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8 Day Egypt Tours

8 Day Egypt Tours

Whether you're a history buff, an adventure seeker, or a luxury enthusiast, Encounters Travel has an 8-day Egypt tour designed just for you. Our Egyptian Legacy Tour offers a luxurious journey through Egypt's iconic landmarks, while our Egypt Express Tour provides a more rustic and authentic experience. Both tours are meticulously planned to ensure you enjoy the best of Egypt in a comfortable, safe, and exciting manner. Our tours are designed for small groups, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 18 participants. This ensures that every traveller receives personalised attention, enhancing the overall travel experience. Whether you're cruising down the Nile on a 5-star deluxe cruiseboat or exploring the back streets of the Khan-el-Khalili bazaar, our expert guides will be there to enrich your journey with fascinating insights and stories. Our 8-day Egypt tours are more than just sightseeing trips; they are immersive experiences that allow you to feel the magic and mystery of Egypt. From the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza to the serene Nile felucca cruise, every moment is designed to evoke emotions and create memories that will last a lifetime.

UPCOMING 8 Day Egypt Tours

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Encounters Travel, your trusted guide to the mesmerizing wonders of Egypt. Our meticulously crafted 8-day tours are designed to cater to your unique interests and preferences, ensuring an experience that resonates with your spirit of adventure.

Egyptian Legacy

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This classic 8-day tour introduces you to the main sites of Egypt while spoiling you with 5-star hotels in Cairo and a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. You see the pyramids, sphinx, Egyptian Museum.

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 and Felucca Sailboat experience

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A$3735.00

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Egypt Express

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This 8 day tour covers Egypt's main highlights on a lower budget, from the Pyramids in Cairo to Philae Temple in Aswan and the amazing Pharaonic sites in Luxor as well as featuring a felucca cruise on the Nile.

Highlights: The great Pyramids & Sphinx, beautiful Philae temple by boat, Nile felucca cruise, Traditional Nubian Villages Pharaonic sites of Luxor's East and West Banks, Egyptian Koshary Lunch

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A$1775.00

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8 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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8 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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