The pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, with the life of a great modern capital around them.
Egypt, thoughtfully experienced
Exceptional journeys.Deeper connections to Egypt.
- Tailor-made journeys
- Shore excursions
- Cruise turnarounds
- Corporate travel
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Private guides
About NASCO
An Egypt specialist for those who travel here, and for those who bring them. For more than 75 years we have planned with care and coordinated on the ground, from private Nile journeys to cruise turnarounds.
Destinations
Where we take you
From the pyramids to the Red Sea, we plan journeys and experiences across Egypt, with our home in Alexandria.
Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon, on both banks of the Nile.
Philae, colourful Nubian villages and one of the most beautiful stretches of the Nile.
Our home city, with its Corniche, its harbour and more than two thousand years of history.
Marinas, reefs and time by the water, easily combined with the Nile Valley.
Plan a journey across Egypt
Plan Your Experience →Our services
Four ways we work with you
One team and one standard of care, applied to the needs of travel partners, cruise lines, businesses and private travellers.
For online travel agencies
OTA Services
Expertly designed tours and excursions your customers can book with confidence, built on local knowledge and coordinated on the ground.
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Cruise Operator Services
Turnaround support, port operations and provisioning, and shore excursions, coordinated with trusted local partners for smooth port calls.
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Corporate Travel Solutions
Business travel managed with precision: efficient, cost-aware and considerate of every traveller on the itinerary.
→Explore serviceFor private travellers
Luxury Travel
Private, personalised journeys shaped around your interests, with dedicated guides and close attention to every detail.
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For travel partners · OTA Services
Live availability. Instant confirmation.
Our tours and excursions are connected through Rezdy, so online travel agencies and resellers can see what is available and book it with confidence.
- Live availability and pricing for our tours and excursions
- Instant booking confirmation
- Connection to the OTA and reseller channels you already use
Exclusive luxury
Egypt, entirely on your terms.
Private, customised journeys with dedicated guides, quiet moments on the Nile and every detail looked after.
- Private guidesExpert, dedicated and with you throughout.
- Bespoke itinerariesBuilt around your interests and pace.
- Attentive serviceFrom first message to departure.
Corporate & MICE
Meetings, incentives, conferences and events, handled end to end.
One team for travel, transfers, venues and programmes, so your group can focus on why they came.
Meetings
Venues, transfers and logistics for board meetings and team gatherings.
Incentives
Reward trips that pair Egypt’s great sites with private, well-paced experiences.
Conferences
Delegate travel, transfers and side programmes, coordinated around your agenda.
Events
Team building at the Grand Egyptian Museum and tailored events for your group.
How it works
From first message to the day itself
Share your brief
Tell us your dates, who is travelling, what interests them and anything we should plan around.
Shape the experience
We propose an itinerary or service plan, then refine it with you until it fits.
Travel with confidence
Our team coordinates the agreed details and supports you through delivery.
Reviews
Rated excellent by the travellers we move.
Independent reviews on Tripadvisor, Google and Trustpilot, written by the travellers and partners we have worked with. Read them at the source.
4.8/ 5
299 reviews on Tripadvisor · Travellers’ Choice 2025
Tripadvisor
“Walaa was extremely helpful throughout, communicating clearly and promptly. Our driver, Abdullah, was always punctual, often early, and never made us feel rushed when visiting the different sites. We would absolutely recommend NASCO Tours.”
Amelia BVisited August 2026 · Luxor
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Google Reviews
“Asmaa is a wonderful person and very helpful and arranged everything to make this trip memorable. Egypt is a beautiful country but sometimes is chaotic for Europeans, so having a high level agency like Nasco Tours is very helpful.”
Pekard, Ilioupoli, GreeceVerified review
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Trustpilot
“Ehab was an excellent guide today at Karnak Temple, Luxor. He was incredibly knowledgeable and took time to answer questions and explain things. He went out of his way to help us and his enthusiasm for his subject was second to none.”
Dr. Alison KnightReviewed February 2026 · Karnak Temple, Luxor
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Let’s create the right experience in Egypt.
Whether you are a travel partner preparing a programme or a traveller planning a journey, start with a short brief and our team will respond.
More than 75 years of sharing Egypt.
A reliable partner for tours and shore excursions, port services and corporate travel, and a passionate guide to Egypt for travellers from around the world.
Our story
A heritage woven into this land
NASCO Tours was established over 75 years ago with a simple aim: to give travellers immersive experiences that capture the essence of Egypt.
Since then we have welcomed countless guests from around the world, from the Nile to the remains of ancient dynasties, and watched Egypt continue to change. Our passion for sharing it has only deepened.
Today we work with travel professionals and their clients as closely as with individual travellers, turning each brief into a seamless journey.
Our mission
To create travel experiences that educate, inspire and connect our guests with the cultural and historical treasures of Egypt.
Why NASCO
A partner with roots, relationships and standards
Heritage
Established over 75 years ago, with a long record of welcoming travellers to Egypt.
Local expertise
Passionate, knowledgeable locals who know Egypt inside out, and how to share it.
Tailor-made planning
Itineraries built around your interests, so each trip is as individual as its travellers.
Local relationships
Long-standing connections with port authorities and local stakeholders that open doors beyond the usual route.
ISO-certified quality
A commitment to consistent quality and international best practice.
Safety and responsible tourism
High standards of security, and practices that help protect Egypt’s historical and cultural heritage.
