Egyptian Legacy tour

Egyptian Legacy tour

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Egyptian Legacy tour

8 Days Starting and ending in 30.009495,31.261597

Visiting: Egypt

Tour operator:

Encounters Travel

Tour code:

8

Group size:

1 - 18

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

8-95

Special diets catered:

Request dietary needs

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2195

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

A luxury version of our classic Egypt tour, offering a higher standard of accommodation and transport to ensure your comfort at all times. We start in Cairo where you can explore the Great Pyramids of Giza including the Step Pyramid and the iconic Sphinx. A short flight takes you to Luxor the next morning where you will experience the incredible temples and world famous tombs of the Valley of the Kings as well as visiting Karnak, Medinat Habu, Queen Hatchepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Your luxury river boat cruise takes you all the way to Aswan, via the temples of Edfu and Komomo, where we will explore the romantic temples of Philae and the impressive Aswan High Dam. Flying back to Cairo, we then tour the world famous Egyptian Museum, accompanied by a certified Egyptologist, before you are free to explore the bustling markets and souks of this incredible city.

Highlights

  • Iconic Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza, Egyptian museum, 5-star cruise down the Nile visiting Karnak & Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatchepsut, Medinat Habu & Philae Temples.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive Into Cairo. Transfer To Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cairo – 5 star hotel


Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport and 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’s arrangements.

Extra night - pre-tour, Single Room Supplement - Egypt

Day 2: Cairo. Pyramids & Saqqara Tour

Accommodation Name: Cairo hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


Our tour of Egypt starts with a visit to the Giza Plateau, home of Egypt's world famous Great Pyramids, proclaimed by the Greeks to be among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. We visit the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx, Memphis-first capital of the ancient kingdom to see the statue of Ramses II, then to Sakkara to see the Step pyramid.

Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo (deluxe)

Day 3: Luxor. West Bank Tour. Luxor Temple

Accommodation Name: On board - 5 star cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


This moring we transfer to Cairo airport of an early flight to Luxor. We begin our tour of the West bank of the Nile starting at the Colossi of Memnon we then get to explore the dusty Pharaonic tombs located at the world famous Valley of the Kings. We also visit the Temple of Queen Hatchepsut and see the colourful hieroglyphics at Medinat Habu temple before crossing back into Luxor. Your afternoon is free to relax on board your 5-star Nile cruise boat or to explore Luxor's markets. In the evening we take a walking tour of the beautiful Luxor Temple which is spectacularly lit up at night.

Day 4: Luxor. Karnak Temple. Sail To Edfu

Accommodation Name: On board - 5 star cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Hot air balloon in Luxor

Day 5: Edfu. Cruise To Kom Ombo & Aswan

Accommodation Name: On board - 5 star cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


After breakfast we visit the nearby Edfu Temple which is dedicated to the god Horus. We then continue upriver towards Kom Ombo, watching traditional rural Egyptian life pass us by on the banks of the Nile. You may want to enjoy a relaxing soak in the plunge pool on the boat's sun deck. At Kom Omombo we tour the temple which sits scenicly by the banks of the Nile and is home to mummified crocodiles amongst other things! The cruise then continues onwards to Aswan.

Day 6: Aswan. Abu Simbel Option. Philae Temple: Aswan Dam

Accommodation Name: Aswan - 5-star cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


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. If you don't visit Abu Simbel, then this morning is free..
Our tours in Aswan include a trip to the beautiful island temple complex of Philae which we visit by boat. The Philae temple remains one of Egypt’s most romantic and picturesque sites having been completely relocated following work on the Dam. We'll also see the impressive Aswan High Dam which was constructed to form Lake Nasser. The rest of the day is free to explore the colourful souks and markets found in the town or watch the sunset over the River Nile.

Abu Simbel overland

Day 7: Cairo: Egyptian Museum & Optional Tours

Accommodation Name: Cairo hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


This morning we transfer to Aswan airport for a flight back to Cairo. We start our tour of Cairo with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Accompanied by your certified Egyptologist, you'll stroll through the halls highlighting each historical period of this ancient land. The afternoon if free to enjoy at your leisure or to take some optional half day tours visiting not-to-be-missed the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar, abuzz with activity and offering a priceless perspective on Cairo's oriental character OR discover Cairo's churches & synagogues by taking the old Cairo Coptic.

Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo (deluxe)

Day 8: Cairo. Departure Transfer To The Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast


Your time is free today until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

Extra night - post-tour

What's Included

What's Not Included

    • International flights
    • Visa fees
    • Travel insurance (compulsory)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees (allow approx. US$99)
    • Tipping kitty (allow US$70)
    • Drinks, snacks and other personal expens

Mode of Transport

A/C minibus

Internal flight

Nile cruiseboat

Accommodation

5-star hotels

5-star deluxe Nile cruiseboat

Check out our Q&As

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Our Small Group tours do not include entrance fees to the tourist sites mentioned in the itinerary. We do however normally include these in prices for Tailor-Made and Escorted tours. Please check the Inclusions and Exclusions section below the tour itinerary for a details about your tour and the amount you may need to budget. This amount is subject to change and will be reconfirmed in Egypt at the start of your tour. A 50% discount for minors or ISIC card holders is often, but not always available.

    Your guide will be happy to collect payment for all the entrance fees at the start of the tour, and pay them for you as you go along if you wish. This payment is normally collected in US Dollars cash together with payment for any Tipping Kitty used on the tour, though you may also pay with Egyptian Pounds or other currencies, converted to USD. Local exchange rates are set on a monthly basis and based on local bank rates so may not match the exact rates you may find online on the day.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Our Egypt tours include a 24-hour airport meet & assist service in Cairo airport, your arrival and departure airport-hotel transfers and all other transfers. Our representative will meet you in the immigration hall of Cairo airport before you get to passport control. They will assist with visa formalities before helping you collect your luggage and taking you to your hotel.

    Your airport transfers are only included on the first and last day of the set tour itinerary, plus on any additional days if you book your hotel room with us. If you make your own arrangements for additional accommodation at either the beginning or the end of the tour then you will need to arrange your own airport transfers on these days.

  • What should I know before travelling?

    It is important when considering and preparing to travel anywhere in the world that you have a good understanding of the country you are visiting, its laws and customs, and the possible risks and situations that may occur. This includes specific risks related to your itinerary (eg. does it involve water & can you swim, are you fit enough for the activities included), as well as more general risks such as terrorism and natural disasters.



    General details and links to more information about health risks, visa requirements, money, and travel insurance are given in these tour notes. We recommend that you re-read all these before your departure as well as the small print of your travel insurance policy so you know exactly what is covered and what is not.



    You should take copies of your important travel documents with you and ideally also store them online securely as a backup. Make sure that you have given us your emergency contact details and told that person where and when you are travelling. Ensure you take enough money with you and that you have access to emergency funds.



    Finally, you should read through and stay updated with the current official government travel advice for your destination. We are registered partners with the UK Foreign Office's 'Travel Aware' campaign which provides further useful and invaluable information.



  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    You should ensure you are fully insured for medical emergencies including emergency evacuation and repatriation.

    Recommended vaccinations and other health protection measures vary according to the country you are visiting and where you are travelling from. We recommend you contact your GP/medical practitioner or a travel clinic for current information on vaccinations needed for your destination. You should ensure that you are up to date with vaccines and boosters recommended for your normal life at home, including for example, vaccines required for occupational risk of exposure, lifestyle risks and underlying medical conditions.
    In addition, additional courses or boosters normally recommended for the countries in this region are:

    Egypt: Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A
    Jordan: Tetanus, Hepatitis A
    Israel: Hepatitis A, Poliomyelitis
    Lebanon: Dipheria, Hepatitis A

    Malaria is not generally present unless it has been contracted abroad; you do not need to take malaria prophylactics.

    More information is available here: Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon

    Note: We are aware of some places in Egypt using 'black henna' instead of pure brown henna. Black henna contains a chemical dye PPD (paraphenylenediamine) which can result in severe allergic reactions and resultant scarring. To be safe we recommend avoiding any henna tattoos while in Egypt unless you are certain they are using pure brown henna.

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    Passports should be valid for at least six months after your departure from the country. Please do not bring an almost full or almost expired passport. Visa arrangements are the responsibility of the traveller, and requirements are subject to change by the local authorities.

    We recommend that you contact your closest Egyptian consulate or embassy for current information for your nationality.

    In general official advice is that all nationalities obtain their Egypt visas in advance, as we cannot guarantee that you can get them in the airport. An online e-visa is available through visa2egypt. Please do not use any other website as there are many scam sites offering Egypt e-visas.
    In practice however, many nationalities (including British and European, Australian, New Zealand, USA, Canadian) can and do obtain their visas on arrival in Cairo airport. The process is much quicker and simpler, the cost is currently US$25 p/p and must be paid in hard currency (i.e. GBP, USD or EUR) - you'll be given change in local currency if necessary. There are no forms to fill in and you don't need to bring passport photos. Visas are issued at one of the bank desks in the immigration hall, before you get to passport control. Our representative will have met you by this stage and will assist with the process.

