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Egypt Express

8 days
Start and end in Cairo
3.8
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

    Optional Activities

    • Evening dinner cruise on the Nile
    • Sound and light show at the pyramids
  2. Day 2

    Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Koshary - a bed of fluffy rice and lentils, topped with cooked macaroni and chickpeas, with tangy tomato sauce and crispy fried onions)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the three great pyramids at Giza
    • Visit the Sphinx
    • Koshary lunch
    • Free time to visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities

    Optional Activities

    • Sleeper train upgrade to Aswan with private cabin and airline-style meals
    Landmarks
    Pyramids of Giza
    Great Sphinx of Giza
    Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
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  3. Day 3

    Aswan

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to Temple of Philae
    • Visit to Nubian Village to experience local way of life and homes
    Landmarks
    Temple of Philae
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  4. Day 4

    Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast with felucca crew), Dinner (Dinner prepared by felucca crew on the riverbank)

    Included Activities

    • Felucca sailing trip on the Nile with meals prepared onboard
    • Overnight experience on felucca moored on the Nile

    Optional Activities

    • Abu Simbel overland excursion
    • Felucca to Hotel upgrade for comfortable overnight stay in Aswan
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel
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  5. Day 5

    Aswan to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on felucca before departure
    • Visit to Edfu Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Evening guided tour to Luxor Temple
    • Hot air balloon over Luxor
    Landmarks
    Edfu Temple
    Luxor Temple
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  6. Day 6

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
    • Visit to Valley of the Kings tombs
    • Visit to Deir El-Medina (Valley of the Artisans)
    • Stop to see Colossi of Memnon

    Optional Activities

    • Karnak Temple complex tour
    • Hot air balloon flight over West Bank of the Nile (early start for sunrise)
    • Sleeper train upgrade to Cairo with private cabin
    Landmarks
    Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
    Valley of the Kings
    Deir El-Medina
    Colossi of Memnon
    Karnak Temple Complex
  7. Day 7

    Cairo

    Optional Activities

    • Cairo city tour visiting Coptic Cairo, the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque
    • Half-day tour to Saqqara, Dashour and Memphis
    • Full day trip to Wadi Rayan Valley of the Whales
    • Alexandria day trip
    • Guided walk through Cairo back streets and bazaars with tea, shisha, and early Kushari dinner
    Landmarks
    Coptic Cairo
    Citadel of Saladin
    Mohamed Ali Mosque
    Saqqara
    Dashour
    Memphis
    Wadi Rayan
    Bab al-Futuh
    Khan el-Khalili
  8. Day 8

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Egyptian Museum
    • Last minute sightseeing or shopping in Cairo
    Landmarks
    Egyptian Museum
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3.8
Overall rating based on 11 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.7
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    3.9
  • Food
    5.0
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  • A
    December 30th, 2019
    2
    Extremely unprofessional tour guide.
    Traveled in June 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
    Reply from: Encounters Travel
    We are very sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with your tour guide. Professionalism is something we take very seriously, and it’s disappointing to hear that we didn’t meet your expectations in this regard. We will investigate your feedback and take the necessary steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again.
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  • A
    December 30th, 2019
    2
    The trip was interesting but the organisation and effort put forth on the trip was rather weak. We had no real help...
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    Traveled in June 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
    Reply from: Encounters Travel
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the organization of your trip and the level of support you received from your tour guide did not meet your expectations. It’s important to us that our guides assist with handling difficult situations, especially with pushy locals, and we regret that you felt this wasn’t adequately addressed during your tour.
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  • A
    December 30th, 2019
    4
    Have a local tour manager trash talk us to other guests is terrible.
    Traveled in June 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
    Reply from: Encounters Travel
    We deeply apologize for the behavior you experienced with the local tour manager. This kind of conduct is completely unacceptable and does not align with the standards of professionalism and respect that we expect from our team. We take your feedback very seriously and will address this matter directly with the staff involved to ensure this does not happen again. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we sincerely regret that this impacted your experience.
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  • A
    December 30th, 2019
    2
    There were too many issues with the tour. Our felucca got rammed into in the middle of the night and nothing got done...
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    Traveled in June 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
    Reply from: Encounters Travel
    We’re very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced during your tour. The situation with the felucca must have been incredibly frustrating, and we apologize that it wasn't handled properly at the time. This is certainly not the standard of service we strive to provide. We also regret that your guide did not meet your expectations, as we work hard to ensure our guides are knowledgeable and provide a great experience.
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  • A
    December 30th, 2019
    3
    Jordan was worth it. Egypt was not. I did not learn much from the guide. We were promised a coach bus but was given a...
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    Traveled in June 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
    Reply from: Encounters Travel
    We are truly sorry to hear that your experience in Egypt didn’t meet your expectations. It’s disappointing that the guide didn’t provide the depth of information you were hoping for, and we regret that the transportation and logistics caused frustration. We understand how important comfort and quality are, especially when traveling to such significant destinations, and we apologize for not delivering on the promise of a coach bus.
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  • A
    December 30th, 2019
    4
    A "coach" and a mini-van are not interchangeable for an overnight trip. The correspondence about this was...
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    Traveled in March 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
    Reply from: Encounters Travel
    Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear that everything else about your trip was excellent. However, we’re sorry to learn that the transportation didn’t meet your expectations. Your point about the difference between a coach and a mini-van for an overnight trip is completely valid, and we apologize for any miscommunication regarding this. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we’ll make sure to review our correspondence process to ensure clearer communication moving forward. Your insights help us improve, and we’re grateful for your understanding.
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  • A
    December 30th, 2019
    5
    Loved everything about this tour, especially the Felucca!
    Traveled in March 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
    Reply from: Encounters Travel
    Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Egypt on a Shoestring holiday and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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  • A
    December 30th, 2019
    5
    Other than no internet access at any of the hotel it was a great trip!
    Traveled in March 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
    Reply from: Encounters Travel
    Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Egypt on a Shoestring holiday and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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  • A
    December 30th, 2019
    5
    Best tour. Hardly any internet access but that just made the trip a whole lot better.
    Traveled in March 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
    Reply from: Encounters Travel
    Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Egypt on a Shoestring holiday and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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  • A
    December 30th, 2019
    5
    Our tour guide was so good. He went above and beyond to assist the group when there were hiccups. We had a wonderful...
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    Traveled in March 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
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    Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Egypt on a Shoestring holiday and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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    Asked on January 30th, 2023

    Can we do this 8 day tour?

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      We could operate the trip privately starting February 7th, ending the 15th. The cost will be CA$1855.00 per person, based on a minimum of 4 passengers travelling together, sharing 2 twin/double rooms.

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      Are the hotels 5 star?

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      5 star hotels, air, and skip Namibian village, tendura temple and include black/white desert.

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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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