Legends of Egypt

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  Lydia

  Asked on September 30th, 2026

  Looking for 10 N/ 11 day tour. For 4 people. Family vacation. Need private tour

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    Planet ToursOperator•Written September 2026

    This tour Legends can be run in private at no extra cost with a minimum of 4 people.
    The tour starts on Thursdys in Cairo.
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  Brooke

  Asked on September 13th, 2026

  We are considering taking our 24 year old son with us to Egypt. Do you offer triple accommodations?

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    Planet ToursOperator•Written September 2026

    Yes we can offer triple rooms but please note that the third bed will be a sofa bed rather than a full bed.
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    Brooke

    Traveler•Written September 2026

    Can you share the name of the hotel where we would be staying in Cairo? Can you also share the names of the hotels in the other cities?
    If we fly in a day early, will you still provide transportation from the airport to the hotel?
    How much do you charge for a pre-night hotel accommodation?
    What is the name of the cruise ship for the Nile portion of the tour? Do we get to select our cabin?
    Can you provide us a list of all the optional activities you offer including the pricing?
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written September 2026

    So we use 5 star deluxe properties in Cairo such as Hilton Maadi / Sofitel etc in Luxor Sonesta St George or Steigenberger For the cruise Chateau La Fayette/ Alyssa or similar. Obviously these are confirmed to you once you have made the booking. It is not possible to selct the exact cabin but if you have a request, like adjoining rooms or high floor we will do our best.
    
    If you fly in one day earlier it will not be a problem we can still give you an airport transfer if you wish to go to the same hotel as the tour the cost of an extra night would be 130 usd per person in double room, that includes taxes and breakfast.
    
    The optional tours are
    CITADEL, MOSQUE, COPTIC QUARTER & BAZAR FROM CAIRO (3 ½ HOURS PICK UP APPROX 8 AM OR 2 PM) 78 USD PP
    Visit the fortified citadel built by El Saladin to protect the City from the crusades, the citadel was the home of the Ottoman kings fro over 700 years and enjoys the best panoramic views over the City of Cairo. Wander through the stunning Alabster mosque with it's elegant decorations, then take a walk though the cobbled medieval streets of Old Cairo in the Coptic Quarter and visit some of the Christian churches befoe finally having a go at bargaining a souvenir in the renowned bazaar of Khan El Khaili
    
    HOT AIR BALLOON LUXOR (2 HOURS pick up approx 4 am) 130 USD PP
    enjoy the wonderful adventure of gently floating over the stunning Nile and amazing pharaonic temples as the sun rises over the desert, take home some unforgettable memories and you see the temples from a birds eye view.
    
    NMEC CIVILIZATIONS MUSEUM (3 1/2 HOURS PICK UP AT APPROX 9 AM) 65 USD PP
    During our visit to the Museum of Civilizations, we'll travel through time via its exhibits, starting with periods such as the Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Medieval, and Islamic eras, and ending with the modern and contemporary eras. In addition, we'll be able to visit the famous Mummy Hall, specially designed to display the mummies of the kings and queens of Pharaonic Egypt.
    
    DESERT TOUR EL FAYOUM from Cairo FROM CAIRO (9 HOURS PICK UP APPROX 630 AM) 130 USD PP
    Discover the Oasis of El Fayoum, considered the largest Oasis in Egypt. we will see Lake Qaroun, which is over 40 km long and in some places 4 km wide, with an area of over 200 km². As we travel around the lake, we get a fascinating glimpse of local life: fields of palm trees, olive trees, hay transported on donkey backs make up daily life here. Arriving in town, we transfer to our 4 x 4 to take a trip into the desert. First we will travel to Wadi Hitan, known as the Valley of the Whales, which contains priceless fossil remains of the earliest, and now extinct, suborders of whales, the Archaeocetes. This is the most important site in the world for the demonstration of whale evolution. The number, concentration, and quality of these fossils are unique, and these fossils, including complete skeletons, are readily visible in the rocks and sands of the Western Desert. After the visit we will return toward the Wadi Rayan waterfalls where we will have lunch before venturing into the dunes in our 4 x 4 for sand boarding. Finally drive back to Cairo
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    Brooke

    Traveler•Written September 2026

    This seems like a very comprehensive tour. Are there any additional fees, such as entrance fees to any of the monuments that we have to pay in addition or is all of that included? I think I've seen light shows and other miscellaneous add ons on other tours, what are your additional fees if any?
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written September 2026

    All of the visits included in the tour have their entrances fees included too, there are only two points
    1. the inside of a pyramid is not included, we do not include the ticket to enter inside a pyramid as it is a very personal experience and not for everyone especially if you suffer from claustrophobia, this ticket costs 34 usd pp and can be bought on the day
    2. Entrance inside special tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the visit includes the entrance inside 3 public tombs but excludes the tombs of SETI I at 48 usd pp / Ramses V at 15 usd pp and Tutankhamon at 22 USD pp these can be add on the day of the visit although we reccomend doing only one additional tomb and to advise your guide which one you want beofre entering the Valley so the extra ticket can be bought.
    
