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This 12 day tour ticks all of the major boxes for a trip to Egypt. Discover the secrets of Egypt on this comprehensive tour, which takes you all of the way up the Nile into Upper Egypt and then to the Red Sea at Hurghada
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This 12 day tour ticks all of the major boxes for a trip to Egypt. Discover the secrets of Egypt on this comprehensive tour, which takes you all of the way up the Nile into Upper Egypt and then to the Red Sea at Hurghada
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityAswan
End CityHurghada
Destinations
Attractions
Trip includes
- 9 nights accommodation in 5-star hotels
- 1 night on board felucca sailboat with accompanying support boat (hotel upgrade available)
- 1 night on board overnight sleeper train in private twin-berth cabins (flight/hotel upgrade available)
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- All transport and transfers in private AC vehicles
- Sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Services of a local Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing tours
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive into Cairo and transfer to hotel
Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport, assist you with obtaining your visa and luggage, and then transfer you to your hotel close to the Pyramids for the start of your trip. They will help you settle in, introduce you to the local area, and explain tomorrow...
| OVERNIGHT:
Cairo 5-star hotel
| MEALS:
None
| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Cairo (5-star) - pre-tour, Single room supplement (EGSGDE)
Day 2 - Cairo, Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum tour
Our tour of Egypt begins with a drive to Giza on the outskirts of Cairo to visit the Sphinx and the three great pyramids of Egypt. One of our local Egyptologist guides will be accompanying you on this and all of your other sightseeing tours, and you'll find them a wealth...
| OVERNIGHT:
Sleeper train
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
| EXTRAS:
Cairo to Aswan flight upgrade
Day 3 - Aswan, Nubian Village and Philae Temple
This morning we arrive in Aswan and transfer to our hotel overlooking the Nile which is at its most picturesque here, with lush green islands, and feluccas sailing to and fro. Aswan itself is a melting pot of African and Middle Eastern cultures, most easily experienced b...
| OVERNIGHT:
Aswan 5 star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
| EXTRAS:
None
Day 4 - Abu Simbel option. Nile Felucca Cruise
An option is available this morning to visit the temples built by Ramses II at the amazing UNESCO world heritage site of Abu Simbel. We depart very early with the aim of seeing the rising sun over the temples. Transfers, guiding, and entrance fees are included. If you do...
| OVERNIGHT:
On board felucca
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
| EXTRAS:
Abu Simbel overland, Upgrade from felucca to hotel in Aswan
Day 5 - Edfu temple, Luxor temple at night
After breakfast on-board we bid farewell to our felucca crew and visit the nearby temple at Edfu before continuing on north to Luxor. The town of Luxor is built on and around the ancient site of Thebes, and boasts the largest concentration of ancient ruins in the Nile Va...
| OVERNIGHT:
Luxor 5-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
None
Day 6 - Luxor, West bank tour, Karnak temple
We cross the Nile early this morning to begin our tour of Luxor’s West Bank. Home to the Valley of the Kings, the dusty tombs in this ancient burial site are still revealing their secrets today and so it remains one of the most important archaeological sites in the world...
| OVERNIGHT:
Luxor 5-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Hot air balloon in Luxor
Day 7 - Luxor to the Red Sea at Hurghada
After a lazy morning we leave the Nile Valley and drive to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada where we check into a 5-star resort. Your stay here is on a 'soft all inclusive' basis, with all meals, soft drinks and snacks included but not alcoholic beverages.
| OVERNIGHT:
Hurghada - 5-star resort
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
| EXTRAS:
None
Day 8 - Red Sea at Hurghada, free day
Your day is free today to relax and enjoy your time by the Red Sea. Hurghada is world famous for its scuba diving and snorkelling and the rich Red Sea marine life here attracts divers from all over the world. Other adventurous activities available include wind surfing an...
| OVERNIGHT:
Hurghada 5-star resort
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
| EXTRAS:
None
Day 9 - Hurghada, free time
Today you have another free day in Hurghada to relax, or to take advantage of some of the adventurous activities on offer. Our local representative will be happy to help assist with any arrangements.
| OVERNIGHT:
Hurghada - 5-star resort
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
| EXTRAS:
None
Day 10 - Hurghada, free time
This is your last full day in Hurghada to soak up the sun or take some last minute optional activities which our local representative will be happy to help arrange.
| OVERNIGHT:
Hurghada - 5-star resort
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
| EXTRAS:
None
Day 11 - Drive to Cairo, Old Cairo & Khan-el-Khalili bazzar tour
We drive back to Cairo this morning (approx.. 5hrs) and check into a city centre hotel. An upgrade to an internal flight is also available on request. In the late afternoon we take a guided walk through the back streets and bazaars in Old Cairo. We'll walk through the hu...
| OVERNIGHT:
Cairo 5-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Hurghada to Cairo flight upgrade
Day 12 - Cairo, free time, departure airport transfer
Your time is free today for some last minute sightseeing or shopping until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. If you have an afternoon or evening flight departure, then a half-day tour of Coptic Cairo and the Citadel is available today, or you coul...
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Alexandria day trip, Cairo city tour Saqqara, Dashour & Memphis, Extra day in Cairo (5-star) - post-tour
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Dates & Availability
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Price per day$126
Last Updated: 0/25/2024
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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 tour!
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- Financial security for your peace of mind througn ATOL & financial failure insurance
- Members of ABTA (Y4447)
- Airport transfers included
- Encounters with local cultures and like-minded travellers
- No local payment as part of tour price
- Tours designed by experts
- Itineraries that don’t cut corners or costs at your expense
- Clear info provided on entrance fees & local costs
- The best industry renowned guides
- Every booking contributes to local projects
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International Flights
- Visa fees
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to sites visited (approx. $105)
- Entry to the Mummies room at the Egyptian Museum
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tipping kitty (allow US$55
- Tour guide tips
- Hotel gala dinners on 24 and/or 31 Dec (budget up to $180 p/p, see Tour notes)
- Any other items not mentioned above
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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