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12 Day Egypt Tours

12 Day Egypt Tours

If you're looking for a comprehensive, worry-free, and unforgettable exploration of Egypt, our 12-day tours are perfect for you. You'll not only visit iconic landmarks but also experience the local culture, cuisine, and way of life. Our tours offer a blend of luxury and authenticity. Stay in 4 to 5-star hotels, experience a 5-star Nile cruiseboat, and even spend a night on a traditional felucca sailboat. Each tour includes a generous number of meals, allowing you to savour the flavours of Egypt without worrying about where to eat next.

UPCOMING 12 Day Egypt Tours

Whether you're a solo adventurer, a family seeking a unique holiday, or a small group of friends, Encounters Travel has a 12-day Egypt tour designed just for you. Each tour is meticulously planned to ensure a seamless, hassle-free experience. From the comfort of air-conditioned minibuses and coaches to the thrill of a sleeper train ride and a felucca sailboat journey, we've got your transport covered.

This comprehensive 12-day Egypt tour covers Cairo, the Nile Valley between Aswan and Luxor, an overnight traditional felucca or luxury cruise, as well as time relaxing by the Red Sea at Hurghada.

Highlights: The great Pyramids & Sphinx, antiquities of the Egyptian museum, Abu Simbel option, hidden tombs - Valley of the Kings, relaxing on a traditional Felucca, Red Sea at Hurghada

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A$3465.00

This fun family adventure tour of Egypt includes the famous Pyramids & Sphinx in Cairo, the spectacular temples & tombs in Luxor, a short camel ride, beach time by the Red Sea, and a traditional felucca cruise along the Nile.

Highlights: Famous Pyramids & Sphinx, sprawling Egyptian Museum, fun camel ride, traditional felucca sailboat trip or Nile cruise upgrade, temples & tombs at Luxor, snorkelling & swimming in the Red Sea, chaotic Cairo bazaars

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A$4285.00

This classic 12-day tour introduces you to the main sites of Egypt while spoiling you with 5-star hotels in Cairo and a 5-star, 7-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and all the way back again.

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

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A$4520.00

12 Day Egypt Tours Frequently Asked Questions

Are tours to Egypt safe?

Yes, tours to Egypt are safe. The country has been through a lot in the past few years but has bounced back stronger than ever. Tourists flock back to see the amazing pyramids, temples, and other historical sites. Egypt is a country with a rich history and culture. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Millions of people visit Egypt yearly to see the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, and other historical sites. Egypt is a safe country to visit. The government has made great strides in improving security and stability. Tourist police are everywhere, and crime is low. There is no reason to avoid travelling to Egypt.

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12 Day Egypt Tours Highlights and Tips

Highlights

  • Valley of the Kings - a burial place for pharaohs from Ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom with 63 royal tombs.
  • The Nile River - the longest river in Africa and a lifeline to Egypt, creating fertile land to harvest.
  • Abu Simbel Temples - two enormous rock temples carved into the side of the cliff in the village of Abu Simbel.
  • Egyptian Museum - a vast edifice displaying 120,000 Egyptian antiquities and a Tutankhamen exhibit.
  • Cairo - the capital of Egypt with one of the largest metropolitan areas in Africa.
  • Aswan - Egypt’s strategic and commercial getaway since antiquity, home to colourful Nubian villages.
  • Hurghada - a beach resort town along the Red Sea coast, popular for scuba diving.
  • Philae Temple Complex - a former ancient pilgrimage centre for the cult of Isis and a sacred site.

Tips

  • Remove your shoes before entering a mosque and cover your head and shoulders.
  • Prepare to haggle as bargaining is expected by vendors and is part of the local shopping experience.
  • Eat only with your right hand as the left hand is used for ablutions in the Egyptian culture.
  • During the festival of Ramadan, the fasting month, do not eat or drink in public.
  • Do not touch someone from the opposite sex when you are in a public place.
  • Learn a few Arabic words so you can speak to the locals when exploring the country.
  • Keep small change with you (LE5 and LE10 notes) to tip people and to buy small items.
  • Do not drink the tap water as it is highly chlorinated and can give you an upset stomach.

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