    All African & Indian nationals, and some others, will need to obtain their visas in advance.

    For further information on your visa requirements, please either contact us or your local Egyptian embassy/consulate.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    In Egypt we provide fully trained, local English-speaking graduate Egyptologist guides to run your tour and escort you during all of the sightseeing in Cairo and the Nile Valley. We also have permanent local reps in all the main towns/cities and Red Sea resorts who are also at your service, and will be handling all the practical arrangements for the tour. We use local Bedouin guides for tours through the desert.

    On some departures we may use one guide in Cairo, and a second guide if you are travelling between Aswan and Luxor.

    At Encounters Travel we only use local Egyptian guides and reps. We feel this gives you the best experience of the country and the sites you are seeing. Please check our website for more details and profiles of some of our most famous Egyptian guides.

  • Is travel insurance compulsory?

    Yes! Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our tours and needs to cover personal accident & liability, medical expenses and repatriation, travel delay & abandonment. We also strongly recommend that you take out cover against cancellation and lost/stolen baggage. Personal medical insurance does not normally provide sufficient cover and is generally not suitable for travel on our tours. You will not be able to join your tour if you have not provided us with details of your insurance or if you arrive without cover in place (no refunds will be due in this event).

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You are always able to change your travel date. However, some charges may apply depending on how long before your departure you make the change. Our flexible booking conditions and reduced charges will apply if you are changing date because of a Covid-19 reason or because your government is advising against travel to your destination. Please check our detailed booking conditions for full details.

  • When is my balance payment due?

    60 days prior to departure

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    On most of our group tours, solo travellers may choose to form a temporary 'tour bubble' and share a room with another traveller of the same sex in the group. If a room share is not available then a single room supplement may be payable, with the costs for these kept as low as possible. We have also removed compulsory single supplements from many of our tours, and are reducing the cost by 50% on s

  • Can I transfer my booking to someone else?

    Customers may transfer their booking or any Credit on File to another person who satisfies all the relevant conditions to the tour, provided that we are notified not less than 7 days before departure, and the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other terms of the contract between us. The Client and new booker are jointly and severally responsible for any outstanding payments and a transfer administration fee of GBP50 / USD75 / CAD100 / AUD100 / NZD100 / EUR75 / ZAR1000 / INR5000 or GBP100 / USD150 / CAD200 / AUD200 / NZD200 / EUR150 / ZAR2000 / INR10,000 if the transfer is made less than 60 days before departure. Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended or transferred after they have been confirmed (for example flight tickets, Gorilla Permits) and any alteration could incur a cancellation and rebooking charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Alexander Roc  

My Egypt express tour

October 2023

Our Egypt Tour was life changing! we took the express tour, we were greeted on arrival by a company member in Cairo airport with a company sign, then escorted to passport screening and check ins, we were taken to the first hotel then escorted the group to check ins at the hotel lobby .. they made check ins easy.. first day we hit the Giza Plateau, on our way to the pyramids our tour guides (Ayman Kenawy) and (Ashra fbehairy) explained what to expect and took care of us the entire tour.. the pyramids were amazing, Ayman and Ashra explained the history, personal prespectives and highlights of the pyramid location with great detail.. we were in complete awe.. they got us our tickets and guided us to the great pyramid entrance. after we checked out the great Sphinx went on camel rides they helped take pictures, SECURITY was present and tentative.. we felt SAFE the entire Tour! Second Day Ayman guided us on a tour to beautiful Cairo! to the Muhammad Ali Mosque.. wow this place is a true MARVEL.. most gorgeous architecture and history.. Ayman explained the purpose of things and the history of Muhammad Ali and purpose of this Mosque, this place i will not forget.. the gorgeous chandeliers and design on the ceiling , the energy there was captivating, just wow .. Ayman explained Islam to us, Mecca and the pilgrimage.. Thank you Ayman! We visited Coptic Cairo and the Hanging Church of mary.. another life changing experience! afterwards The guides took us to the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.. Security walked with us as we shopped Next day we headed to Aswan by flight, in the day we journeyed to Abu Simbel .. our Guide Ashra Gave us a time frame about a hour to freely check out the temples.. on the way Ashra explained the the Story of Abu Simbel.. Thank you Ashra! we ended the day on a Felucca cruising the beautiful Nile.. we slept in ethe felucca overnight.. it was comfortable and really nice.. starry skies over head and tranquil experience. next day we hit the Temple of Philae, rode a small boat to the temple the sights and river was worth every photo and video you can take! the details on the temple walls here are something else, an incredible sight! also the history of early Christianity here very worth noting.. Part of the tour was also shopping for Natural egyptian Oils medicined, perfumes and papyrus along with local food spots.. worth noting, if there was anything we NEEDED the tour guides were very well connected and will get you what youre looking for.. I.E medicine in case you are not feeling well or where the ATMs are located.. The Following locations were The valley of the kings, Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep, Luxur and my absolute favorite stop, Dendera's Temple of Hathor! this temple added the cherry on top of our trip.. we were in amazement of the tressure this place truly is. so much detail here.. you do NOT want to miss this location.. Ayman explained the history and the zodiac here! a true Marvel.. last stop was a day tour to ALEXANDRIA with our tour guide Ashra, we visited the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.. this place is eerie and trippy.. but definitely worth the visit , we hit Pompey's pillar, The famous library of Alexandria and were treated to a great sea food restaurant overlooking the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea.. Thank You Ashra! The Tour Guides kept us SAFE, fed and exited for the next stop .. the entire tour i felt SAFE.. the security staff was cool and followed close to the group.. met some amazing People and made priceless memories, THANK YOU TOUR GUIDES!! cant wait for our NEXT CHANCE TO VISIT EGYPT , WE LOVE YOU and GOD BLESS .

