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Egyptian Legacy - Encounters Travel

Egyptian Legacy

8 days
4.8
(19)
Start and end in Cairo
Tour Operator:
Encounters Travel
Ship capacity:
18
Age range:
8 to 95
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
24055
Private available:
From
US $1,935
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Plan your adventure:
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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

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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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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive into Cairo. Transfer to hotel
  2. Day 2 Cairo. Pyramids & Saqqara tour
  3. Day 3 Luxor. West bank tour. Luxor temple
  4. Day 4 Luxor. Karnak Temple. Sail to Edfu
  5. Day 5 Edfu. Cruise to Kom Ombo & Aswan
  6. Day 6 Aswan. Abu Simbel option. Philae Temple, Aswan Dam
  7. Day 7 Cairo, Egyptian Museum & optional tours
  8. Day 8 Cairo. Departure transfer to the airport
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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

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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!

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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... Show more
    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.
    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
  • A
    · 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.
    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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  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    All of it was great.
    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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  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    Other than the traffic in Cairo, it was a great tour.
    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
    Everything was perfect. Loved the Valley. Of the Kings.
    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
    Everything was wonderful! Although didn’t enjoy the early morning so much.
    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.
    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.
    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
    Our tour guide, Ayman, was amazing. A truly fantastic experience.
    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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Dates & Availability

8 days
Egyptian Legacy
From Cairo to Cairo
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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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Good to Know

  • Currency
    £
    Egyptian Pound
    Egypt
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Egypt
    Type E
    Egypt
    Type F
    Egypt
  • 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 May 30th, 2023 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 30th, 2023, 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 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Encounters Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, 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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