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- Fully Guided
- Sightseeing
- Historical
- Christmas & New Year
- Gold Operator
- Encounters Travel
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- 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
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
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive into Cairo, transfer to hotel
- Day 2 Visit the Pyramids in Giza and the stepped Pyramid in Saqqara
- Day 3 Early flight to Luxor. Morning visit to the West Bank of the Nile and Luxor Temple by night
- Day 4 Explore Karnak Temple and continue sailing to Edfu
- Day 5 Visit Edfu Temple and cruise to Kom Ombo & Aswan
- Day 6 Abu Simbel option. Sail the Nile on a traditional Felucca. Visit Philae Temple & Aswan Dam
- Day 7 Morning flight to Cairo. Visit the Egyptian Museum. Optional afternoon tours
- Day 8 Cairo, departure transfer to the airport
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar 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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Operated by
Encounters Travel
Number of tours
78
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
100%
Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with...
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 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.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.Show moreEncounters 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.Show moreEncounters 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.Show moreEncounters 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.Show moreEncounters 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.Show moreEncounters 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.Show moreEncounters 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.Show moreEncounters 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.Show moreEncounters 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.Show moreEncounters 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
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- From Saturday24 May, 2025To Saturday31 May, 2025EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$2,395
- From Saturday7 Jun, 2025To Saturday14 Jun, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$2,265
- From Saturday21 Jun, 2025To Saturday28 Jun, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$2,265
- From Saturday5 Jul, 2025To Saturday12 Jul, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$2,265
- From Saturday19 Jul, 2025To Saturday26 Jul, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$2,265
- From Saturday2 Aug, 2025To Saturday9 Aug, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$2,265
- From Saturday16 Aug, 2025To Saturday23 Aug, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$2,265
- From Saturday30 Aug, 2025To Saturday6 Sep, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$2,265
- From Saturday13 Sep, 2025To Saturday20 Sep, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$2,530
- From Saturday27 Sep, 2025To Saturday4 Oct, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$2,530
What our customers ask about this tour
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Tanya
Asked on January 27th, 2025What is the hourly itinerary on day 7? Would a 5pm departure flight fit into the schedule?
Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2025We 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
Traveler•Written January 2025What 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 TravelOperator•Written 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, 2024What is included in the basic tour price?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written 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, 2024What is the age limit for joining your tours?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written 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, 2024What types of transport are included in the tour packages?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written 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, 2024What are the visa requirements for traveling to Egypt?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written 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, 2024Can I learn more about the itinerary and activity options?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written 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, 2023Can you accommodate special dining requirements on tour?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written 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, 2023Do seniors need a doctor's note to travel on the tours?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written 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, 2023What group sizes do you accommodate on these tours?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written 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, 2023Is there any possibility to customize the tour dates?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written 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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