Melanie E  

Truly fantastic trip!

November 2023

Absolutely incredible trip to Cairo and Luxor with Encounters travel and Lady Egypt. Everything was organised to perfection from the minute I landed. The guides Mustafa and Tayeb were brilliant - so informative and highly entertaining and also great personal photographers. All the staff were so helpful and went above and beyond. And I felt safe and cared for at all times. I had such a wonderful and memorable trip and would love to return again some day soon.

billhE6218AM  

Encounters Travel - Egyptian Legacy

01-Feb-2015

This was an amazing trip, not only because of the things I saw but because the trip was exceedingly well planned and executed. Encounters Travel's reps were informed and helpful and friendly, particularly Tom, who met me at the Cairo airport and made sure everything was perfect - to the point of texting me when I was on the ship between Luxor and Aswan to make sure everything was going well. The trip begins with two days in Cairo at the Mena House hotel - one of the most amazing places I've ever stayed. The concierge gives tours of the hotel in the evening and it's completely worth it. Then an early plane on the third day down to luxor and a tour of Karnak and Luxor - if you have a little extra time, make a stop at the museum in Luxor; it's quite lovely and they have some interesting statues and art well displayed. The first night is spent on the boat then the next morning seeing the valley of the kings and various other sites on the west bank - do the balloon trip; yes you have to get up early but seeing the sunrise kiss the hills and cliff faces and temples and statues from the air is completely worth it. Then two days down the Nile to Aswan. Another early morning for the optional day trip to Abu Simbol but again, completely worth it; our excellent driver got us there as one of the first vehicles in the convoy and we saw the sun up on the huge statues of Ramses. On the way back we stopped at the high dam and then went to Philae and took another boat to one of the Nubian villages. Then another early morning flight back to Cairo. I opted for the city tour and we saw the Citadel and the Mohammed Ali mosque and one of the main Coptic churches. I took the optional extra day at the end of the trip and the optional day trip to Alexandria. A word about my guides: in Cairo and Alexandria, I had Hamdi, an Egyptologist who was knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend him. In Luxor, I was met by Aboudi who accompanied me from there to Aswan. He was exceptional, very personable and knew many many people. I felt like I was his American friend and he was introducing me to his friends as well as his country. He is knowledgeable about the history and culture but passionate about the art. Hamdi was less interested in the art than the stories represented by the art - the paintings and sculpture - and the stories it tells. Aboudi was enthralled by the lines and the colors and the craftsmanship. Anyway, highly recommend both of these guys. And, indeed, highly recommend the trip. It made me want to go back. Also recommend Encounters and their people, both in England and in Egypt. They were all friendly and helpful and accomodating. When I go back, I will definitely go through them and insist on working with Tom and Hamdi and Aboudi again. One last word about safety: Egypt is in turmoil. But at no time did I feel unsafe. Partly this is due to the wonderful people mentioned above tasked with taking care of me, but also due to the Egyptian people themselves who are warm and funny. And also because everyone wants tourism to continue and thrive so there is a great deal of security everywhere. Not intrusive so much as present. So, big thumbs up to Encounters for a wonderful trip and thanks again to Tom and Hamdi and Aboudi.

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