you want to see and do during your trip to the Land of the Pharaohs.

Contact us now to start planning your own Egypt holiday from South Africa, or to book your dream Egypt holiday tour today and then travel when it suits you best.

 

How long is a flight from South Africa to Egypt?

Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Cairo International Airport in Egypt take about 9 hours, while flights from OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg take about 8 hours. This is based direct non-stop flights.

Do I need any vaccinations to visit Egypt?

As a general rule, people traveling on a South African passport are not required to get any compulsory vaccinations prior to visiting Egypt. However, we strongly recommend that you discuss vaccinations with your local healthcare provider before booking any Egypt holidays from South Africa.

Is the water in Egypt safe to drink?

In some of the more modern 5-Star hotels and on some of the 5-Star cruise ships, tap water is supposedly safe to drink. In such instances, signs should be in place to inform guests that the tap water is safe for drink. Nonetheless, we advise against drinking water from faucets or water fountains regardless of where you are, and instead, we strongly recommend that you only drink bottled water during your stay.

What are Egypt’s Visa Requirements for South Africans?

As is the case with nearly every nationality, South African passport holders need a tourist visa in order to visit Egypt. While the citizens of many countries can apply for their visas online or get a visa on arrival when they land in the country, South Africa is not one of the eligible countries. Instead, those who will be traveling on a South African passport need to apply for a tourist visa prior to visiting. The good news is that South Africans are given visas free of charge.

What to Pack for My Egypt Holiday?

The very first items to pack for a trip to Egypt would be a good quality pair of sunglasses, a good quality sunscreen lotion, and a wide-brimmed hat. Next would be some lightweight loose fitting cotton clothes. Trust us when we say that Egypt can be a lot warmer than South Africa, and one should keep this in mind when packing for your holiday package from South Africa to Egypt.