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Egypt Family Tours

Our tours are all-inclusive, covering accommodation, meals, and transport. We offer stays at 4 to 5-star hotels, ensuring a luxurious and comfortable experience. Our meal plans include breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, catering to diverse culinary preferences. We also take care of all your transport needs, from air-conditioned minibuses to sleeper trains and felucca sailboats. Our tours are not just about visiting places; they're about creating lifelong memories. Whether it's the thrill of a camel ride, the awe of witnessing the famous Pyramids & Sphinx, or the joy of snorkelling in the Red Sea, our tours offer experiences that will touch your heart and stay with you forever.Unlike other travel companies, Encounters Travel focuses on providing a holistic experience. Our tours are not just about sightseeing; they're about immersing yourself in the local culture, history, and lifestyle. From exploring chaotic Cairo bazaars to sailing on traditional felucca boats, our tours offer a unique insight into Egyptian life.

UPCOMING Egypt Family Tours

Our Egyptian Family Adventure Tours are meticulously designed to provide a unique blend of fun, education, and adventure. With a minimum group size of three, these tours are perfect for families looking to explore Egypt's rich history and vibrant culture together. Our transport options, including A/C minibuses, sleeper trains, and traditional felucca sailboats, ensure a comfortable journey throughout your tour.

Egyptian Family Adventure

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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$2645.00

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Nile Family Adventure

This short family adventure tour is great introduction to Egypt. It includes visits to the wondrous Pyramids & Sphinx, the iconic Cairo Museum, a fun camel ride, a visit to a school and a memorable felucca cruise along the Nile.

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

From

$2015.00

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Egypt Family 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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Egypt Family 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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