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Egyptian Legacy

8 days
Start and end in Cairo
4.8
19 traveler reviews
Egyptian Legacy - Encounters Travel
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  • Explorer
  • Family
  • Temples
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
Age range 8 to 95
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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

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive into Cairo, transfer to hotel
  2. Day 2 Visit the Pyramids in Giza and the stepped Pyramid in Saqqara
  3. Day 3 Early flight to Luxor. Morning visit to the West Bank of the Nile and Luxor Temple by night
  4. Day 4 Explore Karnak Temple and continue sailing to Edfu
  5. Day 5 Visit Edfu Temple and cruise to Kom Ombo & Aswan
  6. Day 6 Abu Simbel option. Sail the Nile on a traditional Felucca. Visit Philae Temple & Aswan Dam
  7. Day 7 Morning flight to Cairo. Visit the Egyptian Museum. Optional afternoon tours
  8. Day 8 Cairo, departure transfer to the airport
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

78

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.1
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  • PS
    · November 27th, 2022
    From 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 was excellent and he imparted it clearly and answered all questions. His attention and care for every member of the tour was good particularly looking after one member who had mobility difficulties. His ability to guide us through excessive crowds everywhere also deserves comment.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks 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
  • Egyptian Legacy reviewer 2
    · October 20th, 2022
    This 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.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks for the amazing review Virginia, we are so happy you enjoyed your time with us in Egypt!
    Trip date: September 2022
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    · December 30th, 2019
    Encounters 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.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks 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 2019
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    · December 30th, 2019
    All of it was great.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks 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 2019
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    · December 30th, 2019
    Other than the traffic in Cairo, it was a great tour.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks 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 2019
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    · December 30th, 2019
    Everything was perfect. Loved the Valley. Of the Kings.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks 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 2019
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    · December 30th, 2019
    Everything was wonderful! Although didn’t enjoy the early morning so much.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks 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 2019
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  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    Our guide, Ayman, was outstanding and went the extra mile.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks 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 2019
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  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    We 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.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks 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 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    Our tour guide, Ayman, was amazing. A truly fantastic experience.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks 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 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel

Dates & Availability

8 days
Egyptian Legacy
From Cairo to Cairo

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Tanya

    Asked on January 27th, 2025

    What is the hourly itinerary on day 7? Would a 5pm departure flight fit into the schedule?

    Flights / Transfers
    Tour Details
    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      We get a flight back from Aswan to Cairo in the morning of day 7. Then we go to visit the Egyptian Museum and to the hotel. The timing of the flight from Aswan to Cairo varies depending on the date of travel, and so this will impact our timings in Cairo too. But if you fly out at 5pm, they will want you at the airport for 2pm. This should work fine, but I think you would probably miss the Museum tour.

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      Tanya

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      What time would we arrive in Cairo on that day and would that still allow some time at the museum? As we would not need accomodation the last night what would the revised cost be?

    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      On the 7th March, the earliest flight is 09:20 from Aswan, getting to Cairo at 10:40. If your international flight is at 17:45, you would really need to be at the airport no later than 14:30. Depending on the time to depart the airport, and drive to the Egyptian Museum, you would possibly only have 15 minutes or so there, before you need to make your way back to the airport.

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    Jose

    Asked on December 9th, 2024

    What is included in the basic tour price?

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    Tour Details
    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      The basic tour price includes accommodations, some meals, tour guide services, domestic flights, and transport. Exclusions apply to international flights, visa fees, travel insurance, optional tours, and personal expenses.

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    Sabrina

    Asked on November 17th, 2024

    What is the age limit for joining your tours?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      There are no specific age limits for our tours; anyone healthy and capable of managing the travel itinerary is welcome to join.

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    James

    Asked on March 15th, 2024

    What types of transport are included in the tour packages?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      The package generally includes all transports like buses, domestic flights, and cruise transfers between tour locations.

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    Annelyse

    Asked on January 11th, 2024

    What are the visa requirements for traveling to Egypt?

    Visa
    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten January 2024

      All travelers are advised to obtain their Egypt visas in advance due to uncertain availability upon arrival. However, many nationalities including British, European, Australian, New Zealand, and USA can typically get their visas on arrival at Cairo airport.

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    Jana

    Asked on January 4th, 2024

    Can I learn more about the itinerary and activity options?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten January 2024

      Yes, detailed itineraries and optional activities are provided prior to booking, so travelers can plan according to their interests and preferences.

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    Shelley

    Asked on November 7th, 2023

    Can you accommodate special dining requirements on tour?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten November 2023

      Special dining requirements can generally be accommodated with prior notice, ensuring all travelers have suitable meal options.

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    Gauthier

    Asked on October 31st, 2023

    Do seniors need a doctor's note to travel on the tours?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten November 2023

      Seniors are welcome on the tours without needing a doctor's note, provided they are healthy to travel.

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    Cody

    Asked on October 17th, 2023

    What group sizes do you accommodate on these tours?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten October 2023

      The tours can accommodate varying group sizes, with sufficient notice to ensure accommodation and transport logistics are appropriately managed.

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    Mylène

    Asked on September 18th, 2023

    Is there any possibility to customize the tour dates?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten September 2023

      Tour dates can sometimes be customized to fit personal schedules, but this depends on existing bookings and logistical possibilities.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 24055

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 23rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 23rd, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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