Will someone be there to pick us up at that time of the morning? Plus I would like to book 2 seats on a hot air balloon ride I understand this is optional and will incur an extra fee. When do I book this please and how much is it.

If you arrive at that time in the morning there is no problem for the transfer, we will pick you up in the airport and take you to the tour hotel, however do note that check in time in the hotel will not be until 230 pm, so you will not have a room available until that time. You can if you wish add an extra night to the tour from the Sunday evening which would allow you to check in straight away the cost would depend on whether you want the four star hotel or the five star hotel option. We can add the hot air balloon ride to the booking that is no problem but it is best to pay that in destination as this activity is subject to change depending on the weather so we prefer to prebook to make sure there is space but collect the monies when we know that the excursion will go ahead. The cost per person including transfers and balloon ride is 125 USD (american dollars).

Is travel insurance needed?

While it's not mandatory, travel insurance is recommended for added protection during your trip.

Is there a minimum group size for the tour?

There is a minimum group size requirement, but the tour can still operate with fewer participants.

What type of transportation will be used during the tour?

Transportation includes private vehicles for transfers and excursions, ensuring comfort and convenience.

Are there any additional costs for excursions?

Yes, additional excursions may incur extra costs, which will be specified in your itinerary.

Are meals included in the tour?

Meals are included, with specific details provided in your itinerary, usually covering breakfast and dinner.

What is the age limit for travelers?

There is no strict age limit, but age restrictions may apply for certain activities.

What is the price of the optional trips?

Optional trips, like the excursion to Abu Simbel, are available for an additional fee, usually around 120 USD per person.

How can I make payments for the tour?

Payments can be made via credit card, PayPal, or bank transfer, with options for installment payments available.

What are the luggage restrictions for internal flights?

Each person is allowed one piece of checked luggage up to 23 kg and one piece of hand luggage.

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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

Day 1
Cairo
Cairo
Start point
Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Al Qahirah 11, Egypt (arrivals hall , 00:00 - 23:55)
Day 2
Cairo
Cairo
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to the Pyramids of Giza
- Visit to the Sphinx
- Trip on Felucca around the Nile
Optional Activities
- Grand Egyptian Museum visit to see Tutankhamun's treasures and Egyptian artefacts
Landmarks
Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza
Grand Egyptian Museum
Day 3
Cairo to Aswan
Cairo to Aswan
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch on board the cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board the cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to the Temple of Isis on Philae Island
- Visit to the Granite Quarries and Unfinished Obelisk
- Felucca sailing around the Nile Cataracts
- View of Elephantine Island
- View of the Mausoleum of Aga Khan
Landmarks
Temple of Isis at Philae
Granite Quarries
Unfinished Obelisk
Elephantine Island
Mausoleum of Aga Khan
Day 4
Aswan to Kom Ombo
Aswan to Kom Ombo
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit to the twin temples of Kom Ombo (Sobek and Haroeris)
- Visit to the crocodile mummification museum at Kom Ombo
Optional Activities
- Visit to the Nubian Village on the Cataracts of the Nile
- Optional tour to the temples of Abu Simbel
- Shopping at the Aswan souk
Landmarks
Temple of Kom Ombo
Crocodile Mummification Museum
Abu Simbel Temples
Day 5
Kom Ombo to Luxor
Kom Ombo to Luxor
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to the Temple of Edfu
- Visit to Luxor Temple
Landmarks
Temple of Edfu
Luxor Temple
Esna Lock
Day 6
Luxor
Luxor
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast on board the cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to the Valley of the Kings
- Visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- View of the Colossos of Memnon
- Guided visit to Karnak Temple complex
- Walk down the Sphinx Avenue at Karnak
Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Tutankhamun's Tomb
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossos of Memnon
Karnak Temple Complex
Day 7
Cairo
Cairo
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to the Medieval centre of Cairo and Moez District
- Visit to Saladin Citadel for city views
- Visit to the Alabaster Mosque
- Shopping and sightseeing at Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Coffee at El Fishawi café
Landmarks
Moez District
Saladin Citadel
Alabaster Mosque
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Day 8
Cairo
Cairo
End point
Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Al Qahirah 11, Egypt (check in departure hall , 00:00 - 23:55)
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)

Landmarks
Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza
Grand Egyptian Museum

Landmarks
Temple of Isis at Philae
Granite Quarries
Unfinished Obelisk
Elephantine Island
Mausoleum of Aga Khan

