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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.

This 7-day tour covers the Giza Plateau in Cairo home of the great Pyramid and Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Temples & Tombs of Luxor and time on the Nile onboard a traditional Felucca sailboat.

Highlights: Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, Egyptian Koshary Lunch, Egyptian Museum, Tombs & Temples in Luxor, Felucca Sailing Experience on the Nile

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NZ$2415.00

This 9-day Egypt tour explores ancient wonders and vibrant culture. Discover the pyramids, sail the Nile on a felucca, and experience Nubian life. Expert guides, comfortable accommodation, and delicious meals enhance this unforgettable journey.

Highlights: The Pyramids & Sphinx, Antiquities at the Egyptian Museum, Traditional Koshary Lunch, Romantic Philae Temple, Nubian Village Experience, Abu Simbel option, Traditional Felucca Sailing, Ancient Valley of the Kings

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NZ$2635.00

See the Pyramids & Sphinx, sail on the Nile, explore Luxor's temples, and unwind in Dahab on this unforgettable 11-day Egyptian journey.

Highlights: Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, Egyptian Koshary Lunch, Egyptian Museum, Tombs & Temples in Luxor, Felucca Sailing Experience on the Nile, laid-back Dahab

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NZ$4015.00

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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NZ$4245.00

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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NZ$4245.00

This upgraded 10-day Egypt tour is designed to provide a great introduction to some of Egypt's best Pharaonic sites in Cairo and the Nile Valley, with a 3-night luxury Nile cruise and time by the Red Sea at Hurghada included.

Highlights: The Pyramids & Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel option, luxury Nile cruise, Temple of Karnak & Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Red Sea at Hurghada

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NZ$4690.00

This 10-day Egypt tour offers a captivating blend of ancient wonders and cultural immersion. Explore iconic sites, sail the Nile on a felucca, and experience Nubian hospitality. Relax by the Red Sea and delve into Cairo's vibrant atmosphere. 

Highlights: The Pyramids & Sphinx, Antiquities at the Egyptian Museum, Traditional Koshary Lunch, Romantic Philae Temple, Nubian Village Experience, Abu Simbel option, Traditional Felucca Sailing, Ancient Valley of the Kings, Red Sea in Hurghada

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NZ$3325.00

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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NZ$1965.00

This special Egypt tour features the amazing Sun Festival at the Abu Simbel temple to Ramses II on the 22nd Feb and 22nd Oct each year. We combine this with time in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor, discovering more of ancient Egypt.

Highlights: Abu Simbel Sun Festival, The Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza, Cairo's famous Egyptian museum, Nubian Village, Philae Temple by boat, traditional felucca sailing, ancient Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Luxor temples

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NZ$3735.00

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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NZ$5190.00

Egypt Tour From Canada 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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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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