We are really interested in doing the Essential Egypt Tour, but we have a tight budget. I have seen that the one that starts on 29Mar is much cheaper, but does not fit our schedule. Sorry to ask, but would there be an option to have a discount in the one that departs on the 25th, please?

At this time, the only discounts we're able to offer are those that are officially published and available on our website. Unfortunately, we're not able to apply additional discretionary discounts outside of current promotions. If your dates are flexible even slightly, I'd be happy to check nearby departures that may offer better value.

Is there any avialability on 17th Dec tour. Also do you have one for older adults? I am 50 this tour says age limit as 35. Is there any tour before 24?

The Essential Egypt trip falls under the 18 to 35s travel theme, and therefore we are unable to accommodate any requests that fall outside the age limit for this departure. However, I have linked few of our Egypt trips that are open for travelers above 15 years and let us know if you are interested in any one of them.

Is it possible to join the tour if I was born in 1989?

We need to confirm your full date of birth to check your age eligibility for the tour.

Did the participants frequently go to the optional tour of Abu Simbel on their travel tours so far? Or did they have few opportunities to go there?

We look forward to start the planning phase with you and are happy to answer any questions that you have. The optional activity for the Abu Simbel tour is not something that we pre-book. This would be booked in destination with the group and that is where we will determine if we have enough travelers to arrange everything.

How are emergency situations handled during transfers?

In cases like flight cancellations or severe delays while transferring, please contact our transfer operator directly or our local operations team.

How are travel emergencies handled?

In the case of travel emergencies, such as airline delays or transfer difficulties, please contact the local service provider outlined in your Essential Trip Information for immediate assistance.

What happens if a flight is canceled?

In the event of a flight cancellation, you are advised to contact the transfer operator directly. You can also reach out to our local operations team for further assistance.

How are arrival and departure transfers arranged?

You can book your preferred arrival and departure transfers by letting us know your dates, and we'll handle the arrangements subject to availability.

Do you offer airport transfers?

Yes, we offer both arrival and departure transfer services. Please inform us of your flight details to arrange these services.

Are there any prerequisites for joining the tour group?

Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips if you're traveling internationally. You'll need to show proof of insurance to your group leader.

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18 to 35s Essential Egypt

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He provided us with an educated, factual and personal perspective on the country as well as on the mind blowing history.
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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cairo
Cairo
Optional Activities
- Explore Khan al-Khalili bazaars
- Visit Dr Ragab's Pharaonic Village
- Explore Cairo's nightlife
Landmarks
Khan al-Khalili
Day 2
Cairo to Aswan
Cairo to Aswan
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Great Pyramids of Giza
- Visit the Sphinx
- Sleeper train to Aswan
Optional Activities
- Visit Egyptian Museum
- Visit Valley Temple of King Khafre
- Visit The Great Pyramid of Cheops (entrance fee - EGP900)
- Visit The 3rd Pyramid of Menkawre (entrance fee - EGP220)
- Visit The Egyptian Museum (USD40)
- Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids (entrance fee - EGP500)
- Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids Tour (USD55)
- Saqqara and Memphis Afternoon Tour (USD82)
Landmarks
Great Pyramids of Giza
Sphinx
Egyptian Museum
Valley Temple of King Khafre
Day 3
Aswan
Aswan
Included Activities
- Orientation walk & bazaar visit
- Kayaking on the Nile
Optional Activities
- Philae Temple Complex visit with Temple of Isis (entrance fee - EGP450)
- Philae Temple Tour (minimum 2 persons - USD45)
- Philae Temple Sound & Light Show Tour (minimum 2 persons - USD55)
- Philae Temple Sound and Light Show (entrance fee - USD40)
- Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Tour (USD65)
- Unfinished Obelisk visit (entrance fee - EGP200)
- Nubian Village Visit and Dinner (USD20)
- Nubian Museum visit (entrance fee - EGP300)
- Abu Simbel Tour (minimum 4 people - USD110)
- Abu Simbel by Air (from USD450, subject to availability)
Landmarks
Philae Temple Complex
Temple of Isis
Nile River
Day 4
Aswan
Aswan
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel Temple visit and tour (minimum 4 people - USD110)
- Abu Simbel by Air (from USD450, subject to availability)
Landmarks
Abu Simbel
Day 5
Nile Felucca
Nile Felucca
Included Activities
- Felucca Overnight Sailing Trip
- Dinner and Music Felucca
Landmarks
Nile River
Day 6
Luxor
Luxor
Optional Activities
- Temple of Edfu visit (entrance fee - EGP450)
- Karnak Temple visit (entrance fee - EGP450)
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show (minimum 2 persons - USD45)
- Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show Tour (USD45)
- Luxor Temple visit (entrance fee - EGP400)
- Luxor Museum visit (entrance fee - EGP300)
- Dinner with a local family (USD20)
- Hot Air Balloon over the Valley of the Kings (USD130)
Landmarks
Temple of Edfu
Karnak Temple
Sacred Lake
Luxor Temple
Day 7
Luxor Valley of the Kings
Luxor Valley of the Kings
Included Activities
- Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
- Animal Care in Egypt (The Intrepid Foundation Partner) visit
- Sleeper train to Cairo
Optional Activities
- Tomb of Tutankhamun (entrance fee - EGP500)
- Hatshepsut Temple visit (entrance fee - EGP360)
- Luxor Temple visit (entrance fee - EGP400)
- Hot Air Balloon over the Valley of the Kings (USD130)
Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Tomb of Tutankhamun
Colossi of Memnon
Hatshepsut Temple
Luxor Temple
Day 8
Cairo
Cairo
Included Activities
- Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar visit
Optional Activities
- Sufi Dance Khan al-Khalili (entrance fee - EGP125)
- Coptic Museum visit (entrance fee - EGP230)
- Islamic Art Museum visit (entrance fee - EGP270)
- The Citadel visit (entrance fee - EGP450)
- The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & The Royal Mummy Room (entrance fee - EGP500)
Landmarks
Bab al-Futuh
Khan al-Khalili
El Fishawy cafe
Day 9
Cairo
Cairo
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Khan al-Khalili

