Private, affordable & luxury Egypt tours designed for Canadian travellers — from Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal, Calgary and beyond. Certified Egyptologist guides, transparent CAD pricing, no hidden costs.
Egypt has been one of Canada's most-searched bucket list destinations for decades — and it's no surprise. Whether you're flying out of Toronto's Pearson, Vancouver International, Montréal-Trudeau, or Calgary International, the journey to Cairo is one of the most rewarding you'll make. At Egypt Tours by Locals, we've been designing Egypt itineraries for Canadian travellers since 2012.
Our team of Cairo-based certified Egyptologists and licensed travel specialists understand exactly what Canadian travellers need: transparent CAD pricing with no surprise exchange-rate costs, Egypt visa guidance for Canadian passport holders, and itineraries paced to make the most of Canada's typically 2–3 week annual leave window.
Since 2012, we've guided over 600 Canadian tour groups from every province and territory through Egypt's wonders — with a consistent 4.9/5 average rating and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every package.
14+
Years operating
600+
Canadian groups
4.9★
Average rating
163
CA reviews
"Canadian travellers arrive in Egypt with a depth of curiosity I genuinely love — they've done their research, they've watched the documentaries, they have questions ready. My goal is to make sure every answer they get at these sites goes further than anything they could have found at home."
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Magdy Fattouh
Senior Egypt Travel Specialist · Cairo University, History & Archaeology
12+ yrs experienceCairo University GraduateCanadian travel specialist
Six expertly designed itineraries — 5 to 12 days in Egypt, all priced as land packages (international flights from Canada not included). USD prices shown with approximate CAD equivalents. Every package is fully customisable to your travel dates and budget.
Perfect for Canadian travellers connecting through a Middle Eastern hub or adding Egypt to a longer trip. Five focused days covering the Great Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, and Old Cairo.
Egypt's greatest highlights in 6 days — a strong choice for travellers with limited time. Covers Cairo, Upper Egypt, and a Nile cruise segment efficiently.
Our most popular choice for Canadian travellers. Eight days covering every legendary site — the Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Nile cruise, Valley of the Kings, and the breathtaking Abu Simbel temples.
The ultimate Egypt journey. Ancient history in Cairo and the Nile Valley followed by total relaxation at a 5-star Hurghada Red Sea resort — history, culture, and beach in one trip.
* CAD prices are approximate based on current USD/CAD exchange rates. All packages priced and charged in USD.
Planning from Canada
How to Plan Your Egypt Trip from Canada
Everything Canadian travellers need to know before booking — flights, visas, time zones, CAD costs, and the best season to visit from Canada.
Departure City
Total Travel Time
Best Routing
Airlines
Toronto (YYZ)
11–13 hours
Via Frankfurt, London, or Doha
Air Canada, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways
Vancouver (YVR)
13–16 hours
Via London or Frankfurt
Air Canada, British Airways, Lufthansa
Montréal (YUL)
11–14 hours
Via Frankfurt, London, or Paris
Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air France
Calgary (YYC)
12–15 hours
Via London or Frankfurt
Air Canada, British Airways
Ottawa (YOW)
12–14 hours
Via Frankfurt or London
Lufthansa, British Airways
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Time Zone
Cairo is UTC+2. Toronto is UTC−5 (7 hours behind Cairo); Vancouver is UTC−8 (10 hours behind). December departures are popular because Canada's brutal winter makes Egypt's warm days feel like paradise.
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Flight Cost Estimates (CAD)
Return flights from Canadian cities to Cairo typically range from CAD $1,100–$2,200 per person booked 3–4 months ahead. Toronto fares tend to be the most competitive due to more carriers.
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Land-Only Packages
Our Egypt packages are priced as land-only, starting at Cairo International Airport. International flights from Canada are not included — you book these independently and we meet you on arrival.
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Egypt e-Visa (Recommended)
Apply online at visa2egypt.gov.eg before departure. Cost: USD $25 (~CAD $34). Processing: 3–5 business days. Valid 90 days from entry. Canadian passport holders fully eligible.
