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Pharaonic Encounters (7 Days) (from Cairo to Alexandria)

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From Cairo to Alexandria
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  • Busy bazaar street with historic architecture under a bright sun.
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Encounters Travel
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairo

    Start point
    Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Arrival transfer is included.)

    Optional Activities

    • Nile dinner cruise in Cairo
    • Sound and light show at the pyramids
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramids of Giza
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  2. Day 2

    Cairo - Giza - Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board sleeper train)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza with Egyptologist
    • Visit to the Sphinx
    • Entrance to the Grand Egyptian Museum (highlights)
    • Koshary lunch
    • Overnight sleeper train to Luxor with dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Interior exploration of one of the pyramids
    • GEM re-visit package for further exploration of the Grand Egyptian Museum
    • Cairo to Luxor flight upgrade
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramids of Giza
    Great Sphinx of Giza
    Grand Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
  3. Day 3

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Valley of the Kings with several pharaonic tombs
    • Visit to the Temple of Queen Hatchepsut
    • Visit to Deir el-Medina (Valley of the Craftsmen)
    • Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
    • Evening visit to Luxor Temple
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Temple of Queen Hatchepsut
    Deir el-Medina
    Colossi of Memnon
    Luxor Temple
  4. Day 4

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Karnak temple complex

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon flight over the west bank of the Nile at sunrise
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple Complex
  5. Day 5

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board sleeper train)

    Included Activities

    • Overnight sleeper train to Cairo with dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Extra West Bank tour (Rammesseum, Medinat Habu, Valley of the Queens)
    • Luxor Museum tour
    • Explore Luxor markets and shopping
    • Visit to the mummification museum
    • Felucca trip to Banana Island
    • Luxor to Cairo flight upgrade
  6. Day 6

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Old Cairo and Khan-el-Khalili bazaar

    Optional Activities

    • Cairo city tour (Coptic Cairo, Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Khan-el-Khalili bazaar)
    • Half day tour to Saqqara, Dashour and Memphis
    • Full day trip to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast
    • Full day trip to the Valley of the Whales at Wadi Rayan
    • Nile dinner cruise in Cairo
    Landmarks
    Bab al-Futuh
    Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar
  7. Day 7

    Cairo

    End point
    Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Departure transfer is included.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Cairo city tour
    • Saqqara, Dashour & Memphis half day tour
    • Alexandria day trip
    • Valley of the Whales at Wadi Rayan trip
    • Extra nights in Cairo (5-star) - post-tour

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4.9
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    4.7
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
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    December 30th, 2019
    My first experience in Egypt and the Encounters Travel team made it great. I had a wonderful time.
    Traveled in June 2019
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    December 30th, 2019
    The tour leader went above and beyond. The tour guides were very informative. I had a great time.
    Traveled in June 2019
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    December 30th, 2019
    Other than the train ride being a bit scare the overall trip was wonderful.
    Traveled in June 2019
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    December 30th, 2019
    The tour leader went above and beyond to make it a great experience and headache free!
    Traveled in June 2019
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    December 30th, 2019
    Would have loved more time at the pyramids but loved the trip nonetheless
    Traveled in March 2019
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    Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Pharaonic Encounters holiday and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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  • A
    December 30th, 2019
    It was my first time in Egypt and it was great! I'll be back!
    Traveled in March 2019
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    Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Sands & Seas holiday and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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  • K
    July 23rd, 2019
    Very informative and great service very well organised
    Traveled in July 2019
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    Hi Komninos, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Pharaonic Encounters tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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    Janine

    Asked on January 14th, 2022

    Hello I am enquiring as to the usual group size of the tour, the average age of travellers and what countries they are usually from?

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    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2022

      This tour operates with a minimum group size of 2 and maximum of 18, though the average on this particular tour tends to be under 10. We welcome travellers on our tours from any country and often have very mixed groups. Most passengers do tend to join our tours from North America and Europe though.

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    Ray

    Asked on February 1st, 2017

    Are there any available extra options eg. camel rides/donkey rides/nubian dinner etc.?

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    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written February 2017

      We don't offer any donkey rides on this tour, however you'll have the opportunity to take a short camel ride whilst at the Pyramids. Our local guides whilst on the tour will help you to arrange this.

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    Jill

    Asked on February 1st, 2017

    Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?

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    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written February 2017

      A trip note will be given, which contains essential information about your trip - the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc. Please contact us for this.

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    Lynda

    Asked on November 1st, 2016

    I'll be arriving earlier than the scheduled tour, will it matter, especially with the accommodation?

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    • Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2016

      Day 1 is just an arrival day so it doesn't really matter what time you arrive on this day, though you'll only be able to access your hotel room from 2pm. At the end of the tour, the final day is also just a departure day so you can leave at anytime, though you'll need to vacate your hotel room by 12 midday.

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    • 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.
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    • 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.
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