    Remember that on the cruise you have all three meals included (drinks are not included) and in Cairo just Breakfast ... we can add lunches to your booking if you wish they would cost 25 usd per person per lunch (again without drinks) Dinner can be taken in the hotel (at extra cost) or in restuarnts outside as you wish ... a dinner in a 5 star hotel normally starts around 45 usd pp without drinks, in a restaurant outside it can cost between 25 - 35 usd depending on what you eat.
    
    For souvenirs Cash / credit card are accepted almost everywhere even in the markets so you dont need a lot of cash with you.
    
    Remember that Egypt is a country that works on tips so do bring either small dollar bills or change some money into local currency so that you have some change for bellboys, waiters etc when you need it.
    
    Sound and light at the Pyramids is not working at the moment so we have Sound and light at Karnak temple which to be honest I do not reccommend, as it requires walking around in the temple in a fairly dark situation as they light up individual columns to explain the history ... it can be more exhausting than enjoyable. Philae Temple has a sound and light show and that one is very nice but maybe by that point in the tour you might be more inclined to rest. You can always add on excursions during the tour, your guide will be happy to assist you
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    Brooke

    Traveler•Written September 2026

    As we are the first people booking the November 26 tour is this a guaranteed departure? Will we have the same driver, tour guide the entire time? Can we make a request to have someone that speaks very good English? Will you still provide transportation from the airport to our airport hotel upon arrival?
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written September 2026

    All of our tours are guaranteed and all of are guide speak excellent English.
    You will have the same guide in Cairo for your visits and then a different guide during the cruise.
    Because of the total distance travelled and the cruise it is not possible to have the same driver.
    I don't know who you will be doing the Bahariya Tour with, but we can coordinate if we have their contact so that we can pick you up from where they drop off.
    For tipping yes Usd are happily accepted especially by guides and drivers. Local money can be more helpful for small tips like waiters / bellboys or public bathrooms
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  Debra

  Asked on July 18th, 2026

  I am trying to set up my visa online and I am being asked for the host, phone number and host address. I do not know those answers. And I can't find them anywhere.

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    Debra

    Traveler•Written August 2026

    Has Egypt completed their new Visa procedure?
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written August 2026

    Yes you can now buy your evisa in the airport on arrival at one of the totems and recive the qr code which will replace the physical visa the cost is now 36 USD
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    Debra

    Traveler•Written August 2026

    I heard that it was better to buy them online before arrival to avoid long lines. Is that true?
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written August 2026

    So far we have not noted any significant delays fro our guests , however that may vary on the amount of passengers using the totems at any one time and also of course how practised those people are in the use of the Qr code receipt. If you don't wish to have to queue then the pre bought evisa is probably your best option although you will have to fill out forms and upload your passport so it will also take some time.
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    Debra

    Traveler•Written August 2026

    Can you tell me if our tour guide will be meeting us before or after customs and immigration to transport us to our hotel?
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written August 2026

    Our guide will be waiting inside the passport control area with a sign with your name on it and will accompany you through the control.
  
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  Samantha

  Asked on March 10th, 2026

  Can they book the same hotel if they arrive in Cairo two days early on the 8th December?

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    Samantha

    Traveler•Written March 2026

    Is airport pickup and early check-in available for an arrival at 3 am on the 8th December?
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    Samantha

    Traveler•Written March 2026

    Is there a one-day excursion to Alexandria on 9th December, including its cost and itinerary?
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    Samantha

    Traveler•Written March 2026

    What is the typical tour group size?
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    Samantha

    Traveler•Written March 2026

    Is an English-speaking guide included for the 10th December departure?
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    Samantha

    Traveler•Written March 2026

    Are all entry costs covered in the tour price, including for Alexandria?
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    Samantha

    Traveler•Written March 2026

    Does the tour price cover all gratuities?
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    Samantha

    Traveler•Written March 2026

    Is the hot air ballooning experience optional and included in the tour cost?
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written March 2026

    Yes you can book the same hotel pre stay or we can do so for you. Check in time in a hotel is 2pm so if you arrive before that you may have to wait. If you arrive at 3 am and want your room ready you will have to pay an extra night.
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written March 2026

    Airport pick up and drop off is available 24 hours so you can arrrive when you want
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written March 2026

    Yes we have a one day excursion to Alexandria it cost 130 Usd (American) and includes the entrances fee and lunch
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written March 2026

    Typical tour size is around 10 pax
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written March 2026

    English speaking assistant is available during transfers as you will be accompanied by one of our team yes.
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written March 2026

    All entry fees are included to the places visited excluded are the eztra ticket to enter inside a pyramid or the special tombs in valley of the Kings.
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written March 2026

    There is a service fee for the cruise which is specified but the rest of the tipping is optional for guides and drivers
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written March 2026

    Hot air balloon like Alexandria is an optional tour and costs 125 usd (american)pp
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  Sean

  Asked on January 9th, 2026

  For the transfer between Cairo and Luxor/Aswan, is it a domestic flight or a sleeper train? Are the tickets included in the price?

