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Egypt Tour From Canada

Egypt Tour From Canada

Our diverse range of tours, from the 7-day Pharaonic Encounters Tour to the 12-day Classic Egypt Tour, are designed to cater to different travel preferences. Whether you're a history buff, an adventure seeker, or a leisure traveller, we have a tour that fits your needs. Our small group sizes ensure personalized attention, while our transport options, including A/C minibuses, sleeper trains, and felucca sailboats, guarantee comfortable travel throughout your journey.

Experience the best of Egyptian hospitality with our 5-star accommodations and carefully selected meals. Our tours include stays in top-rated hotels and unique accommodations like sleeper trains and felucca sailboats. We also ensure you start each day right with a hearty breakfast, and some tours include lunches and dinners, offering you a taste of authentic Egyptian cuisine.

Our tours are led by expert guides with deep knowledge of Egypt's history and culture, ensuring an enriching and educational experience. We also handle all logistics, from transport to accommodations, allowing you to focus on enjoying your journey.

UPCOMING Egypt Tour From Canada

Embark on a journey of a lifetime with Encounters Travel, your trusted companion for unforgettable Egypt tours. Our meticulously crafted itineraries cater to a variety of interests, ensuring every traveler finds their perfect Egyptian adventure. Whether you're a history buff, a culture enthusiast, or a leisure seeker, our tours offer a unique blend of ancient wonders, cultural immersion, and luxurious comfort.

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Egypt Tour From Canada 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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