Egyptian Legacy
8 days
•
Start and end in Cairo
- Tour Operator:
- Encounters Travel
- Ship capacity:
- 18
- Age range:
- 8 to 95
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 24055
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US
$1,935
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Plan your adventure:
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Discover sunny Egypt, Africa's hidden gem
- Enjoy a spectacular hot air ballon ride
- Explore the Philae temples of Aswan
- Visit the magnificent Pyramids of Giza
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Itinerary
Start and end in Cairo! With the River Cruise tour Egyptian Legacy, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Cairo, Egypt and 4 other destinations in Egypt. Egyptian Legacy includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive into Cairo. Transfer to hotel
- Day 2 Cairo. Pyramids & Saqqara tour
- Day 3 Luxor. West bank tour. Luxor temple
- Day 4 Luxor. Karnak Temple. Sail to Edfu
- Day 5 Edfu. Cruise to Kom Ombo & Aswan
- Day 6 Aswan. Abu Simbel option. Philae Temple, Aswan Dam
- Day 7 Cairo, Egyptian Museum & optional tours
- Day 8 Cairo. Departure transfer to the airport
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel
3 nights
Berth / Cabin
1 night
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Operated by Encounters Travel
Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're visiting. Our tours range from historical sightseeing and Nile cruises in Egypt, through to long strenuous treks and white water rafting in Nepal or swimming with whales in Tonga. You can join other travellers on a small group departure, or personalise and tailor-make an itinerary for you to enjoy privately. Whatever your preference, we have a team of experienced travel consultants ready to advise you and help arrange your next great adventure!
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- PSPamela· November 27th, 2022From the airport pickup to end tour, everything was well organised and smoothly executed. Ahmed was particularly helpful in organising train tickets and seeing us to the train at end of tour. Aymon our guide was outstanding, the depth of his knowledge... Show more
Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for the amazing review Pamela! We will let everyone in Egypt know what a great trip you had. Thanks, The Encounters Travel Team.Trip date: November 2022 
Virginia· October 20th, 2022This tour was excellent. Everything was well organized and put together and the tour guides were extremely knowledgeable. I always felt safe and taken care of. I feel like I was able to get the most out of my time on this tour.Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for the amazing review Virginia, we are so happy you enjoyed your time with us in Egypt!Trip date: September 2022- AMelinda Wong· December 30th, 2019Encounters Travel was much easier and responsive compared to the tour company we used last year. We will definitely share our positive experience with family and friends back home.Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Egypt holiday and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: June 2019Review collected by Encounters Travel
- AJulie Snyder· December 30th, 2019All of it was great.Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy to know that you enjoyed our Egyptian Legacy tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: March 2019Review collected by Encounters Travel
- AJames Stewart· December 30th, 2019Other than the traffic in Cairo, it was a great tour.Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Egyptian Legacy holiday and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: March 2019Review collected by Encounters Travel
- APaula Huntman· December 30th, 2019Everything was perfect. Loved the Valley. Of the Kings.Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Egyptian Legacy holiday and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: March 2019Review collected by Encounters Travel
- ACliford Snyder· December 30th, 2019Everything was wonderful! Although didn’t enjoy the early morning so much.Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Egyptian Legacy holiday and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: March 2019Review collected by Encounters Travel
- AMarvin Nephew· December 30th, 2019Our guide, Ayman, was outstanding and went the extra mile.Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Egyptian Legacy holiday with Ayman as your guide. We hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: March 2019Review collected by Encounters Travel
- AEdward Oliver· December 30th, 2019We were fortunate to have an excellent guide who was knowledgeable, sensitive, and caring. We felt safe and well cared for by the Encounters Travel team.Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Egyptian Legacy holiday with Ayman as your guide. We hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: March 2019Review collected by Encounters Travel
- AJanna Nephew· December 30th, 2019Our tour guide, Ayman, was amazing. A truly fantastic experience.Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Egyptian Legacy holiday with Ayman as your guide. We hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: March 2019Review collected by Encounters Travel
Dates & Availability
8 days
Egyptian Legacy
From Cairo to Cairo
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- Saturday8 Apr, 2023Saturday15 Apr, 2023English$2,095
- Saturday22 Apr, 2023Saturday29 Apr, 2023English$2,035
- Saturday6 May, 2023Saturday13 May, 2023English$1,995
- Saturday13 May, 2023Saturday20 May, 2023English$1,995
- Saturday20 May, 2023Saturday27 May, 2023English$1,995
- Saturday27 May, 2023Saturday3 Jun, 2023English$1,995
- Saturday10 Jun, 2023Saturday17 Jun, 2023English$1,935
- Saturday24 Jun, 2023Saturday1 Jul, 2023English$1,935
- Saturday8 Jul, 2023Saturday15 Jul, 2023English$1,9350% Interest Instalments
- Saturday15 Jul, 2023Saturday22 Jul, 2023English$1,9350% Interest Instalments
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it guaranteed that this cruise will be using the Nile Quest?
This is a small group tour, we can't guarantee a particular cruise boat, as the boat will only be confirmed within 2 weeks of the travel date. We will be using a boat such as the Nile Quest - or similar depending on cruise availability, but we don't guarantee the Nile Quest. A 5-star deluxe boat will be used and we would confirm the exact boat within 2 weeks of the departure date.
- How big is the tour group?
This tour has a maximum capacity of 18, however the average group sizes tend to be no more than 10. The tour would go ahead with a minimum of 2 passengers.
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