Landmarks
Temple of Kom Ombo
Crocodile Mummification Museum
Abu Simbel Temples

Landmarks
Temple of Edfu
Luxor Temple
Esna Lock

Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Tutankhamun's Tomb
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossos of Memnon
Karnak Temple Complex

Landmarks
Moez District
Saladin Citadel
Alabaster Mosque
Khan El Khalili Bazaar

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4.9

Overall rating based on 7 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
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4.8
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4.8
Accommodation
4.8
Food
4.5
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4.7

ildiko5.0•May 2026
Excellent service, very well organized.We learned a lot about this beautiful country in a short time thanks to our...
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Dear Ildiko , many thanks for your kind word . We are glad you enjoyed your stay
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Shashy5.0•October 2025
Outstanding Tour Guides – A Truly Unforgettable Experience! Highly Recommended! We booked our Egypt trip through...
Outstanding Tour Guides – A Truly Unforgettable Experience! Highly Recommended! We booked our Egypt trip through Exoticca, with Planet Tours as the local agency — and everything was flawless from start to finish! Our incredible guides — Demiana and Marco in Cairo, and Magic for Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor — made the entire experience unforgettable. They were knowledgeable, passionate, and professional, always making us feel safe, welcomed, and well taken care of. Their clear and engaging explanations brought Egypt’s rich history to life in the most memorable way. The trip was perfectly planned — smooth, organized, and stress-free. The accommodations were top-notch: 🏨 Hilton Heliopolis in Cairo 🛳️ Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 🏨 Sonesta Hotel in Luxor 🏨 Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah WOW! Every place exceeded our expectations — clean, comfortable, and luxurious. The food everywhere was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding throughout. Truly the best trip ever — thanks to Planet Tours, Exoticca, and of course, our phenomenal guides. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly, highly recommended to anyone visiting Egypt!Show more
Traveled in October 2025
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So glad you had a great time and we wlll pass on your compliments to the team that make it all possible . Many thanks for taking the time to leave us your comments
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Birthe5.0•October 2024
We were on Best of Egypt tour with a little personal touch, as we saw Garbage City and the Cave Church which was not...
We were on Best of Egypt tour with a little personal touch, as we saw Garbage City and the Cave Church which was not in the standard itinerary. From the moment we arrived till we checked in on our way home, we were taken care of on the best possible way. Our tour coordinator, Michel, was very pleasant to be with, had a good sense of humor and very was competent. Every time we were moving from one place to another, he was there to help and guide us - very reassuring. Our guide in Cairo, Mina, was very well educated and knowledgeable - he told us about what we were seeing and then said, "this I am going to tell you about when we get to...", and he always remembered to do so - it is a very nice to be kept in suspense that way. Our guide in Luxor, Aswan and the Nile cruise was Gamal. He too is very well educated in all things Egyptian, and was also very good company. He could answer all of our questions, both on site and later on the ship where he sat with us, having coffee, answering lots of additional questions we had. The Nile Cruise on Esmeralda was very luxurious with great food and very nice and friendly staff. It was a perfect mix of seeing the monuments and relaxing/enjoying our time at the ship. We definitely had a feeling of being at a 1st class cruise. All in all we have been really satisfied with Planet Tours - everything has been working perfectly well, all pick ups have been on time, the guides were excellent as well as our tour coordinator. We will definitely recommend Planet Tours to everyone who consider a trip to Egypt.Show more
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Douglas4.0•September 2024
The overall experience was good. The tour guides very very knowledgeable and spoke very good English. Small groups...
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Danuta5.0•March 2024
We have just returned from an Exoticca trip to Egypt (Nile Cruise plus Cairo), under the care of Planet Tours. The...
We have just returned from an Exoticca trip to Egypt (Nile Cruise plus Cairo), under the care of Planet Tours. The experience was wonderful from start to finish. All Planet Tours employees were friendly, competent and courteous, but there were so many of them that I didn’t catch all their names, to mention them here. Marco and Roberto looked after us in Cairo, entertaining us with interesting information as we drove to and from our hotels. Bigo escorted us in Luxor, particularly giving us the confidence to enjoy the hot air balloon ride. The staff on the boat were friendly, always smiling. Medhat was our main guide throughout the tour, and he was superb. He patiently looked after the varying needs of a 30+ group, always with a smile on his face. All the arrangements worked perfectly. Time spent at sites was perfectly balanced between Medhat’s interesting talks and free time to explore by ourselves. Throughout, Medhat’s pride, love and knowledge of his country’s history and culture was constantly evident. Other reviewers have disparagingly mentioned early starts, imperfections in the accommodation provided, and stops at tourist shops (papyrus, perfumed oils, alabaster). None of these took away from our enjoyment of the trip. The early starts were essential to fulfil the programme, and to avoid the worst of crowds and heat; tourist stops were a pleasant break, showing interesting local production processes, and also allowing for a drink and toilet break, with no pressure to buy; imperfections in accommodation were trivial. I recommend taking all the available extra options – extra excursions, camel ride, hot air balloon – everything was wonderful. We are both in our late 60s, not very fit, and yet we had no difficulty in managing everything. In short, the trip was fantastic value for money. It is not a restful holiday, but an opportunity to see a lot of Egypt in a very short time. Thank you to Medhat, Planet Tours and Exoticca for giving us this wonderful experience.Show more
Traveled in March 2024
Reply from: Planet Tours
HI Danuta many thanks for writing such a postive review , we are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us in Egypt and we will make sure that Medhat and all the others know that your enjoyed their care and professionalism.
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Silvia5.0•February 2023
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We liked it very much, the tour was well organized, we were reliably picked up and brought back to the accommodation,...
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Traveled in February 2023
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Dear Silvia , we are so pleased your enjoyed your tour of Egypt and that Abdul was a good guide for you
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SarhMalta5.0•October 2020
Well organised and great because it includes so much to do
Traveled in November 2019

