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Essential Egypt

9 days
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Start and end in Cairo
4.2
16 traveler reviews
Essential Egypt - Intrepid Travel

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Intrepid Travel
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 18 to 35

Places You’ll See

  • Cairo
    Cairo
  • Giza
    Giza
  • Luxor
    Luxor
  • Valley of the Kings
    Valley of the Kings
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Highlights

  • Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Navigate the Nile on a traditional felucca
  • Discover ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings
  • Stroll through Cairo's bustling bazaars
  • Enjoy a Nubian village dinner along the Nile

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Cairo
  2. Day 2 Cairo/Pyramids/Sphinx
  3. Day 3 Aswan
  4. Day 4 Aswan
  5. Day 5 Nile Felucca
  6. Day 6 Luxor
  7. Day 7 Luxor / Valley of the Kings
  8. Day 8 Cairo
  9. Day 9 Cairo
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

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(8,885 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

1,309

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

84%

Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.4
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Tour Operator
    Intrepid Travel
    4.6
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  • Essential Egypt reviewer 1
    · September 20th, 2024
    Coudnt have had a better time. Seeing all the Highlights of Egypt, dun activities like Kayaking and Sailing the nile. Such a great group. Mina Was the best group leader imaginable. Very impressed by Egyptian history and culture. Clear recommendation.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your lovely review Lars! We agree Egypt is an amazing place and we are so glad that you were able to enjoy all of the great activities on your trip! We will be forwarding on your feedback about your leader Mina and we look forward... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • OJ
    · October 7th, 2019
    Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. No real complaints with the tour at all
    Trip date: September 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Our tour guide Mohomed Fouad (Medu) was excellent and had so much knowledge on everything we visited - there wasn't one question he didn't know the answer to. The places we went were great and the hotels were good for the most part too
    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    super organized, perfect size, great day to day pace, incredible trip leader I was a little anxious about being in Egypt/ the Middle East but felt so safe and comfortable the whole time, and the trip far surpassed my expectations
    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Intrepid was good because everything was organised so I felt safer in Egypt
    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    I enjoyed the experiences we had and the way the tour was set out
    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    The excellent guide Mohamed Adel and the incredible experiences we had during the trip.
    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Mohamed Adel our tour guide was exceptional. He went above and beyond to make our holiday memorable. He provided us with an educated, factual and personal perspective on the country as well as on the mind blowing history. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone based on the experience Mohamed made possible.
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    I loved the places we visited and what he had the chance of seeing
    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Great experience with a great tour leader- Mohammad Adel. Loved all of the activities and really enjoyed my time in the country.
    Trip date: January 2019

Dates & Availability

9 days
Essential Egypt
From Cairo to Cairo

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    • Can I book additional services for my trip?

      Yes, additional services like pre/post accommodation or airport transfers can be requested. Please notify us at least 30 days before departure to ensure availability.

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      Yes, we offer both arrival and departure transfer services. Please inform us of your flight details to arrange these services.

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      Please review the Essential Trip Information linked to your booking for detailed information on visa requirements and other travel prerequisites.

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      It’s required to have travel insurance covering medical expenses, including emergency repatriation. Additional coverage for loss of luggage and personal effects is strongly recommended.

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    Good to Know

    Tour ID: 16421

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      Egypt
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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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