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Visa on Arrival
Available at Cairo International Airport for Canadian citizens. Cost: USD $25 cash only. Single-entry tourist visa valid 30 days. Bring USD cash as backup.
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Global Affairs Canada Advisory
Global Affairs Canada maintains a Level 1 "Exercise normal security precautions" advisory for Egypt's main tourist regions — Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the Nile Valley. This is the lowest possible advisory level.
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Our Visa Support
Every Egypt Tours by Locals Canadian guest receives a step-by-step visa guide and a hotel confirmation letter for the application after booking. WhatsApp support available for any entry questions.
🟢 Oct–Nov · Best Season
Temperatures 22–30°C. Comfortable for all sites. Aligns well with Canadian Thanksgiving break window. Book 3+ months ahead.
🔴 Dec–Jan · Peak CA Season
Cooler — 15–22°C. Ideal weather. Canada's Christmas holidays are our most booked departure window — book 4–6 months ahead.
🟢 Mar · March Break
Excellent — 20–28°C. Canadian March Break is our second most popular departure window for families. Good weather, manageable crowds.
🟡 Apr · Spring
Good temperatures — 22–30°C. Fewer Canadian groups, good availability, competitive pricing.
🟡 Sep · Late Dry Season
Still warm — 32–38°C. Fewer tourists, good pricing. Early mornings manageable; midday requires shade.
⚫ Jun–Aug · Avoid
Extremely hot — 38–45°C at the Pyramids and Abu Simbel. Egypt summer travel not recommended for most Canadian travellers.
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Currency & CAD Exchange
Egypt's currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP). Our packages are priced in USD — easily paid from Canadian accounts. Bring USD $100–$200 cash for tips and market shopping.
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SIM Cards & Connectivity
A local Egyptian SIM card costs around CAD $10–20 with 10GB data from Cairo Airport. Cheaper and more reliable than Canadian international roaming plans.
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Dress Code
Cover shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and religious sites — a light scarf or wrap suffices. Loose, light-coloured fabrics work best; linen is ideal.
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Jet Lag Planning
Canadians flying east experience a significant time shift (7–10 hours behind Cairo). We recommend arriving a day before your tour start date. We factor this into all Canadian itineraries with a gentle Day 1 schedule.
Must-See Sites
Egypt's Greatest Wonders — Included in Every Tour
Every Egypt package covers these defining monuments. Here's what awaits — and what our Egyptologist guides reveal at each site that a guidebook never can.
Cairo · All packages
Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
The last surviving wonder of the ancient world. Standing at the base of the Great Pyramid is a moment no traveller forgets — 4,500 years of history made tangible by a certified Egyptologist who decodes every stone, inscription, and mystery.
Giza · All packages
Grand Egyptian Museum — Tutankhamun's Treasures
The world's largest archaeological museum opened in 2023 at the foot of the Pyramids. Over 100,000 artefacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection — 5,000+ objects, among them the solid gold funeral mask.
Luxor · 6-day packages+
Valley of the Kings — Luxor's Royal Tombs
Carved into the desert cliffs west of Luxor, the Valley holds the tombs of 60+ New Kingdom pharaohs. The preserved painted murals inside — vivid after 3,000 years in sealed rock — remain one of archaeology's most breathtaking achievements.
Luxor · 6-day packages+
Karnak Temple — The World's Largest Religious Site
2.5 square kilometres. 30 pharaohs. 2,000 years of continuous construction. The Great Hypostyle Hall — 134 sandstone columns, some 24 metres tall — is one of humanity's most extraordinary architectural achievements.
Nile · 6-day packages+
Nile River Cruise — Sailing Egypt's Lifeblood
The Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan is one of the world's great travel experiences. Temple banks passing the boat windows. The ancient intimacy of the Nile Valley — seen from the water — is completely unexpected and utterly unforgettable.
Aswan · 8-day packages+
Abu Simbel — Ramesses II's Greatest Monument
Carved into Nubian sandstone cliffs and physically relocated in the 1960s to save it from Lake Nasser. Twice a year, sunlight penetrates the inner sanctuary to illuminate the pharaoh's face — 3,200 years on, it still works.