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Claudia
Asked on January 4th, 2026
Will someone be there to pick us up at that time of the morning? Plus I would like to book 2 seats on a hot air balloon ride I understand this is optional and will incur an extra fee. When do I book this please and how much is it.
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- Planet ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  If you arrive at that time in the morning there is no problem for the transfer, we will pick you up in the airport and take you to the tour hotel, however do note that check in time in the hotel will not be until 230 pm, so you will not have a room available until that time. You can if you wish add an extra night to the tour from the Sunday evening which would allow you to check in straight away the cost would depend on whether you want the four star hotel or the five star hotel option. We can add the hot air balloon ride to the booking that is no problem but it is best to pay that in destination as this activity is subject to change depending on the weather so we prefer to prebook to make sure there is space but collect the monies when we know that the excursion will go ahead. The cost per person including transfers and balloon ride is 125 USD (american dollars).
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  Claudia
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  I also understand that Eid Al adha will be taking place while we are going to be in Egypt. Will this affect the tour in any way?
- Planet ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  Eid el Adha should be around the 26th to the 30th of May although the exact dates may vary slightly, each Muslim country sets its own dates. This will not effect your stay with us nor your visits.
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Olga
Asked on December 16th, 2024
Is travel insurance needed?
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- Planet ToursOperator•Written December 2024
  While it's not mandatory, travel insurance is recommended for added protection during your trip.
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Amelie
Asked on December 2nd, 2024
Is there a minimum group size for the tour?
Group size
- Planet ToursOperator•Written December 2024
  There is a minimum group size requirement, but the tour can still operate with fewer participants.
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Laurence
Asked on August 28th, 2024
What type of transportation will be used during the tour?
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- Planet ToursOperator•Written August 2024
  Transportation includes private vehicles for transfers and excursions, ensuring comfort and convenience.
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Jess
Asked on April 28th, 2024
Are there any additional costs for excursions?
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- Planet ToursOperator•Written April 2024
  Yes, additional excursions may incur extra costs, which will be specified in your itinerary.
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Mallaury
Asked on December 10th, 2023
Are meals included in the tour?
Meals
- Planet ToursOperator•Written December 2023
  Meals are included, with specific details provided in your itinerary, usually covering breakfast and dinner.
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Kayen
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What is the age limit for travelers?
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- Planet ToursOperator•Written December 2023
  There is no strict age limit, but age restrictions may apply for certain activities.
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Gregory
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What is the price of the optional trips?
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- Planet ToursOperator•Written October 2023
  Optional trips, like the excursion to Abu Simbel, are available for an additional fee, usually around 120 USD per person.
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Youness
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How can I make payments for the tour?
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- Planet ToursOperator•Written October 2023
  Payments can be made via credit card, PayPal, or bank transfer, with options for installment payments available.
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Lara
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What are the luggage restrictions for internal flights?
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- Planet ToursOperator•Written September 2023
  Each person is allowed one piece of checked luggage up to 23 kg and one piece of hand luggage.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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