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    Sean

    Traveler•Written January 2026

    Could you please provide the names of the hotels in Cairo and the name of the Nile Cruise ship?
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    Sean

    Traveler•Written January 2026

    On the cruise, are the cabins located on the upper decks with windows, or on the lower deck?
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    Sean

    Traveler•Written January 2026

    What is the total amount of the "Tipping Kitty" (mandatory tips) per person? Also, are all entrance fees to the main sites included?
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    Sean

    Traveler•Written January 2026

    Is the excursion to Abu Simbel included in the package, or is it an optional extra? If extra, what is the price?
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    Sean

    Traveler•Written January 2026

    What is the maximum number of people in the group?
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written January 2026

    Our legends tour includes flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo.
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written January 2026

    The hotel in Cairo is usually Intercontinental or Hilton and the cruise maybe Chateau Lafayette or similar.
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written January 2026

    The cruises have accommodations on three decks there is no lower deck cabin.
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written January 2026

    Mandatory cruise tips are 55 usd and are charged beforehand, voluntary tips for guides and drivers are not included and that is the guests choice.
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written January 2026

    It also includes AbuSimbel as a visit.
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written January 2026

    Maximum group size is 12 passengers
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    Sean

    Traveler•Written January 2026

    Could you please advise how meals are organized on the days outside of the cruise? Is there an option to arrange meals in advance, or do travelers usually manage meals independently?
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written January 2026

    Meals that are not included in the tour are upto the guests to chose where they want to et , some people prefer to remain inside the hotels as these often have a variety of different cuisines on offer. Alternatively some prefer to step out into the Cairo nighlife and try out some of the local restaurants trying some of the typical dishes such as Koshari. During the tours the guide will always advise when there is free time to eat and will happily reccomend places or give tips about what to chose and where to go. Sometime during the longer excursions he may just reccommend to have a quick snack and eat something more substantial later on.
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    Sean

    Traveler•Written January 2026

    Could you please clarify whether entrance tickets to the sights and attractions are included in the tour price? If not, could you kindly advise on the approximate total cost of entrance fees for the entire duration of the cruise?
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written January 2026

    Yes all of the tickets are included to the sights mentioned. Only the inside of a Pyramid and special tombs at Valley of the Kings are extra fees. The cheops pyramid entrance is 35 usd / 28 euros pp. The special tombs at valley of the kings are Seti I at 48 usd /40 euros , Tutankhamon at 22usd /16 euros. And Ramses V tomb at 15 usd /1 0 euros
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  Joanna

  Asked on April 11th, 2025

  Is it possible to get tour dates for the Footprints of the Pharaohs tour between December 22, 2026 - January 6, 2027?

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    Joanna

    Traveler•Written April 2025

    Are your tours small groups?
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written April 2025

    Our tours are usually a maximum of 10 people. If you were a minimum of 6 people, there would be no extra charge to privatize the tour.
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    Planet ToursOperator•Written April 2025

    We have updated the tours with departures for 2026, and they should both be showing on the Tour Radar page. We have made some changes to the Footprints tour and have already added in the Gem Museum.
  
  
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  Gabriella

  Asked on December 18th, 2024

  How can I change the booking details or confirm additional services?

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    Planet ToursOperator•Written December 2024

    You can adjust your booking details through our platform or by notifying us about the changes needed via email.
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  Dale

  Asked on November 6th, 2024

  How can I check into my hotel upon arrival if I arrive early?

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    Planet ToursOperator•Written November 2024

    Hotel check-in is normally from 3 PM onwards, so if you arrive earlier, you would need to pay for an extra night to check in immediately.
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  Lesley

  Asked on October 19th, 2024

  Can I arrange for airport pickups based on my flight time?

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    Planet ToursOperator•Written October 2024

    Yes, please provide your flight details so we can arrange pickup from the airport.
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  Haelin

  Asked on October 5th, 2024

  What security measures are in place for tourists?

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    Planet ToursOperator•Written October 2024

    Egypt has a dedicated police force for the tourism sector, with officers present at all monuments and tourist areas. Guides are also safety conscious.