Essential Egypt
- Tour Operator:
- Travel Talk
- Max group size:
- 35
- Age range:
- 18 to 59
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 2263
- Hygiene Measures:
- Included
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Visit the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids
- Explore the Valley of the Kings
- Discover the city of Aswan and its temples
- Jump onboard a Felucca cruise on the Nile
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Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Cairo
- Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
- Day 3: Aswan
- Day 4: Aswan
- Day 5: Daily Felucca cruise on the Nile
- Day 6: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor
- Day 7: Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train
- Day 8: Cairo City Tour
- Day 9: Cairo
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Customer Photos
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- KWKarin· June 2nd, 2022The tour was very interesting and very well organised and over all a lot of fun!!! The tour guide was just excellent, good fun and knew everything. Great TourTrip date: May 2022
nogaliyo· April 9th, 2022Outstanding trip from Travel Talk. The Venda was very well planned and organized so as a tourist we didn’t have to worry about anything. Everyone from TT was friendly and there were plenty of activities for everyone. One of the best things about the... Show more
Trip date: February 2022- ECelizabeth· April 6th, 2022Well there are tour guides and then there is Sameh. I am sorry to say that you have spoilt it for all future tours as no one will be able to live up to my expectations now. Your knowledge of the country with the history, geography and life in the areas... Show moreTrip date: March 2022
- Mmargaretyin· April 4th, 2022Sam is the best guide ever. I have travelled with over 15 tour companies with mixed emotions. Traveltalk/Sam managed the Egypt tour efficiently, even with 35 travellers. I really enjoyed it.Trip date: March 2022
- Iris· March 29th, 2022Great tour guide! Is very knowledgeable of the great history of Egypt! Sam was great we had an amazing time in Egypt thanks to Sam and his team! Thank you so much Sam for showing us your amazing country!Trip date: March 2022
- KKaplunValentina· March 28th, 2022Sam is an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and interesting narrator, very caring and attentive to all members of our tour group. I felt so safe with him. The only thing is that he didn’t choose a good dining place outside of our tour itinerary.... Show moreTrip date: March 2022
- SJSheryn· March 28th, 2022WOW, what a fantastic tour, with a tour guide who went the extra mile. I was injured at home the day i left and ended up at the hospital and needed daily treatment during the tour. Sam was there the whole way helping, advising and being supportive.... Show moreTrip date: March 2022
- James· March 21st, 2022Hello, Overall trip is excellent! My only negative would be not enough time at the Giza Pyramids. I would book an extra day or two in Cairo to visit the pyramids thoroughly, unless 35 mins of on & off the bus is enough time for you! For me I needed... Show moreTrip date: March 2022
- Mayra· March 11th, 2022Mo has simply been the best guide I could have asked for. His knowledge is infinite, he knows about everything and every detail and is really passionate about his work and puts a lot of love and dedication into it. He is an impeccable professional,... Show moreTrip date: February 2022
- LFLuticia· February 25th, 2022Excellent, looking forward to another trip!Trip date: February 2022
Dates & Availability
Pay-by-instalments
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- Saturday2 Jul, 2022EnglishSunday10 Jul, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$1,578
- -35%Saturday9 Jul, 2022EnglishSunday17 Jul, 2022$1,578$1,025
- Saturday16 Jul, 2022EnglishSunday24 Jul, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$1,578
- -35%Saturday23 Jul, 2022EnglishSunday31 Jul, 2022$1,578$1,025
- -35%Saturday30 Jul, 2022EnglishSunday7 Aug, 2022$1,578$1,025
- -35%Saturday6 Aug, 2022EnglishSunday14 Aug, 2022$1,578$1,025
- -35%Saturday13 Aug, 2022EnglishSunday21 Aug, 2022$1,578$1,025
- -35%Saturday20 Aug, 2022EnglishSunday28 Aug, 2022$1,578$1,025
- -35%Saturday27 Aug, 2022EnglishSunday4 Sep, 2022$1,578$1,025
- -35%Saturday3 Sep, 2022EnglishSunday11 Sep, 2022$1,608$1,045Only Pay $80 Deposit
Frequently Asked Questions
- When and where does the tour end?
This tour ends after breakfast on the last day of the tour at The Oasis Hotel Pyramids in Cairo. It's now time to say goodbye to your new friends and check-out of the hotel at 11 am. Before your flight, you will be bussed back to the airport where the tour operator will bid you safe travels! Please be aware the hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.
- When and where does the tour start?
The first day of the tour generally starts from The Oasis Hotel Pyramids in Cairo and as the first day is just an arrivals day you can arrive at any time. At the Cairo terminal, keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, as they pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel. There is an informal meeting planned for the evening at approximately 6:00 pm so we recommend arriving beforehand so you can meet your group and fellow travellers.
Please note that the joining point is subject to change until your final documents are released. - What are the optional excursions?
The optional excursions for this tour are:
Group Dinner on Cruise
Nubian Dinner
Abu Simbel
Hot Air Ballooning
Please note that this list is a guideline only and that pricing will be available with your finalised travel documents. - Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.
- What is the age range?
Generally, Travel Talk's passengers tend to be between the ages of 18 and 35, however, they do welcome more mature travellers with a young outlook. Unfortunately, children and young travellers under the age of 18 are not eligible to participate in this tour.
- Is there a hotel list available?
All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date, however, after your booking is finalised you will be issued with your final trip documents with your confirmed hotel list. To give you an idea of the type of accommodation TravelTalk uses on this tour, below is a list of the hotels that they generally use, but please be advised that they are subject to change:
The Oasis Hotel Pyramids - Cairo
Steigenberger Hotel - Luxor
Helnan Hotel - Aswan - Are the flights included?
Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com
- Can you provide the list of guides for this tour?
We do not have the guide list early on, as they are to be announced a couple of weeks prior to departure.
- Can I enter the pyramid and see a mummy there?
You'll get to visit Pyramids but you won't be able to go inside, you can see the mummy in the museums.
- Does this tour visit the Red Sea?
Unfortunately our 9 days tours do not visit the Red Sea, but you can surely check out our 10-12-15 days Egypt tours.
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