Canadian Traveller Reviews
What Canadian Travellers Say About Our Egypt Tours
Real reviews from real Canadian guests — verified on TripAdvisor, Google, and direct traveller feedback.
4.9Average rating
163Canadian reviews
98%Would recommend
600+Groups guided
★★★★★
"We flew from Toronto on December 23rd for the 8-day tour. It was everything we hoped for — the weather in Cairo was like a warm Canadian autumn. Our Egyptologist guide was extraordinary: the kind of person who makes you feel like you're having a private lecture from the world's foremost expert at every site. The 8-day package fit perfectly. We'll be back."
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Robert & Anne M.
Toronto, ON · 8-Day Best of Egypt Tour · December
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"Booked the 10-day luxury tour from Vancouver as our 25th anniversary trip. The 5-star Nile cruise was beyond anything I expected — mornings waking up to temples on the riverbank, evenings watching the desert sunset from the deck. Our guide's knowledge was extraordinary. Worth every dollar of the long flight from YVR."
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Sandra & David L.
Vancouver, BC · 10-Day Luxury Egypt Tour
★★★★★
"Took my two teenagers from Montréal during March Break. My 16-year-old, who was studying ancient Egypt in school, said our Egyptologist guide knew 10 times more than our textbook. The Grand Egyptian Museum alone took 4 hours because no one wanted to leave. Best family trip we've ever taken."
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Isabelle T.
Montréal, QC · 8-Day Best of Egypt Tour · March Break
★★★★★
"I'm a retired professor of ancient history from Calgary. I've been teaching this material for 35 years. I finally visited Egypt and the Egyptologist guide made me feel like I'd been short-changing my students all along. The depth of knowledge is genuinely extraordinary. This is the only way to experience Egypt."
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Prof. William H.
Calgary, AB · 10-Day Luxury Egypt Tour
★★★★★
"Solo traveller from Ottawa — first time in North Africa. The team was incredibly attentive from the moment I booked: visa guide, hotel confirmations, WhatsApp support throughout. Abu Simbel was the most spectacular thing I have ever seen. The Nile cruise evenings were completely magical."
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Marie-Claire B.
Ottawa, ON · 7-Day Nile Cruise Tour · December
★★★★★
"My partner and I are experienced travellers — 60+ countries between us. We booked the 12-day tour with Hurghada from Edmonton. Ancient Egypt followed by the Red Sea was the perfect combination. Our Egyptologist guide was the best guide we've had anywhere in the world, and we've used guides in 30+ countries."
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James & Kevin O.
Edmonton, AB · 12-Day Tour with Red Sea
The Egypt Tours by Locals Difference
Why Canadian Travellers Choose Egypt Tours by Locals
Every Egypt tour operator shows you the Pyramids. Not every one makes you genuinely understand them. Here's what sets us apart.
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Certified Egyptologists — Not Tour Guides
Our guides hold university degrees in Egyptology and Archaeology from Cairo University. You receive expert-level commentary at every site — not a rehearsed script. The difference is immediately apparent.
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Maximum 12 Travellers per Group
We cap all escorted group tours at 12 travellers — unlike operators running 30–40 person coaches. Your guide gives each guest genuine attention and can access areas inaccessible to large groups.
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Built for Canadian Travellers
We understand the realities of Canadian long-haul travel — the flight connections, the CAD exchange rate, and the 2–3 week annual leave window most Canadians work with. Our itineraries are designed to maximise every day.
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Transparent CAD Pricing
USD prices with CAD equivalents provided upfront. What you see is what you pay — entrance fees, domestic flights, guide fees, and transfers fully itemised. No on-tour surprises.
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Visa & Pre-Trip Support
Every confirmed guest receives our Canada-specific Egypt visa guide, Global Affairs Canada advisory briefing, CAD cost breakdown, packing checklist, and WhatsApp access to your trip coordinator from the day you book.
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14 Years Guiding Canadian Travellers
Since 2012, we've refined our Egypt tours specifically for Canadian guests — understanding your expectations, your questions, and the unique considerations of travelling from Canada. 600+ groups guided.