Landmarks
Great Pyramids of Giza
Sphinx
Egyptian Museum
Valley Temple of King Khafre

Landmarks
Philae Temple Complex
Temple of Isis
Nile River

Landmarks
Abu Simbel

Landmarks
Nile River

Landmarks
Temple of Edfu
Karnak Temple
Sacred Lake
Luxor Temple

Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Tomb of Tutankhamun
Colossi of Memnon
Hatshepsut Temple
Luxor Temple

Landmarks
Bab al-Futuh
Khan al-Khalili
El Fishawy cafe

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Rating: 4.5 (12,117 reviews)
Response time: 5 hours
Response rate: 88%
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Traveler Reviews

4.2

Overall rating based on 16 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
Transport
4.2
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.4
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.5

Lars5.0•September 2024
Coudnt have had a better time. Seeing all the Highlights of Egypt, dun activities like Kayaking and Sailing the nile....
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Thank you so much for your lovely review Lars! We agree Egypt is an amazing place and we are so glad that you were able to enjoy all of the great activities on your trip! We will be forwarding on your feedback about your leader Mina and we look forward to travelling with you on your next adventure!
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Orie4.5•October 2019
Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. No real complaints with the tour at all
Traveled in September 2019
Arielle4.2•September 2019
Our tour guide Mohomed Fouad (Medu) was excellent and had so much knowledge on everything we visited - there wasn't...
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Traveled in January 2019
Andrew4.0•September 2019
super organized, perfect size, great day to day pace, incredible trip leader I was a little anxious about being in...
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Rosie4.2•September 2019
Intrepid was good because everything was organised so I felt safer in Egypt
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Phoebe4.3•September 2019
I enjoyed the experiences we had and the way the tour was set out
Traveled in January 2019
Jordan3.5•September 2019
The excellent guide Mohamed Adel and the incredible experiences we had during the trip.
Traveled in January 2019
Irini4.2•September 2019
Mohamed Adel our tour guide was exceptional. He went above and beyond to make our holiday memorable. He provided us...
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Brianna4.2•September 2019
I loved the places we visited and what he had the chance of seeing
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Alisha4.5•September 2019
Great experience with a great tour leader- Mohammad Adel. Loved all of the activities and really enjoyed my time in...
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Traveled in January 2019

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Antonio
Asked on February 26th, 2026
We are really interested in doing the Essential Egypt Tour, but we have a tight budget. I have seen that the one that starts on 29Mar is much cheaper, but does not fit our schedule. Sorry to ask, but would there be an option to have a discount in the one that departs on the 25th, please?
Price / Availability
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2026
  At this time, the only discounts we're able to offer are those that are officially published and available on our website. Unfortunately, we're not able to apply additional discretionary discounts outside of current promotions. If your dates are flexible even slightly, I'd be happy to check nearby departures that may offer better value.
S
Samuel
Asked on December 12th, 2025
Is there any avialability on 17th Dec tour. Also do you have one for older adults? I am 50 this tour says age limit as 35. Is there any tour before 24?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  The Essential Egypt trip falls under the 18 to 35s travel theme, and therefore we are unable to accommodate any requests that fall outside the age limit for this departure. However, I have linked few of our Egypt trips that are open for travelers above 15 years and let us know if you are interested in any one of them.
B
Brett
Asked on June 2nd, 2025
Is it possible to join the tour if I was born in 1989?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  We need to confirm your full date of birth to check your age eligibility for the tour.
T
Tyler
Asked on January 31st, 2025
Did the participants frequently go to the optional tour of Abu Simbel on their travel tours so far? Or did they have few opportunities to go there?
Other
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  We look forward to start the planning phase with you and are happy to answer any questions that you have. The optional activity for the Abu Simbel tour is not something that we pre-book. This would be booked in destination with the group and that is where we will determine if we have enough travelers to arrange everything.
L
Livia
Asked on January 12th, 2025
How are emergency situations handled during transfers?
Flights / Transfers
Travel Support
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  In cases like flight cancellations or severe delays while transferring, please contact our transfer operator directly or our local operations team.
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Don
Asked on December 24th, 2024
How are travel emergencies handled?
Travel Support
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  In the case of travel emergencies, such as airline delays or transfer difficulties, please contact the local service provider outlined in your Essential Trip Information for immediate assistance.
H
Han
Asked on December 19th, 2024
What happens if a flight is canceled?
Flights / Transfers
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  In the event of a flight cancellation, you are advised to contact the transfer operator directly. You can also reach out to our local operations team for further assistance.
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Nicholas
Asked on November 26th, 2024
How are arrival and departure transfers arranged?
Flights / Transfers
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  You can book your preferred arrival and departure transfers by letting us know your dates, and we'll handle the arrangements subject to availability.
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Josh
Asked on October 30th, 2024
Do you offer airport transfers?
Flights / Transfers
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  Yes, we offer both arrival and departure transfer services. Please inform us of your flight details to arrange these services.
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Jesse
Asked on August 26th, 2024
Are there any prerequisites for joining the tour group?
Age Range
Other
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2024
  Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips if you're traveling internationally. You'll need to show proof of insurance to your group leader.

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- 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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Aswan

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Luxor Valley of the Kings

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Cairo

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