Join us in Egypt.
Whether you dream of the pyramids, a journey on the Nile or a programme for your clients, we will help you shape it.
Destination expertise, delivered your way.
Whether you sell Egypt, sail to it or send your people there, we bring local knowledge and careful coordination to every brief.
For online travel agencies
OTA Services
Expertly designed tours and excursions that give your customers more than a ticket, planned by people who know Egypt and delivered on the ground by our team.
- Curated tours and excursions
- Destination knowledge for product development
- Local coordination and guest support
For cruise lines
Cruise Operator Services
From turnarounds and provisioning to shore excursions, we coordinate the work of a port call with trusted local partners, so it runs on time and to standard.
- Services for turnarounds
- Port operations and provisioning
- Shore excursions
For businesses
Corporate Travel Solutions
We manage business travel with precision, improving efficiency, keeping costs in view and looking after the people who travel.
- Business travel management
- Cost control and efficient planning
- Corporate programmes at the Grand Egyptian Museum
For private travellers
Luxury Travel
Private, customised journeys designed around your interests, with dedicated guides, meticulous attention to detail and time to experience Egypt properly.
- Private guides
- Bespoke itineraries
- Personal attention from first message to departure
For cruise lines
Smooth, reliable port calls in Egypt.
Turnarounds, port operations, provisioning and shore excursions, coordinated with experienced local partners and delivered to schedule.
Service scope
At a glance
Port coverage and capacity are confirmed for each call. Share your schedule and we will set out what applies.
- Turnaround services
- Coordinated support for embarkation and disembarkation days, including passenger and crew transfers.
- Port operations & provisioning
- Port services, maintenance and provisions, handled through vetted local providers.
- Shore excursions
- Excursions designed for guests’ time ashore, from headline sites to quieter experiences.
- Suez Canal crossing
- Scope to confirm
- Crew services
- Scope to confirm
Our cruise services in detail
Services for Turnarounds
Skilled teams scheduled to meet tight timelines, with coordinated transport for passengers and crew.
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Well-paced excursions planned around the ship’s schedule, led by knowledgeable guides.
Enquire →Port Operations & Provisioning
Maintenance, provisions and port services handled by partners who know local regulations.
Enquire →Why operators work with us
Operational care, from first line ashore to last.
Skilled local workforce
We select and schedule experienced local providers for maintenance, provisioning and port operations.
Expert partner selection
Companies that know cruise port operations and comply fully with local regulations.
Coordinated transport
Well-maintained vehicles for safe, punctual transfers that help minimise delays.
Strong local relationships
Long-standing connections with port authorities and stakeholders keep everyone aligned.
Planning a call in Egypt?
Send us the essentials and our team will respond with a proposed service plan.
Helpful to include
- Vessel and operator
- Port(s) and call dates
- Passenger and crew numbers
- Services required
The Grand Egyptian Museum
Five thousand years of Egypt, under one roof.
Visit with an Egyptologist, join a hands-on workshop or bring your team for a programme built around the museum’s galleries.
The world’s largest archaeological museum, beside the pyramids.
The Grand Egyptian Museum holds more than 100,000 artefacts, including the complete Tutankhamun collection displayed together. It is a lot to take in, which is why the right guide, pace and plan matter.
100,000+artefacts on display
5,000years of civilisation
6guiding languages
GEM experiences
Choose how you visit
Photo · Egyptologist in the galleries
Private guided tours
Travel through time with an expert Egyptologist who turns objects into stories, at your pace and in a small, personal group.
- NASCO private guide
- Fee to confirm
- Museum admission (set by the GEM)
- Current rates to confirm
Photo · Team quest in the galleries
Corporate & team building
An interactive quest through Ancient Egypt: colleagues solve clues, explore key galleries and build communication and trust along the way.
- Programme fee
- Per person, to confirm
- Group size
- Minimum 25 participants confirm
Tailored programmes
One integrated day for your organisation
Combine museum access, guided tours and workshops around your objectives. Ideal for incentives, conferences and MICE programmes.
- Custom agendas
- Flexible timing and group sizes
- Coffee breaks, catering and transport options
Hands-on cultural workshops
Learn the craft behind the collection
Designed for ages 12 and above. Younger children are welcome with adult supervision.
Photo · Writing hieroglyphs
WorkshopHieroglyphics
Learn to write your name in ancient Egyptian symbols.
Photo · Excavation
WorkshopBe an Archaeologist
A hands-on excavation simulation using real techniques.
Photo · Pressing papyrus
WorkshopPapyrus Making
Create your own traditional papyrus sheet.
Photo · Pottery wheel
WorkshopPottery
Shape your own piece on the wheel.
Photo · Woodworking tools
WorkshopWoodworking
Learn ancient carpentry and build a wooden item.
Practical information
Before you book
Book your Grand Egyptian Museum experience.
Tell us your date, group size and interests, and we will suggest the right visit.
Plan your experience
Tell us what you have in mind.
Travel partners, cruise lines, companies and private travellers all start here. A few details help us reply with something useful.
- Call
- +20 3 487 0050
- nasco@nascotours.com
- Alexandria office
- 63 Al Naby Danyal, Al Mesallah Sharq, Al Attarin, Alexandria 5372030, Egypt
Open in Google Maps ↗ - Hours
- Every day, 9:00–17:00 (Cairo time)
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