Booking Your Tour
How to Book Your Egypt Tour from Canada
Six simple steps — from first inquiry to landing in Cairo. Most Canadian guests complete the booking process in under a week.
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Choose Your Package
Browse our packages or contact us for a custom itinerary recommendation based on your available leave and budget.
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Receive a Detailed Quote
We send a full itemised quote in USD with CAD equivalent within 24 hours — including all inclusions, hotel options, and domestic flight details.
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Confirm with a Deposit
A 30% deposit secures your dates. We accept international credit cards and bank transfers from Canadian accounts. Balance due 30 days before travel.
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Apply for Your Egypt e-Visa
We send your Canada-specific visa guide. The Egypt e-Visa takes 10 minutes to apply, costs USD $25, and is approved within 3–5 days.
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Book International Flights
We advise on optimal Cairo arrival times that work with your package itinerary. Air Canada via Frankfurt or London, and Qatar Airways via Doha, offer the best connections from Canadian cities.
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Arrive in Cairo — We Handle the Rest
Your Egyptologist guide and private transfer meet you at Cairo Airport. From this moment, every detail of your Egypt journey is fully managed.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs — Egypt Tour Packages from Canada
Yes, Canadian passport holders must obtain a tourist visa to enter Egypt. The most convenient option is the Egypt e-Visa, applied at visa2egypt.gov.eg — it costs USD $25 (~CAD $34) and is approved within 3–5 business days. You can also obtain a visa on arrival at Cairo Airport for USD $25 cash. Egypt Tours by Locals provides a complete Canada-specific visa guide to all confirmed guests.
Flights from Canada to Cairo range from 11 to 16 hours depending on your city. From Toronto (YYZ): approximately 11–13 hours via Frankfurt, London, or Doha. From Montreal (YUL): 11–13 hours. From Vancouver (YVR): 13–16 hours via London or Frankfurt. From Calgary (YYC): 12–15 hours. All routes require at least one connection.
December is one of the best months for Canadians to visit Egypt — and our most booked departure window. While Canada is in deep winter, Cairo and Luxor in December are warm and sunny — 18–25°C. The combination of Canada's Christmas break and Egypt's best weather makes December our single most popular departure month for Canadian guests.
Our land packages range from approximately CAD $1,230 to CAD $3,140 per person at current exchange rates (USD $899–$2,299). International return flights from Canada add CAD $1,100–$2,000 per person. For our most popular 8-day package, the total all-in budget from Canada including flights is typically CAD $3,400–$5,000 per person.
Yes. Global Affairs Canada maintains a Level 1 "Exercise normal security precautions" advisory for Egypt's main tourist areas — Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the Nile Valley. This is the lowest advisory level, equivalent to destinations like Italy, Japan, or Australia. Egypt Tours by Locals has operated safely since 2012 with 600+ Canadian groups guided.
A private Egypt tour means just your party — family, couple, or solo — with a dedicated certified Egyptologist guide for the entire trip. No other travellers. Complete flexibility to adjust the pace, linger at sites that captivate you, and ask as many questions as you like. All private tours are fully customisable.
No — our packages are land-only, starting and ending at Cairo International Airport. International flights from Canadian cities are not included, giving you freedom to book the best fares independently. All domestic flights within Egypt required by your itinerary (e.g., Cairo to Luxor, or Aswan to Abu Simbel) are included.
Egypt Tours by Locals is a Cairo-based operator that has specialised in Canadian and North American travellers since 2012 — not a Canadian travel agency that subcontracts to Egypt. You work directly with the ground team in Cairo. Our Canada-specific support includes visa guidance for Canadian passport holders, Global Affairs Canada advisory briefings, CAD pricing, and scheduling aligned with Canadian school holiday windows.
Ready to Plan Your Egypt Trip from Canada?
Contact our Egypt specialists — based in Cairo, available during Canadian business hours. Get a free, no-obligation custom itinerary tailored to your Canadian departure city, travel dates, and budget in CAD.
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