Can you give me a brief itinerary of this tour?

Day 1 : Arrive in Cairo, transfer to hotel Day 2 : Cairo, Pyramids & Museum tour, camel ride, train to Aswan Day 3 : Aswan, Philae temple, school visit Day 4 : Aswan, Abu Simbel option, start felucca cruise Day 5 : Felucca sailboat cruise, drive to Luxor Day 6 : Luxor, west bank tour Day 7 : Luxor, Karnak temple, free time Day 8 : Arrive Cairo, city tour Day 9 : Cairo, tour ends, transfer to the airport

What are the meals included on this tour?

This tour includes 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners.

Are the entrance fees included in the tour price?

Entry fees for the sites mentioned in the itinerary are included in the price of this tour.

What are the inclusions of the tour?

Here are the inclusions: Accommodation in 4 & 5-star hotels & resorts Meals as indicated in the itinerary and all transfers.

Can a solo traveler join this family trip?

We don't take single passengers on this particular tour as this is a family tour (ie. only for those travelling with children).

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Nile Family Adventure

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Nile Family Adventure - Encounters Travel

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Places You’ll See

Cairo
Abu Simbel
Luxor

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Highlights

Ride camels by the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca
Explore the Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Visit the grand Karnak Temple complex
Tour Cairo's historic sites and bazaars

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive in Cairo and transfer to hotel
Day 2 Visit the Pyramids & Sphinx in Giza. Traditional Koshary Lunch. Egyptian Museum Visit. Sleeper Train to Aswan
Day 3 Arrive in Aswan and visit Philae Temple. Nubian Village and School experience
Day 4 Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Sail down the River Nile on a traditional Felucca sailboat
Day 5 Disembark Felucca and drive to Luxor via Edfu Temple (optional visit Luxor to Temple by Night)
Day 6 Visits to Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatchepsut and the Workers Village
Day 7 Morning exploration of Karnak Temple. Free afternoon and overnight sleeper train to Cairo
Day 8 Arrive in Cairo. Visit the impressive Citadel and explore the markets of Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar
Day 9 Cairo, tour ends, transfer to the airport

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Encounters Travel

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· August 31st, 2018
Waleed was the best tour guide and we travel often. He is fun, friendly, knowledgeable and empathetic towards all of our traveling needs. He really made our trip a magical experience and we were so grateful!! I recommend him to all of my friends!
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Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback and photos. We are happy you enjoyed our Nile Family Adventure tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
Trip date: April 2017

Dates & Availability

9 days

Nile Family Adventure

From Cairo to Cairo

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Can you give me a brief itinerary of this tour?
Day 1 : Arrive in Cairo, transfer to hotel
Day 2 : Cairo, Pyramids & Museum tour, camel ride, train to Aswan
Day 3 : Aswan, Philae temple, school visit
Day 4 : Aswan, Abu Simbel option, start felucca cruise
Day 5 : Felucca sailboat cruise, drive to Luxor
Day 6 : Luxor, west bank tour
Day 7 : Luxor, Karnak temple, free time
Day 8 : Arrive Cairo, city tour
Day 9 : Cairo, tour ends, transfer to the airport
December 1, 2016 • Other
What are the meals included on this tour?
This tour includes 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners.
September 1, 2016 • Meals
Are the entrance fees included in the tour price?
Entry fees for the sites mentioned in the itinerary are included in the price of this tour.
September 1, 2016 • Price / Availability
What are the inclusions of the tour?
Here are the inclusions:
Accommodation in 4 & 5-star hotels & resorts
Meals as indicated in the itinerary and all transfers.
September 1, 2016 • Other
Can a solo traveler join this family trip?
We don't take single passengers on this particular tour as this is a family tour (ie. only for those travelling with children).
February 1, 2016 • Other

Good to Know

Tour ID: 85338

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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.
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- For any tour departing before July 19th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 19th, 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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