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Egypt Express

8 days
From Giza to Cairo
3.8
11 traveler reviews
Egypt Express - Encounters Travel
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
Age range 8 to 95
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Highlights

  • Explore the iconic pyramids at Giza
  • Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca
  • Visit the majestic Temple of Philae
  • Discover Luxor's ancient ruins
  • Wander through Cairo's vibrant bazaars

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive into Cairo, transfer to hotel
  2. Day 2 Cairo, Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Overnight train to Aswan
  3. Day 3 Arrive in Aswan. Philae Temple & Nubian village
  4. Day 4 Abu Simbel option. Nile Felucca Cruise
  5. Day 5 Felucca sailing, to Luxor via Edfu. Optional Luxor temple at night
  6. Day 6 Luxor, West Bank tour. Optional Karnak temple tour. Overnight train to Cairo
  7. Day 7 Arrive in Cairo. Optional day trips available
  8. Day 8 Cairo, Optional City & Museum tour. Departure airport transfer
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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

Number of tours

78

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Good
    3.8
  • Itinerary
    Good
    3.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.9
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 4.5
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  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    Extremely unprofessional tour guide.
    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    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... Show more
    Trip date: June 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    The trip was interesting but the organisation and effort put forth on the trip was rather weak. We had no real help from our tour guide with pushy locals.
    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    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... Show more
    Trip date: June 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    Have a local tour manager trash talk us to other guests is terrible.
    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    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... Show more
    Trip date: June 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    There were too many issues with the tour. Our felucca got rammed into in the middle of the night and nothing got done about it - as if though it never happened. Also our guide wasn’t any good either.
    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    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... Show more
    Trip date: June 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    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 tiny van. Everything was a hassle.
    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    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... Show more
    Trip date: June 2019
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  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    A "coach" and a mini-van are not interchangeable for an overnight trip. The correspondence about this was unacceptable! Everything else was excellent!
    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    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... Show more
    Trip date: March 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    Loved everything about this tour, especially the Felucca!
    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    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!
    Trip date: March 2019
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  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    Other than no internet access at any of the hotel it was a great trip!
    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    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!
    Trip date: March 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    Best tour. Hardly any internet access but that just made the trip a whole lot better.
    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    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!
    Trip date: March 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel
  • A
    · December 30th, 2019
    Our tour guide was so good. He went above and beyond to assist the group when there were hiccups. We had a wonderful time and he made it even better!
    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    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!
    Trip date: March 2019
    Review collected by Encounters Travel

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8 days
Egypt Express
From Giza to Cairo

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 55539

  • Currency
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    Egyptian Pound
    Egypt
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Type E
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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.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • For any tour departing before April 9th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 9th, 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.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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